VW delays possible restart of Mexico plants

VW Mexico rtrs web.jpg — Volkswagen's plant in the central state of Puebla has been beset by the chip shortage for several weeks. (Reuters/REUTERS)

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Reuters

April 25, 2020 11:35 AM

MEXICO CITY -- Volkswagen Group will extend until at least May 18 a suspension on operations at its Puebla production plant in Mexico due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the company said in a statement on Friday.

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