mark, more trouble ahead for volkswagen, right?n yes, the effects have doubling the emissions scandal. european markets shares narrowed, accounting for just under 25% of new car registration. chris read that is struck -- chris is covering this story. is this the start of a worrying trend for volkswagen or not? chris: it is the start. since the crisis broke in september, the declining market share has gotten worse from month to month. in europe, customers tend to order their cars and it takes a couple months to build the orders, so the effect that we saw in november does not bode in ther volkswagen coming months because they did not do a very good job in the beginning responding to customer concerns, so that is now being seen in the results in november. mark: why aren't investors focusing on the market share and focusing on the fact that sales did increase last month by 4.2%? mean, i think -- i volkswagen has gotten hammered since the crisis, so they are down a significant amount since it started. it could have been worse. the marke

. >> we are waiting for a volkswagen press conference to begin. the car maker says it will bring us up to date on the diesel issue and reorganization of the group. it's due to start any minute now. we will bring you that live when it does start. the co-2 part of the emissions scandal now as bad as feared but it was a much smaller percentage. >> it involves 2 billion euros that they set aside just in case so maybe they won't need to tap those reserves. we should point out that vw shares we are rising today in german trade up sharply following a surge. it's coming in better than expected than what they initially feared. >> exactly right. co-2 is coming in better and it will be interesting to get -- this is the first big press conference with the new ceo and the whole team lining up but we'll have a listen in now as the ceo begins to speak. >> it's good you're here. thank you for joining us here. >> two weeks ago we already announced when ever there's something that we think should be reported about we're going to get a short notice event. yesterday

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the make up, what we call, volkswagen group -- the make up what we call the volkswagen group and we areery happy and glad. nothing will change in the coming years, we are sure. when you talk about the variety of different models or within the volkswagen group, it is true to say that we are going to see some adjustments in our portfolio. we will see we have many different engine/drivetrain cooperations. we are quite sure that we will have a number of questions related to brands and regions in the world. is there possibly a need for change? when it comes to these specific skills and potentials of the plan, they will be coordinated. i think we will see a more successful volkswagen company that we see right now. let me make sure i understand -- brands including assets as well, rans including ducati? -- brands including ducati? s: these are all very successful and there is no reason to consider getting rid of those assets? includes the truck assets? you see no injury to those results? course not. for good reason. we have incorporated, for this drug companies a couple years ago, and we are ve

volkswagen post game report on >>> welcome to the volkswagen passat post game report. here now bob costas. >> the vikings clinch a spot and move on. they blow out the giants tonight 49-17. three ball games to be given out. one goes to adrian peterson. he ran for 104 yards. teddy bridgewater gets another. a very efficient 15 of 25. threw a touchdown pass. no picks. and safety harrison smith from notre dame had five tackles plus an interception which he returned 35 yards for a viking touchdown. they are the three game ball recipients. and thus they get to speak with >> bob, thank you. teddy, just your second season you take this team back to the time what does that mean to you? >> it's awesome. it speaks a lot about this team. the group of guys who are determined all year long and we were faced with some adversity. i'm happy for this team. >> you head to green bay for the division title on the line. and 0-3 against the packers so far in the last two years. why do you think this will be different? >> we know there's a lot on the line. we have to approach this as another g

the volkswagen. >> the volkswagen had a green signal and begin to go make a left turn when it was struck by the suspect's vehicle who ran the red light, that caused the volkswagen to be pushed forward north of the belle are intersection, suspect vehicle impacted with the driver side door of the volkswagen and that killed the driver of the volkswagen. the suspect tried to flee the scene of the crash and hit a dodge charger, that damaged the suspect's vehicle enough to slow him down where officers [ inaudible ] suspect ten to the hospital with injuries, suspect described as a 30-year-old man, could face possible vehicular homicide charges. >>> new at noon, more drama in the case of a sergeant accused desertion, beau bergdahl was arraigned. he disappeared from his base and held in captivity by the taliban for five years, he was freed after the u.s. released five taliban detainees in a controversial prison swap, now bergdahl could face life in prison. >>> the court reconvened to hear testimony, kheekong tung. he was suspected of money laundering, racketeering and murder in an unusual move to

