Chronology

2024

• In January, VCTC commenced operation. As the Group’s ICV Tech Hub in China, for China, VCTC will reduce the development time for new products and technologies by 30%.
• In February, Volkswagen Group announced that Volkswagen and XPENG have entered into a Master Agreement on platform and software collaboration, marking a significant milestone in their strategic partnership.
• In March, Volkswagen Group China, together with its joint ventures SAIC Volkswagen, FAW-Volkswagen, Volkswagen Anhui, and the Group's component plants, signed Memoranda of Understanding for renewable electricity cooperation with China Datang Corporation and CGN New Energy, respectively.
• In April, Volkswagen announced an investment of 2.5 billion EUR in its innovation hub in Hefei, Anhui Province, to further expand local R&D expertise.
• In April, VGC launched a comprehensive campaign, ‘40 Years Volkswagen in China, Never Stop’, to celebrate Volkswagen Group’s 40th anniversary in China.
• In April, Volkswagen Group announced that Volkswagen is joining hands with XPENG to develop the China Electrical Architecture (CEA), a zonal Electrical/Electronic (E/E) architecture.
• In May, Volkswagen Group China’s Green Belt afforestation project completed its afforestation initiative in Bayannur, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, contributing to local ecological restoration and supporting desertification control.
• In July, Volkswagen Anhui launched its first Volkswagen brand model: ID.UNYX, complementing VW brand's BEV portfolio.
• In July, Volkswagen Group and XPENG signed a Master agreement for the jointly developed zonal electric/electronic architecture, further expanding their platform and software cooperation.
• In August, the 10 millionth product of Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Tianjin) rolled off the production line.

2023

• In February, Volkswagen College was unveiled in Hefei, in a joint initiative between Volkswagen Group China, Volkswagen Anhui, Hefei University and Hefei Economic Development Zone.
• In April, the Volkswagen Group’s software company CARIAD announced to establish a joint venture with ThunderSoft, a well-known intelligent operating system products and technologies provider, in China.
• In April, Volkswagen announced to invest around EUR 1 billion to establish a new centre for development, innovation, and procurement for fully connected electric cars, with headquarters in Hefei (with the project name ‘100%TechCo’).
• In April, Volkswagen Group China’s “Better Life” Project invited vocational students to visit a SAIC VOLKSWAGEN dealership and MEB Plant and take part in a guided tour of Auto Shanghai.
• In June, the Volkswagen Group and China's Ministry of Education signed a MoU in Germany, with both parties agreeing to collaborate in promoting the development of vocational education in China's automotive industry.
• In July, Volkswagen Group China announced its intention to inject an additional investment of approx. 800 million RMB with FAW-Volkswagen into the charging joint venture CAMS. Volkswagen Group China and CAMS also established a partnership with State Grid Smart Internet of Vehicles to pilot a sequential charging (V1G) project in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
• In July, the VW brand concluded a technological framework agreement with XPENG. The Volkswagen Group is to invest approximately US$700 million for a 4.99 percent stake in XPENG through a capital increase.
• In September, the Green Belt afforestation project completed its afforestation initiative in Jiuquan, Gansu Province, planting 850,000 locally suitable trees within an area of 4 million square meters.
• In October, Volkswagen Group China kicked off this year’s “Better Life” Project with an opening ceremony for the 2023 academic year in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province.
• In November, CARIAD China announced to establish a Mobile x Mobility Fusion Joint Innovative Lab with vivo.
• In November, Volkswagen (Anhui) Components Co., Ltd. (VWAC) started production of its first high-voltage battery system.

