Audi Says Made In USA Is Important When Deciding New Plant Location

Volkswagen AG expects to choose a site for Audi's much-anticipated North American plant by the summer, and locations in Mexico and the United States are in the running, said Michael Macht, VW's head of manufacturing.

After picking a site it will take about 2 1/2 years to begin production, Macht told Automotive News Europe.



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Joe_Limon - 2/13/2012 12:56:19 PM

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I don't understand why though... People looking to buy a vehicle specifically because it was made in the USA won't bother looking at them in the first place.

AlleVier - 2/13/2012 2:07:40 PM

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Sometimes, diplomacy dictates that you say "made in the USA would be good" rather than "made in Mexico might have negative marketing implications."

gkearns56 - 2/13/2012 1:33:14 PM

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As long as they don't unionize the plant - they'll be fine.

g2ok - 2/13/2012 5:50:42 PM

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If this is a large market, then it makes sense and likely a right to work state will make the cut.

hasanone - 2/15/2012 11:17:50 PM

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Missouri please.