What is the difference between SAIC Volkswagen and FAW Volkswagen?
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SAIC Volkswagen and FAW Volkswagen are both joint ventures operated in cooperation with Volkswagen Group of Germany, but they have different corporate cultures and representative models. The specific differences are as follows: 1. Different manufacturers: SAIC Volkswagen is a Sino-German joint venture automobile manufacturer jointly established by SAIC Group and Volkswagen Group. FAW Volkswagen is a joint venture automobile manufacturer jointly operated by China FAW Group Corporation and Volkswagen Group. 2. Different establishment times and production locations: SAIC Volkswagen was established in October 1985 in Shanghai and began assembling and producing vehicles in Shanghai. FAW Volkswagen was established in February 1991 in Changchun, Jilin, and started producing vehicles in Changchun. 3. Different representative models: SAIC Volkswagen's representative models include Santana, Passat, Lavida, Touran, Tiguan, Phideon, Teramont, Polo, etc. SAIC Volkswagen also owns the Skoda brand. FAW Volkswagen's representative models include Golf, Bora, Sagitar, Magotan, C-Trek, T-Roc, etc. FAW Volkswagen also owns the Audi brand.