# Volkswagen considers Chinese technologies for its global models > Volkswagen confirms it is studying the use in Europe of parts of its electronic architecture developed in China and highlights its VEGA technology matrix. The automaker also targets 300,000 annual exports from China to Southern markets by 2030, while keeping Rivian in the SSP program and mentioning possible use of Xpeng software for its European cars. In the United States, coverage emphasizes the effect of these considerations on Rivian's stock price; in China, it focuses on VEGA and export ambitions. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 8 events involving Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group, Rivian and 4 more, in 4 countries (Chine, Allemagne, Japon and 1 more), followed from 30 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. 15 articles from 6 sources (plants, jobs and earnings, sales and market); last updated on 2 November 2026 at 03:54. Figures reported: 300000 vehicles. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Plants, jobs and earnings, Sales and market - Countries: Chine, Allemagne, Japon, États-Unis - Brands: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group, Rivian, Xpeng, BYD, Cupra, Skoda - First detected: 30 October 2026 at 09:00 - Updated: 2 November 2026 at 03:54 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/44-volkswagen-considers-chinese-technologies-for-its-global-models ## National stories (2) - China — 0 country-specific event, 5 articles - United States — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles ## Reported figures - billions of euros - $9 Million ## Sources by country and language - China: 5 articles, 4 outlets - unknown: 4 articles, 4 outlets - United States: 3 articles, 2 outlets - Germany: 1 articles, 1 outlets - France: 1 articles, 1 outlets - Russia: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: English (8), Chinese (4), German (1), French (1), Russian (1) ## Timeline (8 events) ### 30 October 2026 — [Volkswagen veut étendre ses technologies chinoises au monde entier](https://mecapress.com/events/1538-volkswagen-veut-etendre-ses-technologies-chinoises-au-monde-entier.md) Volkswagen prévoit d'utiliser son architecture électronique chinoise et sa matrice VEGA pour des modèles Volkswagen, Skoda et Cupra en Europe ainsi que pour les voitures des marchés du Sud. 3 sources, 3 articles · Allemagne, Chine ### 31 October 2026 — [Volkswagen would study Xpeng software for its European cars](https://mecapress.com/events/693-volkswagen-would-study-xpeng-software-for-its-european-cars.md) Volkswagen is considering using Xpeng software technology for its European models, which is weighing on Rivian's share price, its partner. 1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis, Allemagne, Chine ### 31 October 2026 — [Volkswagen aims to export 300,000 vehicles per year from China by 2030](https://mecapress.com/events/62-volkswagen-aims-to-export-300-000-vehicles-per-year-from-china-by-2030.md) Volkswagen says it has finalized key technologies through its Chinese R&D, enabling it to target 300,000 annual exports from China to Global South countries by 2030. 1 sources, 1 articles · Chine — Chine, Allemagne ### 31 October 2026 — [Volkswagen relies on its VEGA technology matrix in China](https://mecapress.com/events/182-volkswagen-relies-on-its-vega-technology-matrix-in-china.md) Volkswagen is highlighting its VEGA technology matrix to relaunch its strategy in China. The German automaker sees it as a "second creation" that is starting to bear fruit. 2 sources, 3 articles · Hefei — Chine, Allemagne ### 1 November 2026 — [Volkswagen confirme évaluer des technologies chinoises pour l'Europe et garde Rivian pour le SSP](https://mecapress.com/events/1010-volkswagen-confirme-evaluer-des-technologies-chinoises-pour-l-europe-et-garde.md) Volkswagen confirme étudier l'utilisation en Europe de parties de son architecture développée en Chine, tout en maintenant Rivian dans le programme SSP. 1 sources, 2 articles · Allemagne, Chine ### 1 November 2026 — [Volkswagen reportedly considering relying on Chinese technologies for its electric vehicles](https://mecapress.com/events/750-volkswagen-reportedly-considering-relying-on-chinese-technologies-for-its.md) According to Manager Magazin, Volkswagen is preparing a radical shift in the development of its electric cars by relying on external technologies, particularly Chinese ones. 1 sources, 2 articles · Allemagne, Chine ### 1 November 2026 — [Volkswagen : la stratégie chinoise et la logistique automatisée d'Emden au centre de l'attention](https://mecapress.com/events/1626-volkswagen-la-strategie-chinoise-et-la-logistique-automatisee-d-emden-au-centre.md) L'actualité de Volkswagen est dominée par ses échéances en Chine et à Emden, entre développement du groupe, technologies et logistique automatisée. 1 sources, 1 articles · Emden — Allemagne, Chine ### 1 November 2026 — [Weekly roundup: Chinese car sales in Europe and Chinese software at Volkswagen](https://mecapress.com/events/821-weekly-roundup-chinese-car-sales-in-europe-and-chinese-software-at-volkswagen.md) A weekly roundup looks back at Chinese automakers overtaking Japanese rivals in Europe and at Volkswagen considering the use of Chinese software for its European models. 1 sources, 2 articles · Chine, Allemagne, Japon --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Volkswagen considers Chinese technologies for its global models”, https://mecapress.com/stories/44-volkswagen-considers-chinese-technologies-for-its-global-models Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology