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Auto News For Monday, October 12, 2015 – Volkswagen USA Dealers Are Worried About Money

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Here are the five must-read, must-watch auto news stories, recalls and videos for Canadian Thanksgiving, Monday October 12, 2015.

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“The dealer profitability in this country is my first objective,” Volkswagen of America boss Michael Horn told a congressional panel last week. But dealers are already very worried that the latest cash infusion from Volkswagen won’t be nearly enough to cover a downturn’s losses.

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