Soon without the four rings: Audi plans to launch cars without the famous logo in China this fall. Audi wants to set itself apart from the existing model range with its Chinese partner SAIC.
By Redaktion Table
Volkswagen has created enormous overcapacity in China with the 39 plants it is involved in. There is no way for Volkswagen to avoid closing production sites in the People's Republic, says long-time China car expert Jochen Siebert.
By Felix Lee
For the first time, there is a direct connection between a subsidiary of the VW joint venture in Xinjiang and the state's forced labor system. The corporation is no longer ruling out a withdrawal. An investment company has already taken action.
By Marcel Grzanna
China's car exports are growing rapidly – and not only in poorer nations. More and more manufacturers are entering the export business. Vehicles are pouring from the People's Republic into all corners of the world. Especially with electric cars, Chinese brands are pushing into new markets, such as Europe. For Chinese manufacturers, this poses new challenges, because the European market has its very own pitfalls.
By Christiane Kuehl
Liuzhou is teeming with small, colorful electric cars. Models that have often been smiled upon and considered as too simple – but these small electric vehicles are more popular in China than ever before. Mainly because people are able to afford the comparatively inexpensive small electric cars. In this city of millions, however, there are also a number of contributing factors.
By Christiane Kuehl
Volkswagen's new ID.4 electric SUV has not been very popular in its most important market. At least it's safe to say that the debut has been a flop. From the customer's point of view, the strong Chinese competition simply offers more in terms of technology. Nevertheless, VW remains confident and is already betting on further models in the ID series.
By Felix Lee
