Volkswagen's Place in U.S. Economy and Trade

The transcript discusses Volkswagen's global presence and its significant investment in the American market, emphasizing job creation and the introduction of the Atlas, a car designed for American households. It also covers VW's operations in Mexico and their export strategy, highlighting the Jetta's production. The potential future of diesel cars in the US is addressed, with a focus on the Atlas as a petrol car that fits American preferences.

What is Volkswagen's strategy in the NAFTA region?

• To reduce its workforce

• To invest heavily and create jobs

• To focus solely on electric vehicles

• To withdraw from the market

How does Volkswagen plan to address potential trade policy changes by the US administration?

• By closing its factory in Mexico

• By increasing imports from Europe

• By maintaining a well-functioning regional structure

• By shifting production to Asia

What is the significance of the new car being produced in Chattanooga?

• It is a hybrid vehicle

• It is the smallest car Volkswagen has ever produced

• It is part of Volkswagen's global export network

• It is designed for the European market

What is Volkswagen's stance on the future of diesel cars in the US?

• They have decided to stop producing diesel cars

• They will only produce electric cars

• They will focus on diesel cars exclusively

• They are still considering the future of diesel cars

What is unique about the Atlas car introduced by Volkswagen?

• It is a full-size 7-seater designed for American households

• It is a diesel car

• It is a compact car

• It is the first electric car by Volkswagen