Cars & Concepts

VW closes Santa Monica design studio

The '07 Audi Cross Cabriolet concept is among the most notable contributions of VW Group's Santa Monica, Calif., design studio.

August 29, 2016 05:00 AM

Volkswagen Group's Design Center California in Santa Monica will close in November, according to company sources.

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