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Volkswagen and Porsche may share more technology
Posted by: Whiplash on: 05/11/2010 09:27 AM in Automotive [ Print ]
Porsche and new owner Volkswagen AG are considering more technical cooperation and vehicle platform sharing.
A decision will be made within six months, Detlev von Platen, CEO of Porsche Cars North America, said in an interview. But the plans likely would not be announced until much later.
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Volkswagen and Porsche may share more technology
A decision will be made within six months, Detlev von Platen, CEO of Porsche Cars North America, said in an interview. But the plans likely would not be announced until much later.
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| "It makes sense to think about some synergies in terms of research and development, and these discussions are taking place at the moment with VW," said von Platen. VW and Porsche already share a platform for the VW Touareg and Porsche Cayenne SUVs. |
Volkswagen and Porsche may share more technology
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