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jbob357 Sophomore Author Iowa Posts:223 Points:510,585 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 6:30:24 AM Ignore jbob357 Report Abuse Germany's Volkswagen plans to invest 50.2 billion euros ($64.7 billion) in its automotive business in the coming three years as it strives to become the world's largest car maker this decade. Read more: Volkswagen Investing in Hopes of Becoming World's Largest Auto Maker Important: Can you afford to Retire? Visit moneynews for full article

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Germany's Volkswagen plans to invest 50.2 billion euros ($64.7 billion) in its automotive business in the coming three years as it strives to become the world's largest car maker this decade.

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52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:7,272 Points:1,742,905 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 8:20:46 AM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse Big is not necessary better.
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,973 Points:2,118,590 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 6:09:44 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse They won't get my consideration unless they are economical to operate (i.e., don't use the most expensive fuel)
jrs4125 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,763 Points:592,720 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 4:13:17 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse VW might make it, their products are good.
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:10,946 Points:1,926,555 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 7:33:46 PM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse Hope this makes more jobs here in USA. When I can afford new car would be nice to buy VW built in USA.
rknaak1 Sophomore Author Wisconsin Posts:132 Points:47,000 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 11:57:07 AM Ignore rknaak1 Report Abuse As long as plans there are intentions to help the economy & create steady & more employment, I'm down for whatever they want to do.
Nancy&Len Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,058 Points:1,946,790 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 7:31:21 AM Ignore Nancy&Len Report Abuse Good for them.
FocusST2 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:8,148 Points:1,379,900 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 7:07:09 AM Ignore FocusST2 Report Abuse Remember what happened to Toyota when they were posed to be #1. It only lasted a short while and resulted in millions of recalls. Guess sometimes it doesn't pay to be #1.
djgunrunner Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:10,104 Points:2,349,580 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 4:33:00 AM Ignore djgunrunner Report Abuse Then they had better get a large car or Suv that will hold 5 to 7 people and charge you an arm and a leg for it. Small cars are ok and their Toureg is good sized but for 50 grand it should be. They need something like the Chrysler 300 in size and price and by price I do not mean like the SRT 300.
MAC48 Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,549 Points:767,755 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 12:59:25 AM Ignore MAC48 Report Abuse Go VW Go.
millerin Champion Author Orlando Posts:2,317 Points:483,090 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 12:58:12 AM Ignore millerin Report Abuse nice
alterman156 Champion Author New York Posts:7,495 Points:1,558,725 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 12:56:16 AM Ignore alterman156 Report Abuse VW does make good cars when they get their act together.
LilRedWagonIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:7,786 Points:1,556,335 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 12:40:33 AM Ignore LilRedWagonIN Report Abuse needs aggressive design, marketing, and pricing
after10 Veteran Author Hamilton Posts:363 Points:47,985 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 12:11:21 AM Ignore after10 Report Abuse Thats one heck of a target to shoot for .I hope it dosent affect the quallity,as recalls can sure put a damper on every thing.And das da truth
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,825 Points:643,250 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:14:37 PM Ignore bston Report Abuse Good for them.
northeast2 Champion Author New York Posts:3,849 Points:1,007,200 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 7:05:25 PM Ignore northeast2 Report Abuse If they could engineer out the weird stuff that breaks and cost hundreds of dollars to repair, I'd buy another VW. Otherwise, it's Japanese reliability over German excitement for me.
orphancarguyPE Champion Author PEI Posts:3,853 Points:735,965 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 6:00:14 PM Ignore orphancarguyPE Report Abuse RockyGuitar has it pegged. BUT, VW is also the worst chicken when it comes to making a decision to bring in cars that it could sell in a heartbeat, like the 70+ mpg diesel cars that it already sells elsewhere. Even lily-livered Ford is beating them at that game by selling high mpg Euro-spec cars. If VW is hesitant, just do a mock sales run in Canada first, and watch them fly out of the showrooms. There are two VW turbodiesel station wagons in the driveway right now, and there will never be a third VW purchase if they don't deep-six the horribly diesel-guzzling 2.0 L CR series engine as the ONLY choice available in North America. That 2.0 is also available in Europe, but it isn't the only diesel available--just the thirstiest by a big margin. The new 2.0 powered wagon is HORRIBLE compared to the older one. 900km per 55 litres is a rare success, whereas the older one can often get 1200km on the same amount. I'd rather the new wagon had the existing 1.6 L CR series engine, or even one of their new smaller 3 cylinder diesel.
