It's been just over a week since the massive cargo ship Felicity Ace caught fire while fully loaded with new cars. Thankfully, the crew was evacuated safely but the ship belched black smoke for several days. Now, the smoke has stopped and salvage crews are on board, and preliminary reports suggest it doesn't look good for the Volkswagen Group.
A report from Automotive News claims the ship's cargo consists of 3,965 vehicles, all belonging to various brands under the VW umbrella. The report also includes a statement from Volkswagen in which the company fears a majority of the vehicles are damaged beyond repair. Further details aren't available, nor is it clear if any portion of the cargo area has been investigated. A Volkswagen spokesperson confirmed the accuracy of the statement to Motor1.com.
