Porsche and Volkswagen are set to uncouple—at last
A flotation will end an uneasy relationship
PURCHASING A NEW Porsche often involves a long wait. If limited production and aloof dealers weren’t enough of a bottleneck, some buyers face further delays after a fire that broke out last week mid-Atlantic on a ship carrying 4,000 vehicles, including Porsches, from the stable of brands owned by Volkswagen (VW).
This article appeared in the Business section of the print edition under the headline “Reverse gear”
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