. -- dthe aie to review this. >> germany's vw has opened a new $1 billion assembly plant in the united states. the factory in chattanooga tenn. -- chattanooga, tenn. reuse manufacturing -- reduce manufacturing their after a several-decade hiatus. >> volkswagen wants to reposition itself in the u.s. as a local manufacturer. it was obvious the country's national anthem had to feature prominently at the new plan. it has adapted its sedan for u.s. drivers, making it bigger and cheaper than the u.s. model -- and then the eu model. >> we promised to bring a new first class for volkswagen to the states, a car made in america for america, a car with engineering for everyone, a true leader in technology and sustainability. >> books and has big plans for the u.s. it wants to triple sales there by 2018, which means 1 million cars per year. it is determined to get the things right to this time. 23 years ago, volkswagen lost billions when it had to close a plant in pennsylvania ave a faster-than-expected turnaround, they have announced plans to repay $7.5 billion in u.s. and canadian government loa