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VW halts Passat diesel output in Chattanooga

A re-engineered 2016 Passat is loaded onto a carrier for shipping at VW's Tennessee assembly plant last week. (REUTERS)
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By:
Ryan Beene
November 10, 2015 05:00 AM

WASHINGTON -- Volkswagen of America has halted production of diesel-powered 2016 Passat midsize sedans at its plant in Chattanooga, a VW spokesman said today.

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