Etiqueta: VW

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VW is developing cars tailored to Chinese drivers — vehicles that will likely never be seen on European roads, though they may make their way to markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Volkswagen is making a major bet in China, the largest and one of the most cutthroat auto markets in the world. The German carmaker, which once dominated the market with a more than 50% share, has invested 3 billion euros ($3.5 billion) in a sprawling research and development center — its largest outside its home country — in Hefei, a low-key central China city of 10 million people. It’s a sea change from how foreign automakers operated in China for decades by making cars they developed overseas, sharing their technology with local partners.

The automaker is studying adding range extenders to its SUVs and sedans in Europe and U.S. as governments reconsider EV mandates.

Impressive range and an enticing price tag make the latest Chinese hybrid (and its pure EV version) a tempting choice, as long as space in the back isn’t a dealbreaker, writes Sean O’Grady

German automaker is seeking to reclaim share in the world’s biggest market

Tesla has seen its sales in Europe collapse by nearly 50% in October 2025, while Chinese rival BYD surged ahead, solidifying its growing dominance in the region.

As Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market grows, newer entrants such as BYD are establishing themselves. Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker examines the latest figures from EV Volumes.

The Seal U DM-i is Europe's top-selling plug-in hybrid car after it overtook the VW Tiguan. Building the model in Turkey will help BYD to meet demand.