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CnEVPost's coverage of German automakers' business activities in China.
  • Mercedes cuts jobs in China to cope with 'challenging' market conditions

    Mercedes-Benz said it will cut redundant roles in China, and consolidation of the business will inevitably involve some staff.

  • Porsche deliveries in China fall for 3rd consecutive year, plans to downsize sales outlets

    Porsche's deliveries in China are down 28 percent in 2024 from 2023, resulting in a 3 percent drop in its global deliveries from 2023.

  • Mercedes reportedly delays production of all-electric CLA sedan in China due to software issues

    Production of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA in China has been delayed to August from the originally planned April due to issues with software development, according to local media.

  • Audi-FAW EV venture's plant goes into production

    The production site is Audi's first in China to focus exclusively on purely electric models and will start with the Audi Q6L e-tron series.

  • Porsche recalls 15,906 Taycan EVs in China due to battery fire risk

    A short circuit may occur inside the power battery module of some of the vehicles included in this recall, which in extreme cases may lead to thermal runaway of the battery module.

  • VW Anhui to reportedly drop use of MEB architecture in favor of one built with Xpeng

    Volkswagen Anhui will use the CEA architecture, a collaboration with Xpeng, for future models due to poor sales of the ID.UNYX, which went on sale in July, according to local media.

  • Audi, SAIC launch new brand 'AUDI', unveil concept car E concept

    Audi has launched the “AUDI” brand in China, with a logo featuring a combination of “AUDI” letters, in a bid to utilize China's supply chain to create EV models that cater to local consumer preferences.

  • Mercedes-Benz ups investment in China to expand local product lineup

    Mercedes-Benz plans to invest more than RMB 14 billion ($2 billion) in China with its local partners to further enrich its local product lineup of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

  • 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.