Some driving assistance and security features installed on MAN and Scania trucks could also be offered at lower cost to Volkswagen’s passenger car buyers.
Volkswagen wants to tap possible synergies between its truck units MAN and Scania as well as the passenger car business, weekly magazine Focus said, citing Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn, according to Reuters.
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Volkswagen earlier this month said it had secured a 55.9% stake in MAN, its second major industry holding after Scania.
“There are big potential synergies here,” Winterkorn said.
