Audi and SAIC deepen their partnership for future generation of AUDI models in China
AUDI E5 Sportback named 2026 China Car of the Year Audi and SAIC are deepening their cooperation to jointly develop the next generation of AUDI brand models, a strategic move that marks the AUDI brand's second major offensive in China. The two companies have officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement to further deepen their partnership and drive Audi's growth in China, according to a statement released by SAIC-Audi on Friday. The agreement focuses on the full value chain for AUDI’s future models, encompassing R&D, with a dedicated AUDI Innovation & Technology Center to be established in Shanghai. The entity, led by AUDI AG, will focus on the development of China-specific, intelligent electrification technologies and whole-vehicle development across the entire value chain of intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs). By leveraging the new R&D Center, AUDI aims to accelerate its journey to becoming a leading premium ICV brand in China that offe...