Volkswagen, Nissan Lean On Chinese Partners To Compete Globally

Foreign automakers are rushing to debut China-developed models at a major auto show, recognizing they can't afford to lose ground in the world's largest car market, according to Nikkei. After years of declining sales, many legacy brands are shifting to an “in China, for global” strategy—using local innovation not just to regain domestic customers, but to compete abroad. Companies like Volkswagen and Nissan are leaning heavily on Chinese partnerships to accelerate development and integrate advanced tech. Volkswagen, for instance,…