2022

• In April, CARIAD, the Volkswagen Group’s new software company, launched its China subsidiary.
• In June, Volkswagen Anhui’s collaboration with local partners to bring the German ‘dual education’ system into Anhui’s higher education achieved a key milestone. The initiative’s first batch of students completed undergraduate courses and technical training.
• In June, Volkswagen‘s Green Belt afforestation project was launched in Tu Autonomous County of Huzhu, Qinghai Province, in which around 850,000 ecologically suitable trees were planted in Tangchuan town, covering an area of four million square meters.
• In July, Volkswagen Group China and Volkswagen Anhui signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Hefei Economic & Technological Development Area and JAC Group to roll out a pilot project for testing connected mobility and autonomous transport services.
• In September, Volkswagen Group China kicked off the second phase of its “Better Life” Project with an opening ceremony for the 2022 academic year in Hefei, Anhui Province.
• In October, CARIAD and Horizon Robotics announced their establishment of a joint venture in China, in which CARIAD would hold a majority stake of 60%.
• In October, Youth Summit 2022 Innovation Camp was concluded in Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhan and Shanghai.
• In December, the first pre-series vehicle rolled off the production line in Volkswagen Anhui.

2021

• In January, Volkswagen Group China developed three new CSR strategic areas, namely: low carbon future, education, and economic empowerment.
• In April, Volkswagen Group China, in close cooperation with the China Green Foundation and together with the Volkswagen brand, Audi and ŠKODA, kicked off its ten-year “Green Belt” afforestation project.
• In April, Volkswagen Group China began construction of an all-new MEB plant at Volkswagen Anhui.
• In April, Volkswagen Group China cooperated with the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation to launch the five-year “Better Life” project.
• In June, with the support of the China Education Development Foundation, Volkswagen Group China launched a five-year youth education charity project, “Youth Summit”.
• In July, Volkswagen Group entered a strategic cooperation framework with Gotion High-Tech Co., Ltd. to industrialize battery cell production in Germany.
• In July, Volkswagen Anhui collaborated with partners to establish Volkswagen College and jointly establish the Volkswagen Competence Center South Hub with several vocational and technical colleges in Hefei.
• In September, Volkswagen Group China commenced construction of a battery system production factory in Hefei. VW Anhui Components Company is the first battery system plant to be wholly owned by the Group in China.
• In December, Volkswagen launched the Volkswagen Youth Football Online Camp, the first online education platform focusing on youth football in China's public welfare field.

2020

• In February, Volkswagen Group China and its Chinese joint ventures FAW-Volkswagen and SAIC VOLKSWAGEN put on a united effort to donate RMB 120 million in support of COVID-19 relief work.
• In April, Volkswagen Group Components and the start-up Shanghai DU-POWER New Energy Technical Co., Ltd. signed an agreement to work together to produce flexible quick charging stations in China.
• In May, the Volkswagen Group announced that it would increase its stake in its joint venture JAC Volkswagen to 75 percent and acquire 50 percent of parent company JAG.
• In May, the Volkswagen Group announced that it would invest EUR 1.1 billion to acquire a 26 percent stake in battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech Co., Ltd.
• In September, Volkswagen Group China announced that it would invest roughly EUR 15 billion into e-mobility between 2020 and 2024, together with its joint ventures – SAIC VOLKSWAGEN, FAW-Volkswagen and JAC Volkswagen.
• Volkswagen Group China revealed the first two MEB-based pure-electric ID. family models, FAW-Volkswagen’s ID.4 CROZZ and SAIC VOLKSWAGEN’s ID.4 X in China.
• In November, the first e-drive product powering the MEB platform pure-electric ID. models, the APP310, started production in Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
• In December, the joint venture JAC Volkswagen was renamed as Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Company Limited, after the Volkswagen Group increased its stake in the company to 75%. Meanwhile, the new R&D center was inaugurated in Hefei.

2019

• In February, JETTA becomes a new brand of Volkswagen in China.
• In May, Volkswagen Group China initiates wide scale Smart City Project in Hefei.
• The Volkswagen Group launched Group R&D China, further creating synergies across its brands and strengthening the Group’s R&D capabilities in China.
• In June, Volkswagen Group China advances e-mobility strategy with production of new NEV components in Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
• In October, Volkswagen Group China holds the opening of its new headquarters, V-Space
• In November, SAIC VOLKSWAGEN Anting Plant starts pre-production, will produce fully electric cars on Volkswagen’s MEB platform.

