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11/25/20

Models

Audi further improves the e-tron product line: AC charging with 22 kW of power, greater driving convenience

Faster charging, more convenience behind the wheel – Audi is systematically enhancing its e-tron models. The all-electric SUV and e-tron Sportback* SUV coupe are receiving a number of new equipment features.

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11/24/20

Models

Five category victories: Major success for Audi in the Auto Trophy readers’ poll of the magazine Auto Zeitung

Victories in five categories: Audi achieved a major success in the Auto Trophy 2020 voting by readers of the specialist magazine Auto Zeitung. The A1 Sportback, A3 Sportback, Q2, Q8, and e-tron Sportback models each won in their categories. For the A3, it was already the third important award within the space of a few weeks. It previously claimed victory in its category in the “autonis” design competition by auto, motor und sport and the “Golden Steering Wheel” from Auto Bild.

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11/23/20

Company

Audi and KIT are working on recycling method for automotive plastics

A large number of components in automobiles are made from plastics. They have to meet exacting safety, heat resistance and quality requirements. That is why, so far, only petroleum-based materials have been suitable for manufacturing plastic components in automobiles that are subjected to particularly intensive wear. Such materials are not recyclable in most cases. Whereas plastics of the same type can often be mechanically recycled, recycling of mixed plastic waste poses a major challenge. Audi and the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology (KIT) are therefore launching a pilot project for chemical recycling as part of the “Industrial Resource Strategies” THINKTANK in order to feed such mixed plastic fractions back into a resource-conserving circular system.

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11/18/20

Company

Stephan Winkelmann takes on a double role as President of Bugatti and Automobili Lamborghini

On 1 December Stephan Winkelmann will become President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. Already president of Bugatti, he will retain his present function and in future guide the course of both luxury brands. At Lamborghini he will be the successor of Stefano Domenicali, who takes on a new challenge from 2021 onwards: he will move to Formula 1 and become head of racing.

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11/16/20

Models

Exceptional compact sports car for individualists: Audi gives the SQ2 an even sharper design

The sporty SUV in the compact segment now has an even fresher look: Audi has revised the SQ2. Thanks in part to the new headlights and bumpers, its appearance is even sportier and more striking, and new Audi connect services and assist systems make driving the car even more effortless. It also offers a strong performance: The 2.0 TFSI with 221 kW (300 PS) accelerates the SQ2 from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 4.9 seconds. Thanks to quattro all-wheel drive and the S sport suspension, the power is applied smoothly to the road.

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11/13/20

Models

Efficient and clean: exhaust aftertreatment for gasoline and diesel engines

Audi is using complex exhaust aftertreatment systems to meet increasingly lower emission limits. Besides the utilization of in-engine technology, the latest gasoline and diesel engines meet the strict standards especially due to powerful and sophisticated exhaust gas purification systems. Particulate filters complement catalytic exhaust aftertreatment on both TDI and TFSI engines.

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11/11/20

Company

Experts discuss future mobility at the digital MQ! Innovation Summit

With #neverstopquestioning as the motto, this year once again Audi invited international experts to a digital discussion on the future of mobility. The core questions remain: is there a “mobility quotient” (MQ), like an IQ? And how can it be measured? How will we define sustainable mobility in the future? How can customers’ needs best be integrated into product development? These are just a few of the questions that 1,500 participants from 70 countries, as well as external and internal experts, considered in various digital formats over the past two days.

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11/08/20

Sport

Three titles in four years: Audi driver René Rast writes DTM history

René Rast is the 2020 DTM champion. The Audi driver won the season finale at Hockenheim with his Audi RS 5 DTM in commanding style and once again wrote DTM history: No driver has ever managed to win the title three times in his first four years.

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11/04/20

Models

Success for Audi: The A3 Sportback wins the “Golden Steering Wheel” in the compact class

The Audi A3 Sportback has won the “Golden Steering Wheel 2020” in the “Compact Cars” category. In this prestigious competition, readers of the specialist magazine Auto Bild, its affiliated European titles and the Bild am Sonntag newspaper had cast their votes in the summer. From this pre-selection, an international expert jury chose the winners.