SUNOIL Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,250 Points:1,926,980 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 4:39:55 PM Ignore SUNOIL Report Abuse Never say never
Seamus4513 Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,588 Points:387,555 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:50:34 AM Ignore Seamus4513 Report Abuse Good attempt
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,271 Points:2,372,345 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:40:11 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse das auto builds great cars
Discovery02 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:2,570 Points:311,640 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:33:34 AM Ignore Discovery02 Report Abuse You must invest in the future to make progress in the future.
gbs1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,006 Points:743,575 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:42:24 AM Ignore gbs1 Report Abuse They are on a mission and it seems they are doing everything possible to achieve it
playtimeCLE Champion Author Cleveland Posts:8,565 Points:1,545,350 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 8:48:16 AM Ignore playtimeCLE Report Abuse I'm not sure why VW doesn't sell more cars here.
Rockyguitar Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,567 Points:1,203,545 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 8:11:56 AM Ignore Rockyguitar Report Abuse Hey, VW, why don't you & BMW & Hyundai bring over your 70mpg-110mpg CDI models here and alert the public to what the EPA is regulating out from th US market!!??
Straitliner Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,505 Points:239,250 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 8:08:18 AM Ignore Straitliner Report Abuse I'd own a VW before I'd owna Toyota.
1970vette Veteran Author Nevada Posts:408 Points:310,310 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 8:01:14 AM Ignore 1970vette Report Abuse good for them
pscamp Champion Author Ottawa Posts:3,285 Points:475,960 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 7:59:36 AM Ignore pscamp Report Abuse OK
sabre75 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,663 Points:340,395 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 7:54:15 AM Ignore sabre75 Report Abuse Good for them VW are good cars.
oilfreak All-Star Author Houston Posts:687 Points:36,885 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 7:40:28 AM Ignore oilfreak Report Abuse Free market in action
SSwathwood All-Star Author Denver Posts:549 Points:778,345 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 7:29:23 AM Ignore SSwathwood Report Abuse We'll see.
brbaritone Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,068 Points:1,698,810 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 7:24:09 AM Ignore brbaritone Report Abuse Fun cars, but VW needs to improve its reliability record to Toyota's level for me to consider buying one. I'm also interested to know if they plan to build a natural gas vehicle.
hotwire43 Sophomore Author Indiana Posts:185 Points:536,500 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 7:20:37 AM Ignore hotwire43 Report Abuse If that is where it takes you well and good. But I don't think you can force it to happen.
bills299 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,371 Points:905,465 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 7:12:41 AM Ignore bills299 Report Abuse Sounds good!!
yardslave Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,560 Points:597,780 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 7:05:52 AM Ignore yardslave Report Abuse Great, another German superpower....
epf Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,339 Points:1,892,330 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 6:50:49 AM Ignore epf Report Abuse Was it not just last year when VW made this same announcement?
slgas Champion Author Houston Posts:6,035 Points:1,563,515 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 6:49:51 AM Ignore slgas Report Abuse Toyota is a mighty engine they will have to deal with.
Yooperheart Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,425 Points:528,000 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 6:44:58 AM Ignore Yooperheart Report Abuse Tried it in the 30's & 40's
MikeCapeCoral Champion Author Cape Coral Posts:1,943 Points:421,795 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 6:35:56 AM Ignore MikeCapeCoral Report Abuse That bugs me.