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02/01/23

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Audi deepens software expertise with around 400 new IT positions

Using a mixed reality headset in the car to see your real-world environment while keeping an eye on virtual vehicle info: Audi is developing the mobility experiences of tomorrow today – and is using synergies within the Volkswagen Group to do so. As the Group’s software company, CARIAD is working on a unified technology platform. Audi will integrate the CARIAD software into its models in the future, while also developing brand-specific digital features on its own. To this end, the brand with the four rings is bringing additional software expertise on board as the company shifts into the next gear of its workforce transformation: Audi is pushing ahead with transformation in future-related fields, accelerating the build-up with around 400 new IT jobs. In total, up to 2,000 new jobs are planned by 2025.

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01/24/23

Sustainability

Sustainable Water Management: Audi Joins the Alliance for Water Stewardship

Since 2023, Audi is the first premium auto manufacturer to join the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS). This global coalition of companies, NGOs, and the public sector is dedicated to water stewardship throughout the value chain; this step will allow Audi’s San José Chiapa site in Mexico to seek certification under the International Water Stewardship Standard, also known as the AWS Standard.

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01/10/23

Company

Audi delivers over 100,000 electric models in 2022 – despite challenging environment

In 2022, Audi was once again able to significantly increase deliveries of all-electric cars: with an increase of around 44 percent, the brand systematically continued its electrification strategy, thereby maintaining its course in a year characterized by global crises. In total, Audi sold over 1.61 million vehicles last year, which was close to the previous year’s level despite prolonged supply bottlenecks and major challenges in the logistics chain. Audi beat 2021’s results in Europe, Germany, and more core markets.

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12/20/22

Company

Audi Presents Plan for the Production of the Future

Audi is all in on electromobility: As of 2026, the brand with the four rings will only launch all-electric models onto the global market, gradually phasing out production of its combustion models by 2033. Based on this clear decision made as part of its Vorsprung 2030 corporate strategy, Audi is now taking steps to prepare its global facilities for the production of all-electric cars.

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12/14/22

Company

Brussels plant kicks off production for the new Audi Q8 e-tron

On December 14, the first Audi Q8 e-tron drives off the production line at the Brussels plant. It marks the beginning of an era for the new top model in Audi’s electric SUV range. The plant has been a role model for sustainable production since the production of the Audi e-tron began. Around 160,000 units of Audi’s first electric model have been delivered since 2018.

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11/29/22

Company

Dynamic power meets expressive design: The Audi RS 6 Avant performance and RS 7 Sportback performance

More powerful and faster than any RS 6 and RS 7 to date: new Audi RS 6 Avant performance and the RS 7 Sportback performance are bursting with extras that sharpen the models’ appearance and make for a more emotive driving experience. The potent 4.0-liter V8 biturbo TFSI engine now has an engine power of 463 kW (630 PS) and a maximum torque of 850 Nm. From December 8, the RS 6 Avant performance and the RS 7 Sportback performance are available for 135,000 euros each.

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11/28/22

Sustainability

New Audi charging service: unrestricted mobility in 27 European countries

Three requirements must be met for electromobility to succeed: high range, the ability to recharge high-voltage batteries quickly, and uncomplicated access to a dense network of charging points.

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11/24/22

Company

Seven locations, seven best apprentices: Audi’s top trainees in 2022

The best apprentices in 2022 at the Audi locations in Ingolstadt, Neckarsulm, Brussels, Győr, and San José Chiapa, as well as at its subsidiary brands Ducati in Bologna and Lamborghini in Sant'Agata Bolognese, have reason to be proud: All seven are among the winners of the “Best Apprentice Award,” which the Volkswagen Group presents each year to 50 outstanding training program finishers.

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11/23/22

Models

Audi premieres innovative recycled seatbelt buckle covers

Audi has launched cutting-edge plastic covers for seatbelt buckles in its Q8 e-tron models; the casings are partially manufactured from mixed automobile plastic waste using a chemical recycling process. It is the first time the company is installing safety components made in this way, and in conjunction with the PlasticLoop project, has established an innovative process with plastics manufacturer LyondellBasell, based on the findings from a pilot project.

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11/23/22

Motorsport

Audi RS Q e-tron saves more than 60 percent carbon dioxide at the 2023 Dakar Rally

Already at its Dakar debut, the Audi RS Q e-tron set standards in efficiency and competitiveness of e-mobility in motorsport in January 2022. Now the next step follows: The three desert prototypes with electric drive and energy converter will be at the start of the next edition of the Dakar Rally from December 31, 2022 to January 15, 2023 for the first time with an innovative fuel.

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11/16/22

Company

Audi expands development in China with new R&D center in Beijing

Audi is strengthening its development capabilities in China with a significant broadening of its R&D scope in the region and an expansion of its local Audi China R&D team. The move to the new Audi China Building, opening nearly 10 years after its predecessor, is also a significant milestone in Audi’s more than three-decade long history in China. The new Audi China Building supports the Four Rings’ efforts to establish additional research and production capacities in the country. The state-of-the-art R&D facility will serve as a key innovation hub for the next generation of Audi technologies.

