Author Archives: Audi Media

Audi driver Ekström on podium after pouring rain


FIA World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström finishes third in Lohéac Audi DTM driver Nico Müller celebrates impressive rallycross debut Mattias Ekström is back on the road to success in the FIA World Rallycross Championship. At the ninth round in Lohéac, the reigning World Champion finished third – the first podium result since his victory in [...] More »

Audi of America reports August sales increase as new Q5, A5 Sportback drive demand


Q5 sales rose 7.9 percent; Q7 sales jump 35 percent Sales of all-new A5 Sportback were 1,325 Audi SUV sales increased 8.9 percent for the month Audi of America reported an August sales increase of 2.8 percent to 19,811 deliveries, as the Q7 and the new Q5 and A5 Sportback helped drive consumer demand. August [...] More »

Audi transport with DB Cargo CO2-free all over Germany


All rail transport with DB Cargo in Germany changed over to green electricity Heiko Schultz, Head of Transport Logistics: “We are making a sustainable contribution to climate protection.” Additional reduction of more than 13,000 tons of CO2 each year Audi’s logistics department is a pioneer for climate protection. As of now, all rail transport for AUDI [...] More »

Premiere: Four Audi S1 EKS RX quattro in FIA World Rallycross Championship


80,000 spectators expected at World Championship round in France Audi DTM campaigner Nico Müller in fourth Audi S1 EKS RX quattro Ekström: “Lohéac is a rallycross paradise for drivers and fans” The FIA World Rallycross Championship is back in Europe. Following the spectacular race in Canada, the ninth of twelve rounds this season is coming [...] More »

Two numbers to signify the future – new power output designations at Audi


Designations taking effect worldwide for all drive types Clearly discernible hierarchy in each model series Audi A8 the first model with new type designation Audi is adopting a standardized nomenclature for the power output designations of its worldwide range of automobiles. The names of the model series – from Audi A1 to Audi Q7 – [...] More »

U.S. debut for the Audi R8 V10 plus Spyder Current motorsport models on the racetrack in Laguna Seca Audi Sport quattro S1 recalls Pikes Peak record 30 years ago


U.S. debut for the Audi R8 V10 plus Spyder Current motorsport models on the racetrack in Laguna Seca Audi Sport quattro S1 recalls Pikes Peak record 30 years ago The Audi R8 Spyder V10 plus (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 12.3; combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 287) will be making its debut appearance in the [...] More »

Alternatives for the midsize category: Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron


Audi A4 Avant g-tron starts at EUR 40,300, A5 Sportback g-tron at EUR 40,800 CO2 emissions 80 percent lower thanks to standard offering of Audi e-gas A4 Avant g-tron on display at IAA in Frankfurt Audi is offering its customers two sustainable alternatives in the midsize category: the new A4 Avant g-tron and the new A5 Sportback g-tron. Both models are powered by a bivalent 2.0 [...] More »