VW board said to discuss two new N.A. plants for Scout, batteries

The-History-Of-The-International-Harvester-Scout-Scout-II.jpg — The Scout SUV had a successful run from 1961 to 1980 when it was built by International Harvester. VW is reviving the brand.

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Reuters

March 03, 2023 09:43 AM

HAMBURG – Volkswagen Group's supervisory board was meeting on Friday to discuss plans for two new factories in North America, two people familiar with the matter said. One will be a production plant and the other will be a battery cell factory.

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