Story no.44InternationalOngoing·Plants, jobs and earnings +2·Notable· Several countries (9)·30 Oct → 7 Nov·22 facts · 74 art.

The issue is dominated by Volkswagen's reorganization in China, where the automaker is deploying locally developed technologies, including its Hyper Sense 8 driver assistance system, and reviewing its industrial and technological setup with Chinese partners such as Xpeng and SAIC Volkswagen. This reorientation also concerns Europe, with reflections on the use of Chinese software or architectures, or even the import of electric models manufactured in China. The Chinese and German press emphasize local capabilities, cooperation with Xpeng, and the future role of the Wolfsburg site, while the Italian press focuses mainly on possible imports to Europe and the British press is interested in the CEA platform for future models such as the ID Golf. Differences in perspective also appear between Germany, which highlights delays in connected vehicles, and China, which follows the rising technological power of joint ventures and local partners.