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Volkswagen’s Skoda Reportedly Reassessing Future Strategy in China

Czech carmaker Skoda Auto, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, is reportedly considering a withdrawal from China and will make a final decision next year. A spokesperson for Skoda China said that the company has not made any decision on the necessity of adjusting its strategy.

Sunwoda to Supply Battery Pack Systems for Volkswagen AG

Sunwoda, a leading Chinese battery company, announced on November 6 that its subsidiary Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery (Sunwoda EVB) will serve as a mass production supplier of battery pack systems for Volkswagen AG's HEV project.

Gotion High-Tech Batteries to Be Installed in Volkswagen Cars Next Year

Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech released its latest financial report on October 26, showing operating income of 14.426 billion yuan ($1.99 billion) in the first three quarters of the year. In addition, batteries supplied by the company to Volkswagen will be installed next year.

Former Huawei Executive Joins JV between Volkswagen and Horizon Robotics

Jerry Su, the former head of Huawei's intelligent driving business, will join the joint venture between German motor vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen and Horizon Robotics, a Chinese provider of computing solutions for smart vehicles.

October Retail Sales of New Energy Vehicles in China to Hit 550K Units

The China Passenger Car Association estimated on October 24 that retail sales of passenger cars in China this month would be about 1.91 million units, up 11.4% year-on-year, among which the retail sales of new energy vehicles would be about 550,000 units.

Horizon Robotics to Set Up JV with Volkswagen

German motor vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen Group announced on October 13 a new partnership between its software company CARIAD and Horizon Robotics, a leading provider of computing solutions for smart vehicles in China.

Wuxi LEAD Strikes Agreement With Volkswagen on 20GWh Lithium Battery Equipment

The manufacturer of new energy equipment Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. (LEAD) announced on Tuesday that it has signed a cooperation agreement with German Volkswagen to provide solutions for its 20 GWh lithium battery equipment.

Volkswagen Group’ Software Company CARIAD Sets Up Chinese Subsidiary

CARIAD, an automotive software company that is part of Volkswagen Group, announced on Thursday the establishment of a subsidiary in China, also publishing an official strategy for the country.

Future Volkswagen-Huawei Autonomous Driving Join Venture May Be Led by Su Jing

The cooperation between the two companies would likely involve a joint venture, funded and controlled by Volkswagen while Huawei provides technology and becomes a tier-one supplier of Volkswagen.

Huawei Denies Joint Venture with Automobile Firm Volkswagen

Today, 36Kr reported that Huawei plans to form a joint venture with Volkswagen Group to develop its autonomous driving technology. However, this rumor has been denied by Huawei.

Volkswagen Group China Launches Battery System Plant in Eastern Province of Anhui

Volkswagen Group (China) published an article to its official website on Thursday, announcing that the company's battery system factory in Hefei, Anhui Province, has officially started construction.

Huawei Reaches Patent License Agreement with Volkswagen’s Supplier

Huawei announced on Wednesday that it had reached a patent license agreement with a supplier of Volkswagen Group.

Carmakers in China Downplay Impact of Global Chip Shortage

Volkswagen, the biggest foreign automaker in China, has downplayed the impact of a global chip supply shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, refuting claims that its automotive production has been completely halted.

Toyota Topples GM as Second Best Selling Car Maker in China

According to numbers reported by a research company LMC Automotive, Toyota was responsible for 7.8% of China’s new car sales during the first nine months of 2019, falling short of toppling Volkswagen as the market leader, but outpacing GM and the local automotive leader SAIC Motor.

Volkswagen Will Build Two Factories in China To Beat Tesla

Volkswagen, a German automaker, announced on May 14 that it is building two plants in China to produce a total of 600,000 vehicles running on MEB, its modular car platform for electric vehicles.

EV Makers Seize Attention at 2019 Shanghai Auto Show

2019 Shanghai Auto Show kicked off today with various carmakers showcasing their latest technology, concept cars and new vehicles ready for launch.

Volkswagen Group Establishes Joint Venture with Didi-Chuxing in China

Volkswagen Group has established a joint venture with a Chinese company once again (official announcement will be made as early as this week), but this time it chose the ride-hailing company, Didi Chuxing rather than traditional car companies.

Didi to Form JVs with Volkswagen and Other Car Makers as Part of D-Alliance

On the evening of April 30, in response to the rumor of a new joint venture with Volkswagen, Didi Chuxing confirmed that it is in discussions with Volkswagen, Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. (BAIC Group), First Auto Works Group Corporation (FAW Group), Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group (GAC Group) and other automobile companies.

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