Tag Archives: Audi

Audi partners with DHL Parcel and Amazon Prime to develop an innovative logistics service: shipping parcels directly to your car’s trunk

Development partnership for innovative logistics service “Audi connect easy delivery” Parcel deliveries to the trunk using keyless access technologies Pilot project to start in May Ingolstadt, 24-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — “Our final attempt failed, your package can be picked up … Read the full press release

Audi extends the engine range for its new TT generation

New entry-level engine versions for Coupé and Roadster 132 kW (180 hp), and 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 6.9 seconds. Starting price of EUR 32,100 in Germany Ingolstadt, 24-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi is extending the engine range … Read the full press release

Audi museum mobile to exhibit police patrol cars of various brands from nearly every era of police car history from April 10 to August 30, 2015

14 historic patrol cars from across the decades Special exhibition from April 10 to August 30, 2015 Paternoster elevator with “Treasures from Neckarsulm” Ingolstadt, 3-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In a special exhibition entitled “Razzia” (in English: Police Raid), the Audi … Read the full press release

Audi to invest €24 billion between 2015 and 2019, 70 percent of which to go into new models and technologies

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler: “We are strengthening our innovative areas and expanding the global production network” Axel Strotbek, CFO: “70 percent of all investments flow into new models and innovative technologies” Audi Chief Technical Officer Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: “Focus on … Read the full press release

Audi to present at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 6 to 9, 2015

Cutting-edge innovations by Audi at the world’s largest electronics trade show Press conference on the Audi stand on January 6 with Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Board Member for Technical Development First public Tech Talk with Audi technology experts Ingolstadt, 3-12-2014 — … Read the full press release

Audi presents the revolutionary Audi prologue concept car at Design Miami

Premium brand presenting the essence of quattro as “The force within” Audi prologue represents new design direction Ingolstadt/Miami, 3-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi is continuing with its new design strategy: At Design Miami, the brand with the four rings is presenting … Read the full press release

Audi is now ramping up production of its first plug-in hybrid model the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

First plug-in hybrid model drives off the assembly line in Ingolstadt Assembly processes integrated into the A3 line Maximum safety for employees, top quality for customers Ingolstadt, 24-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Approximately 50 cars every day, with the same timing … Read the full press release

Audi’s sales in Chinese market increased by 16 percent to 415,704 cars in the first nine months of this year

Unit sales of 415,704 cars from January through September More than 51,000 automobiles sold in September Audi Head of Sales Luca de Meo: “This confirms our position as the market leader in the premium segment in China” Ingolstadt/Changchun, 9-10-2014 — … Read the full press release

Audi: In eager anticipation of DTM classic in the Eifel

Audi driver Ekström still in contention for title before Nürburgring round Home race for Rockenfeller, Scheider and Audi Sport Team Phoenix Dieter Gass, Head of DTM: “Continue to try battling for the Championship” Ingolstadt, Germany, 13-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The seventh race … Read the full press release

Audi becomes the world’s first carmaker to conduct piloted driving public test on expressway in Florida/USA

Driving on public roads confirms technical maturity of the congestion pilot Reduced driver workload in slow-moving traffic up to 60 km/h (37.3 mph) Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: “Important step toward greater safety” Ingolstadt, Germany, 13-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi is pressing forward … Read the full press release

Audi reports its U.S. July 2014 sales increased 11.9% to 14,616 vehicles

Sales for the most recent month rose 11.9% to 14,616 vehicles Demand for the all-new Audi A3 Sedan remained strong deep into its launch year Due to lean inventories, Audi pulled its 2015 model launch ahead Herndon, Va, 4-8-2014 — … Read the full press release

Audi to bring Google Android Auto and Apple CarPlay software platforms into cars

Intensive development work with Google and Apple New functions available in the first Audi models starting in 2015 Milestone in smartphone integration Silicon Valley / Ingolstadt, 27-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi is bringing the Google Android Auto and Apple CarPlay software … Read the full press release

Audi presents the enhanced Audi 4.0 TFSI engine RS 7 Sportback

New headlights and design details for a dynamic five-door coupé 4.0 TFSI with 412 kW (560 hp) of power and efficient COD technology Board Member for Development Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: “Audi RS 7 Sportback is an outstanding piece of … Read the full press release

German university graduates named Audi preferred employer for students in Germany

Top-ranked once again by German university graduates Audi Board of Management Member for Human Resources Thomas Sigi: “We offer innovative concepts and development opportunities at sites worldwide” Approximately 2,000 persons recruited for competence areas of electric mobility, lightweight construction and … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group delivered 2.40 million vehicles in Q1 2014, 5.8 percent up YoY

929,500 vehicles delivered in March / +7.6 percent* Group Board Member for Sales Christian Klingler: “All in all, first-quarter deliveries very satisfactory. Prospect of return to modest growth on markets in Western Europe.” Wolfsburg, Germany, The Volkswagen Group delivered 2.40 (January-March 2013: 2.27; … Read the full press release

Audi of America: All-time best February marked 38th consecutive month of record sales for the brand in U.S.

• All-time best February marks 38th consecutive month of record sales for the brand • Audi Certified pre-owned sales set 7th straight monthly record • February was a strong month for Audi A6, Q7, and R8 sales HERNDON, VA, 4-3-2014 — … Read the full press release

Audi unveils the most exclusive model version in its new A8 car line – the A8 L Security

Ingolstadt, Germany, 16-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Launch of the most exclusive model version in Audi’s new A8 car line – the A8 L Security. The high-security version of the luxury sedan meets the highest level of criteria that apply to civilian vehicles. … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group announced its worldwide deliveries grew 4.7 percent in January – November 2013 YoY

 4.7 percent* increase from January to November 828,600 vehicles delivered in November / +4.3 percent* Group Board Member for Sales Christian Klingler: “Deliveries in November  developed well. Challenges remain.” Wolfsburg, Germany, 17-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Worldwide deliveries by the Volkswagen Group grew … Read the full press release

Audi announced it won numerous awards in June and July 2013

19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Awards for Audi in June and July 2013 Audi R8 is “best of the best” at the “red dot award” 2013 Audi was a triple-prize winner at this year’s “red dot award: product design 2013”. Not only … Read the full press release

Brembo reaffirmed its brand awareness at the world’s greatest endurance race the 81° edition of Le Mans 24 Hours with the 10th consecutive victory since 2004

Growning achievement of ten years of great successes, Brembo triumphs in all categories; the Italian Company has supplied 73% of teams Le Mans, France, 28-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The 81° edition of the classic Le Mans 24 Hours, the world’s greatest … Read the full press release