This section contains all press folders on current topics and news items concerning AUDI AG – from the latest models to major shows, and from motorsport activities to cultural events.
From June 22 to July 21, 2024, Ingolstadt will once again be all about music. For four weeks, guests of the Audi Summer Concerts 2024 will experience a program that demonstrates diversity, innovative spirit and proximity to the audience. International stars of the classical music scene will be represented as well as up-and-coming young artists. But children and young people will also be inspired with their own events. Genre boundaries are crossed with exciting excursions into jazz and the program also includes a musical in-house production.
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.
Audi makes history: for the first time, a low-emission prototype with an electric drive, high-voltage battery and energy converter wins the world’s toughest desert rally with the Audi RS Q e-tron. The Spaniards Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz secured Audi’s first victory in the Dakar Rally after around 7,900 kilometers with a lead of 1h 20min.
The new Audi RS 6 Avant GT is the pinnacle of the model series. The special edition is packed with exclusive details for both the exterior and the interior. An impressive pass-through roof edge spoiler, redefined diffuser, and 22-inch wheels in a distinctive design underscore its top position in the model series. The interior features high-quality bucket seats, a fresh color combination, and individual numbering in the center console as exclusive accents. Lightweight adjustable coilover suspension unique to the RS 6 Avant GT and a reworked quattro sport differential on the rear axle sharpen the driving experience. The twin-turbocharged eight-cylinder engine in a V-layout has an output of 463 kW (630 PS) and delivers 850 Nm of torque from 2,300 to 4,500 rpm. Delivery of the Audi RS 6 Avant GT will begin in the second quarter 2024, the price starts at 219,585 euro.
It is inspired by the world’s premier desert rally: the Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar. On the exterior, the special model’s raised chassis and the optional decals are reminiscent of the RS Q e-tron designed for the Dakar Rally and featuring an electric drive system and an energy converter. The off-road capabilities of this exclusive SUV, combined with its high and instantly available torque, are perfect for adventurous people who also want to drive off the beaten path electrically. The Q8 e-tron edition Dakar can be ordered in the first quarter of 2024. In Germany prices start from around 120,000 euros.
The traditional NSU brand is celebrating its birthday. In 1873, Christian Schmidt and Heinrich Stoll founded “Mechanische Werkstätte Schmidt & Stoll” in Riedlingen for the production of knitting machines, which later evolved into NSU Motorenwerke AG and ultimately into today’s Audi site in Neckarsulm. Even NSU’s name is closely associated with Neckarsulm, as the company name is derived from the city on the Neckar and Sulm rivers. NSU impressively demonstrates the development of mobility – from bicycles and motorcycles to automobiles.
Exactly 355 days lie between the final stage of the 2023 Dakar Rally and the prologue of the 2024 Dakar Rally, a period that Team Audi Sport has used intensively to prepare for its third Dakar participation – with test drives and rally events. The waypoints along the "Road to Dakar 2024" at a glance.
Audi is updating the flagship of the Q family with a pure design and upgraded technology. The revised exterior aesthetic with new front and rear aprons underscores the strong character of the SUV coupé. Newly designed headlights and taillights harness digitalization to offer personalization options. Drivers benefit from a greater range of front vision thanks to laser technology and even more visibility and expression in the rear with digital OLED taillights.
On October 10, 1983, Audi Sport GmbH, as it is known now, was founded as quattro GmbH. Today, it shapes the sporty and exclusive image of the brand with the four rings. At Audi, the vehicles with the red rhombus stand for performance and sportiness.
Following seven years of remediation and construction, the incampus technology park was officially opened in September 2023. At the former refinery site, Audi and its partners are working on the future of mobility. Among other things, the site is home to Audi's new vehicle safety center and a data center, as well as the largest tech hub of CARIAD, the software company in the Volkswagen Group.