2018

• Volkswagen Group officially opened Future Center Asia in Beijing focus on delivering foresee prospective mobility solutions.
• Shanghai Volkswagen Powertrain Co., Ltd (VWPT) reaches major milestone with production of 10 millionth engine.
• Volkswagen Group China builds first factory specifically designed for MEB production.

2013-2017

2013
- • February 1, the Audi R&D Centre Asia opens in Beijing.
- • March 9, FAW-Volkswagen launches the new Jetta.
- • April 8, FAW-Volkswagen celebrates the launch of the Audi Q3, the fourth Audi brand model produced in China by the joint venture.
- • April 18, Shanghai Volkswagen rolls out its 9,000,000th car; Shanghai Volkswagen SKODA launches the Rapid Xinrui.
- • April 20, Shanghai Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group Import Company Limited, and SKODA Auto sign a contract to launch SKODA's import business in China.
- • April 21, Shanghai Volkswagen celebrates the world premiere of Gran Lavida.
- • May 15, FAW-Volkswagen holds a ground-breaking ceremony for its EA211 Engine Project in Changchun.
- • May 16, Shanghai Volkswagen holds a ground-breaking ceremony for its Hunan (Changsha) Project.
- • May 26, Volkswagen Group and FAW sign a contract strengthening their strategic partnership and expanding capacity at the Foshan plant; Volkswagen Group and SAIC agree to invest in the Changsha plant and in products to develop further in south-central China.
- • August 29, Shanghai-Volkswagen started vehicle assembly in Urumqi, becoming the first carmaker with a vehicle plant in the Xinjiang region.
- • September 25, FAW-Volkswagen inaugurated the new vehicle production plant in Foshan. Prof. Dr. Jochem Heizmann, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG as well as President and CEO of Volkswagen Group China, Xu Jianyi, Chairman of FAW Group, and Zhang Pijie, President of FAW-VW witnessed the SOP of the new Golf.
- • October 24, Shanghai Volkswagen's new plant in Ningbo starts vehicle production. Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of Volkswagen AG and Prof. Dr. Jochem Heizmann, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG as well as President and CEO Volkswagen Group China inaugurated the new plant together with Hu Maoyuan, Chairman of SAIC Motor Corporation Ltd, and Chen Hong, SAIC Motor President and Vice-Chairman.
- • November 20, Volkswagen Group China announced the launch of the Volkswagen Group Child Safety Initiative, partnering with its two joint-venture companies Shanghai Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen and engaging six Volkswagen Group brands: Volkswagen, Audi, SKODA, SEAT, Porsche and Bentley.
- • Volkswagen Group China, together with all Group brands and its Joint Ventures FAW-Volkswagen and Shanghai Volkswagen, launched the China "Ren wei ben" strategy. This strategy prioritizes customer satisfaction and focuses on people at all levels of the Group's work and responsibilities in China.
- • SAIC VOLKSWAGENcelebrates a total of 10 million vehicles produced; in the same month, FAW-Volkswagencelebrates the production of 8 million vehicles.
- • For the first time, more than 3 million vehicles delivered to customers on the Chinese mainland and in Hong Kong.
2014
- • January 13, with its two Chinese joint ventures, Shanghai Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group surpassed its targets for 2013 with 3.27 million deliveries (2012: 2.81 million) and 16.2 per cent growth.
- • March 29, Volkswagen sponsors Chinese junior football camp in Germany. From March 24 to 30, the Chinese Zhidan and Hong'an junior football team is visiting Germany as part of the Volkswagen-sponsored Rainbow Bridge Project.