in other news, the owners of a volkswagen is addressing -- the owners of volkswagen are addressing employeesfirst time he has spoken since the carmaker has admitted to the scandal. shares fell lower this morning. hans nichols our reporter in berlin. we heard from the ceo. let's start with him. the: he talked about long-term effects of the scandal. he talked into his -- he talked about it in two parts. cleaning this up is going to take about a year. in terms of how long it will take them to regain consumer loyalty, that is good to take several years. he gave an update on when they are going to have their new strategy. 2025. . how we got is an indication badly volkswagen is doing. this is not due to the brand decline. this is an inventory question. they don't have diesels for sale anymore. the individualt brand, you see audi up ever so slightly. porsche down a little bit. much intot read too it. sales are still plugging along. volkswagen down 27.7%. for the month of november, sales were up 1.5%. let's dig into some of the volkswagen brand. you've got the poseidon, down 60%. down 64%.- the golf

the next chapter of the volkswagen scandal.arlier today, he sat down with my colleague hans nichols for an exclusive interview. quite excellent friends, i should add. in their entirety, they make up what we call a volkswagen group. glad andppy and nothing will change in the coming years for sure. when you talk about the variety of different models or the complexity within the volkswagen group, it is true to say we will see some adjustments. we just have to see we have many that makecombinations our lives a bit harder when we work through the crisis now. we will be sure we have to look at a number of questions related to the region of the world, how they are positioned, whether that makes sense or if that possibly needs to change. skills comes to specific , better coordinated. do think in just a few years, we will see a more successful volkswagen company then we see right now. asbrands including assets well, including assets like to cut he and your stake, those will stay in the volkswagen family? >> these are very successful. th

volkswagen post game report on the other side of the break. >>> welcome to the volkswagen passat poste report. here now bob costas. >> the vikings clinch a spot and move on. they blow out the giants tonight 49-17. three ball games to be given out. one goes to adrian peterson. he ran for 104 yards. teddy bridgewater gets another. a very efficient 15 of 25. threw a touchdown pass. no picks. and safety harrison smith from notre dame had five tackles plus an interception which he returned 35 yards for a viking touchdown. they are the three game ball recipients. and thus they get to speak with michele tafoya. >> bob, thank you. teddy, just your second season you take this team back to the playoffs it will be your first time what does that mean to you? >> it's awesome. it speaks a lot about this team. the group of guys who are determined all year long and we were faced with some adversity. i'm happy for this team. >> you head to green bay for the division title on the line. and 0-3 against the packers so far in the last two years. why do you think this will be different? >> we know there's

>> al: volkswagen postgame report following the game, with the stars of the game. quite a few to choose from. amigos no se pierdan el analisis bob, tony and mike breaking it down and we'll take a preview look at next sunday night's game between the patriots and the texans. colts love playing in their division, the afc south. you go back to week 17 of 2012, 16-0. you get them out of the division and they're 13-15. going on 13-16 after tonight's game. huge difference. that three of their remaining four games will be in the division. at jacksonville, houston at home and wrap up the season with tennessee at home. one road game at miami in week 16. >> cris: it's hard to envision a scenario where that game against houston doesn't basically decide it, right? >> al: the way it looks right now, because at the moment -- >> cris: hat trick. >> al: harrison, wow. 13th year in the league. the two sacks coming into the game. trio tonight. >> cris: joe reitz flipping over from the right tackle to left tackle and really no match. to be expected really. if you've got to drop back a

volkswagen post game report on >>> welcome to the volkswagen passat post game report. here now bob costas. >> the vikings clinch a spot and move on.enthey blow out the giants tonight 49-17. three ball ames to be given out. one goes to adrian peterson. he ran for 104 yards. teddy bridgewater gets another. a very efficient 15 of 25. threw a touchdown pass. no picks. and safety harrison smith from notre dame had five tackles plus touchdown. they are the three game ball recipients. an thus they get to speak with michele tafoya. >> bob, thank you. teddy, just your stcond season you take this team back to the playoffs it will be your first time what does that mean to you? >> it's awesome. it speaks a lot about this team. th group of guys who are determined all year long and we were faced with some adversity. i'm happy for this team. >> you head to green bay for the division title on the line. and 0-3 against the packers so far in the last two years. why do you think this will be different? >> we know there's a lot on the line. we have to approach this as another game. the gu

i am stephanie ruhle and we are talking volkswagen.tting to keeping all told friends -- keeping all 12 brands. obstacles's -- hans nichols spoke with him earlier this morning. >> we have taken up this crisisge to establish management, which were forced to do to make sure we can work through that process and clarify the issues. as far as the current state, we with thegood course issues that we need to align. stephanie: i am looking at analyst recommendations, 20% happen to buy, 40 percent at a hold and it is a mixed picture. those who say it cannot get out of the hole, it does not appear to be the case. john: you have this car brand that is symptomatic with reality ability -- with reality ability -- with reliability. suddenly, you have the issues and that is what is difficult. it goes right to the heart about what german thinks of german engineering and industrial power. of the thingsone that strikes me is he has the difficult leadership problem. if you want to reassure his customers, investors and employees that everything is going to

