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In pictures: Volkswagen Brazil to cease production of the iconic Kombi

 

Iwona Karbowska
Tuesday 10 December 2013 13:37 GMT
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The last plant to produce the Volkswagen Kombi, will cease manufacture of the iconic vehicle after 56 years of production. Higher manufacturing costs and increase in production time due to new auto regulations, which will require anti-lock brake systems and air bags in all cars produced in Brazil from 2014, contributed to its decision to stop the production of the Kombi.

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