Fun fact: Volkswagen was the first carmaker to have an assembly plant in the U.S. when it purchased a former Chrysler plant in 1978. While that plant ultimately failed, the automaker returned to our shores with a new, large plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., that represents a $1 billion investment by the German carmaker. Check out more details in the link below and make sure to read our other top stories of the week, as well:
1. Recall Alert: 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost
2. 2013 Honda Accord Sedan Shrinks, Gets Plug-in Hybrid Model
3. Ford to Take Retro Looks Out of Next Mustang
4. 2013 Hyundai Elantra Sedan: What's Changed
5. Chattanooga: VW's Next Stand
