Volkswagen wants to buy Karmann
Karmann niche manufacturer can be bought by Volkswagen. Karmann niche manufacturer known worldwide for the Karmann Ghia was threatened with bankruptcy and leaving because international financial crisis.
Following this situation, it was rumored that Volkswagen will invest 14 million euros for Karmann to PARTY components for electric vehicles.
Recently, a Karmann spokesman revealed that Volkswagen wants to buy bankrupt company. According to sources close to the situation, Volkswagen and Karmann is in talks, but reached no agreement.
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