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It sure seems like there is a lot of buzz surrounding Volkswagen these days!

Rumors of the Volkswagen Phaeton’s return to the U.S. have been brewing, off and on, for almost two years. Now, the return looks more likely than ever, with VW’s American CEO Stefan Jacoby saying it’s time for a comeback for the big sedan.

The problems with the Phaeton were largely addressed in the newly facelifted 2009 global model, which saw the inclusion of a direct-injection gasoline V-6 engine rated at 276 horsepower, offering enough power without the overkill of the $100,000 W-12 flagship or even the full-luxury pricing of the $70,000 entry-level models.

Instead, the next Phaeton, tipped as a 2011 model-year car, is likely to start closer to $55,000 and will be positioned largely below the Audi A8, its corporate cousin.

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