On April 24, Audi do Brasil announced the launch of the 2026 Q6 e-tron and Q6 Sportback e-tron in the Brazilian market.
The models receive a new 315-kW electric powertrain replacing the previous unit. Combined output rises to 428 hp and 640 Nm of torque, compared with 387 hp and 590 Nm before. With Launch Control, ac

On April 21, VW Group revealed four new models before Auto China 2026, at the Group Media Night. These include:
ID. UNYX 09 is a 5-meter electric sedan which is developed with Xpeng, offers smart tech, AI features, and advanced ADAS.ID. AURA T6 is a new electric mid-size SUV built on a China-specific platform, offeri

VW CEO Oliver Blume recently spoke about how the current automotive environment during media interview, including increased competition, tariffs, and now the war in the Middle East, has been affecting his company, and the need to control costs. In particular, he sees unsustainable production overcapacity in the compa

On April 24, Audi announced that the AUDI brand, born from Audi’s collaboration with SAIC, unveiled its first all-electric SUV, the AUDI E7X, at Auto China 2026. This is the brand’s second production model. Produced at the plant in Anting, Shanghai, the E7X will launch in the first half of 2026. The third model of th

On April 23, Audi announced that it will start production of the Audi Q3 C segment SUV in Ingolstadt, Germany in mid-2026 in collaboration with Audi Hungaria in Gyor, Hungary. The vehicle bodies for the additional volume will be manufactured in Gyor and then painted and assembled in Ingolstadt. Audi is also preparing

On April 17, SAIC Audi announced that Audi and SAIC Motor had officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement to further deepen their collaboration. The agreement focuses on the full value chain of AUDI’s future models, with a core emphasis on whole-vehicle R&D.
Under the agreement, the two partners plan to estab

On April 14, CARIAD developed a new feature in collaboration with Audi that automatically selects the best driving mode using an intelligent algorithm. It analyzes road type and driving conditions in real time.
The system controls many vehicle functions such as steering, suspension, transmission, and acceleration. In

On April 11, FAW-Audi announced the recent holding of an event at Audi FAW New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd., where the Audi A6L e-tron battery electric sedan was launched. The vehicle model is available in one 4WD and three RWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 309,800 to CNY 439,800.
The Audi A6L e-tron, the first

On April 6, VW Group announced it will showcase its smart electric vehicles at Auto China 2026 in Beijing. It will also release updated versions of some ICE vehicles, expanding its lineup to better meet the needs of Chinese customers.
At the Group Media Night, VW Group will present ten models from the VW and Jetta br

On April 2, Audi Hungaria announced that it has started producing a new high-performance gasoline engine at its Gyor plant, Hungary. The engine, called the V6 Otto EVO LK3, is the most powerful gasoline engine made there. It generates 375 kW of power and 600 Nm of torque, and was first introduced in Audi RS 5.
The en

On March 25, FAW-Audi launched the next-generation Audi A6L sedan. The vehicle model is available in one 3.0T and three 2.0T variants, with prices ranging from CNY 322,900 to CNY 435,900.
The next-generation Audi A6L measures 5,142mm long, 1,874mm wide, and 1,464mm or 1,450mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,066mm.
The ne

On March 25, it was reported that Audi Mexico launched a new solar farm at its plant in San Jose Chiapa as part of its strategy to advance energy transition and decarbonization efforts.
The photovoltaic facility includes 8,424 solar panels designed for on-site self-consumption, with an installed capacity of 4.2 megaw

ams-OSRAM AG’s EVIYOS HD 25 lighting solution has been introduced in the new Audi Q3, bringing digital Matrix LED headlights to the brand’s compact segment.
The system is integrated through ZKW’s microZ module and features over 25,000 individually addressable pixels. This allows precise, real-time adjustment of light

Despite the trials and tribulations of recent years, European Light Vehicle (LV) sales and production have largely shared the same fate, with both contracting by a CAGR of 3.8% and 4%, respectively, in 2019-23. However, since then, the relationship has started to diverge, with regional output declining by 3.9% in 202

On March 17, Audi CEO Gernot Dollner made a few comments regarding the U.S. market during discussion of the company’s 2025 results.
Dollner said Audi and parent company Volkswagen Group continue to explore various options for the Audi brand to establish U.S. production. He said that the company would monitor changing

On March 17, 2026, Audi India launched the SQ8 at INR 17.772 million. It is powered by a 4.0‑litre V8 TFSI gasoline engine producing 373 kW and 770 Nm, with quattro all-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension sport, all-wheel steering, and an optional advanced suspension package with active roll stabilisation and a spor

On March 17, Audi announced that the implementation of the agreement for the future is proceeding as planned.
In 2025, the Audi Board of Management and Works Council signed an agreement for the future to ensure the future viability and competitiveness of the German sites. The plan is on track, with about 65% of up to

On March 17, Audi announced that it will unveil the all-new A2 e-tron in the fall 2026. The compact, all-electric entry-level car made in the Ingolstadt plant, Germany is designed to make premium electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible. A design sketch has already shown its basic shape.
Audi A2 e-tron is aimed at glo

On March 10, VW Group announced its plans to cut about 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 to reduce costs during its presentation of its 2025 annual results. The job cuts will affect brands including VW, Audi, Porsche, and CARIAD. As part of this plan, the Group will also reduce annual production capacity of 700,000 unit

On March 4, CARIAD announced that it has developed Evasive Steering Assist to improve road safety and help prevent accidents. The system activates when a collision is about to happen, and the driver does not react in time. It supports the driver by helping the vehicle avoid a crash.
The system only activates when it