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  • VW consolidates EV R&D in China, looks to build 'Wolfsburg of the East' in Anhui, report says

    In a recent shake-up, Volkswagen moved its BEV R&D resources in China to Anhui province, where it hopes to build a "Wolfsburg of the East," according to local media.

  • VW China JV recalls 283 imported Audi e-tron GT electric sports cars due to brake system concern

    The Audi e-tron GT is a luxury electric sports car that currently has a starting price of RMB 999,800 ($139,380) in China.

  • Mercedes partners with ByteDance's Volcano Engine to bring AI capabilities to cockpit

    Mercedes-Benz and Volcano Engine have signed a memorandum of strategic cooperation to collaborate in areas including large models, generative AI and big data.

  • Mercedes-Benz gets permit to conduct L4 autonomous driving tests in Beijing

    Vehicles with L4 autonomous driving capabilities can perform most driving tasks in most scenarios on their own, without the need for a driver to take over.

  • Audi's new EV series for China won't feature signature four-ring logo, report says

    The new EV series, internally codenamed "Purple," will have a concept car unveiled in November, when Audi will explain the series' "brand story," according to Reuters.

  • VW Anhui launches ID.UNYX, its 1st EV model in China, starting at $28,900

    Volkswagen Anhui, a joint venture with JAC controlled by Volkswagen, is the German automaker's first NEV-focused joint venture in China.

  • German luxury brands back away from China's auto market price war

    BMW was the first to withdraw from the price war in China's car market, scaling back incentives, with Mercedes-Benz and Audi following suit.

  • Porsche recalls 17,278 imported Taycan EVs in China due to brake system defect

    Due to design reasons, these vehicles may experience brake fluid leakage, which can lead to reduced braking effectiveness and longer braking distances.

  • Mercedes-Benz recalls 2,380 EQ series EVs in China due to risk of power loss while driving

    Due to a software deviation, some of the vehicles included in the recall may experience a high-voltage battery disconnection, which could cause the vehicle to lose power while driving.

  • Mercedes-Benz to adopt smart driving solution from Chinese startup Momenta, report says

    Mercedes-Benz's all-electric CLA model will be equipped with a high-level intelligent driving solution from Momenta that does not rely on high-definition maps, and will be capable of pilot assisted driving in urban areas, according to local media.