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REPORT: Volkswagen confirms Karmann purchase, plans to build new car at factory in 2011

Volkswagen AG has announced it will be establishing a new manufacturing unit in Osnabrueck, located in VW's home state of Lower Saxony, Germany. Interestingly enough, VW will be purchasing the land, equipment, and machinery formerly owned by Karmann -- the coachbuilder and convertible roof specialists who manufactured the classic Beetle-based Karmann Ghia coupe (Karmann filed for bankruptcy protection in April, and has been struggling since). Production of a new vehicle at the plant is slated to start in 2011. In the meantime, 200 people ... Read more →

REPORT: Karmann saved by VW's multi-million euro order for electric vehicles Sebastian Blanco

Volkswagen has struck a deal worth "at least 10 million euros" with Wilhelm Karmann GmbH to keep the insolvent coachworks and specialty builder alive so it can reorganize a new company and "focus ...

Karmann Go: Legendary coachbuilder shuts down as last car comes off the line Chris Paukert

Troubled coachbuilder and specialty car manufacturer Karmann has gone dark. The firm's final vehicle – a Mercedes-Benz CLK came off the lines on Monday as the legendary company has been ...

Karmann possibly for sale soon Dan Roth

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REPORT: Volkswagen confirms Karmann purchase, plans to build new car at factory in 2011 18 days ago on Autoblog

REPORT: Karmann saved by VW's multi-million euro order for electric vehicles 5 months ago on Autoblog

Volkswagen has struck a deal worth "at least 10 million euros" with Wilhelm Karmann GmbH to keep the insolvent coachworks and specialty builder alive so it can reorganize a new company and "focus on building electric-powered cars." That's according to an unsourced report in the Neue ...

Karmann Go: Legendary coachbuilder shuts down as last car comes off the line 5 months ago on Autoblog

Troubled coachbuilder and specialty car manufacturer Karmann has gone dark. The firm's final vehicle – a Mercedes-Benz CLK came off the lines on Monday as the legendary company has been shuttered because of insolvency. Perhaps best known for its Volkswagen-based Karmann Ghia coupe and ...

Karmann possibly for sale soon 1 year ago on Autoblog

German coachbuilder Karmann could be on the block soon. The company, a longtime supplier to German automakers, has been having trouble getting contracts lately. The family that owns the company is reportedly considering all options, and some talks with potential buyers have already taken place. No ...

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