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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Volkswagen plans to commence cars export from China
German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen plans to begin exporting vehicles from China to various regions including other Asian markets, South America, and the Middle East, reported Reuters, citing the company's China chief. This plan comes as car manufacturers in the Asian country are struggling with using unused manufacturing capacity. At an event held ahead of the Shanghai auto show, Volkswagen member of the board for China Ralf Brandstaetter said: 'It is fully clear that VW will not export to the US or Europe (from China) except for the Tavascan. But other markets are open like Asian markets, South America and the Middle East. 'They are open to products from China. We have competitive models and we are approaching doing export from China to these regions.' In a bid to maintain and grow its market share in China, where foreign carmakers are facing stiff competition from local manufacturers, Volkswagen is developing a new vehicle platform. This platform will cater to both battery-electric cars and electric vehicles (EVs) featuring range extenders. 'You can't predict what the share of each type of EV will be in 2030. We need to adapt our platforms to provide this flexibility,' Brandstaetter added. He noted that key factors for success in the Chinese market include effective cost management, assisted driving capabilities, and flexibility in drivetrain technologies. Volkswagen is set to showcase its first AI-powered, highly automated driving system (ADAS) at the Auto Shanghai event, scheduled from today to 2 May 2025. This advanced self-learning system is specifically designed to handle the complexity of China's traffic conditions. "Volkswagen plans to commence cars export from China" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
TimesLIVE
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
VW plans exports from China to Asia, South America, Middle East
Volkswagen plans to start exporting cars from China, aiming to sell in other Asian markets, South America and the Middle East, its China chief said on Tuesday, adding the carmaker was also ready to tackle domestic competition in the country. Carmakers in China, including Volkswagen, are grappling with how to make use of unused production capacity as annual demand for cars has stagnated at around 22-million cars since 2019. "It is clear VW will not export to the US or Europe (from China) except for the Tavascan. But other markets are open such as Asian markets, South America and the Middle East," Ralf Brandstaetter said, at an event ahead of the Shanghai auto show. "They are open to products from China. We have competitive models and we are approaching doing export from China to these regions." In China, where foreign carmakers are losing market share to a swathe of domestic rivals, Volkswagen plans a new vehicle platform for battery-electric cars and EVs equipped with range extenders, a small combustion engine which adds extra range. "You can't predict what the share of each type of EV will be in 2030. We need to adapt our platforms to provide this flexibility," Brandstaetter said, adding the ingredients for success in China included assisted driving capabilities, cost management and flexibility in drivetrains.
Business Recorder
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Business Recorder
Volkswagen plans exports from China to Asia, South America, Middle East
SHANGHAI: Volkswagen plans to start exporting cars from China, aiming to sell in other Asian markets, South America and the Middle East, its China chief said on Tuesday, adding the carmaker was also ready to tackle domestic competition in the country. Carmakers in China, including Volkswagen, are grappling with how to make use of unused production capacity as annual demand for cars has stagnated at around 22 million cars since 2019. 'It is fully clear that VW will not export to the US or Europe (from China) except for the Tavascan. But other markets are open like Asian markets, South America and the Middle East,' Ralf Brandstaetter said, speaking at an event held ahead of the Shanghai auto show. 'They are open to products from China. We have competitive models and we are approaching doing export from China to these regions.' In China, where foreign carmakers are losing market share to a swathe of domestic rivals, Volkswagen plans a new vehicle platform for both battery-electric cars and EVs equipped with so-called range extenders, a small combustion engine which adds extra range. Volkswagen, FAW venture to launch 11 new models tailored for China from 2026 'You can't predict what the share of each type of EV will be in 2030. We need to adapt our platforms to provide this flexibility,' Brandstaetter said, adding that the ingredients for success in China included assisted driving capabilities, cost management and flexibility in drivetrains. 'There is no reason why Volkswagen can't be as fast and as competitive as a Chinese startup with this approach,' he said.
