Audi has sparked a stir by creating a new sub-brand for the Chinese car market, ditching the iconic four rings logo that's been symbolic for 90 years.

Audi has redesigned its highly recognizable four-ring logo, giving it a new two-dimensional appearance. The new-look emblem also trades the old chrome-colored rings for new black and white ones.

Audi has unveiled the visual identity for its new Chinese EV brand, which sees the carmaker's distinctive four-ringed logo replaced with an all-caps AUDI wordmark.