VW receives approval to build ID3 in China

VW ID3.jpg — The compact ID3 is the smallest model in VW's ID lineup. (The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology)

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June 17, 2021 03:54 PM

SAIC Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group’s joint venture with SAIC Motor, received approval this week by a Chinese ministry overseeing the auto industry to build the full-electric ID3 hatchback.

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