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BMW, VW among automakers restarting production as virus lockdowns ease

VW Wolfsburg post covid
A line worker wears a protective mask at VW's plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Reuters)
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April 26, 2020 07:03 PM

MUNICH -- BMW and Volkswagen are among European automakers rebooting their car factories to take advantage of easing coronavirus lockdown rules.

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