Volkswagen Posts Record 2011 Profit on High-Margin SUV Sales

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Volkswagen Reports Record Profit on High-Margin SUV Sales

Volkswagen AG, Europe’s largest automaker, reported record 2011 profit as demand increased for Audi and VW sport-utility vehicles.

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