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Volkswagen of America Inc. is nearing a deal that would move it from Auburn Hills to Southfield.
Sources familiar with the matter confirmed the contours of the German automaker's plan, which involve moving its employees in Auburn Hills to the Galleria Officentre property near 12 Mile and Telegraph roads and building an addition west of the complex.
Negotiations are not final, and no leases are signed for the property, sources said. Any number of factors could ultimately torpedo the deal, including sign-off from Volkswagen.
Farmington Hills-based Friedman Real Estate owns the Galleria; David Friedman, its executive managing director and founder, declined comment.
"Volkswagen Group of America is exploring its options on the leased facility in Auburn Hills. No decision has been made," the automaker said in a statement.
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