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11/21/19

Models

Orders for Audi A4 Avant g-tron and A5 Sportback g-tron with new design can be placed as of November

Audi natural gas models combine ecology and economy: The Audi A4 Avant g-tron and A5 Sportback g-tron feature a new, sporty design and a state-of-the-art touch operating concept. Customers in Germany can order both models starting November 21 – the Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron at a base price of EUR 43,200 and the Audi A5 Sportback 40 g-tron for EUR 45,100.

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New in the Audi Board of Management: Dr. Arno Antlitz, Dirk Große-Loheide and Dr. Sabine Maaßen

Three new members, Dr. Arno Antlitz, Dirk Große-Loheide and Dr. Sabine Maaßen, will join the Board of Management of AUDI AG in 2020. Dr. Arno Antlitz will become the new Chief Financial Officer of AUDI AG on March 1, hereby exchanging his area of responsibility with the current Audi CFO Alexander Seitz, who will become CFO at Volkswagen Cars. Dirk Große-Loheide will be the new Audi Board of Management Member for Procurement and IT as of April 1; he succeeds Dr. Bernd Martens. The new team is to be completed with Dr. Sabine Maaßen, currently CHRO of Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, who will take over Board of Management responsibility for Human Resources at AUDI AG from Wendelin Göbel on April 1.

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SUV Coupé for the e-tron Family: The Audi e-tron Sportback

“The future is electric:” Audi is staying consistently true to its strategic alignment by presenting the second model in its e-tron product line. The Audi e-tron Sportback is a dynamic SUV coupé offering up to 300 kW of power and a range of up to 446 kilometers (277.1 miles) ( in the WLTP cycle) from a single battery charge (combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi): 26.3 - 21.6 (WLTP); 23.9 – 20.6 (NEFZ); combined CO₂ emissions in g/km (g/mi): 0). Its digital matrix LED headlights are a new feature now available for the first time in a mass-production vehicle. Their light is broken down into tiny pixels and can be controlled with exceptional precision. This makes safe lane centering easier on narrow stretches of road and shows the position of the vehicle in the lane. The Audi e-tron Sportback** can be ordered as of the end of November. Market introduction in Europe is scheduled for the spring of 2020.

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Markus Duesmann to be new Audi CEO

Markus Duesmann will become the new CEO of Audi on April 1, 2020. The 50-year-old mechanical engineer will succeed Bram Schot, who has held the position since June 2018. Duesmann has been active in the automotive industry for almost three decades, most recently as Board of Management Member for Purchasing at BMW. Bram Schot, 58, will leave the Group at the end of March by best mutual agreement.

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11/13/19

Culture and Trends

Experiencing the history of the Salzburg Festival with Audi

For the 100th anniversary of the Salzburg Festival in 2020 – and for its 25th anniversary as main sponsor – Audi is inviting festival audiences to take an eventful trip through the story of the festival: on the back seat of an Audi e-tron (combined electrical consumption in kWh/100 km*: 26.4 -22.9 (WLTP); 24.6 -23.7 (NEDC), combined CO₂ emissions in g/km: 0 (0 g/mi)), passengers drive to several places that have played a significant part in the history of the festival. The journey uses a technology developed by Audi to transport visitors into three-dimensional worlds by means of a virtual-reality headset and to integrate the motion of the vehicle into the experience in real time. During the festival, Audi will offer about 1,000 experience rides.

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11/12/19

Models

Audi wins two “Golden Steering Wheel” awards The A1 and the e-tron win their classes

Double win for Audi in the “Golden Steering Wheel 2019” contest: The A1 Sportback and the fully electric e-tron won in their respective categories “Small Cars” and “Large SUV.” Readers of the German automotive trade magazine Auto Bild, its European sister publications and the German newspaper Bild am Sonntag voted to determine the finalists. An international panel of experts crowned the winners from these nominations.

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11/08/19

Company

Audi increases deliveries in October by 26.8 percent to around 149,150 cars

AUDI AG delivered around 149,150 cars to customers worldwide in October. This represents a 26.8 percent increase on the prior-year period. All three core regions performed positively: In China, an increase of 6.0 percent represents a new record figure for deliveries. In North America, the Four Rings increased deliveries by 15.6 percent. In Europe, deliveries were up a formidable 68.6 percent, with extraordinary effects from 2018 contributing to the strong growth. Since the start of the year Audi has delivered around 1,506,250 cars worldwide, down just 1.2 percent year-on-year.

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11/08/19

Company

Ten years of the Audi Environmental Foundation: How do we shape a future worth living?

On the occasion of its tenth anniversary on November 13, the Audi Environmental Foundation is issuing invitations to a lecture and discussion evening with three environmentalists and sustainability experts. The speakers will provide an overview of the state of our planet and address the question of how commitment to climate protection could look in the future. The Foundation is presenting its projects under the motto “Ten years of Greenovation.”

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11/06/19

Models

Even sharper and more striking: The Audi R8 V10 RWD and the Audi R8 LMS GT4

From special series to standard range: The Audi R8 V10 with rear-wheel drive (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 13.1–12.9 (18.0–18.2 US mpg); combined CO₂ emissions in g/km: 293–299 (471.5–481.2 g/mi)) is advancing to a permanent model. In this context, its exterior is being redesigned to make it even more striking: It will be fitted with the same new features as the R8 V10 quattro models**. The V10 mid-engine, which delivers 397 kW (540 PS) here, and the rear-wheel drive offer a puristic kind of driving pleasure. The near-production-level Audi R8 LMS GT4 racing car, which also features rear-wheel drive, is being released at the same time, with a new design and noticeable optimizations in terms of vehicle dynamics. The customer sport racing car for the international GT4 category will offer private drivers even more precise adjustment options in the future.

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10/31/19

Company

AUDI AG: Robust figures for the third quarter

In a challenging second half of the year, the Audi Group stabilized its deliveries and posted robust figures for the third quarter. Adjusted for the effects of deconsolidating the multi-brand importers, revenue was higher than in the prior-year period. Operating profit reflects the decrease in deliveries and ongoing high upfront expenditure for the future. Cash generation continues to be a strength of the Audi Group: A net cash flow of €3.3 billion confirms the company’s first-class solvency. With a view to the full year, the Audi Group now anticipates a slight increase in deliveries compared with 2018 and affirms its forecast for its key financial metrics.

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10/28/19

Company

Audi electrifies Munich: new, free charging, parking and shuttle service at airport

Audi is launching a free initiative for all electric and plug-in hybrid car owners at Munich Airport, under the name of “Charge & Fly”: Until the end of the year, interested drivers can recharge their electric car or plug-in hybrid vehicle with green power while they are away, and park for free.

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10/23/19

Sports

With TFSI power: record year for Audi in the DTM

Since as far back as 2001, Audi has been combining turbocharging with gasoline direct injection (TFSI) in production cars. When this efficiency technology was rolled out in the DTM, the brand with the four rings leveraged its experience-based advantage and set numerous records in the 2019 season.

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10/16/19

Sports

Audi in Formula E 2019/2020

In 2019, Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi are jointly entering their sixth Formula E season. No other pairing in the fully electric racing series has contested so many races as team mates. And none has been as successful: with 40 podium finishes and more than 1,000 points, Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler is the most successful team in Formula E. The Audi factory team now intends to defend this top spot.

10/04/19

Sports

DTM Finale Hockenheim 2019

Rain, fireworks and all-out partying at Audi: in the final race of the 2019 DTM, the brand with the four rings again gave the competition no chance and crowned its most successful DTM season with a triple triumph in the finale at Hockenheim.

09/25/19

Models

Audi RS 7 Sportback

The second generation of the Audi RS 7 Sportback (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 11.6 – 11.4 (20.3 – 20.6 US mpg); combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 265 – 261 (426.5 – 420.0 g/mi)) has arrived, and it’s more unique than ever before. For the first time, Audi Sport is offering the high-performance Sportcoupé as a five seater, with much wider wheel arches and higher performance as well as improved efficiency. Information on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as well as efficiency classes in ranges depending on the tires and alloy wheel rims used.

09/24/19

Culture and Trends

Audi publishes user typology and emotional landscape of autonomous driving

From the suspicious driver to the tech-savvy passenger: in the representative online study “The Pulse of Autonomous Driving”, Audi has produced a user typology of autonomous driving. In the context of the initiative “&Audi”, the mobility company Audi in cooperation with the market research institute Ipsos interviewed 21,000 people in nine countries on three continents. It shows that young, high-earning and well-educated “status-oriented trendsetters” and “tech-savvy passengers” most look forward to autonomous driving. Amongst “suspicious drivers”, who tend to be older with a lower level of income and education, skepticism is dominant. The “safety-oriented reluctant” would use autonomous driving only when others have gained experience with the technology. The largest user group are the “open-minded co-pilots”, who are fundamentally open to autonomous driving as long as they can take control at any time.

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Audi MediaTV

11/20/19

Modelle

Online World Premiere Show Audi e-tron Sportback

Unveiled during a spectacular digital matrix light show: the Audi e-tron Sportback. Relive the world premiere and get to know all the lights together with host Angela Chee in this 10 minute show. Download: for editorial use for 1 year, ending November 19 2020.

11/20/19

Modelle

Audi e-tron Sportback – electric goes Sportback

Sporty, elegant, comfortable and progressive – with the Audi e-tron Sportback, Audi takes electric mobility one step further.

11/20/19

Modelle

The e-tron Story: what happened so far

In 2018 the Audi e-tron came to life in San Francisco and since then has defined the Audi way to electric mobility. Many milestones later, it is now time for the next level: the Audi e-tron Sportback. Learn more what about what happened so far.

11/20/19

Design

Design highlights of the Audi e-tron Sportback

Audi Head of Design, Marc Lichte, presents his design highlights of the all-electric SUV-coupé. Find out what surprised even him in this video.

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11/20/19

New Audi e-tron Sportback Official World Premiere | What's up, Audi? #24

It’s finally time for the reveal of the new Audi e-tron Sportback! Today #WhatsupAudi will give you the first sight on the new car and deeper insight into its production! Also for all EV fans that travel by plane, Audi presents to you their new “Charge & Fly” service free of charge! Charge & Fly: https://charge-fly.audi/ Audi’s first fully electric SUV Coupe was finally revealed at the LA Autoshow 2019. As the second fully electric model it also comes with improvements! The S-Line exterior package gives the car a more sporty look and also improves its performance with aerodynamic solutions like new front bumpers, rear diffuser, and rear spoilers. With its new Digital Matrix Light technology it will be able to project light on-road or surfaces in a new futuristic way. With a range of 400 KM, the Audi e-Tron is a great car to take longer trips with. But sometimes you just have to take the plane. As we all know, it can be very difficult to find a parking spot close to the terminal. And it is super expensive! Now Audi has a great offer for all EV-Drivers! The new Charge & Fly service at the Munich airport allows you to leave your EV safely and comfortably in their hands. Your car will get charged and parked free of charge while you can enjoy your free shuttle to your gate. About Audi Youtube Channel: Welcome to the Audi YouTube channel, 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. 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

11/20/19

Marc Lichte on the Audi e-tron Sportback | The second member of the e-tron family

Marc Lichte, Head of Design at Audi, talks about the elegant and sporty #design of the new #SUV coupé. The #Audi #etron #Sportback convinces with its expressive exterior design and its details that signal that the vehicle is fully electric. #ElectricHasGoneThrilling #etronSB Stay tuned for news from the Audi Universe: Audi.com: https://www.audi.com/en.html Audi MediaCenter: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en" 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 e-tron Sportback 50 quattro: Combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi): 26.3 - 21.6 (WLTP); 23.9 – 21.4 (NEFZ); Combined CO₂ emissions in g/km (g/mi): 0; Information on electricity consumption and CO₂ emissions in ranges depending on the equipment and accessories of the car. // www.audi.com/en/DAT.html Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro: Combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi): 26.0 – 21.9 (WLTP); 22.7 – 20.6 (NEFZ); Combined CO₂ emissions in g/km (g/mi): 0; Information on electricity consumption and CO₂ emissions in ranges depending on the equipment and accessories of the car. // www.audi.com/en/DAT.html

11/20/19

Electric has gone Thrilling | The new Audi e-tron Sportback

Elegant design, enhanced efficiency and innovative digital lighting: The new Audi #etron Sportback is the first fully electric Sportback by #Audi. The dynamic #SUV coupé offers a range of up to 446 km from a single battery charge and features #digital matrix LED headlights as a standard. #ElectricHasGoneThrilling #etronSB Stay tuned for news from the Audi Universe: Audi.com: https://www.audi.com/en.html Audi MediaCenter: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en" 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 e-tron Sportback 50 quattro: Combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi): 26.3 - 21.6 (WLTP); 23.9 – 21.4 (NEFZ); Combined CO₂ emissions in g/km (g/mi): 0; Information on electricity consumption and CO₂ emissions in ranges depending on the equipment and accessories of the car. // www.audi.com/en/DAT.html Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro: Combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi): 26.0 – 21.9 (WLTP); 22.7 – 20.6 (NEFZ); Combined CO₂ emissions in g/km (g/mi): 0; Information on electricity consumption and CO₂ emissions in ranges depending on the equipment and accessories of the car. // www.audi.com/en/DAT.html

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