In February the brand with the Four Rings handed over around 130,950 premium automobiles worldwide, up 4.6 percent year-on-year. China (+22.4%) and North America (+13.1%) once again substantially boosted sales. With the new Audi A6 which just was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, Audi is entering the next phase of the model initiative. Worldwide… Continue reading Audi sales continued to grow in February
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Audi Brussels receives certificate for CO2-neutral automobile production
Audi Brussels has been awarded a “CO2-neutral site” certificate by the Belgian testing company Vinçotte. The site covers all production processes and all other emissions generated at the plant either by renewable energies (approximately 95 percent) or compensates for them with environmental projects (approximately 5 percent). Audi Brussels thus operates the world’s first certified CO2-neutral… Continue reading Audi Brussels receives certificate for CO2-neutral automobile production
Porsche AG extends Albrecht Reimold’s contract by five years
The Supervisory Board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG has made the early decision to extend Albrecht Reimold’s mandate as Member of the Executive Board for Production and Logistics by five years.
Audi e-tron breaks cover, first all-electric car with four rings
GENEVA: Audi has unveiled the prototype for its first all-electric model at the Geneva Motor Show. The electric SUV ‘e-tron’ combines the space and comfort of a typical luxury car with a range suitable for everyday use as well as long journeys. Until the start of series production, almost 250 development vehicles will complete testing… Continue reading Audi e-tron breaks cover, first all-electric car with four rings
Aston Martin’s Mid-Engine Car Will Likely Have a Bespoke Engine, Might Have Manual Gearbox
Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer is one of the good ones. He’s not just another talking head spouting the company line in rehearsed statements. He says more of substance than most CEOs, and he’s intensely interesting and opinionated. He also doesn’t hold back when it comes to information on the future of where the brand… Continue reading Aston Martin’s Mid-Engine Car Will Likely Have a Bespoke Engine, Might Have Manual Gearbox
Volkswagen’s head of electric mobility says China will drive autonomy roll-out
What’s the biggest motivating factor behind automakers embracing autonomous vehicles and self-driving? You might think ‘safety’ or maybe even consumer demand, but in truth the biggest driver might be China and its incentivization programs for automakers. Much like China’s rules for qualifying for subsidies and restrictions on selling vehicles in market have led to automakers… Continue reading Volkswagen’s head of electric mobility says China will drive autonomy roll-out
Volkswagen AG Annual Media Conference 2018
News Press Release News Group Wolfsburg, 09 March 2018 Volkswagen AG Annual Media Conference 2018 The Annual Media Conference of the Volkswagen AG at DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum in Berlin will be broadcasted live on Tuesday March 13, 2018 from 10:30am CET (09.30am UTC): …more
Audi produces 60 liters of e-gasoline for engine tests
Posted 09/03/2018 12: 46: 52CET INGOLSTADT (GERMANY), 9 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) – The automaker Audi has produced 60 liters of e-gasoline, the largest volume of this type of fuel developed through biomass, a sufficient amount to perform tests on engines, as reported by the company in a statement. “Like all Audi e-fuels, the new fuel… Continue reading Audi produces 60 liters of e-gasoline for engine tests
Audi advances e-fuels technology: new “e-benzin” fuel being tested
Audi is convinced of the potential of the fuels e-gas, “e-benzin” (e-gasoline) and e-diesel and is continuing to pursue its e-fuels strategy. In the case of synthetic Audi “e-benzin” (e-gasoline), the Ingolstadt company has now achieved an important intermediate goal. Together with their development partners, they have for the first time produced a sufficient quantity… Continue reading Audi advances e-fuels technology: new “e-benzin” fuel being tested
Ensuring safety in autonomous cars
KITT, the Batmobile, that awesome Audi in I, Robot. People have been imagining self-driving cars for generations. One day, people will be able to effortlessly cruise around and fight crime, or maybe just take a nap – we’re not all action heroes – but what would it really take to have a level 5 autonomous… Continue reading Ensuring safety in autonomous cars