Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume In his last interview, he admitted that the company is having difficulty maintaining its leadership in the electric car market. Focusing particularly on sales in China, Blume stated that reaching a double-digit share in the rapidly growing market would be “impressive.”
Volkswagen CEO: It will be “impressive” if we achieve this in electric cars
Despite the difficulties experienced within the company, Volkswagen maintains its momentum regarding its future in China. CEO Oliver Blume expects the automotive giant to expand its position in the market with the new models it will launch in the coming years.
According to 2023 data, Volkswagen Group’s brands delivered a total of 3.2 million vehicles in China, an increase of 1.6 percent compared to the previous year. Audi became the brand that achieved the best success in the automobile market with an annual growth of 13.5 percent.
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The group’s pure electric vehicle deliveries in China reached approximately 200 thousand units, an increase of 23 percent compared to the previous year. This shows that the German manufacturer is growing rapidly in the Chinese market and is able to sell more pure electric vehicles.
Speaking at the annual press conference held recently, Volkswagen Group CEO announced that they plan to launch 11 new electric models by 2027. These models include VW/Xpeng 1 and VW/Xpeng 2, developed together with Xpeng Motors.
On the other hand, it was reported a while ago that errors occurred in important features of Volkswagen such as driving assistance systems, emergency braking, lane keeping assistants and traffic sign recognition. This seriously compromises driving safety and has caused customer dissatisfaction.
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