Hundreds if not thousands of jobs could be in jeopardy if Volkswagen slows production — or worse — at its only U.S. car factory in Chattanooga.
Locals also worry about losing nearly $1 billion in various tax breaks, incentives and land used to lure the German automaker to the city 100 miles north of Atlanta.
Volkswagen faces billions of dollars in fines, repairs and lawsuits over the illegal installation of software that reduces tailpipe pollution. The scandal tarnishes Chattanooga's hard-earned reputation for outdoor fun in a high-tech New Economy town.
VW employs 2,400 in Chattanooga and is building an SUV production line that could employ an additional 2,000 workers.
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