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Beijing, April 24, 2024. At the Volkswagen ‘Group Night’, the Group’s world class brands demonstrate their innovative strength with an impressive line-up of China-exclusive models. On the eve of Auto China 2024, the Group confirmed its strong commitment to fulfilling the wishes of its Chinese customers with customised products. A total of 44 models from the Group’s brands will be on display at the show, eleven of which are celebrating their premiere. 2024 is a record year of world premieres for Volkswagen Group at Auto China in Beijing, and also marks the 40th anniversary of the Volkswagen Group in China. Through a strong ‘In China, for China’ approach, a market-wide product offensive with a focus on smart, connected vehicles tailored to Chinese consumers is accelerating to ‘China speed’.

Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG: “This year, we are celebrating a significant milestone for the Volkswagen Group. After 40 years, China remains our second home. We are proud to be a part of Chinese life, a part of Chinese industry and an essential part of the Chinese automotive history. For China, we have decided on a clear Target Picture 2030. Our aim is to remain the strongest international car manufacturer in China and to continue to rank among the top three automakers. This is an ambitious goal. And we are setting out on this long-distance race to transform the automotive industry from a position of strength.“

Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, delivers a speech

Ralf Brandstätter, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG for China: “40 years of Volkswagen in China marks an outstanding success story. Today, almost 50 million people in China drive one of our cars. In the next 40 years, we will never stop in our mission to shape the future of mobility. We will achieve this through our consistent ‘In China, for China’ approach, expanding our own development capacities and forming strong partnerships with local tech-companies and OEMs to accelerate to ‘China speed’. A new model generation every three years. An upgrade to the electronics architecture every two years. An over-the-air update every month. This is the new drum beat for Volkswagen in China. Tonight provides strong evidence of our ‘In China, for China’ strategy. As we continue our journey, one thing is crystal clear: We will never stop our involvement with, and our commitment to, China.”

Ralf Brandstätter, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG for China, delivers a speech

Note to editors: The Group brands will be presenting their new products at the press conferences at Auto China 2024 from Thursday, 25 April.

Highlight Models at the Group Night

Volkswagen's ID. CODE Concept vision combines a dedicated design language and forward-looking technologies and provides intelligent features of Level 4 autonomous driving and an AI-supported avatar

The Volkswagen ID. UNYX is the first model in the ID. UX category which features expressive design, a driver-centered interior and new HMI, 3D Avatar and Large Language Model

The all-new Audi Q6L e-tron features advanced technical components such as the 800-volt architecture, powerful electric motors, and a modern battery and charging management system

Being tailor-made for China, the new Taycan 4 combines higher performance with fully improved luxury and comfort equipment, aiming to meet the needs of Chinese consumers for a more powerful and practical sports car

The two-door grand touring coupé Batur is the most powerful Bentley ever, with a limited production of just 18 cars globally

The Urus SE is the first hybrid plug-in version of the Lamborghini Super SUV, featuring a new design, optimized aerodynamics, unprecedented on-board technology and an 800 CV hybrid powertrain

The Ducati Diavel for Bentley motorcycle is characterized by a completely new design, unique and refined components and a special dedicated livery, which integrated many style characterizing elements of the Bentley Batur

Volkswagen Group unveiled seven key models out of the 44 show premieres at its Media Night on April 24: Volkswagen ID. CODE and ID. UNYX, all-new Audi Q6L e-tron, new Porsche Taycan 4, Bentley Batur, Lamborghini Urus SE and Ducati Diavel for Bentley