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NewsThe new Audi SQ5 TDI: Twin-turbo V6 diesel with 313 hp
The SQ5 TDI is the brand’s first S model with a diesel engine Zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.1 seconds, average fuel consumption of just 7.2 liters per 100 km (32.67 US mpg) In conjunction with the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Audi is presenting the new top …
NewsHigh-voltage battery technology at Audi: Core competence at the Ingolstadt site
Inauguration of high-voltage battery project house From concept through to battery testing – everything under a single roof Michael Dick, Board Member for Technical Development: “A major step toward electric mobility” Foreground: An employee checks the contact wipers on battery cells. Background: Electrical final assembly of an R8 e-tron battery.
NewsAUDI AG acquires sports motorcycle manufacturer Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.
- Chairman Rupert Stadler: “As a sporty, global premium brand, Ducati is an excellent fit for Audi.” - Third pillar for AUDI AG in Italy - Ducati a leading player in engine technology and lightweight construction AUDI AG is acquiring from Investindustrial Group the tradition-steeped Italian sports motorcycle manufacturer Ducati …
New ModelsAudi Q3 Trans China Tour 2011 starts in Beijing
5,700 kilometers (3,542 miles) through China, Audi’s biggest single market 20 Audi Q3 cars, 160 participants, 16 stages and fascinating routes The compact Audi Q3 also to be available in China starting in 2012 The Audi Q3 Trans China Tour 2011 starts tomorrow in Beijing. At the wheel of the …
NewsAudi Urban Concept: A completely new kind of concept car
- An innovative urban concept car with 1+1 seats - Spyder variant with doors that open to the top - Sleek cockpit made from CFRP, free-standing wheels with protective plates - Elaborate suspension, compact electric drive system for sporty performance Audi is once again opening up new horizons: the Audi …
New ModelsAudi Q3 starts volume production
· Compact premium SUV from Audi begins rolling off the assembly line today · Board Member for Production Frank Dreves: “Martorell factory has first-class quality and Audi seal of approval.” · Annual production of 100,000 cars planned The official start of production for the Audi Q3 has begun. Starting today, …
New ModelsThe new Audi A6 Sedan: setting the standard in innovation
Audi has redesigned its flagship executive class model. The new A6 is set to make its market debut in early 2011. With its light body, sporty chassis and a wide array of new assistance and multimedia systems, the full-sized sedan is packed with innovative solutions in every area of technology.
NewsAJAC determines a dozen of Canada Best for 2010
Seventy of Canada's top automotive journalists spent this week in the picturesque tourist town of Niagara-on-the-Lake; but not for the scenery or the wine tasting. Journalist members of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) were here for the express purpose of determining the 'Best New' cars, trucks and SUV/CUVs …
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