Audi is making a big change to its branding for the Chinese market with a new logo that lacks the automaker’s famous four-ring emblem. Today in Shanghai, the company showed off the new “AUDI” logo — yes, it’s just Audi in all caps — on the front of a new E concept electric Sportback that notably lacks its broadly used “E-Tron” branding.

Audi launches new EV sub-brand in China and switches from the four-ring logo to the 'AUDI' lettering written in capital letters

Audi on Thursday unveiled a new electric vehicle brand in China whose cars will sport just the name AUDI and not its signature four-ring logo, a move aimed at attracting younger customers in the world's largest auto market.

Audi is launching a new brand in China, ditching its iconic 4-ring logo, in response to dwindling sales and competition from local automakers. The rebranded AUDI, in partnership with China's SAIC Motors,

Audi introduces a new electric vehicle brand in China, ditching its iconic four-ring logo to target younger buyers.

The new concept took a bow at a private event in Shanghai and previews the company's latest branding direction.

The cooperation will further expand the Audi portfolio of battery electric vehicles (BEV) in China and accelerate the company’s transformation in the world’s largest market.” AUDI plans to launch three production EVs for China based on this concept,