History
Back to overview 1988 | On August 13, AUDI AG and First Automotive Works (FAW) sign the agreements for the manufacture under license of the Audi 100 in Changchun. |
1995 | Audi acquires 10-percent share in FAW‑Volkswagen joint venture, which was founded in 1991. FAW has 60 percent holding, Volkswagen 30 percent. |
1996 | Start of production of Audi 200 (an adapted Audi 100 with V6 engine) in FAW‑Volkswagen joint venture. |
1999 | Start of production of Audi A6 in China. Specially developed for China, the model has an extended wheelbase. |
2003 | Market launch of Audi A4 manufactured in Changchun. |
2005 | Market entry of next generation of Audi A6. The long version manufactured in China is given the new name of Audi A6 L. |
2006 | Foundation of Audi Sales Division (ASD) as independent marketing and sales department in FAW‑Volkswagen joint venture. |
2009 | Market launch of Audi A4 L, the first long version of a premium automobile in the upper mid-range category. |
2010 | Market launch of Audi Q5 manufactured in Changchun. |
2012 | Market launch of next generation of Audi A6 L. |
2013 | Opening of Audi City Beijing and Audi China R&D. |
2014 | Market launch of the Audi A3 Sportback and Audi A3 Sedan models manufactured in Foshan. |
2015 | Delivery of three millionth Audi in China. |
2016 | Market launch of next generation of Audi A4 L. |
2017 | Market launch of Audi Q7 e-tron (import). |
2018 | Receipt of two test licenses for highly automated driving (Level 4) in Wuxi and Beijing. |
2019 | World premiere of Audi AI:ME concept at Auto Shanghai. |
2020 | Delivery of six millionth Audi in China. |
2021 | Launch of two-partner strategy with new partner SAIC and complementary model portfolio to the cooperation with FAW and existing model portfolio. |
2022 | Groundbreaking ceremony for new production site in Changchun. With construction set to finish by the end of 2024, this will be the first automotive plant in China where only all-electric Audi models roll off the line. |
2023 | Audi FAW NEV company completed the construction of the factory and the installation of all production facilities. |