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Old 08-13-2009, 06:37 PM
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8200648.stm

I wonder if this will have any effect on either of the twos future vehicles, especially that roadster that VW has been planning!
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Old 08-13-2009, 08:19 PM
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This has been an ongoing drama for about 2 years, I'm glad there is some resolution finally.
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Old 08-14-2009, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by keefboz
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8200648.stm

I wonder if this will have any effect on either of the twos future vehicles
Turbo diesel Porches!
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Old 08-14-2009, 06:03 AM
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Turbo diesel Porches!
Already done, that's one of the Cayenne engine options from last year.
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Old 08-14-2009, 06:44 AM
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talking about this makes me upset. should have been porsche owning VW
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Old 08-14-2009, 07:11 AM
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same cars arent they
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VW is taking over the world...
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Old 08-14-2009, 02:54 PM
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Default Re: VW/Porsche merger

Originally Posted by JROW
VW is taking over the world...
QFT

Volkswagen Group owns almost every car manufacture headquartered on the European continent, Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, and now Porsche.

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Default Re: VW/Porsche merger

Originally Posted by Malfoy
talking about this makes me upset. should have been porsche owning VW
That would kinda be hard for Porsche considering how many car manufactures are already owned by VW Group.
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Default Re: VW/Porsche merger

Originally Posted by staticv0id
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Volkswagen Group owns almost every car manufacture headquartered on the European continent, Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, and now Porsche.
And Seat and Skoda.
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