Will the comeback of this ‘iconic American brand’ affect VW’s commitment to Chattanooga?
Scout Motors, a Volkswagen Group subsidiary, is building a $2 billion plant in South Carolina to manufacture electric SUVs and trucks, raising questions about VW's commitment to its Chattanooga facility. Volkswagen Group of America said its Chattanooga plant will remain a cornerstone of its U.S. strategy.
Scout Motors, a Volkswagen Group subsidiary, is finishing a 1,100-acre plant in Blythewood, South Carolina, to manufacture the Traveler SUV and Terra Truck. Both models will have pure electric and extended range options. The investment expands Volkswagen Group's U.S. footprint, alongside its existing Chattanooga facility. Volkswagen Group of America said Chattanooga will remain a cornerstone of its U.S. strategy. Scout Motors expects its plant to produce 200,000 vehicles per year and create 4,000 permanent jobs. The Volkswagen Group now has two U.S. manufacturing facilities and two in Mexico.
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