MILAN, April 24 (Reuters) - Stellantis' Peugeot brand will start producing vehicles in China using technology from long-time partner Dongfeng both for the domestic market and for export, the automaker
Peugeot to make China‑built vehicles using Dongfeng technology
Peugeot's Strategic Expansion in China
MILAN, April 24 (Reuters) - Stellantis' Peugeot brand will start producing vehicles in China using technology from long-time partner Dongfeng both for the domestic market and for export, the automaker said on Friday.
Peugeot's Return to the Beijing International Auto Show
The announcement came as Peugeot made its comeback to the Beijing International Auto Show, unveiling two new concept cars, and marks a renewed industrial push by the French Italian carmaker in the world's largest auto market after years of weak sales and restructuring.
New Concept Cars and Future Line-up
• Stellantis said in a statement the new concept cars unveiled in Beijing "prefigure a new line-up of large sedans and SUVs, produced in China for China, as well as for export from China to Peugeot's overseas markets"
Collaboration with Dongfeng and Manufacturing Plans
• The cars will combine Peugeot's design flair and driving dynamics, with technology from partner Dongfeng, it said.
• They will be manufactured at Dongfeng's Wuhan plant
• The first one of these new models will be launched in 2027, a Peugeot spokesman said.
Existing Joint Venture and Cooperation
• The two automakers already cooperate in China through their DPCA joint venture
(Reporting by Giulio Piovaccari)
