Audi rules out Chinese-made vehicles for Australia, unlike Volkswagen

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 01:01 · Archive

Audi Australia will not source vehicles from China, despite sister brand Volkswagen confirming plans to export Chinese-made cars.

Audi Australia says it is not looking to source vehicles from China anytime soon, unlike its sister brands within the Volkswagen Group.

Audi Australia product chief Matthew Dale said Chinese-market models such as the E5 Sportback and other region-specific vehicles made with joint-venture partners are not on the cards for Australia. He noted that these vehicles have been developed solely for the domestic Chinese market and cannot currently be exported. He added that Audi is open to looking at other source bases, but China is not one of them for the Australian market at present.

However, Audi Australia director Jeff Mannering suggested the position may not be permanent. He stated that Australia is the fourth biggest market for Chinese imports because there are no tariffs. He told the Volkswagen Group board that they need to be ready for Chinese vehicles to arrive everywhere in the world, and that they should look at alternatives. He indicated the decision on where those alternatives come from will be for the Group to decide.

How it is being reported

• Audi won't follow Volkswagen in selling Chinese-made vehicles in Australia – for nowAudi Australia isn't looking to add models made in China to its lineup, despite the VW brand recently confirming it will export Chinese-made vehicles.Perth Now · 10 Nov, 00:35
• Audi won't follow Volkswagen in selling Chinese-made vehicles in Australia – for nowAudi Australia isn't looking to add models made in China to its lineup, despite the VW brand recently confirming it will export Chinese-made vehicles.The West Australian · 10 Nov, 00:35

In this story: Audi Australia · Volkswagen Group · Australia · China · Matthew Dale · Jeff Mannering

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