Concerns over the possible closure of a Volkswagen site are mounting in the German town of Wolfsburg, home to VM's historic headquarters. "VW still flows through my veins, I'm still very close to it. And it's getting very, very difficult, there's unrest among my friends, in the city, everywhere." says Eckard a retired worker from VW Siewertsen. Volkswagen has defended its plans to consider the unprecedented move of closing factories in Germany during a heated meeting with staff, saying falling sales had hit it hard. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES