News By Topic: Audi

2016 World Car of the Year - Top Three Finalists In Five Categories Revealed in Geneva

Mar 9, 2016

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel GENEVA, Switzerland. March 2, 2016. During a press conference at the Geneva Auto Show on Tuesday, the top three finalists have been announced in five categories. The winners of the 2016 World Car of the Year, World Luxury Car, World Performance Car, World Green Ca ... Continue reading

Future Look At EV Batteries

Mar 4, 2016

Special to The Auto Channel From: Dr. Brian Morin President & COO of Dreamweaver International •There are technologies that can take >50% of the cost out of manufacturing batteries. •If the Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt can achieve volume, these technologies and others are sure to be implemented. •Once im ... Continue reading

SUV Buyers Research 1997-2017 (Still The Best)

Mar 3, 2016

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Audi CEO Stadler: "We Plan to Continue Our Growth in 2016"

Mar 3, 2016

INGOLSTADT, Germany, March 3, 2016 -- Financial year 2015: revenue of €58 billion, operating profit of more than €4.8 billion, operating return on sales of 8.3 percent Before special items: operating profit of €5.1 billion and operating return on sales of 8.8 percent Audi CEO Rupert Stadler: "This year, ... Continue reading

Audi U.S. Auto Sales February 2016; Sets 62nd Consecutive Monthly U.S. Sales Record

Mar 1, 2016

HERNDON, Va.—Audi reported that its February 2016 sales increased 2.3% to 11,718 vehicles, a total that stands as the brand’s 62nd straight month of record U.S. sales. Audi achieved its best-ever February sales in the brand’s U.S. history. The previous February record was set in 2015 ... Continue reading

U.S. Judge To VW "Times Up"

Feb 28, 2016

Washington DC February 24, 2016; David Shepardson writing for Reuters reported that a federal judge turned up the heat on Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) on Thursday, setting a March deadline for the German automaker to state whether it has found an emissions fix for 600,000 diesel vehicles that is acceptable to U.S. regulat ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports 2016 Annual Brand Report Card - It Ain't The Money Honey

Feb 26, 2016

Audi, Subaru, Lexus, Subaru & Mazda Keep Pace with Luxury Brands, Porsche, BMW lead the pack April 2016 Cover [Hi-YONKERS, NY— Consumers don’t always have to spend top dollar to get a great car. The Consumer Reports 2016 Brand Report Card reveals mainstream brands like Subaruand Mazda can often deliver as muc ... Continue reading

2017 Audi Q7 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award +VIDEO

Feb 26, 2016

ARLINGTON, Va. — The redesigned 2017 Audi Q7 qualifies for a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Along with good ratings in all five of the Institute's crashworthiness tests, the large luxury SUV earns a superior rating for its standard front crash prevention system. IIHS doesn' ... Continue reading

2017 Audi Q7 earns a 2016 Top Safety Pick+ Rating from IIHS

Feb 25, 2016

HERNDON, Va.—The all-new 2017 Audi Q7 has been named an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety 2016 Top Safety Pick+, earning “goodââ 0;¬??? ratings in all five IIHS crashworthiness evaluations and a “superiorâ⠂¬??? rating for front crash prevention. Top Safety Pick+ is the h ... Continue reading

Marty's Marketing Musings© - Too Many Small Crossovers Means DUELING DOPPELGANGERS!

Feb 25, 2016

by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor at Large The Auto Channel Detroit January 31, 2016; Of all the manufacturers at the recently concluded Detroit Show the one ubiquitous link was the small crossover. It was in almost every booth and it is hot, hot. Year-end sales from 2015 show a dynamic surge in the sales of the mini-mo ... Continue reading

Stephan Winkelmann To Move From Lamborghini To quattro GmbH +VIDEO

Feb 23, 2016

Audi Board of Management Chairman Stadler: "Winkelmann's experience will contribute to the ongoing growth of the sporty subsidiary in Neckarsulm." Stefan Knirsch, Board of Management Member for Technical Development: "Heinz Hollerweger has been a catalyst for innovation and Audi's path into electric mobility."??? As of ... Continue reading

New Cars For Rich Guys - Rank and Compare $55,000-$490,700 Convertibles, Coupes, SUVs, Sedans, Pickups, Wagons By 100+ Criteria and Specs (If Your Not Too Exhausted)

Feb 22, 2016

compare and see specs, reviews and prices of $100,000 plus Sedans, $100,000 plus Convertibles, $100,000 plus Coupes,$100,000 plus SUV's, $80,000 Pickups ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: February 15 - Air Bags, Air Bags, Air Bags, Chrysler, Subaru, Chevrolet, BMW, Audi,

Feb 15, 2016

NHTSA RECALLS: February 15 - Chrysler, Subaru, Chevrolet, BMW, Audi, Air Bags ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS FEBRUARY 8, 2016: Dodge, Audi, Mazda, Honda, RV's

Feb 8, 2016

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicl ... Continue reading

Super Bowl 50 Commercial Impact For Car Brand Advertisers

Feb 8, 2016

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2016 -- The Audi R8 increased 7,780 percent in new-car searches on KBB.com following its commercial, the most of any advertised model during Super Bowl 50, according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and t ... Continue reading