Volkswagen intends to start vehicle production in Osnabrück in 2011. According to present plans, this will create over 1,000 jobs by 2014. Existing development contracts remain effective, says VW. Some 200 specialists will be required next year for a start and launch the project.

“Employees and former employees of Karmann have extensive experience in the production of small series models, and they will draw on this experience when required,” they say in Wolfsburg.

On the basis of today’s Supervisory Board decision, Volkswagen is going conduct final negotiations with the shareholders of the Karmann holding company and the administrator.