On October 20, Reuters reported that Volkswagen had entered into a partnership with Xpeng in an effort to revitalize its business operations in China. However, the sales figures for the models introduced through this joint venture have been far from promising. In 2023, Volkswagen placed high hopes on its alliance with Xpeng, seeing it as a means to turn around its declining performance in the Chinese market. At that time, Volkswagen executives expressed optimism, stating that this collaboration would serve as a shortcut, allowing Volkswagen to swiftly develop vehicle models that are more in tune with the preferences of the Chinese market, in line with the rapid advancements seen in China's automotive sector.
