German automotive giant Volkswagen has announced plans to begin car production in Uzbekistan in partnership with UzAvtosanoat, the state-owned holding company that oversees the country’s car manufacturing sector. The news was shared by Martin Sander, a member of Volkswagen’s management board responsible for sales and service, via his LinkedIn page.
Sander noted that rising incomes in Uzbekistan have made the country ripe for growth in the automotive industry. He said the Volkswagen brand is particularly appealing to middle-class consumers seeking high-quality, reliable vehicles. As part of the plan, the company also intends to establish vehicle deliveries from China.