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10/30/20

Company

On track: Audi Group achieves breakeven thanks to strong third quarter

A noticeable recovery in the markets and a stabilization of business operations: After a very challenging first half of the year against the backdrop of the corona pandemic, the Audi Group is now catching up operationally and financially. Deliveries and revenue in the third quarter were both higher than in the prior-year period and operating profit is clearly positive. On a cumulative basis, the company has achieved breakeven in terms of operating profit and confirmed its ability to generate cash.

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10/28/20

Company

First digital MQ! Innovation Summit in 2020

Audi is once again inviting international pioneers, thought leaders and experts to this year’s MQ! Innovation Summit to discuss the mobility of the future. Key topics include sustainability, electric mobility, smart cities and technology ethics. In addition to attending ten keynote speeches, the participants can also dive deeper into the topics in various workshops.

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10/23/20

Models

Intelligent assistant for electric driving: the Audi e-tron route planner

The e-tron route planner is installed on all of Audi’s fully electric e-tron models. As standard equipment and part of the Audi connect services, it offers customers elementary route planning, which can be done before starting a trip, either using the myAudi app or the in-car navigation system. Once on the road, drivers can rely on always traveling the fastest of all possible routes, supported by the system ideally planning the required charging stops – whenever the destination is located outside of the car’s range. Using new algorithms, the extended e-tron route planner is geared to more effectively taking the unique characteristics of electric driving into account. Daily data updates and individual routes enhance everyday usability.

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11/23/20

Technology

Audi TechTalk: Carbon Neutrality

By 2025, all Audi production sites are planned to have a carbon-neutral manufacturing footprint. Audi will address upstream production processes together with its suppliers in order to identify CO₂ reduction potential here as well and to make the manufacturing stage of its products as climate-friendly as possible. The key to making this happen is efficient resource management. Every gram or ounce of CO₂ matters and the first milestones have been reached. Learn more about this in our Audi TechTalk Complete information and press material can be found here.

11/06/20

Sport

DTM Finale 2020

11/05/20

Models

Spearheading the electric offensive: RS e-tron GT prototype proves its mettle in initial tests

Audi presents the production-based RS e-tron GT as the sporty and technological spearhead of its electric offensive and the first all-electric RS model launched by Audi Sport GmbH. Formula E Champion and Audi driver Lucas di Grassi extensively tested the Gran Turismo sports car and engaged in an exchange with its developers. Along with other texts, numerous photographs, videos and animations we have compiled this conversation in a press kit for you.

11/02/20

Audi MediaCenter

40 years of quattro

Audi is quattro and quattro is Audi. For more than 40 years, the permanent quattro all-wheel drive has been one of Audi’s key technologies. Outstanding traction, high driving safety and enormous driving dynamics characterize Audi’s permanent all-wheel drive. This makes quattro a trump card for the brand. Audi quattro is fascination, quattro is emotion. But technically speaking, not all quattros are the same. Learn more about this in our Audi TechTalk. Full information and press material can be found here.

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Audi MediaTV

11/05/20

Modelle

Pure Energy – the Audi RS e-tron GT Prototype

Fully electric power meets the e-sound of the future in the prototype of the Audi RS e-tron GT. The best of an RS and a Gran Turismo combined in one electric car.

11/08/20

Motorsport

DTM 2020: Audi bids farewell to the DTM with a clean sweep

Triple crown: Audi says goodbye to the DTM as a factory entrant by clinching all three of the championship titles in a clean sweep for the second year in a row – a triumphed send-off for the Audi RS 5 DTM and the turbo era with the Class 1 race cars. Thank you to our competitors and our fans for a terrific time in the DTM. Join us as we revisit some of the highs and lows of our journey.

10/26/20

Unternehmen

40 years of Audi quattro

Outstanding traction, high driving safety and enormous driving dynamics characterize Audi’s permanent all-wheel drive. This makes quattro a trump card for the brand. Audi quattro is fascination, quattro is emotion.

10/08/20

Technik

The e-sound of the Audi e-tron GT

A progressive, electronic sound was specially conceived and designed for the Audi e-tron GT - on the computer, in the sound laboratory, in the moving car and in customer studies.

