While this may be a modest blow, last year Verizon Wireless acquired Hughes Telematics, which has relationships with Mercedes and Volkswagen (VLKAY).

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One employee proudly boasts that Bentley--which is today owned by Volkswagen (otc: VLKAY - news - people )--has the slowest production line in the world.

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And wouldn't Volkswagen (otc: VLKAY - news - people ) be better off expanding its low-priced line instead of trying to turn into a luxury-vehicle company?

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