- • April 19, Volkswagen Group China, together with its joint ventures Shanghai Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen, celebrated the delivery of 20 million cars to Chinese customers.
- • May 7, the Volkswagen Group is expanding its production capacity in China, with the groundbreaking for FAW-Volkswagen Foshan plant phase II.
- • August 29, Shanghai Volkswagen celebrates the world premiere of Lamando.
- • September 24, Volkswagen FAW Engine (Dalian) Co., Ltd. Celebrates the inauguration of its Integrated Test and Engineering Center (iTEC) and the rolling off the production line of the second millionth engine.
- • October 11, Volkswagen Group and its Chinese joint venture partner First Automotive Works (FAW) are extending their present partnership for a further 25 years, until the year 2041. In addition, the Volkswagen Group and the Chinese joint venture partner SAIC are investing in the Shanghai Volkswagen (SVW) proving ground in Xinjiang province, western China.
- • November 3, Construction of the new Volkswagen vehicle plant in Qingdao, East China, kicked off.
- • November 4, inauguration of a component plant of the 100% wholly-owned Volkswagen subsidiary, Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., in Tianjin for the production of dual-clutch gearboxes (DSG). Annual capacity is 450,000 gearboxes, to be expanded to 1.2 million units by 2016.
- • November 18, Volkswagen Group China announces to fund 50 million RMB to charity in China. The funding will further support raising awareness for child safety, reconstruction efforts, junior football and education.
- • December 2, FAW-Volkswagen's Changchun, Chengdu and Foshan production facilities simultaneously held a ceremony to celebrate FAW-Volkswagen's production reaching the record of 10 million units.
2015
- • January 13, first goal of Strategy 2018 achieved: Volkswagen Group delivers over ten million vehicles for first time.
- • January 14, Prof. Dr. Heizmann appointed Chief Adviser of International Expert Advisory Committee of China EV100.
- • May 29, Protect Childhood, Child Safety First•, the Second China Child Road Safety Forum held; Volkswagen Group China donates RMB 10 million to set up Child Safety Fund.
- • June 3, Volkswagen signs cooperation agreement in the area of e-mobility research with Chinese joint venture partner SAIC.
- • August 15, Tianjin Aid: Volkswagen Group China to donate RMB 2.1 Million.
- • August 29, Volkswagen Culture Wave' launches with spectacular gala evening for debut of Rain Room at Yuz Museum Shanghai.
- • September 26, statement by Volkswagen Group China regarding diesel engine issue.
- • October 10, Volkswagen announces a recall plan for 1,950 diesel vehicles in the Chinese market.
- • October 24, Volkswagen Children's Football Seed Program starts in Beijing.
- • October 29, Volkswagen AG and Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Limited sign MOU for long-term strategic cooperation.
- • November 19, Volkswagen joins forces with Baidu for introduction of Baidu CarLife.
- • November 19, Tencent car connectivity app to debut with Volkswagen.
- • December 1, Volkswagen launches Youth Football Coach Program to promote the future development of Chinese youth football.
- • December 1, Volkswagen Group China and Schwarzman Scholars at Tsinghua University work together to support sustainable development.
- • December 4, Volkswagen Academy and Association for Talent Development announce strategic cooperation.
- • December 6, Volkswagen Youth Football Training Camp starts in Beijing.
- • Inauguration of new vehicle plant in Changsha with joint venture SAIC VOLKSWAGEN, with a capacity of up to 300,000 vehicles per year.