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and coming up next, the volkswagen post game report no way. savor an egg mcmuffin any time you like. a fresh cracked egg, canadian bacon and an english muffin with real butter. mcdonald's all day >>> welcome to the volkswagen passat postgame report. here now bob costas. >> the arizona cardinals have won eight straight. they go to 12-2. they clinch the nfc west for the first time since 2009. the eagles, as we just heard al say, are still alive espite the record of 6-8 in the very forgiving nfc east. carson palmer is an mvp candidate. he went 20 of 32 for 274 and a touchdown. david johnson with andre ellington and chris johnson out, the rookie from northern iowa steps up and carries 29 times for 187 yards, 187 yards. also had four catches, scored three touchdowns. carson and johnson who get the game balls and get a chance to talk with michele. >> on this date in 2009 when the cardinals won their last nfc tle. you do it again tonight. i know you have loftier goals but how gratifying is this? >> very gratifying. to come in here against a team that

cet today volkswagen is due to give an update on this scandal which is on going. ahead of that let's give a point of view from on the ground. nancy is there for us now. nancy. >> thanks, wilfred. in less than an hour the ceo will take the stage in a room just behind me and the big focus here today will be on the initial problem with the diesel defeat device. that was on 11.1 million cars worldwide but 500,000 in the united states and we largely know that the european fix has already been approved. that's expected to go forward early next year with the recall process across europe. just exactly what recall plan is there and what it will cost this auto maker. they set aside about 8.7 billion euros. 2 billion of which was for the carbon emissions deviations which is much less than feared. 36,000 vehicles impacted so that euro amount is expected to come down substantially but we still need to know what the recall costs are in the u.s. some analysts speculated they may not have a fix in order to meet standards which are more stringent when it comes to emissions scandal

and coming up next, the volkswagen post game report nbc station. >>> welcome to the volkswagen passat postgame report. here now bob costas. >> the arizona cardinals have won eight straight. they go to 12-2. they clilih the nfc west for t t first time since 2009. the eagles, as we just heard al say, are still alive despite the record of 6-8 in the very forgiving nfc east. carson palmer is an mvp candidate. he went 20 of 32 for 274 and a touchdown. david johnson with andre ellington and chris johnson out, the rookie from northern iowa steps up and carries 29 times for 187 yards, 187 yards. also had four catches, scored three touchdowns. carson and johon who get the game balls and get a chance to >> on this date in 2009 when the cardinals won their last nfc west division tiblgts.tle. you do it again tonight. i knowowou have loftier goalal but how gratifying is this? >> very gratifying. to come in here against a team that needs this win also. this is a grown man behind you who couldn't be prouder o of the way he broke tackles and always fell forward. >> you set a single season record for

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the entirety, they make up the volkswagen group and we are very happy. will change in the coming years for sure. when you talk about the variety of different models or the complexity within the volkswagen group, it is true to say that we are going to see some adjustments in our portfolio. we just have to see that we have many different engines/drive train combinations that make our life harder when we work through this crisis. so, we will be quite sure we have to look at a number of questions related to brands and the regions of the world. how they are positioned, or is their need for change when it comes to specific skills and potentials, we will be better coordinated. i do think that in just a few years we will see a more successful volkswagen company then we see right now. >> brands including assets like ducati, will those stay within the volkswagen family? >> these are all very successful and there is no reason whatsoever to consider to get rid of those assets. >> talk to me about the debate, the conversation you have had over the last day. why didn'

and coming up next, the volkswagen post game report passat postgame report. here now bob costas. won eight straight. they go to 12-2. they clinch the nfc west for the first time since 2009. the eagles, as we just heard al say, are still alive despite the record of 6-8 in the very forgiving nfc east. carson palmer is an mvp candidate. he went 20 of 32 for 274 and a touchdown. david johnson with andre ellington and chris johnson out, the rookie from northern iowa steps up and carries 29 times for 187 yards, 187 yards. also had four catches, scored three touchdowns. carson and johnson who get the game balls and get a chance to talk with michele. >> on this date in 2009 when the cardinals won their last nfc west division tiblgts. tle. you do it again tonight. i know you have loftier goals >> very gratifying. to come in here against a team that needs this win also. this is a grown man behind you who couldn't be prouder o of the way he broke tackles and always fell forward. >> you set a single season record for points. mentioned, david junson ohnson, run for three

