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Virtually controlled production a first in Audi body shop

2025-03-28

  • Audi and Siemens are revolutionizing factory automation with the world's first virtual programmable logic controllers with a safety function in manufacturing
  • New automation system enables flexible, data-driven production and will initially be used in the Böllinger Höfe body shop
  • Technology developed in partnership with Broadcom, Cisco, and Siemens
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Audi heightens clarity for customers through global standardisation of model names

2025-02-05

  • Differentiation according to size and positioning independent of powertrain type
  • Marco Schubert, board member for sales and marketing: “We are providing intuitive orientation for all customers worldwide”
  • Audi A6 with combustion engine to be revealed globally on March 4
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Rethinking the upper midsize segment: the Audi A6 e-tron sets standards in design and range

2024-08-02

  • Evocative design: seamless exterior and interior architecture tailored to the occupants in terms of design and ergonomics
  • Outstanding aerodynamics and a long range of over 750km
  • The best driving dynamics: adaptive air suspensions enables a broad spread between excellent long-distance comfort and sporty driving dynamics
  • Audi chairman, Gernot Döllner: “The A6 e-tron is the first purely electric Audi model available as a Sportback and Avant, and will inspire enthusiasm for e-mobility.”


Experience Vorsprung durch Technik: the new Audi Q6 e-tron

2024-03-20


  • The new Audi Q6 e-tron sets standards in terms of performance, range, charging, driving dynamics and design
  • The new model takes the digital experience at Audi to a new level
  • The Q6 e-tron is under consideration for the South African market


    • Protecting biodiversity: projects at all Audi locations

    Protecting biodiversity: projects at all Audi locations

    2024-01-08

    • Mission:Zero environmental program treats biodiversity as key area of activity
    • Audi employees take action to protect biodiversity
    • Stepping stone biotopes, fruit trees, and flowering meadows – Audi’s activities encompass a variety of projects


    Audi opens new Vehicle Safety Center

    Audi opens new Vehicle Safety Center

    2023-09-18

    • New Audi Vehicle Safety Center launched at the inauguration of the incampus technology park
    • Significantly improved and more efficient testing facilities, even for future requirements
    • Around 100 million euros of investment in the advancement of passive safety


    Audi Ingolstadt to achieve net carbon neutral production in 2024

    2023-09-26

    • Production of the upcoming fully electric Audi Q6 e-tron series, as well as all other vehicles built at the site, will be net carbon-neutral starting in 2024
    • Audi Board Member for Production and Logistics Gerd Walker: “By transitioning the Ingolstadt site to renewable energies, we are taking a major step toward our goal of net carbon-neutral vehicle production”
    • As part of the environmental program Mission:Zero, all Audi sites will be net carbon-neutral by 2025


    “Like a tailor-made suit”: What makes the decals for the Audi Q6 e-tron prototype unique

    “Like a tailor-made suit”: What makes the decals for the Audi Q6 e-tron prototype unique

    2023-07-31

    • Individual accents for vehicle sculpture: design and craftsmanship for the first fully electric Audi from Ingolstadt
    • The goal is to abstractly reflect and visually reinforce the character of the model through decals
    • Designer Marco dos Santos: “The decals serve as a means to transform technology into a captivating visual language that initiates engaging discussions”
    Audi Group: Good performance in the first half of the year despite major challenges

    Audi Group: Good performance in the first half of the year despite major challenges

    2023-07-28

    • CFO Jürgen Rittersberger says: “In the first six months, Audi has shown financial stability and is fully within the target corridor for operating return on sales”
    • Member of the Board of Management for Sales Hildegard Wortmann: “Strong growth in all major sales regions – with more than 50 percent more electric cars delivered worldwide”
    • Revenue increased to €34.2 billion in the first half of 2023, operating profit was €3.4 billion with net cash flow of €1.9 billion


    Audi integrates YouTube into various models

    Audi integrates YouTube into various models

    2023-07-25

    • Audi owners can view live streams, catch up on the news, and enjoy other creative content while charging or during driving breaks
    • The Audi infotainment system delivers a seamless digital entertainment experience
    • Audi is the first brand in the Volkswagen Group to bring video streaming to its vehicles


    Spain as an important stage for Audi on the way to the 2024 Dakar Rally

    Spain as an important stage for Audi on the way to the 2024 Dakar Rally

    2023-07-19

    • Productive test in Spain with all three driver pairings
    • Start at the Baja Aragón outside the classification
    • Long-term goal Dakar: Preparation for January 2024
    Audi begins roll-out of artificial intelligence for quality control of spot welds

    Audi begins roll-out of artificial intelligence for quality control of spot welds

    2023-06-30

    • Test use of artificial intelligence for series production at Audi a success
    • Volkswagen Group has begun installing the technical infrastructure in additional plants
    • Audi is working with an expert team to develop an audit and certification-proof process and an AI guide for production
    Audi activesphere concept

    “A designer among designers” – Audi at Design Shanghai 2023

    “A designer among designers” – Audi at Design Shanghai 2023

    Turning old into new: MaterialLoop project tests circular economy potential of end-of-life vehicles

    Turning old into new: MaterialLoop project tests circular economy potential of end-of-life vehicles

    2023-03-03
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    Audi activesphere concept

    Audi activesphere concept

    Audi activesphere concept

    Audi Teams up with Netflix on “The Gray Man” as the Official Automotive Brand featured in the Film

    Audi Teams up with Netflix on “The Gray Man” as the Official Automotive Brand featured in the Film

    Audi Teams up with Netflix on “The Gray Man” as the Official Automotive Brand featured in the Film

    World Economic Forum in Davos: sustainable mobility in a picturesque mountain setting

    World Economic Forum in Davos: sustainable mobility in a picturesque mountain setting

    World Economic Forum in Davos: sustainable mobility in a picturesque mountain setting

    Audi adds Apple Music to a wide range of its models

    Audi adds Apple Music to a wide range of its models

    Audi adds Apple Music to a wide range of its models

    Space travel in the heart of the megacity

    Space travel in the heart of the megacity

    Four rings on top of the world: Audi e-tron GT wins at the 2022 World Car Awards

    Four rings on top of the world: Audi e-tron GT wins at the 2022 World Car Awards

    The storage champ - Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept

    The storage champ - Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept

    Why an Audi drives like an Audi: the Audi DNA in the driving characteristics

    Why an Audi drives like an Audi: the Audi DNA in the driving characteristics

    Virtual reality entertainment holoride on the road to series maturity

    Virtual reality entertainment holoride on the road to series maturity

    First class toward the future

    First class toward the future

    Audi on the road to climate-neutral mobility

    Audi on the road to climate-neutral mobility

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