The Sixth Makes Sense; Volkswagen hopes its newest Passat has the goods to make a buck.(volkswagen passat)
AutoWeek, August, 2005 by Neff, Natalie
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Byline: NATALIE NEFF Volkswagen has just loosed its sixth-generation Passat on dealer showrooms across the country, and none too soon. The German automaker is in desperate need of a marketplace pick-me-up, and the Passat may prove the right prescription. VW knows it can't afford a misstep.
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The automaker is hemorrhaging greenbacks faster than the Department of Treasury can print them, losing almost $1.3 billion on these shores last year alone. Earlier this year VW rolled out the redesigned Jetta, its volume leader, and signs show sales of the compact have started to staunch the ...
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