according to the article about the Chattanoog plant, VW is # 3 worldwide.  'world's 3rd largest' is how it was stated.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Chris S 
  To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans 
  Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com 
  Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 3:03 PM
  Subject: Re: VW's New Chattanooga Plant

  As of 2006 the world ranks of automakers are:

  1.  Toyota
  2.  GM
  3.  Ford
  4.  VW
  5.  Honduh