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11/20/20

Audi x FCB: A new era

Life is changing. Future holds unlimited possibilities. Tackling progress for the sake of innovating. Audi and FC Bayern Munich players Manuel Neuer, Corentin Tolisso and Benjamin Pavard show what it takes to be true pioneers. More about #FutureIsAnAttitude: progress.audi Stay tuned for news from the Audi Universe: Audi.com: https://www.audi.com/en.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Audi.AG/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AudiOfficial Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/audi-ag/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audiofficial/ Audi MediaCenter: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en Imprint: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/imprint-3697 Audi collection shop: https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/collection #AudixFCB #etronS #etron ----- Audi e-tron S: Combined energy consumption 28.8-28.2 kWh/100km (NEFZ); 28.4-26.8 kWh/100km (WLTP) | CO₂-emissions combined: 0 g/km (NEFZ); 0 g/km (WLTP)Information on fuel/electricity consumption and CO₂ emissions in ranges depending on the equipment and accessories of the car. // Further information: www.audi.com/dat

11/18/20

40 years of quattro | What is it capable of, now? | What's up, Audi? #41

In today's episode of #WhatsupAudi we're taking a look back at the history of Audi quattro! Timeless and innovative since 1980. 40 years of quattro: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/audimediatv/video/40-years-of-audi-quattro-5273 Audi is quattro and quattro is Audi. For more than 40 years, the permanent quattro all-wheel drive has been one of Audi’s key technologies. Outstanding traction, high driving safety and enormous driving dynamics characterize Audi’s permanent all-wheel drive. This makes quattro a trump card for the brand. Audi quattro is fascination, quattro is emotion. About the Audi Youtube Channel: This is the home of “Vorsprung”! On this channel, you’ll find first-hand information on us as a company, innovations, and coverage of exciting model releases. Be prepared for fascinating formats and the reporting of important events. Subscribe for thrilling insights, diverse opinions and new perspectives on the brand with Four Rings and become a member of a worldwide community of automotive aficionados: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO5ujNeWRIwP4DbCZqZWcLw?sub_confirmation=1 Stay tuned for news from the Audi Universe: Audi.com: https://www.audi.com/en.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Audi.AG/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AudiOfficial Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/audi-ag/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audiofficial/ Audi MediaCenter: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en Imprint: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/imprint-3697 Audi collection shop: https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/collection #Audi #Audiquattro #40yearsquattro ----- Audi TT RS Coupé: combined fuel consumption l/100 km: 8,0 – 7,9; combined CO₂ emissions in g/km: 181; Information on fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions as well as efficiency classes in ranges depending on the tires and alloy wheel rims used. Audi S3 Sportback: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.4 (31.8 US mpg); Combined CO₂ emissions in g/km: 170–169 (273.6–272.0 g/mi); Information on fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions as well as efficiency classes in ranges depending on the tires and alloy wheel rims used. Audi e-tron S Sportback: Combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km: 28.1-26.4 (WLTP); 27.6-27.5 (NEDC); Combined CO₂ emissions in g/km: 0. Information on fuel/power consumption and CO₂ emissions in ranges depending on the chosen equipment level of the car. Audi A6 Avant: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 11.7 – 4.2; Combined CO₂ emissions in g/km: 268 – 109; Information on fuel/power consumption and CO₂ emissions in ranges depending on the chosen equipment level of the car. Audi R8 V10 performance quattro: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 13.0; Combined CO₂ emissions in g/km: 299–297; Information on fuel/power consumption and CO₂ emissions in ranges depending on the chosen equipment level of the car. Audi RS 6 Avant: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 11,7 (20.1) – 11,5 (20.5), Combined CO₂ emissions in g/km: 268 (431.3) – 263 (423.3); Information on fuel/power consumption and CO₂ emissions in ranges depending on the chosen equipment level of the car.

11/08/20

DTM 2020: Audi bids farewell to the DTM with a clean sweep

Triple crown: Audis says goodbye to the DTM as a factory entrant by clinching all three of the championship titles in a clean sweep for the second year in a row – a triumphed send-off for the Audi RS 5 DTM and the turbo era with the Class 1 race cars. Thank you to our competitors and our fans for a terrific time in the DTM. Join us as we revisit some of the highs and lows of our journey. 2020 DTM scorecard for the Audi RS 5 DTM: Manufacturers’ title: Audi Drivers’ title: René Rast (Audi Sport Team Rosberg) Teams’ title: Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline 17 of 18 pole positions 45 of 54 podium places 16 of 18 race wins #ThanksToDTM Stay tuned for news from the Audi Universe: Audi.com: https://www.audi.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Audi.AG Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AudiOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audiofficial

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