AutomobilesVW extends China market lead with new low-cost brand Jetta
In wake of COVID, marque targets those seeking escape from public transport
Jetta Chief Executive Harald Mueller unveiled the VS5, one of the new brand's first two models, at last year's Auto Shanghai show. (Courtesy of Volkswagen)
JENS KASTNER, Contributing writer
August 10, 2020 16:49 JST
HAMBURG, Germany -- While most carmakers are struggling to get consumers into showrooms and opening their wallets amid worries from the coronavirus pandemic, Germany's Volkswagen has managed in recent months to extend its lead as China's top auto seller.