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Why VW will not sell its new Polo subcompact in the U.S.

The new Polo, shown, is wider and longer than the current model.
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Douglas A. Bolduc
June 16, 2017 05:00 AM

Volkswagen brand's global sales boss, Juergen Stackmann, says the automaker no plans to add its new Polo subcompact hatchback to a U.S. lineup dominated by SUVs and sedans.

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