Porsche and Audi, under Volkswagen, are planning to manufacture cars in the United States to bypass a 25% tariff on imported vehicles. Volkswagen is considering expanding its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant and the upcoming Scout Motors facility in South Carolina, set to open in 2027. This strategic move could lead to iconic models like the Porsche 911 and Audi RS being made in America, combining German engineering with American manufacturing strength.
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00:00Gearheads, brace yourselves. Porsche and Audi are revving up plans to build cars on American soil.
00:05With a hefty 25% tariff slamming imported vehicles, Volkswagen's luxury titans are
00:10plotting a bold move to sidestep the financial speed bump. Currently, every Porsche gracing
00:14the U.S. roads hails from Europe, while Audi's star player the Q5 rolls out of Mexico. But
00:19change is on the horizon. Volkswagen is eyeing an expansion to its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant
00:23to accommodate these high-performance vehicles. Also up for consideration is the upcoming Scout
00:28Motors facility in South Carolina, opening in 2027. Imagine an iconic 911 or an Audi RS model
00:34bearing a badge that says Made in America. This shift could turbocharge the American automotive
00:39landscape, blending German engineering prowess with American manufacturing muscle. For
00:43enthusiasts, it means the possibility of owning a Porsche or Audi that's not just engineered
00:47for performance, but also built in our backyard.