Volkswagen is set to begin assembling vehicles designed in China at a Turkish production facility in partnership with local distributor Dogus Otomotiv. The move aims to utilize unused manufacturing capacity in China while strengthening the automaker’s export reach to new markets. The collaboration marks a strategic shift in Volkswagen’s global production network, blending Chinese engineering with Turkish manufacturing. Details on the specific models and long-term market targets remain under wraps, but the initiative signals a broader push toward regionalized vehicle production.


VW is preparing to assemble Chinese-developed vehicles in Turkey with distributor Dogus Otomotiv. The project would help VW leverage excess capacity in China while expanding exports to markets where ...