2016
- • March 10, "Bring Children A Lucky Year" online donation successfully completed, Volkswagen donates millions of RMB for Children's safety backpacks.
- • April 22, the Sharing Game: Volkswagen supports the Kultursymposium Weimar.
- • April 24, New Future Center Asia to be built in Beijing.
- • April 27, Asian premiere of the new BUDD-e, leading the way to the future of automobiles.
- • April 30, meet the future: Volkswagen BUDD-e concept car showcased in Beijing.
- • May 9, Volkswagen Group China and China Women's Development Foundation host "Walk together to school" ceremony to donate Volkswagen child safety backpacks.
- • May 18, Volkswagen Youth Football Training Camp starts in Tianjin.
- • May 31, Volkswagen Group China Joined Key Partners to Launch Blue Book on Child Road Safety in China.
- • June 12, Volkswagen Group China Sets Up Cultural Fund to Foster Exchange Between the Youth of Germany and China.
- • June 14, German Chancellor and Chinese Premier witness signing of Agreement between Volkswagen and the China Environmental Protection Foundation for Sustainability Education in China.
- • June 17, Volkswagen Group China opens "Protect Childhood, Child Safety First" Child Road Safety Experience Center in Shanghai.
- • June 21, Volkswagen presents Theatertreffen in China as part of its "PACE" cultural exchange strategy.
- • July 8, the Volkswagen Group and LG Electronics have signed a memorandum of understanding on joint research and development of a next-generation connected car service platform.
2017
- • February 16, Volkswagen Group supported a series of cultural events in 2017 for the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Germany.
- • April 6, Volkswagen Group China cooperated with Mobvoi to create cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology for Chinese car owners.
- • April 16, Volkswagen Group China announced its commitment to supporting the "Chinese Art Development Program, actively carrying out artistic and cultural activities.
- • June 1, the Volkswagen Group and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd. signed a joint venture agreement to develop, produce and sell new energy vehicles and provide relevant mobile travel services.
- • June 14, the three-party investment agreement with the Hefei Municipal Government, the Volkswagen Group and JAC was officially signed.
- • June - July, Volkswagen Group China continued to support the 2017 Theatertreffen in China.
- • June 29, Volkswagen Group China signed a cooperation agreement with a large charging operator in China.
- • September - November, Volkswagen Group China fully supported the large-scale art exhibition, Deutschland 8: Deutsch Kunst in China.
- • September, Volkswagen Group China signed a memorandum of understanding with eHi, a car rental company to jointly promote the development of China's high-end on-demand mobility service market.
- • October 24, the 2017 China Automotive Industry Development Report was officially released, with an in-depth discussion on the digital transformation strategy of China's automobile industry in the new era.
- • November 16, Volkswagen Group China announced the intelligent mobility service brand, ezia.
- • November 27, the Volkswagen Group, Volkswagen Group China and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding to undertake research and development on multi-functional vehicles together.
- • 10th anniversary celebration of Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Dalian) Co., Ltd..
- • Annual deliveries in China and Hong Kong reached 4.18 million units, setting a new record.

