VW to expand influence in Chinese joint ventures

The VW Group apparently wants to increase its influence on one of the joint ventures in the expansion of e-mobility in China and could thus risk conflicts with other partners. Volkswagen is said to be in talks about the purchase of another factory of the Chinese company JAC, as unspecified sources told Reuters. VW’s two […]

FAW-VW launches electric SUV ID.6 Crozz in China

Volkswagen started deliveries of the VW ID.6 Crozz in China this week. Produced by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture, the battery-electric SUV is offered in five versions at prices starting at 239,800 yuan, around €31,500. Like the ID.4, the all-electric MEB-based car with room for up to seven passengers is available in two versions. While the […]

Volkswagen presents the ID.6 for China

At the Auto Shanghai, VW has presented the ID.6, the third model in the ID. family for the Chinese market. Like the ID.4, the all-electric MEB-based family SUV with room for up to seven passengers is available in two versions. The ID.6 Crozz from the FAW Volkswagen joint venture will roll off the production line […]

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SAIC-VW’s ID.4 celebrates Chinese market debut

The VW ID.4 X has made its official market debut in China. The electric car produced by VW with its partner SAIC is now available in China in six variants at prices ranging from 199,900 to 272,900 yuan (equivalent to around €25,900 to €35,300) after subsidies. VW is manufacturing the ID.4 in China with its […]

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VW aims for 70% EV sales in Europe by 2030

The Volkswagen brand has presented its new “ACCELERATE” strategy and wants to accelerate its electric plans. VW also mentions concrete model plans, however, in the case of the electric compact car, the Wolfsburger-based company has been sparing with detail. Volkswagen’s target is to increase the share of fully electric cars in sales in Europe is […]

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FAW & Silk EV open Silk Roads with e-hypercar

Silk EV, an Italian automotive engineering and design company has formed a joint venture with China’s carmaking giant FAW to make luxury electric sports cars with a commitment of “more than 1 billion euros”.  The Silk-FAW Joint Venture plans to launch the new fully electric and hybrid luxury models under the FAW Hongqi ‘S’ series […]

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FAW considers taking over BMW partner Brilliance

Chinese state-owned carmaker FAW is considering taking over BMW’s local partner Brilliance. The background is the precarious financial situation of Brilliance’s largest shareholder, the Huachen Automotive Group, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. According to Reuters, the FAW Group, which also produces electric cars for the Chinese market together with Volkswagen and Audi, could […]

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