On September 25, Audi India began the local assembly of the all-new Q3 at the Skoda Auto Volkswagen India plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The compact luxury SUV is scheduled to launch in India on October 16, 2026.
The new Q3 will be powered by a 2.0-litre gasoline engine and equipped with Audi’s quattro all-wheel

On September 18, Volkswagen AG announced that it has cut its 2026 financial forecast due to a goodwill impairment at Porsche AG, a difficult market environment, especially in China, and higher restructuring costs.
The company now expects 2026 group sales of around EUR 315 billion, compared with EUR 321.9 billion in 2

On September 10, Audi announced that it has started production of the all-new A2 e-tron C segment electric hatchback at its Ingolstadt plant, Germany.
Audi has shortened the A2 e-tron’s development process by 21 months compared with previous projects. For the first time in Ingolstadt, Audi is using the “string-of-pea

Continental AG (Continental) announced that its EcoContact 6 Q summer tire has received the original equipment approvals from Audi for the new Audi Q3 compact SUV in 18- to 20-inch sizes.
The EcoContact 6 Q is designed for low rolling resistance, helping to lower fuel consumption. The tire also provides low rolling n

On September 7, Italdesign announced that it is now part of UST, a US-based AI and technology company, following UST’s acquisition of a majority stake from the Audi Group.
The partnership combines Italdesign’s design and engineering expertise with UST’s capabilities in automotive engineering, AI, software-defined veh

On September 7, Audi unveiled the all-electric Audi A2 e-tron in Paris.
A2 e-tron arrives 21 months earlier than comparable previous-generation models. Developed in Germany and built at Ingolstadt plant, it uses more than 1,200 existing production components and around 250 robots, helping reduce investment and save r

On September 3, SAIC Audi announced the official establishment of the AUDI Innovation & Technology Center (AITC) in Shanghai. As a new joint venture between AUDI AG (Audi) and SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), AITC is an R&D entity dedicated exclusively to the AUDI brand, with vehicle development and end-t

On September 1, Audi South Africa introduced the new Q5 range, including the third-generation Q5 SUV, second-generation Q5 Sportback, SQ5 SUV and SQ5 Sportback. The new range is built on Audi’s Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) and features the latest gasoline and diesel engines.
Audi SQ5 is powered by 3.0-litre V6 T

On August 10, Audi Brazil announced that the A5 Avant and the all-electric A6 Avant e-tron are now available at dealerships nationwide following the A5 Avant's sold-out pre-sale.
The A5 Avant is offered in a single S Line version powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 272 hp and 400 Nm of

On August 12, Audi South Africa introduced a new and updated Q2 range, which has three clear trims i.e., Q2 S line as the entry-level version of its compact SUV range. It sits below the Urban Edition and Black Edition. The new S line will be available from August 2026 through Audi dealers across South Africa.
The mod

On August 4, Audi announced that the all-new A2 e-tron is its most energy-efficient model ever. The upcoming 140-kW compact EV has an energy consumption of 12.8 kWh/100 km with the optional efficiency package.
The 61-kWh LFP battery delivers 89.6% charging efficiency at a wallbox, because of its improved battery cool

On July 30, NEXEN TIRE announced that it is supplying its N'FERA Sport as OE tires for the new Audi A6 premium sedan. The tires are fitted in both 18- and 19-inch specifications. The N'FERA Sport is an ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire optimized for high-performance vehicles. It evenly distributes contact pressure an

On July 29, Audi unveiled the all-new Q9 E-segment SUV, expanding the premium end of its lineup. It comes with seven seats as standard, while a six-seat version is available for a more luxurious cabin experience.
The model, Audi’s largest SUV ever, measures 5.31 m x 2.21 m x 1.81 m (LxWxH), with a 3.14-meter wheelbas

On July 23, Mimic Robotics introduced FLUX-mimic, a next-generation video-action model developed with Black Forest Labs, Germany. The AI system enables robots to learn and perform complex tasks in real industrial environments.
FLUX-mimic combines Mimic's expertise with Black Forest Labs' FLUX 3 video model. It builds

On July 15, Audi announced that it has updated its Q3 model for 2027 model year, adding more standard equipment, new digital features, and a simplified package structure.
Audi Q3 offers a 10.9-inch passenger display for the first time. Heated front seats, a convenience key, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a

On July 9, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that four more 2026 models, the Mazda CX-5, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Audi A6, and BMW X1 received Top Safety Pick+ awards in its latest round of ratings.
To qualify for an award this year, vehicles need good ratings in the moderate overlap front,

On July 14, Audi South Africa launched the new RS e-tron GT performance, the most powerful production vehicle in Audi's history.
The new RS e-tron GT combines high performance, precision engineering, RS design, and quattro all-wheel-drive capability. It delivers up to 680 kW of system output, combining high performan

On July 10, VW Group announced its delivery results for the first half of 2026.
In the first half of 2026, global deliveries decreased by 6.3% YoY to 4,125,700 vehicles. The decline was mainly driven by a significant drop in China of 25.9%, although this was partially offset by growth in South America of 8.3% and Eur

On June 22, Audi Brazil introduced the RS e-tron GT Performance, an upgraded version of its electric sports sedan featuring a more powerful and lighter electric powertrain, a larger battery, revised styling, and chassis enhancements.
The new dual-motor system delivers 925 hp and 1,027 Nm of torque in Launch Control m

On June 25, Audi South Africa launched the third-generation Q3 luxury compact SUV. The new model is available in both SUV and Sportback body styles.
Audi Q3 is available with two engine options i.e. 110 kW TFSI gasoline and 110 kW TDI diesel engines in both body styles. The 1.4L TFSI gasoline engine generates output