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Volkswagen Looks for America, With Help From Simon & Garfunkel, in This Poetic Cross-Country Trip

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By Patrick Coffee

May 1, 2017

Like millions of Americans, Volkswagen would like to leave the past 20 months behind and embark on a completely new journey with a clear head and a little help from the always-reliable Paul Simon.

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Patrick Coffee

Patrick Coffee is a senior editor for Adweek.

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