Sep 27, 2024 · This new car, code-named “purple427,” is the first model under the Audi-SAIC partnership and is positioned as a mid-size electric sedan (B-segment). Led by a Chinese development team, the project has a short development cycle of less than 18 months, which is more than twice as fast as the Audi e-tron series.

May 20, 2024 · Joint development of new models built on China-specific platform named “Advanced Digitized Platform” for the next generations of premium intelligent, connected vehicles (ICV) will extend and complement Audi’s current product portfolio.

Nov 6, 2024 · Volkswagen's premium car brand Audi will unveil a new brand and concept car in partnership with SAIC on November 7, with the first model to rival Nio's (NYSE: NIO) ET5 touring shooting brake, according to a report in local media 21jingji today.

Nov 8, 2024 · Audi presented a new sub-brand for electric cars in China - and unveiled the first representative with the advertised AUDI label. The manufacturer's classic four-ring logo is nowhere to be seen on the concept car.

Aug 7, 2024 · In a project codenamed “Purple,” Audi and SAIC are said to be developing up to nine individual models – all planned to be revealed by 2030. Various models are believed to be influenced by the...

Aug 5, 2024 · In a project operated under the codename Purple, Audi and SAIC are claimed to be developing up to nine individual models – some of which are said to be influenced by the Skysphere,...

Aug 3, 2024 · The new EV series internally codenamed “Purple,” is set to leverage advanced automotive architecture co-developed with Chinese partner SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation). This collaboration aims to integrate cutting-edge local technologies and cater to the unique demands of the world’s largest EV market.

Aug 2, 2024 · Die Volkswagen-Tochter Audi bringt Insidern zufolge die gemeinsam mit dem chinesischen Partner SAIC entwickelten Autos ohne das Logo mit den vier Ringen auf den Markt. Die Fahrzeuge sollten im...

Nov 7, 2024 · Over the next three years, Audi plans on developing three pure electric models with SAIC based on a new advanced digitized platform. The new brand AUDI is positioned at the same level as the traditional four-ring Audi brand, but operates as an independent entity.

Aug 2, 2024 · The "Purple" series will use the electrical architecture of SAIC's EV brand IM Motors, the people said. Audi EVs currently sold in China will continue to use the four-ring logo, the Reuters report noted.