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11/14/22

Company

More purity, more reduction, more consistency: The new rings from Audi

Audi stands for Vorsprung durch Technik, for innovative mobility. A promise that the four rings aim to reflect through a progressive design. Now the vehicles’ characteristic features have been thoroughly reworked. In this interview, designer André Georgi and brand strategist Frederik Kalisch explain what it means for Audi now that its cars bear new rings.

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01/26/23

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Audi Sphere models

For Audi, shaping the future is an expression of attitude. Nowhere is this attitude as palpable as in the brand’s concept cars. With the Audi skysphere, Audi grandsphere and Audi urbansphere concepts, Audi is illustrating its vision of progressive luxury. The word “sphere” in the names emphasizes that the inner space – the interior – will be granted heightened importance in the mobility of the future. The interior will become the foundation for design and technology, turning the vehicle into a sphere where the passengers can enjoy life and experiences while on the go – a third living space. For Audi, this includes a comprehensive ecosystem of automotive services: communications or relaxation, work or retreat in privacy – the car is transforming from a mere automobile into an experience device. With the sphere series, Audi is showing off its vision of the electric premium mobility of the future.

12/21/22

Motorsport

Dakar Rally 2023

In 2022, an electric drive from Audi with a high-voltage battery and energy converter had to prove itself for the first time in the world’s toughest desert rally. The Audi RS Q e-tron won four stages at the Dakar Rally at the first attempt. The second start is scheduled for 2023. In addition to new technology, Audi is also focusing on a significantly reduced environmental footprint through a new fuel blend.

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12/19/22

Models

Audi Q8 e-tron

The new Audi Q8 e-tron carries the success story of the pioneer Audi e-tron forward under a new name. With ample luxury class comfort, an optimized drive concept, improved aerodynamics as well as better charging performance and battery capacity, the Audi Q8 e-tron is the top-of-the line model in Audi’s electric SUV portfolio. A new design for the destinctive front bumper lends a fresh appearance to the Q8 e-tron.

11/28/22

Company

Charging with Audi

Whether it’s charging options at home, route and range planning, or the multitude of different providers and access to charging stations on the road, e-mobility raises questions that confront newcomers to the world of electric vehicles. As a premium supplier, Audi takes a holistic approach and has had its customers’ needs in the field of electric-powered mobility in mind since the launch of the Audi e-tron* in 2019. For example, when it comes to home charging solutions, Audi advises customers and even arranges an installation service upon request. In addition, Audi has access to more than 400,000 charging points across Europe through its forthcoming Audi charging, which will be launched in 2023, and is committed to expanding the use of green power. Furthermore, IONITY – in which Volkswagen, with its Porsche and Audi brands, has a stake – continues to expand its charging network in Europe. An overview.

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01/26/23

Modelle

Audi activesphere concept – Trailer

By combining opposites in perfect synthesis, the Audi activesphere proves to be a versatile crosser of boundaries, with a drive system and suspension which make it equally adept on both on and off the road. The steering wheel and pedals allow the driver to actively control the car, while also offering autonomous driving for a more relaxed time on the road.

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12/19/22

Modelle

Audi Q8 e-tron, Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron On Location – Trailer

Premium manufacturer Audi heralded in the age of e-mobility in 2018 with the launch of the Audi e-tron, marking the start of the electric future at the brand with the four rings. Since then, the model has been setting standards in the electric SUV luxury class. The new Audi Q8 e-tron now continues the success story of the electric pioneer. As the top model in the electric SUV and crossover range, it boasts an optimized drive concept, improved aerodynamics, higher charging performance, and expanded battery capacity.

01/26/23

Modelle

The design of the Audi activesphere concept

Marc Lichte (Head of Design Audi AG) and Gael Buzyn (Senior Director of the Audi Design Loft in Malibu) explain the design of the Audi activesphere concept and introduce its innovative features.

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12/14/22

Unternehmen

Audi Q8 e-tron: sustainable production

The sustainable production of the Audi Q8 e-tron along the value chain and the interaction of the two CO₂ neutral on balance production sites at Győr and Brussels. The electric traction motors for production are transported from Hungary to Brussels by green freight trains. The Audi Q8 e-tron will reach customers in Europe and the United States as a certified net carbon-neutral car.

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02/05/23

A new kind of adventure.

#FutureIsAnAttitude #Audi #AudiActivesphereConcept #concept #eMobility #WorldPremiere ----- *The vehicle shown is a concept vehicle that is not available as a production vehicle. The augmented reality glasses shown are also not available for purchase. The automated driving functions shown as well as the augmented reality glasses are technologies currently under development, not available for production vehicles and only work within system limits. All possible uses of the technical systems and functions shown represent only a possible concept and are dependent on the respective legal regulation in the country .

02/03/23

Designed to drive progress forward.

01/29/23

The legend behind Electrikhana | Audi x A tribute to Ken Block

At the beginning of 2023, the motorsport world lost an incredible talent, Ken Block. Our partnership meant a lot to us, and we were honored to have worked together with him. He will forever be remembered as a true legend. #KB43ver -------------------- *The vehicle shown is not available as production model. Professional driver, closed circuit. Do not attempt.

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