China-made VWs heading overseas

Pilot shipment is set to be sent to the Philippines this month

China-made Volkswagen cars will soon be exported to Southeast Asian markets, with a pilot shipment to the Philippines to be made this month, according to Volkswagen Group China.

A company representative said on Friday that it will be the first time China-made Volkswagen cars will be sold overseas, but he did not disclose the specific models involved or the number of cars in the shipment.