but volkswagen never did well in the u.s. -- u.s. 24%, but they already outsold subaru. 23,000-pluslike cars or something. that that is the total they sold. the question is will this affect as strongly, porsche sales as strongly? these are brands that volkswagen owns. they also own bentley, lamborghini. we have not seen that so far. clearly, a lot of customers are going to think twice before buying a volkswagen after what happened. the company is working on fixing that, but this is not their biggest problem. they could never gain a strong foothold here. betty: all right, matt miller, thank you so much. matt: they do not sell trucks, by the way. the only kind of truck they sell , but that is an suv, not a truck, which is what americans are buying. betty: something about a volkswagen truck -- matt: they do have one, but they do not sell it in the u.s., oddly enough. betty: we will discuss the european close, coming up. ♪ betty: it is that time again. we are moments away from the european close. mark barton joining us from london for th

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as far as investments in the volkswagen group. euros.illion we're going to scrutinize all projects and we will revisit them. we are quite confident. in the incoming years, we will be spending less money. >> can you get through this crisis without job cuts? topict is an important for volkswagen with stuff security. it is to in this time of crisis that we want to keep the workforce. that is a very important task for us. we have always been committed to that target. models, brands, 300 should we expect any trimming of models or brands? 12 quite excellent brands i should add. they make up the volkswagen group and we are very happy. nothing will change in the coming years for sure. when you talk about the variety of different models or the complexity within the volkswagen group, it is true to say that we to see some adjustments in our portfolio. we just have to see that we have engines/model combinations that make our life harder when we work through this crisis. be quite sure we have to look at a number of andtions related to brands the regi

volkswagen sales tumbled 25% amid the diesel emissions crisis. more than two months after the carmaker admitted cheating on its emissions tests. francine: chicago fed president charles evans says the central bank december meeting makes him nervous. evans favors left off later than others and said it could still be appropriate for the fund right to be under 1%. manus: coming up, we are to focus in on all things u.s., and the mighty dollar as jack lew weighs in on the currency. that is a bloomberg exclusive right here on "the pulse." ♪ ♪ ♪ manus: welcome back. this is "the pulse." treasury secretary jack lew says that the u.s. will hold china to its commitments when it comes to foreign-exchange intervention. he spoke to bloomberg exclusively a day after the imf elevated the yuan reserve currency status. >> we made clear that we thought it was important that china meet all the standards to be recognized as a currency in the special drawing rights basket. they met those requirements. we've also had long ongoing discussions with china about their curr

models impacted because of the rigged emissions by volkswagen.s going back to 2008/2009. in the statement ken feinberg says we hope to have a claims program designed as expeditiously as possible. in order to do so we will need the input not only of volkswagen but also vehicle owners, their lawyers and other interested parties. as you take a look at shares of volkswagen, keep in mind that while there may be a half million vw diesel owners who are upset and believe they deserve some form of compensation, keep in mind there are a number of dealers not only vw brand dealers but also used car and independent dealers who are saying, wait a second, i'm sitting on a diesel model that i can't sell? i deserve some compensation as well and, again, we're waiting to hear full details on how this program will be set up. guys. >> all right. phil lebeau, thank you very much. he has this down to a science, ken feinberg does, the ignition switch project, the bp coil, the bernie madoff fund and volkswagen fund. >> the dow now down up to lows of the session for the

>> al: volkswagen postgame report following the game, with the stars of the game. quite a few to choose from. amigos no se pierdan el analisi s bob, tony and mike breaking it down and we'll take a preview look at next sunday night's game between the patriots and the texans. colts love playing in their division, the afc south. you go back to week 17 of 2012, 16-0. you get them out of the division and they're 13-15. going on 13-16 after tonight's game. huge difference. the good news for the colts is that three of their remaining four games will be in the division. tennessee at home. one road game at miami in week 16. >> cris: it's hard to envision a scenario where that game against houston doesn't basically decide it, right? >> al: the way it looks right now, because at the moment -- >> cris: hat trick. >> al: harrison, wow. 13th year in the league. the two sacks coming into the game. trio tonight. >> cris: joe reitz flipping over from the right tackle to left tackle and really no match. to be expected really. if you've got to drop back and throw it every down agains

