News By Topic: Audi

Audi: Stable Worldwide Sales In November

Dec 9, 2008

Audi delivered some 75,950 vehicles to customers worldwide in November. The premium brand's sales figures were thus slightly higher than the same month last year (2007: 75,635; up 0.4 percent). During the first eleven months of 2008, Audi sold some 920,700 vehicles - 3 percent more than in the comparable period in 2007 ... Continue reading

Audi Foyer is Launched at New Melbourne Recital Centre

Dec 4, 2008

The main foyer of the soon-to-be opened Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) will carry the name of Australia's fastest growing luxury car brand, Audi. ... Continue reading

The Audi A5/S5 Cabriolet - The Joy of Open-top Driving

Dec 3, 2008

Dynamic and wonderful to look at, the new A5 Cabriolet is a real Audi, and an especially exciting one at that. The four-seater with the fabric top combines a sporty character with the fascination of open-top driving, refined comfort, and great everyday utility. ... Continue reading

Audi Reports November 2008 Sales

Dec 2, 2008

-- Sales down 25.4% compared to strong November last year -- Audi A5 and R8 sales more than double totals from November 2007 -- Audi TT sales up 74.6% in November HERNDON, Va., Dec. 2 -- Audi today announced sales for the month of November totaling 6,788 units, a decrease of 25.4% from November 2007. Audi continues to ... Continue reading

Euro Car Body Award for the Audi Q5

Dec 2, 2008

Thanks to intelligent lightweight design, good aerodynamics, innovative technologies, and streamlined production, the Audi Q5 has won the renowned Euro Car Body Award. For the third time in just six years, the world's most important honor in this field goes to the brand with the four rings in Ingolstadt as recognition ... Continue reading

Audi: LED Technology & Light Design

Dec 2, 2008

Audi was the first automobile manufacturer to recognise the potential of revolutionary LED lighting technology and then incorporate it during development of its vehicles. The brand with the four rings has since acquired a technological edge putting it years ahead of the competition, and is a key driver of this innovati ... Continue reading

Lightweight Design - It's an Art: The Audi ASF Design Principle

Dec 1, 2008

Most manufacturers' cars have grown heavier as the years have gone by. This isn't true of Audi. Quite the opposite: more than ten years ago the Audi A8 and the Audi A2, with their aluminum bodies, put a stop to this never-ending spiral of increased weight. Since then, Audi has developed this pioneering weight-saving te ... Continue reading

Press Pass Coverage of the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show: "It's As If You Were Here"

Nov 29, 2008

2008 LA Auto Show,LOS ANGELES - November 23, 2008: Once again, TheAutoChannel.com is proud to present exclusive PRESS PASS COVERAGE of the Los Angeles Auto Show, one of the world's great car and truck shows. Watching TACH's video coverage is like having Media Credentials to this major automotive event. You'll see the s ... Continue reading

VW's Audi May Delay Decision on U.S. Expansion

Nov 28, 2008

MUNICH, Nov 27, 2008; Irene Preisinger writing for Reuters reported that Volkswagen's premium car unit Audi was upbeat on November sales, but could delay a decision on whether to build cars in the United States, where demand has dropped sharply, its chief executive said. Audi CEO Rupert Stadler said late on Wednesday i ... Continue reading

Audi Q7 Coastline: Avant-garde contribution at Design Miami/ 2008

Nov 27, 2008

Audi will be the exclusive automotive sponsor and exhibitor of innovative design for the third year running at the leading global forum for high-end design in Miami. Design Miami/ will take place from December 2 through 5. This event is a highlight in the world of design. During the same week, Audi will participate for ... Continue reading

Audi at the Essen Motor Show - Race Version Of The Audi R8 In The Limelight

Nov 26, 2008

Audi is set to present a world premiere at the Essen Motor Show from November 28 to December 7: the brand with the four rings will be unveiling a race version of the Audi R8 with over 500 horsepower. During the press conference on November 28, Audi will also be presenting its plans for the 2009 motorsport season. This ... Continue reading

Four Audi Models Earn Top Safety Marks in 2009 Awards from IIHS

Nov 26, 2008

- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recognized the Audi A3, A4, A6 and Q7 - Audi has earned multiple IIHS Top Safety Pick awards the past three years - Audi wins more awards than competitors BMW, Mercedes and Lexus HERNDON, Va., Nov. 26 -- Audi's reputation as a leader in automotive safety gained added validation ... Continue reading

Audi A5 Selected by Automobile Magazine as 2009 Design of the Year

Nov 26, 2008

- Editors cite "perfect execution" of interior and exterior, as well as coupe's "elegance" - Recognition comes as the Audi A5 continues to set U.S. sales records - This marks the second consecutive Automobile Design of the Year win for Audi HERNDON, Va., Nov. 26 -- Audi accepted Automobile Magazine's 2009 Design of the ... Continue reading

Audi Picks Up Multiple 'Auto Trophy' Titles

Nov 26, 2008

Readers of the motoring magazine "Auto Zeitung" have voted three Audi models top of their classes at the "Auto Trophy 2008". The poll saw the Audi A4, A6 and R8 pick up three of the year's most sought-after awards. Audi also took first place in the image report on car brands for the fifth time in a row. ... Continue reading

Audi Provides Future Managing Directors With The Skills They Need

Nov 25, 2008

In an effort to ensure a smooth change of generations at Audi dealerships, AUDI AG and its dealers specifically invest in junior employees and prepare them for the position of Managing Director. This year, ten candidates completed the 22-months training course. ... Continue reading