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VW, Xpeng say first jointly made car will be electric SUV

Xpeng G9 top view during testing in 2023
The SUV will use technology based on Xpeng's Edward platform, which is used on the brand's G9 model, shown.
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February 29, 2024 08:02 AM

Volkswagen Group and Chinese electric vehicle partner XPeng said the first car they plan to develop together will be an SUV for which they will jointly source parts.

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