Audi's new research and development center in Beijing

In another move to cement its two-decade reign in China, German premium carmaker Audi AG opened a research and development center in Beijing on Feb 1 that it said will help localize products for Asia.

More than 300 R&D experts at the center will work on new engines, car bodies, electronics and batteries, said Audi. It also has a prototype workshop, vehicle test facilities and 3D development environment

Teams will be active in product customization for Asian customers, including solutions in electronics and connectivity, said the company.