Accessibility

Vehicle Production Group ceases operation, lays off staff

Posted on May 8, 2013

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Vehicle Production Group (VPG), makers of the MV-1 accessible vehicle, has ceased operation and laid off its staff, according to USA Today. Shutdown of the company, which had a $50 million Department of Energy loan, was not due to lack of orders, but rather the lack of a strong network of dealers that are mobility specialists, former CEO John Walsh said. For the full story, click here.

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