Company announcements hot off the press: the news published here contains information ranging from strategic goals, environmental protection and sponsorship all the way through to the company's business development.
- Aug 10, 2011
The Audi urban concept – a completely new kind of concept car
Audi is once again opening up new horizons: the Audi urban concept is a 1+1-seat, ultra-light car for congested urban spaces. The technical study does not fit under any of the conventional categories – the Audi urban concept combines elements of a racing car, a fun car and an urban car into one radical new concept.
Read news - Aug 5, 2011
Audi sets new sales record in July
AUDI AG registered its strongest July-figures ever, delivering around 106,000 cars to customers last month, 16 percent more than in July 2010.
Read news - Aug 4, 2011
Innovation engine: The new 1.8 TFSI
The engines in the updated A5 family set new standards for sportiness and efficiency. Even the base engine, the completely redesigned 1.8 TFSI, showcases the full extent of Audi’s technological competence.
Read news - Jul 29, 2011
24h Spa: Two Audi R8 LMS in the top ten
Qualifying for the 24-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) provided a foretaste of what the spectators could well expect on Saturday and Sunday: a fascinating exchange of blows between the world’s best GT3 sportscars in which the result is completely unpredictable.
Read news - Jul 29, 2011
Two German Audi drivers chase Bruno Spengler
Only three points separate Audi driver Martin Tomczyk from the leader of the standings Bruno Spengler after the first half of the 2011 DTM season. And the tracks which the 29-year-old German is particularly looking forward to are just now coming up: Nürburgring, Brands Hatch, Oschersleben, Valencia and Hockenheim.
Read news - Jul 29, 2011
Audi Group: Record operating profit of EUR 2.5 billion in first-half of 2011
The Audi Group has achieved a new record with 652,970 (2010: 554,864) deliveries of Audi automobiles worldwide in the first six months of the current fiscal year. Moreover, the company has booked record figures for all key financial indicators.
Read news - Jul 27, 2011
Dream final: FC Bayern versus FC Barcelona
Dream final at the Audi Cup in Munich: on finals day at 20:45 FC Bayern Munich meet FC Barcelona. The match between the German record champions and the world’s best club team will be followed by 66,000 spectators in the sold out Allianz Arena and millions in 180 countries worldwide on television screens. ZDF broadcasts live from 20:15. SC Internacional de Porto Alegre and AC Milan play in the third place play-off beforehand.
Read news - Jul 26, 2011
Audi Annual Report takes Platinum and Gold at 2010 Vision Award
The League of American Communications Professionals has honored the Audi Annual Report with the 2010 Vision Award in Platinum and Gold. Audi was chosen over six other finalists in the category Automobiles & Components. The Annual Report also garnered a Gold Award in the Europe/Middle East/Africa region for its accomplished narrative.
Read news - Jul 26, 2011
Audi Cup: kick-off for two day football festival
On July 26 and 27 football fans around the globe look to Munich in the sold out Allianz Arena. At the second Audi Cup tournament the first semi-final sees FC Barcelona drawn against SC Internacional de Porto Alegre, afterwards FC Bayern Munich meets AC Milan. The losers contest the ‘third place play-off’ the following day, the winners play for the Audi Cup 2011. Spectators in the Allianz Arena can vote by SMS for the ‘Most Valuable Player’.
Read news - Jul 22, 2011
Audi Cup: Recognition of most valuable player
The goal shooters at major soccer matches are the celebrated heroes. But who has played the crucial pass? And who has guided the game by keeping the overview of it? And who was the most valuable player in the semi-final and final games of the Audi Cup staged at the Allianz Arena on July 26 and 27? These questions will be answered by a high-caliber panel of judges that will select the Most Valuable Player in collaboration with the Audi Institute for Sport Communication after each match.
Read news - Jul 21, 2011
Audi CEO Rupert Stadler receives e-Car Award as “Personality of the Year”
Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the AUDI AG Board of Management, was presented with the e-Car award as “Personality of the Year”. The jury acknowledged Stadler’s goal to make Audi the leading manufacturer of electric cars by 2020.
Read news - Jul 19, 2011
AUDI AG: new logistics center in Neckarsulm
In recent years Audi has launched production of more new cars than ever in Neckarsulm: six new models have come off the line at the site since the beginning of 2010. But more cars also means more parts. To meet demand, a new logistics center costing roughly €34 million has been built, where the handling of small load carriers can now be automated and performed ergonomically.
Read news - Jul 15, 2011
Audi Urban Future Summit 2011
The look of the city of the future remains an unknown. It would be too simplistic to conceive it only from the perspective of an automobile maker. Audi is therefore seeking to involve international experts in the debate in the context of the Audi Urban Future Initiative. The Audi Urban Future Summit will take place on 12 th September, immediately before the 64 th International Auto Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany. It will focus on the subject of “ENERGIES – What forces will change the cities of the future?”
Read news - Jul 15, 2011
Audi Cup 2011: onrush of the football fans
The latest Audi Cup has not only four of the world’s best football teams on the pitch, but also an impressive number of spectators on the terraces: over 128,000 visitors have already ordered tickets for the Allianz Arena on July 26 and 27 and only a few tickets remain as a result. The FC Bayern newcomers like Manuel Neuer or Rafinha can look forward to packed grandstands in their first game in Munich.
Read news - Jul 7, 2011
Audi Hungaria: Foundation stone laid for plant extension at Győr
Audi is again significantly increasing its involvement in Hungary. As announced today at the official laying of the foundation stone for the expanded automotive production plant in Győr, Audi Hungaria’s location will see the creation of a new press shop, alongside plans for the body shop, paint shop and assembly line. The company is planning to invest a total of over € 900 million in expanding the plant. The car manufacturer is moreover creating an additional 300 jobs, bringing the total number of new hirings at Audi Hungaria in Győr to 2,100 over the next few years.
Read news - Jul 7, 2011
AUDI AG: record deliveries of more than 652,950 cars in first half
AUDI AG delivered more than 652,950 cars to customers worldwide in the first six months of the year, an increase of 17.7 percent on the same period in 2010. Demand for the premium carmaker’s SUV models rose significantly, while the Audi A1 and the A8 brought additional growth.
Read news - Jul 6, 2011
Record six months for Audi in China
Audi set another sales record on the Chinese market in the first six months of 2011. With a total of 140,699 vehicles delivered in China and Hong Kong, the Company increased sales by 28 percent versus the first six months of 2010. Audi sold 27,658 automobiles in June, more than in any month previously. This makes China the largest sales market for AUDI AG worldwide.
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