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Audi to bring hybrid car to Le Mans

For the first time in its 80th run of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Audi will compete with a total of four LMP1 sports cars – with two to be equipped with hybrid drive. Dr Wolfgang Ullrich, the head of Audi Motorsport, commented that the decision to introduce hybrid technology forLe Mans was both [...]

Audi adds new efficient engines to A5 models

Audi has added two new efficient engines to its A5 coupe and A5 Sportback models to drive emissions down as low as 115g/km CO2. ‘E’ stands for ‘efficiency’ according to the carmaker as it adds the new 136PS and 163PS 2.0 litre TDIe engines to the range and welcomes a new SE Technik specification. Available [...]

China now biggest sales market for Audi

Remember when China was just an “emerging market” for automotive manufacturers? Well not only is it now the world’s largest car market – but for Audi it is its largest sales market worldwide. The German carmaker sold 313,036 models in China and Hong Kong during 2011 – meaning that China took over as Audi’s largest [...]

Audi commits to production in China

Leading carmakers are determined to strengthen their positions in the world’s largest car market, China– with Audi just the latest to announce it will increase its presence in the country. Part of the Volkswagen Group, Audi will start production at a new plant in southernChinafrom 2013 with FAW-VW currently setting up a full production facility [...]

Audi investment signals plans for new models

German car brand Audi, a member of the Volkswagen Group, has set its sights on expanding its model range after acquiring a 49 per cent stake in the CSI group of companies. Nothing to do with the TV show that shares its name, CSI’s workforce of around 250 focuses on interior and body development, as [...]

New Audi A1 to offer five doors and boost fuel economy

Scheduled to go on sale in 2012, the new Audi A1 Sportback will be a five-door version of the well-established three-door Audi A1 model; and will boast remarkable fuel economy figures. European buyers will be able to choose between three TFSI petrol engines and three TDI diesel four-cylinder direct injection engines that can produce between [...]

Audi electric car takes centre stage in Germany

The Audi A1 e-tron extended range electric vehicle is at the heart of a new fleet trial in Munich. Run by Audi, E.ON, Stadtwerke Munchen and Technische Universitat Munchen, the project will see 20 Audi A1 e-tron vehicles used to test charging infrastructure installed within the Munich city limits and outlying areas. All electric fuelling [...]

Audi A4 gets cleaner

Audi has revealed a raft of changes to its A4 as part of a midlife refresh. Cosmetically the designers have managed to give the executive car a fresh new look, with subtle changes to bumpers, grille, and headlights. However, perhaps the best news is that across the board the engineers have managed to reduce CO2 [...]

Audi introduces new engine for S8

The upcoming Audi S8, due on the market in early summer 2012, will feature a newly developed 4.0 TFSI twin turbo V8 engine which develops 382kW while consuming 23mpg. Compared to the engine in the previous model, the normally aspirated 5.2litre V10, the new engine develops around 15 per cent more power and yet consumes [...]

Audi reveals new electric A2 concept car

Audi is to reveal a new electric car concept at Frankfurt Motor Show called the A2 Concept. The new four seat model is actually smaller than the production A1 model despite its name. Just 3.8 metres long, 1.69 metres wide and 1.49 metre high, the diminutive model is designed to make smart use of energy. [...]