Audi Confirms Commitment to Modern Diesel Engines for Australia
Jul 17, 2009
Audi Australia Pty Ltd has this week introduced three new super-efficient turbo-diesel engines to its Australian model line-up, confirming the company's commitment to modern diesel technology, known as TDI. ... Continue reading
Efficient, New TDI Engines for Audi A6 Range in Australia
Jul 17, 2009
Audi's fresher, sportier A6 sedan range now has two new siblings this month with the arrival of the fuel-sipping 2.0 TDI and 2.7 TDI engines which boast excellent performance and exceptional efficiency. ... Continue reading
The World's First TDI Sportscar Lands in Australia
Jul 17, 2009
Pure sportiness and compelling performance, combined with sensational efficiency is the best description of Audi's newest TT model to arrive Down Under. ... Continue reading
Audi AG: Double World Premiere for Anniversary
Jul 17, 2009
Audi celebrated its 100th birthday in Ingolstadt last night with two world premiers. At the evening gala in the Audi Forum, 1,800 invited guests witnessed a spectacular program of celebrations staged outdoors. The highlights included the speech by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the unveiling of the new Audi A5 Sportb ... Continue reading
The Audi A5 Sportback - the best of three worlds
Jul 16, 2009
Audi is presenting a new vehicle concept - the Audi A5 Sportback. The five-door model with the long, flowing rear end unites the best of various vehicle genres: the emotion and elegance of a coupe, the comfort of a sedan and the practicality of a station wagon. ... Continue reading
2009 Audi Q5 3.2 quattro Review
Jul 15, 2009
AUDI Q5 3.2 QUATTRO A German of Substance By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Perhaps the most popular automotive genre of all is the small crossover â an SUV-type vehicle developed from a small sedan platform. Hereâs one of the best â and most expensive â the new-for-2009 Audi Q5, deve ... Continue reading
Ceremonial Act Marks 100th Anniversary of Audi
Jul 15, 2009
For AUDI AG, July 16, 2009 is a memorable day: on that day exactly 100 years ago, automotive pioneer August Horch founded August Horch Automobilwerke GmbH in Zwickau, Germany. A short time later he renamed the company after the Latin translation of his last name - making it Audi Automobilwerke. The brand with the four- ... Continue reading
Giant Audi TT Serves as a New Landmark
Jul 13, 2009
A new landmark has arrived in the city of Ingolstadt just in time for Audi's 100th anniversary. The giant Audi TT was presented this morning in the grassy area within the Audi roundabout by Dr. Werner Widuckel, Member of the Board of Management for Human Resources at AUDI AG, and Mayor of Ingolstadt Dr. Alfred Lehmann. ... Continue reading
New Entry-Level Engines for Audi Q5 and A4 allroad
Jul 10, 2009
Effective immediately, two new entry-level engines are available for the Audi Q5: the 2.0 TDI and the 2.0-liter TFSI, both in conjunction with the 6-speed manual transmission. The diesel version is now also available in the A4 allroad quattro. These powerplant options expand the Audi product line with fuel-efficient mo ... Continue reading
Audi Annual Report Takes Gold for the Second Consecutive Time
Jul 10, 2009
In the largest corporate publications competition in Europe, Audi showcased an annual report of the next generation. A winning concept: Under the auspices of the German Economics Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, the Forum Corporate Publishing e.V. recognized the Audi publication as the Annual Report of 2008. In doi ... Continue reading
Global Sales Increase in June - Western Europe's Strongest Premium Brand In First Half of Year
Jul 8, 2009
With around 91,200 cars, AUDI AG increased its global sales by 1.3 percent last month, compared to June 2008 (2008: 90,025). Over the first six months the brand narrowed the gap to the previous year's record sales to minus 9.7 percent, with around 466,000 vehicles delivered (2008: 516,219). The main driving forces behi ... Continue reading
Audi Design Grand Piano: Inspired by Jazz
Jul 8, 2009
Jazz and Audi simply belong together. Jazz captivates large audiences: since 2001, more than 37,000 people have attended some 270 jazz concerts at the Audi Forum Ingolstadt. The Ray Brown Trio, Paul Kuhn and Freddy Hubbard are just a few of the performers that have appeared there. As a further sign of its close links w ... Continue reading
Audi Celebrates Centenary in Style At Goodwood Festival
Jul 6, 2009
Audi demonstrated 'Vorsprung durch Technik' in spectacular fashion at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last weekend (3-5 July). ... Continue reading
Best First Half-Year in Company History For Deliveries in China
Jul 6, 2009
AUDI AG has had its best half-year ever in China (including Hong Kong), with 66,866 cars delivered between January and June - up 11 percent compared with the first half of 2008. The market leader in the Chinese premium segment set a new sales record in June with 13,265 cars sold, an increase of 28 percent. ... Continue reading
Vast 35-Metre Audi 'Monument' Takes Centre Stage at Goodwood
Jul 2, 2009
Every year since 1997, Lord March has surprised us all with ever more vast and spectacular centrepieces for the Festival of Speed at his home, Goodwood House in West Sussex. For 2009 the latest sculptural 'monument' will be unveiled for the start of the three day Festival (3 to 5 July), which is likely to entertain a r ... Continue reading
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