SelectPlusVW Rolling Big Plant Into TennesseeVW Rolling Big Plant Into TennesseeThe Associated PressAs other automakers cut back, Volkswagen says it will invest almost a billion dollars in a new plant near Chattanooga, Tennessee. The factory will make a new midsize car designed for American drivers. (July 16)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:VO VW driving up to event]NOW ARRIVING IN CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE ... GERMAN AUTO GIANT VOLKSWAGEN. [Notes:VO VW emblem, cars on lot]THE CAR MAKER SAYS IT WILL SPEND $1 BILLION TO BUILD A NEW PLANT IN THE CITY ... BRINGING ABOUT 2,000 JOBS. VOLKSWAGEN SAYS A NEW MIDSIZE SEDAN WILL ROLL OFF ASSEMBLY LINES HERE ... PART OF A PLAN TO TRIPLE U-S SALES BY 2018. [Notes:SUPER: Stefan Jacoby / CEO Volkswagen of America]SOT: Thanks to the visionary leadership and the people of Chattanooga we are confident that the values of this area complement our own. [Notes:VO file of GM plant, cars being made]THIS COMES AS OTHER AUTOMAKERS LIKE GENERAL MOTORS ARE *CUTTING* JOBS AND RETHINKING THE KIND OF CARS THEY MAKE. ANALYSTS SAY IF VOLKSWAGEN WANTS TO BE A CONTENDER IN THE UNITED STATES, IT HAS TO MAKE CARS HERE. THE COMPANY HASABOUT A 2 PERCENT SHARE OF THE MARKET NOW. [Notes:VO aerials of plant site]PRODUCTION IN CHATTANOOGA STARTS IN 2011.CIVIC BOOSTERS IN THE CITY REVELED IN THE NEWS.SOT: It has opportunity for a long time to come. It's wonderful.PEOPLE LOOKING FOR JOBS AT THIS EMPLOYMENT CENTER HOPE SOME OF THE WORK COMES THEIR WAY.SOT: I understand it's going to be like 2,000 positions. We couldn't have asked for a better blessing.VOLKSWAGEN WILL RECEIVE TAX INCENTIVES FOR COMING TO THE VOLUNTEER STATE. THERE ARE OTHER AUTOMAKERS IN THIS PART OF THE COUNTRY ... NOW JOINED BY VOLKSWAGEN, AS IT GEARS UP TOWARD ITS GOAL OF BEING THE WORLD'S NUMBER 2 AUTO MAKER. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE:-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER: Lee Powell------------------------------VIDEO SOURCE: WTVC, file--------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL:------------------------------VIDEO RESTRICTIONS: Courtesy----------------------------------SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE: Volkswagen-Tenn, 2nd; Volkswagen-US------------------------------------
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