2008-2012

2008
- • April 18, Shanghai Volkswagen launches volume production at its Nanjing plant.
- • June 25, Shanghai Volkswagen launches the Lavida Langyi, a new model tailored to the Chinese market.
- • August, Volkswagen Group China, along with Shanghai Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen, make profound contributions to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
- • October 20, FAW-Volkswagen launches a new Bora, customized for the Chinese market.
- • October 30, signing ceremony for the FAW-Volkswagen Chengdu Project.
- • December 22, launch of the Fabia Jingrui, the second SKODA model produced by Shanghai Volkswagen.
- • Volkswagen Group China announces the sale of 1,024,008 vehicles in the Chinese market.
- • SAIC VOLKSWAGEN inaugurates its fourth automobile plant in Nanjing. In 2011, the capacity of Nanjing plant reaches 300,000 vehicles per year.
2009
- • February 26, Volkswagen Group China, Shanghai Volkswagen, and FAW-Volkswagen jointly launch Strategy 2018.
- • April 25, Shanghai Volkswagen launches the Passat New Lingyu.
- • August 14, FAW-Volkswagen celebrates its production anniversary with the roll-out of its 3,000,000th car and the launch of local production for the Golf A6.
- • August 18, Shanghai Volkswagen SKODA launches the Superb Haorui, a new B-class model.
- • October 15, Shanghai Volkswagen celebrates its production anniversary with the roll-out of its 5,000,000th car.
- • October 19, FAW-Volkswagen launches the Golf A6.
- • November 12, Volkswagen Group China, Shanghai Volkswagen, and FAW-Volkswagen jointly launch the South China Strategy.
2010
- • March 7, FAW-Volkswagen launches the Golf GTI.
- • March 20, FAW-Volkswagen simultaneously launches local production of the Audi Q5 in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
- • March 26, Shanghai Volkswagen launches its first SUV model, the Tiguan.
- • April, Volkswagen Group China sponsors the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, providing car fleets and services to the German, Czech, and Austrian pavilions.
- • April 23, Volkswagen Group China announces its E-Mobility Strategy, with the objective of launch electric car production in China in 2013/2014.
- • May 11, Volkswagen Group China achieves the key objectives of its Powertrain Strategy; DSG transmission production begins at the Dalian plant; Volkswagen Group China signs cooperation agreement with Dalian University of Technology.
- • June 9, Contract signing for the Guangdong (Foshan) Project of FAW-Volkswagen.
- • July 15, Contract Signing for the Jiangsu (Yizheng) Project of Shanghai Volkswagen.
- • September 19, a grand launch ceremony for the new Phaeton is held at the Forbidden City in Beijing.
- • October 20, FAW-Volkswagen celebrates the sale of the 1,000,000th Audi brand vehicle in China.
- • October 22, the 6,000,000th car by Shanghai Volkswagen rolls off the production line.

2003-2007

2003
- • April 8, launch of the Audi A4 by FAW-Volkswagen.
- • July 15, launch of the Golf by FAW-Volkswagen.
- • August 8, the proving ground of Shanghai Volkswagen is completed and put into operation.
2004
- • January 7, the 1,000,000th car by FAW-Volkswagen rolls off the production line.
- • March 2, Shanghai Volkswagen launches the Santana 3000.
- • June 21, the joint venture Sitech Dongchang Automotive Seating Technology, Ltd, is established.
- • July 14, the joint-venture contract for the founding of Volkswagen FAW Platform Company, Ltd, is signed.
- • September, Volkswagen Finance (China) Co, Ltd, begins offering vehicle financing services to private customers.
- • November 23, launch of the Touran by Shanghai Volkswagen.
- • December 6, FAW and SAIC sign contracts to establish two new engine joint ventures: Volkswagen FAW Engine (Dalian) Company and Shanghai Volkswagen Powertrain Company.
2005
- • June 2, the Central Laboratory of Volkswagen Group China is established in Beijing.
- • December 8, a memorandum of understanding for production of SKODA brand vehicles by Shanghai Volkswagen is signed, making SKODA the third Volkswagen Group brand to produce vehicles in China following the Volkswagen and Audi brands.
2006
- • January 1, FAW-Volkswagen Audi Sales Division is established.
- • April 9, FAW-Volkswagen launches the Sagitar.
- • July 8, FAW-Volkswagen launches the new Bora.
- • September 22, Shanghai Volkswagen holds a grand ceremony in Beijing for the launch of the SKODA brand in China.
2007
- • March 30, Volkswagen Group China launches its Powertrain Strategy, committing the company to reducing fuel consumption and emissions by more than 20% by 2010 (compared with 2005 levels) for the entire fleet produced by FAW-Volkswagen and Shanghai Volkswagen; Volkswagen FAW Engine (Dalian) Company begins series production.
- • June 6, the launch of the SKODA Octavia Mingrui, the first SKODA model produced by Shanghai Volkswagen.
- • July 13, the 2,000,000th car by FAW-Volkswagen rolls off the production line.

