Bugatti Galibier Delayed until 2015 at Earliest

The BugattiBugattiFrance, 1909 > present41 models
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GalibierBugatti 16C GalibierFrance, 2009 > 20093 photos
is being delayed for similar reasons as the Lamborghini UrusLamborghini UrusItaly, 2012 > present12 photos
and Bentley EXP 9 F; Volkswagen is uncertain about the financial future of such high-end models. It now seems the super sedan will not go on sale until 2015 or 2016.

“We are still working on the Galibier concept, but I would say it is more difficult to fulfill all the requirements for Bugatti customers than Bentley customers.

“The VeyronBugatti VeyronGermany, 2000 > present27 versions
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and derivatives of the Veyron are very focused on the needs of the customers. If you now switch to a different type of car, it is very necessary to evaluate the needs of the customer. The launch date is still not decided yet. The four-door is absolutely necessary. The hero car, the Veyron, is now alone. I think customers would be very pleased if we had a second car, so I support it very much," said Bentley and Bugatti boss Wolfgang Schreiber.

Schreiber was formerly technical head at Bugatti. 

It appears that Volkswagen Group is battening down the hatches in preparation of a long crisis in Europe. It is delaying plans to debut luxury models and looking to expand into emerging markets with cheaper models. 

Source: Autocar