Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.Com Names Their Top 10 Road Trip Cars of 2009
May 21, 2009
Kbb.com Editors Offer Their Top New Car Choices for Road Trips in a Variety of Categories IRVINE, Calif., May 21 -- The Top 10 Road Trip Cars of 2009, www.kbb.com/roadtripcars2009, were named today by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information. Memori ... Continue reading
Audi Once Again Named Top Employer by Engineers
May 18, 2009
Germany's engineering students have once again voted AUDI AG the most attractive employer, as Universum revealed today in its Most Popular Employers rankings. The Ingolstadt-based automotive company came out on top among budding engineers to repeat as victor. ... Continue reading
With Audi A5 Cabriolets to the German Open
May 18, 2009
The countdown is running: This Thursday, the second edition of the HypoVereinsbank Ladies German Open presented by Audi will tee off at Gut Häusern. Five golfers already start enjoying "Vorsprung durch Technik" today: Audi provides Audi A5 Cabriolets to the best female pros for the duration of the tournament that is e ... Continue reading
Success for Audi in "Auto Bild Design Award"
May 15, 2009
Audi continued its run of success in the reader's poll "Auto Bild Design Award", taking two first places and one second place in the vehicle design poll. ... Continue reading
120th Annual General Meeting of Audi AG
May 15, 2009
Following a very successful 2008 fiscal year, the company's 13th consecutive record year, the Audi Group began this year by recording a significant operating profit for the first quarter, despite the ongoing global economic crisis. ... Continue reading
Audi receives the 2009 Award for Mechatronic Innovation
May 14, 2009
Audi blazes trails in the discipline of mechatronics. This year the Association of German Engineers (VDI) has presented the inaugural Award for Mechatronic Innovation for Audi's dynamic steering, which handsomely demonstrates the innovation potential offered by the intelligent combination of mechanical engineering, ele ... Continue reading
Audi A5 Now with 2.0 TFSI Engine and Quattro Drivetrain in Australia
May 14, 2009
The A5 takes up the tradition of classic two-door sports and touring coupés. It is expertly styled with a powerful presence and uses elements of Audi's progressive design language to make a clear design statement of sportiness and elegance. Moreover, the A5 offers a great dynamic driving experience and excellent long- ... Continue reading
New Turbo-Charged 4-Cylinder Engine for Audi A4 Sedan and Avant
May 14, 2009
Audi's popular and successful new A4 range now has an additional directinjection engine, which has been added to the range for sedan and Avant models. ... Continue reading
Audi With Clearly Positive Operating Profit In First Quarter
May 13, 2009
Following a very successful 2008 fiscal year, the company's 13th consecutive record year, the Audi Group began this year by recording a significant operating profit for the first quarter, despite the ongoing global economic crisis. "Despite the difficult economic conditions, we are outperforming the overall market. Our ... Continue reading
Driving Efficiently: New Technologies From Audi
May 13, 2009
Audi is consistently pressing forward to improve fuel economy and CO2 emissions. Starting in the third quarter of 2009, the Vorsprung durch Technik brand will redouble its efforts to boost range average fuel economy by 20 per cent by 2012 through the gradual integration of new technologies, including a new start-stop s ... Continue reading
Euro Luxury Brands Expect Low Sales of Their Hybrids in U.S.
May 11, 2009
Washington DC May 11, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that European luxury-car makers are expected to launch several hybrid models in North America this year, but say they expect them to sell in low volumes. Automotive News reports that Mercedes will launch two hybrids this year, but company executives don't expect ... Continue reading
May 11, 2009
On the occasion of the Audi brand's 100th anniversary, the company is launching an apprenticeships campaign. Contrary to the trend in the industry, AUDI AG is celebrating its anniversary year in 2009 by offering an additional 100 apprenticeships. These additional apprentices will mainly be working in fields such as ele ... Continue reading
New Audi S4 Raises the Benchmark for Handling Dynamics
May 7, 2009
An advanced new high-tech driver aid from the inventors of quattro permanent four-wheel drive is now available in the UK in the new Audi S4. The new sports rear axle, which transforms quattro handling characteristics while retaining the inherent safety benefits of all-wheel-drive, makes its debut in the new supercharge ... Continue reading
Porsche Outlines Merger With Volkswagen
May 6, 2009
FRANKFURT, May 6, 2009; Hendrik Sackmann writing for Reuters reported that luxury carmaker Porsche Automobil Holding SE (PSHG_p.DE) slammed the brakes on attempts to take over Volkswagen AG (VOWG.DE) and instead agreed to explore a merger with Europe's biggest car maker. The deal would represent a climbdown because Por ... Continue reading
Stars and Cars Head for Festival as Part of Major Audi Centenary Celebration
May 5, 2009
Former double world rally champion Walter Röhrl and six-time Le Mans 24 Hour race winner Jacky Ickx will attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed this summer to drive two icons of Audi's extensive motorsport heritage. ... Continue reading
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