News By Topic: Audi

Audi Reports U.S. Sales - Best Sales Month of 2009

Jul 1, 2009

Audi expects a 9.1% share of June U.S. imported luxury vehicle sales - Audi vehicle sales equal 9.1% of U.S. imported luxury sector, based on preliminary totals for the month; second highest U.S. share in Audi history, after 9.2% in April 2009 - Audi achieves best sales month of 2009 - Audi Q5 continues to be popular w ... Continue reading

Updated Audi Navigation System Plus

Jun 30, 2009

The new Audi navigation system plus with MMI (Multi Media Interface) operating logic in the A3, TT and R8 offers improved screen resolution and unmatched route calculation speed. The radio-navigation system, version E (RNS-E), can be combined with the Audi music interface and reads up to 32 GB SD memory cards. The new ... Continue reading

100,000 Tickets Already Sold for Audi Cup

Jun 29, 2009

The Audi Cup has been met with huge response and eager anticipation: More than 100,000 soccer fans have secured their tickets for the meetings between FC Bayern München, AC Milan, Manchester United and Boca Juniors at Munich's Allianz Arena on July 29 and 30. Only a few remaining tickets are available for the final da ... Continue reading

2009 Audi Q7 Quattro TDI Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

Jun 26, 2009

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Audi Q7 Diesel Engine: 3.0-liter TDI diesel V6 Horsepower/Torque: 225 hp @ 3750 rpm/406 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic Wheelbase: 118.2 in Length/Width/Height: 200.2 x 78.1 x 68.4 in. Tires: P265/50R19 Cargo volume: 10.9/42.0/72. ... Continue reading

Quality - The Core Competence of the Audi Brand

Jun 26, 2009

Uncompromising quality in every detail is a solemn obligation at Audi. This standard shapes the thinking of the entire company - the customer is the measure of all things. Audi's quality has long been legendary; it sets standards throughout the automobile industry. And it must be achieved anew every day through hard wo ... Continue reading

Audi Gets Top Ratings For Safety

Jun 25, 2009

The latest Audi models have garnered top ratings for safety in four prestigious tests. The Audi A4 and Q5 achieved a top five-star rating in the new and more stringent Euro New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) safety tests. The U.S. National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed this outstanding collision perfor ... Continue reading

Audi Wins Numerous Awards for Creative Advertising

Jun 23, 2009

The Art Directors Club (ADC) of Europe has awarded the Audi 'Robbery' TV commercial with its gold medal as the best commercial in 2008. At the awards ceremony in Barcelona, the intelligent humor of the promotional film created by kempertrautmann agency in Hamburg won over the 51-member jury made up of the leading creat ... Continue reading

Audi Armada at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Jun 23, 2009

Audi Tradition is taking a veritable armada of racing cars to the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the south of England from July 3 to 5, where Audi will be the 'featured marquee'. At the most prestigious classic motor sport event in the world, no fewer than 15 current and historic Audi racing cars will be climbing the hi ... Continue reading

Audi Business Cup Winners Honored

Jun 23, 2009

AUDI AG honored the 25 most successful Audi partners in Germany last weekend. Michael-Julius Renz, Head of Sales Germany at AUDI AG, was on hand to personally present the awards to the Audi dealers in Stirling, Scotland, and congratulate the dealerships on their good performance. "Our partners did some outstanding work ... Continue reading

The Audi 2.0 TFSI Wins the "International Engine of the Year Award 2009"

Jun 19, 2009

For the fifth year in a row, a jury of 64 leading motoring journalists from over 30 countries has voted the Audi 2.0-litre FSI the "International Engine of the Year" in the 1.8 to 2.0 litre category. ... Continue reading

Seat Starts Construction on Audi Q3 Workshop to Produce it in 2011

Jun 18, 2009

Today SEAT held the foundation stone laying ceremony for the new bodywork workshop at the Martorell plant for assembly of the new Audi Q3 from 2011 onwards. The shed, ready to house the production facilities in February 2010, will be equipped with almost 300 robots, making it one of the most modern workshop of its kind ... Continue reading

The new Audi A5 Sportback - As Elegant as a Coupe, as Practical as an Avant

Jun 17, 2009

The brand with the four rings leads the pack with a new vehicle concept: The Audi A5 Sportback combines the best of different automotive worlds. It is as emotional and elegant as a coupe, as comfortable as a sedan, and as practical as an Avant. The Sportback joins the Coupé and Cabriolet as the third member of the A5 ... Continue reading

Second What Car? Green Award For Audi A8

Jun 11, 2009

The success of the ongoing Audi campaign to optimise economy and emissions has been underlined again this week by a What Car? Green Award for the A8 luxury saloon for the second year in succession. ... Continue reading

Audi Marks Brand Centenary with Big Showing at Donau Classic 2009

Jun 11, 2009

Audi Tradition is marking the centenary of the Audi brand by participating in the Donau Classic with a dozen classic cars and inviting various VIP guests. Bavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer and Audi Board of Management Chairman Rupert Stadler will also be competing. They will be joined by Olympic biathlon winner Sv ... Continue reading

Audi Q5 Gets Top Marks in USA Test

Jun 11, 2009

The successful new Audi Q5 compact SUV has earned a 'Top Safety Pick' award for 2009 from the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), receiving the highest front and side crash ratings from the U.S. safety regulators. ... Continue reading