Audi News

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  Audi's plant in Hungary will produce MEBeco engines for VW Group's small electric cars

  The first equipment for the production of MEBeco electric motors has already arrived at the Audi Hungaria plant in Győr.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 13, 2024, 12:31 p.m.
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  The new Audi RS 6 Avant GT: more powerful and faster than any other RS 6 and RS 7

  Audi RS 6 Avant GT will be available for delivery starting in the second quarter of 2024, with a starting price of an astounding 219,355 euros.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 6, 2024, 11:11 a.m.
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  The revised Audi Q7 gets a new face and customisable laser headlights

  The long-awaited updated Audi Q7 has finally been revealed after months of camouflaged prototype sightings. Audi is set to commence deliveries of this latest addition to their lineup later this year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 30, 2024, 10:35 a.m.
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  EU top court backs Audi in trademark dispute with spare parts firm

  In a landmark ruling, the EU Court of Justice has favored luxury carmaker, Audi. The dispute involved a Polish retailer selling spare radiator grilles designed to fit older Audi models, including space for the brand's iconic four-ring logo.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 25, 2024, 2:39 p.m.
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  Audi RS Q e-tron became the first electric car to win the Dakar Rally

  An electric car has won the Dakar Rally for the first time. It is an Audi RS Q e-tron driven by the Spanish pair of driver Carlos Sainz and navigator Lucas Cruz.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 19, 2024, 2:42 p.m.
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  Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar is a limited edition model with lift kit, all-terrain tires

  This new Q8 e-tron edition Dakar draws its inspiration from the RS Q e-tron, Audi's dedicated rally raid vehicle, which has seen significant enhancements over the past few years.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 4, 2024, 10:29 a.m.
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  Audi recalls EVs and PHEVs due to charging system overheating

  Audi has issued a recall in the U.S. for more than 93,000 electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) equipped with a Compact Charging System portable charger. The charger's 220V/240V cable could overheat and damage both the charging cable and the outlet it's plugged into.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 22, 2023, 2:25 p.m.
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  Audi's dashboard and interior lighting can be customized any way you want for $13

  Audi of America has released Audi Themes and Audi App Store to embed entertainment and applications in the Audi MMI system of select 2023/24 vehicles. These offerings provide customers with more options to personalize their experience.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 20, 2023, 4:04 p.m.
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  Audi is hitting the brakes on EV boosts

  Audi says it is now pulling back on what was a fairly ambitious rollout of upcoming electric vehicles in response to what its newly appointed CEO says is the EV “slowdown” and to “avoid burdening” factories and dealers.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 20, 2023, 12:40 p.m.
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  VW, Audi, Porsche to use NACS connectors in 2025

  VW, Audi, and Porsche have all committed to using the Tesla-developed NACS (North American Charging Standard) connector starting in 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 20, 2023, 10:05 a.m.
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  End of an Era: Audi TT Production Ceases After 26 Years and Over 660,000 Units

  The iconic Audi TT has been phased out after nearly 26 years. Assembled at Audi's Györ plant in Hungary, the last TT marks the end of an era in which 662,762 cars were produced.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 23, 2023, 2:47 p.m.
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  Audi’s Chinese-Made EVs To Use BYD And CATL Batteries

  Audi's all-electric models to be produced in China through the company's joint venture partnership with FAW will use battery packs from BYD and CATL. The German automaker will locally assemble the Q6 L e-tron, Q6 L Sportback e-tron and A6 L e-tron, each of which differs from the regular models due to its extended wheelbase.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 15, 2023, 4:20 p.m.
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  Audi begins production of electric motors for the Premium Platform Electric (PPE)

  Audi starts production of electric motors for the PPE in Győr, Hungary. The newly developed electric motors will be used for the first time in the Audi Q6 e-tron series.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 7, 2023, 5:12 p.m.
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  Audi TT Roadster Final edition celebrates a legacy of the original Audi design icon

  Audi is set to bid an elegant farewell to the TT Roadster in the United States with its exclusive Final Edition model. This special edition is capped at a mere 50 units nationwide, making it a rare gem for car enthusiasts.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 3, 2023, 10:48 a.m.
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  Audi pushes Q6 e-tron release to next year

  Audi has officially pushed back the debut of its Q6 e-tron to next year, contrary to initial plans to unveil it in 2023. The German automaker confirmed in a media statement that the electric SUV is now expected to make its first appearance in March 2024.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 11:39 a.m.
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  Next-generation Audi A4 goes electric with 400 miles / 640 km range and over 500 hp in performance version

  This is the end of the road for the Audi A4 as we know it. The A4 will switch to an all-electric powertrain three decades after its introduction, reports Autocar.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 20, 2023, 3:46 p.m.
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  Audi Sport to launch new gas-powered RS models on separate platform

  Although it seems like Audi is focusing more on electric vehicles these days, internal combustion engines (ICE) are far from extinct at the company. Audi still intends to roll out gas-powered models, and even better, some will get the high-performance RS label.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 18, 2023, 10:39 a.m.
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  Audi opens new 100-million-euro crash test facility at its tech park in Germany

  Audi has opened its new Vehicle Safety Center at its technology park in Ingolstadt, Germany. The facility will allow the automaker to conduct numerous types of crash tests before launching a new model.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2023, 10:21 a.m.
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  Audi Foundation fights plastic waste in Thailand's rivers with high-tech and local partners

  The Audi Environmental Foundation supports Aachen-based green start-up everwave’s clean-up project for the third time. Since May, a high-tech garbage collection boat has fished up to 28,000 kg of waste from Bangkok's Chao Phraya River

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 18, 2023, 10:07 a.m.
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  New in Munich: Audi opens fifth charging hub in the Bavarian capital

  Audi has opened a new charging hub in Munich's Obersendling district. The facility on Zielstattstrasse offers four pre-bookable fast charging stations with up to 320 kilowatts of charging power.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 15, 2023, 3:58 p.m.