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SAIC VW: China, Germany to contribute strongest capabilities to Audi

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Posted on April 24, 2026

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· Last updated: April 24, 2026

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BEIJING, April 24 (Reuters) - China and Germany will contribute their strongest capabilities to the Audi brand, an SAIC VW executive said on Friday, with the establishment of a new SAIC-Audi research

SAIC VW: China, Germany to contribute strongest capabilities to Audi

SAIC-Audi Partnership and Research Centre Developments

(Corrects reporting credits, to say reporting by Zoey Zhang and David Dolan in Beijing)

Joint Venture Evolution

Start of the 3.0 Era

BEIJING, April 24 (Reuters) - China and Germany will contribute their strongest capabilities to the Audi brand, an SAIC VW executive said on Friday, with the establishment of a new SAIC-Audi research centre representing the start of the 3.0 era of joint venture partnership.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Zoey Zhang and David Dolan in Beijing; Writing by Farah Master in Hong Kong; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)

Key Takeaways

A dedicated AUDI Innovation & Technology Center will be established in Shanghai to drive R&D for future intelligent, connected vehicles (audi-mediacenter.com)
The partnership builds on Audi’s premium product definition and SAIC Motor’s innovative electric technology to fast‑track China‑specific BEV model development (volkswagen-group.com)
This expansion represents the next phase in the long‑standing SAIC‑Volkswagen JV, reinforcing the “in China, for China” strategy amid accelerating electrification in the Chinese market (chinadaily.com.cn)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did SAIC VW announce regarding Audi?

SAIC VW announced that China and Germany will contribute their strongest capabilities to the Audi brand.

What is the significance of the new SAIC-Audi research centre?

The new SAIC-Audi research centre marks the beginning of the '3.0 era' in the joint venture partnership.

Which countries are involved in the new SAIC VW partnership for Audi?

China and Germany are the two countries contributing to the new partnership.

Who reported on the SAIC VW and Audi partnership news?

The news was reported by Zoey Zhang in Beijing and written by Farah Master in Hong Kong.

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