Shulou(Shulou.com)11/24 Report--

Thanks to CTOnews.com netizens CTOnews.com high-end users, Frost Wind Shadow clue delivery! CTOnews.com July 26 news, today, Volkswagen officially issued a statement: Volkswagen brand and Xiaopeng reached a technical cooperation framework agreement, Audi and SAIC signed a memorandum of understanding and deepened the existing cooperation, both of which mentioned that they will "jointly develop electric intelligent online vehicles dedicated to the Chinese market".

It is said that Volkswagen and Xiaopeng will plan to jointly develop two Volkswagen-branded electric models for China's medium-sized car market in the early stages of the cooperation. The two new cars, which belong exclusively to the Chinese market, will complement the product portfolio based on the MEB platform and plan to enter the market in 2026.

At the same time, as part of the long-term strategic cooperation, Volkswagen Group will increase its capital to Xiaopeng Motor by about US $700 million. After the completion of the deal, Volkswagen Group will be granted an observer seat on Xiaopeng's board of directors.

Audi and SAIC will jointly develop models to "quickly and efficiently expand the intelligent network-connected electric vehicle product portfolio in the high-end market". As a first step in planning, Audi will launch a new electric model and says it wants to enter a market segment that has not previously been covered in China.

In addition, Volkswagen officials said the jointly developed pure electric models "will be equipped with state-of-the-art software and hardware to provide Chinese customers with an intuitive, interconnected digital experience".

CTOnews.com noted that he Xiaopeng, the CEO of Xiaopeng, also posted a photo tonight with Ralf Brandstaetter, chairman and chief executive of Volkswagen Group (China), and looked forward to "big and small hand in hand". "people often say that 'strong forces'-together with our partners, our competitiveness will be enhanced together," Berred also said in a post on his personal Weibo. "

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