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VW Plots New Premium Midsize Sedan
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Volkswagen is in the early stages of developing a sedan that will bridge the gap between the Passat and Phaeton.
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Next Volkswagen Passat Could Have Carbon Fiber Roof
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2013 VW Passat Gets Minor Updates, Mild Price Hike
Further affirming its commitment to deliver an American-focused midsize sedan, Volkswagen will tweak its U.S.-built Passat for 2013 while raising the base price $850.