assetsrands including will those stay within the volkswagen family?> these are all very successful and there is no reason to consider to get rid of those. me about the debate and conversation you had over the last day? why did you cut rates today? >> there is no necessity to change monetary policy at the moment. with negative rates, we have the willingness to intervene. you have to look at the inflation forecast. it is roughly unchanged. the national environment changed. we expect 1.5% growth for 2016. >> in the news conference, you seemed a bit more upbeat than i have seen you before earlier this year. there a question that the economy is much more resilient and is the importance of the market diminishing? large part ofor a the economy remains difficult. pressure pretend situation remains very difficult. they are significantly overvalued. that means a difficult situation. hopeful for many sectors that we possible to adjust this. >> there have been times where i had to get on the phone with really big managers who have really big clients and tell them

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. >>> welcome to the volkswagen passat post game report. here now bob costas. >> the vikings clinch a spot and move on. they blow out the giants tonight 49-17. three ball games to be given out. one goes to adrian petetson. he ran for 104 yards. teddy bridgewater gets anoer. a very efficient 15 of 25. threw a touchdown pass. no picks. notre dame had five tackles plus an interception which he returned 35 yards for a viking touchdown. they are the three game ball recipients. and thus they get to speak with michele tafoya. >> bob, thank you. teddy, just your second season you take this team back to the playoffs it will be your first time what does that mean to you? >> it's awesome. it speaks a lot about this team. the group of guys who are determined all year long and we were faced with some adversity. i'm happy for this team. >> you head to green bay for the division title on the line. and 0-3 against the packers so far in the l lt two years. why do you think this will be different? >> we know there's a lot on the line. we have to approach thi

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meanwhile, s&p has cut volkswagen's credit rating again.y downgraded them to bbb plus to a minus due to weaker sales prospects and substantial costs in the wake of the emissions scandal. speaking earlier on squawk box europe a senior director explains why consumers are still concerned about the scandal. >> it's about customers deciding not to buy a vw vehicle for the time being. a key support factor for their sales in the past is the idea that you buy vw and three years later it has a good resale value. there's still uncertainty in customer's minds about what this means for them. how they have to adapt. what the consumption might be. the co2 levels. let's not forget that these developments have broadened beyond the original issues to cover co2 and fuel consumption which are more much consumer sensitive, especially in europe. >> nancy joined us around the desk. how is the stock reacting to all of this. >> it's down nearly 3%. a lot of it had to do with what the representative said there and that's uncertainty. over just how far it stretches.

volkswagen post game report coming up next. >>> welcome to volkswagen passat post game report. >> and welcome back to houston where the final score tonight patriots 27, texans 6. and where, after toughing it out for most of the night, bob landed on the injury list. his voice listed day to day. liam mchugh to take you the rest of the way. the patriots clinch their seventh straight playoff berth with a victory over the texans. this week's game balls go to rob gronkowski. 86 yards and a touchdown. and jabaal sheard, two sacks and to forced fumble. both spoke with michele tafoya. >> you were injured two weeks ago, that knee. so this is your first action back. a touchdown, a big 45-yard catch early in the game. what were you expecting of yourself tonight? >> i was expecting whatever the coaches called. that type of game plan like that. i knew i wasn't going to go all game. we did a great job executing as offense. the coach is making great plays out there. and the offense is coming together. but i give credit to our defense. our defense held them, what, six points was it? unbelievable job t

volkswagen post game report coming up next. >>> welcome to volkswagen passat post game report. >> and welcome back to houston where the final score tonight patriots 27, texans 6. and where, after toughing it out for most of the night, bob landed on the injury list. his voice listed day to day. liam mchugh to take you the rest of the way. the patriots clinch their seventh straight playoff berth with a victory over the texans. this week's game balls go to rob gronkowski. 86 yards and a touchdown. and jabaal sheard, two sacks and to forced fumble. both spoke with michele tafoya. >> you were injured two weeks ago, that knee. so this is your first action back. a touchdown, a big 45-yard catch early in the game. what were you expecting of yourself tonight? >> i was expecting whatever the coaches called. that type of game plan like that. i knew i wasn't going to go all game. we did a great job executing as offense. the coach is making great plays out there. and the offense is coming together. but i give credit to our defense. our defense held them, what, six points was it? unbelievable job t

