Volkswagen started manufacturing the auto industry's "highest common denominator"¹, the Passat, at their new plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee only about four months ago. Already, they're planning to increase output.

According to Don Jackson, President of Manufacturing at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant, the German automaker has not only started a game plan for expanding production - they've finished it. The only thing holding them back from pulling the trigger is a sign from…