1998-2002

1998
- • February, Shanghai Volkswagen rolls out its one millionth Santana
- • February 12, the new Jetta rolls off the assembly line of FAW-Volkswagen
- • April 30, FAW-Volkswagen wins ISO 9001 certification, the internationally recognized standard for quality management
1999
- • February 4, the founding of Volkswagen (China) Investment Company, Ltd, the holding company that accommodates all current and future Volkswagen Group enterprises in China.
- • September 6, the Audi A6 China model rolls off the production line of FAW-Volkswagen.
- • December 15, the first Passat by Shanghai Volkswagen rolls off the production line.
2000
- • October 19, Establishment of SAIC-Volkswagen Sales Company.
2001
- • August 23, the first Bora by FAW-Volkswagen rolls off the assembly line.
- • October 29, Establishment of Volkswagen Transmission (Shanghai) Co, Ltd, a joint venture of Volkswagen, SAIC, and FAW.
- • December 30, the first Polo by Shanghai Volkswagen rolls off the production line.
2002
- • February 1, the 500,000th car by FAW-Volkswagen rolls off the production line.
- • April 12, Volkswagen Group and SAIC sign an agreement extending the joint-venture contract for Shanghai Volkswagen for 20 years.
- • June 28, the 2,000,000th car by Shanghai Volkswagen rolls off the production line.
- • November 1, FAW-Volkswagen wins ISO14001 certification for environmental management.

1993-1997

1993
- • February 17, the 10,000th Jetta of FAW-Volkswagen rolls off the assembly line.
1995
- • November 28, Shanghai Volkswagen is awarded ISO 9001 quality certification, becoming the first automaker to obtain the certification; the 500,000th Santana by Shanghai Volkswagen rolls off the assembly line.
- • December 18, FAW-Volkswagen signs a technology transfer agreement with Audi AG, after which the joint venture begins production of Audi models.
1996
- • July, Shanghai Volkswagen formally establishes its R&D centre, the first R&D centre by a joint venture in China.
1997
- • May 18, Establishment of FAW-Volkswagen Sales Company, Ltd.
- • May 30, a foundation-laying ceremony for Shanghai Volkswagen's proving ground, the first proving ground in China, is held.
- • August 19, the 100,000th Jetta by FAW-Volkswagen rolls off the production line.
- • December, Shanghai Volkswagen is awarded ISO14000 certification for environmental management, making it the first automaker in China to gain this rigorous certification.

1988-1992

1988
- • May 17, cooperation begins with FAW in Changchun for licensed production of the Audi 100, leading to the first industry-standard premium vehicle technology transfer contracts in China.
- • July 1, the establishment of the Santana Localization Community lays a solid foundation for the development of a modern auto parts system in China.
1990
- • November 20, the joint-venture contract for FAW-Volkswagen is signed in Beijing.
1991
- • February 6, commencement of operations at FAW-Volkswagen.
- • December 5, the first Jetta produced in China rolls off the assembly line in Changchun.
- • FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd.(FAW-Volkswagen) was officially established in 1991 as a joint venture between Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, AUDI AG and FAW Group Co., Ltd.. As of November 2018, FAW holds a 60 percent stake, the Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft25 percent, VCIC 10 percent, with AUDI AG holding the other 5 percent(4% are with in AUDI China which is 100% owned by Audi AG).
1992
- • April 14, Shanghai Volkswagen launches the Santana Variant.

1983-1987

1983
- • April 11, the first China produced Volkswagen vehicle - the Santana - is successfully assembled in Shanghai.
1984
- • October 10, the joint-venture agreement for Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Co, Ltd, is signed in Beijing.
- • October 12, a foundation ceremony for Shanghai Volkswagen is held.
1985
- • Start of operations for SAIC VOLKSWAGEN AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY LIMITED, Volkswagen AG holds a 40 percent stake and VCIC holds a 10 percent stake in the Sino-German joint venture with SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), which holds the remaining stake.

1978-1982

1978
- • November, Initial contact is made between the Chinese government and Volkswagen AG when a Chinese government delegation visits Germany.
- • The Volkswagen Group and representatives of the Chinese government agree on the local assembly of Volkswagen brand models in the Chinese mainland.