# Volkswagen studies extending Chinese technologies to Europe > Volkswagen confirms it is studying the use in Europe of parts of its electronic architecture and VEGA matrix developed in China, and is considering software from its partnership with Xpeng, while keeping Rivian in the SSP program. The automaker also targets 300,000 annual exports from China to Southern markets by 2030 and is examining production in Turkey, including models developed for China. Sub-events differ by country: German and Chinese press mainly follow the technological and industrial strategy, the United States focuses on the impact on Rivian, the United Kingdom on the CEA platform for the ID Golf, and Turkey on possible local assembly. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 13 events involving Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group, Xpeng and 7 more, in 5 countries (Chine, Allemagne, Japon and 2 more), followed from 30 October 2026 to 3 November 2026. 38 articles from 16 sources (plants, jobs and earnings, sales and market, electric and batteries); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 05:25. Figures reported: 300000 vehicles. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Plants, jobs and earnings, Sales and market, Electric and batteries - Countries: Chine, Allemagne, Japon, Turquie, États-Unis - Brands: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group, Xpeng, Rivian, BYD, Cupra, Doğuş Otomotiv, Magna, Skoda, Toyota - First detected: 30 October 2026 at 09:00 - Updated: 3 November 2026 at 05:25 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/44-volkswagen-studies-extending-chinese-technologies-to-europe ## National stories (5) - Germany — 1 country-specific event, 7 articles - China — 0 country-specific event, 12 articles - United States — 0 country-specific event, 8 articles - France — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles - United Kingdom — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles ## Reported figures - 69,36 Euro - billions of euros - $9 Million - £4m ## Sources by country and language - China: 12 articles, 7 outlets - United States: 8 articles, 3 outlets - Germany: 7 articles, 5 outlets - unknown: 5 articles, 5 outlets - France: 2 articles, 2 outlets - United Kingdom: 2 articles, 1 outlets - Netherlands: 1 articles, 1 outlets - Russia: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: English (15), Chinese (11), German (7), French (2), Dutch (1), Russian (1), unknown (1) ## Timeline (13 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. 4 sources, 4 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, 2 articles · États-Unis, Allemagne, Chine ### 31 October 2026 — [Volkswagen examines production in Turkey, including Chinese models](https://mecapress.com/events/472-volkswagen-examines-production-in-turkey-including-chinese-models.md) Volkswagen is examining the possibility of producing in Turkey, with the possibility of also assembling models developed for China there. 11 sources, 12 articles · Turquie — Turquie, Chine, Allemagne ### 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. 2 sources, 4 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 ### 2 November 2026 — [La plateforme CEA développée avec Xpeng pourrait servir de base à l'ID Golf](https://mecapress.com/events/2661-la-plateforme-cea-developpee-avec-xpeng-pourrait-servir-de-base-a-l-id-golf.md) Selon la presse britannique, Volkswagen pourrait utiliser l'architecture CEA co-développée avec Xpeng pour ses futurs modèles électriques européens, dont l'ID Golf, afin de réduire les coûts. 1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne, Chine ### 2 November 2026 — [Brèves : Volkswagen en Turquie, résultats de Magna, Toyota-Waymo au Japon](https://mecapress.com/events/1975-breves-volkswagen-en-turquie-resultats-de-magna-toyota-waymo-au-japon.md) Volkswagen envisage d'assembler en Turquie des modèles développés en Chine ; Magna voit son chiffre d'affaires reculer au troisième trimestre mais son profit progresser ; Toyota et Waymo prévoient un service de robotaxi au Japon en 2027. 1 sources, 3 articles · Turquie, Chine, Japon, États-Unis ### 2 November 2026 — [Volkswagen en retard sur les voitures connectées](https://mecapress.com/events/2306-volkswagen-en-retard-sur-les-voitures-connectees.md) La presse spécialisée pointe les faiblesses de Volkswagen dans les véhicules connectés et les services numériques, un chantier jugé stratégique pour le constructeur. 1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne ### 3 November 2026 — [La coopération Volkswagen-Xpeng jugée peu convaincante](https://mecapress.com/events/2741-la-cooperation-volkswagen-xpeng-jugee-peu-convaincante.md) Une analyse estime que le partenariat entre Volkswagen et Xpeng n'a pas produit les résultats escomptés en Chine, la marque allemande restant marginale sur le segment électrique. 1 sources, 1 articles · Chine, Allemagne --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Volkswagen studies extending Chinese technologies to Europe”, https://mecapress.com/stories/44-volkswagen-studies-extending-chinese-technologies-to-europe Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology