News By Topic: Audi

2009 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro Review

May 1, 2009

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro Review "Compact luxury" is an accepted concept in Europe, but a small niche in the USA, land of super-size. Where "luxury car" has traditionally been synonymous with "land yacht". And if the sedans have gotten smaller since the 1950s, they have been replac ... Continue reading

Audi Expects April U.S. Imported Luxury Market Share to Hit 9.2%

May 1, 2009

-- Audi A5 increases 40% in sales over April 2008 -- Audi Q5 tops 1,200 sales in second full month, despite market -- Audi predicts increase in share of import luxury segment HERNDON, Va., May 1 -- Audi today announced sales for the month of April totaling 7,010 units sold. Audi predicts the April numbers will represen ... Continue reading

Audi AG Establishes Fully-Owned Subsidiary in China

Apr 29, 2009

Audi AG established Audi (China) Enterprise Management Co. Ltd., Beijing, on April 18, 2009. Its business purpose is to coordinate all Audi activities in China, in close cooperation with the Changchun-based joint venture FAW-VW. The new company's activities will include operating a test center for infotainment systems ... Continue reading

Minister Miguel Sebastian Makes an Informative Visit to Seat

Apr 28, 2009

Taking advantage of an informative visit to SEAT, Spanish Minister for Industry, Tourism and Trade Miguel Sebastián visited the Martorell factory this morning, where he was greeted by SEAT's Board of Directors chairman Francisco García Sanz and SEAT Executive Committee chairman Erich Schmitt. The visit was scheduled ... Continue reading

Two New Styling Packages for Audi Q5

Apr 28, 2009

Audi has launched two new exterior styling packages for the brand new Q5 compact SUV. Customers now have the option of an "off-road styling package" for more aggressive, outdoor characteristics or a sportier appearance with an "S line" package. ... Continue reading

Audi with Clearly Positive Operating Profit in First Quarter

Apr 27, 2009

Despite the economic crisis, the Audi Group posted a clearly positive operating profit in the first quarter of 2009. From January through March of the current year, the Audi brand grew its market share in Western Europe to 4.6 percent (2008: 4.1 percent), putting it at the top of the premium segment. ... Continue reading

Audi Marks the 100th Birthday of the Brand with a Multi-Day Celebration and Spectacular Attractions

Apr 24, 2009

The brand with the four rings will kick off the celebrations marking its 100th birthday with a grand opening ceremony at the Audi Forum Ingolstadt on July 16. The ceremony, which will be attended by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, will launch a four-day series of events. ... Continue reading

A4 2.0 TDI e: Audi Unleashes the Most Efficient Standard-Size Sedan

Apr 23, 2009

Audi will soon launch the most efficient standard-size sedan. The Audi A4 2.0 TDI e will be available at dealerships starting in early June. Equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, this sedan sips 4.6 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (51.13 miles per U.S. gallon). It consequently emits a mere 119 grams of CO2 p ... Continue reading

Hanover Trade Show: Audi Supports Up-and-Coming Engineers

Apr 23, 2009

New technologies and the supporting of young engineers are key topics at the Hanover Trade Show, which kicked off on Monday. AUDI AG is participating in the world's most important trade show for industrial technology as a partner in the SACHEN MACHEN ('MAKE THINGS') initiative, overseen by the Association of German Eng ... Continue reading

Audi R8 is "Classic of the Future 2009"

Apr 22, 2009

With its win in the sports car category of the readers' poll "Classics of the Future 2009," the Audi R8 mid-engine sports car underlines just what a positive impact it has on the Audi brand's image, as perceived by classic car fans. The majority of the over 16,000 participating readers of the magazine 'Motor Klassik' c ... Continue reading

Audi AG: New Q3 SUV Generation to be Produced in Martorell, Spain as of 2011

Apr 22, 2009

A production site for the Audi Q3 was chosen today: the SEAT site in Martorell, Spain. Manufacture will begin in 2011 with an annual production capacity of up to 80,000 units. The total investment will amount to around EUR 300 million. ... Continue reading

A Feast of Music: the 2009 Audi Summer Concerts

Apr 20, 2009

The Audi Summer Concerts celebrate their twentieth season in 2009. The jubilee program, with "A Feast of Music" as its motto, guarantees musical enjoyment at the highest level, with international stars, famous orchestras, sought-after chamber-music ensembles and up-and-coming classical musical talent to be seen and hea ... Continue reading

Audi Has Its Best Month Ever In China

Apr 15, 2009

AUDI AG achieved its best monthly results yet for the Chinese market in March 2009. Including Hong Kong, 11,848 vehicles were sold – a seven-percent increase over March 2008. This record performance is due in particular to the long-wheelbase version of the Audi A4, produced exclusively for the Chinese market and ... Continue reading

The Audi Q7 - The New Generation

Apr 15, 2009

The Q7 is the large Audi for sporty individualists, for people who are seeking a vehicle that will take them anywhere they want to go for sports, recreation, and business. Its dynamic proportions and distinctive lines express this character, and subtle modifications endow its styling with even more elegance. ... Continue reading

Audi A5/S5 Cabriolet U.S. Debut at New York Auto Show

Apr 9, 2009

Dynamic, confident and stunning - the all-new four-seater A5 and S5 Cabriolet from Audi combines a distinctly sporty character with the joy of open-top driving, refined comfort and everyday utility. The open-top A5 has a lightweight fabric top which opens in 15 seconds. ... Continue reading