coming up next, the volkswagen poststme report after theses stat >>> welcome to the volkswagen passat postgame report. here now, bob costas. >> welel at one point in the second quarter, the colts led this game 10-6. safe to say that did not,hold up. 39 unanswered points later, pittsburgh wins it 45-10. they have won three of their last four and even counting the loss against seattle, they have averaged 35 points in those four games. threregame balls will be g gen out.t. will get one of them. 24 for 39, four touchdowns, did not throw an interception. deangelo williams didn't find the end zone, but he carried 26 times for 134 yards. and what an epic night for antonio brown, one of the most exciting players in the league. he cauaut eight passes, two of them for touchdownwn then tacked on a 71-yard punt return for a score late in the game and attempted a nearly impossible and inadvisable celebration move, but somehow survived it and all three of them, roethlisberger, williams and brown are with michele. >> michele: well, ben, it seems the theme all week has been everythingngou guys want i

promising a more humble, efficient, and agile volkswagen as we go into the new year.ut make no mistake about it. with so many questions left unanswered, this is a crisis that will linger for a time to come. for "nightly business report" i'm nancy holgrave in wolfsburg, germany. >>> and then there's donald trump. the republican presidential candidate's controversial statements may be starting to take a toll on the trump brand. not just in the u.s. but across the globe. eamon javers has our story. >> reporter: in washington, d.c. the giant trump sign in front of his forthcoming hotel on pennsylvania avenue became the scene of a protest today. in dubai they're tearing the trump name off of hotels and resorts, like the akoya by damek golf venue, which used to proudly display the trump name. not anymore. and in toronto the city's trump tower is a target for one local politician. >> i'm calling on the owners of the trump tower here in toronto to disassociate themselves and therefore our city from the trump brand. we should see the name of that tower changed. >> reporter: an

volkswagen got caught trying to get around emissions standards. chipotle customers got sick. subway's pitchman got a jail sentence and starbucks found controversy twice, once for trying to promote awareness of social issues and again when it went solid red for the holidays without any decorations. volatility it seems was everywhere. stocks hit new all-time highs in may before correcting with a steep selloff, more than 10% in late august. the market steadies from there regaining most of the losses during the fourth quarter. urnt currency and bonds markets were shaken and stirred regularly. starting in january when switzerland ended a cap on the value of the franc against the euro. at the end of jurngs greece missed payments on a loan threatening to divide the european union. in midsummer china responding to its crashing stock market down 38% in less than three months devalued its yuan. economic stimulus in china, japan and europe along with a rising dollar made stay with us goods more expensive around the world. denting profit marges for big u.s. multinationals think caterpill

. >>> flu sales numbers from volkswagen shows mow damaging the scandal has been. volkswagen says its u.s. sales have plummeted almost that 25% in the month of november. analysts say the brand has been hurt by volkswagen's emissions that it cheated on test. overall it was an outstnding month for auto sales. they h a 14-year high. >> we have our plans to see a new "star wars" movie in a couple of weeks but here's a destination that the big evidge fans of the franchise will need to see. >> it's a "star wars"-themed theater in omaha, nebraska. the lobby includes a stten-foot deathstair. the concession stand draws from star destroyer architecture. >> and this isn't going away. when the current "star wars" mania goes way it's permanent. the theater says it wants to be the place to see the force wakens and all new "star wars" movies. i should say "star wars" is a production of our parent company. >> disney. so please go. >> we do have some guests that paid us a visit. video of it. from halloween. >> we know how to dress up as a storm trooper or two. >> goes nice. >> who

volkswagen post game report on the other side of the break. >>> welcome to the volkswagen passat poste report. here now bob costas. >> the vikings clinch a spot and move on. they blow out the giants tonight 49-17. three ball games to be given out. one goes to adrian peterson. he ran for 104 yards. teddy bridgewater gets another. a very efficient 15 of 25. threw a touchdown pass. no picks. and safety harrison smith from notre dame had five tackles plus an interception which he returned 35 yards for a viking touchdown. they are the three game ball recipients. and thus they get to speak with michele tafoya. >> bob, thank you. teddy, just your second season you take this team back to the playoffs it will be your first time what does that mean to you? >> it's awesome. it speaks a lot about this team. the group of guys who are determined all year long and we were faced with some adversity. i'm happy for this team. >> you head to green bay for the division title on the line. and 0-3 against the packers so far in the last two years. why do you think this will be different? >> we know there's

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