Audi Győr plant, Hungary begins production of upgraded V6 TDI with new MHEV plus technology On December 5, Audi Hungaria announced that it has started producing upgraded V6 TDI diesel engines for the Audi Q5 and A6 models at its Győr plant, Hungary. The new 3-liter V6 diesel generates output of 299 hp and 580 Nm of torque. For the first time, MHEV plus technology is used, which provides an additional power of up to 18 kW (24 hp) in combination ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

Audi introduces new 3.0L V6 TDI with MHEV Plus and electric compressor for Q5 and A6 models On November 27, Audi announced that it is adding a new 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine to the Audi Q5 and A6 lineup. The engine generates an output of 220 kW and 580 Nm of torque. For the first time, Audi is combining MHEV plus technology with an electric compressor, adding up to 18 kW and 230 Nm of extra boost. The V6 TDI quattro is now available to order for ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

Audi announces major hardware and software upgrades across PPE and PPC models for 2025 On November 26, Audi announced that its models on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) and Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) will receive a comprehensive hardware and software update at the start of the new model year. These upgrades will be offered on the A5, A6, Q5, A6 e-tron, and Q6 e-tron series. The updates include new headlights, improved driver-assistance...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

Auto Show Guangzhou 2025: Audi unveils A6L e-tron and E SUV Concept On November 21, Audi, along with its partners FAW and SAIC, showcased a wide range of electric and combustion models tailored for Chinese customers, at the Guangzhou Auto Show. The China-exclusive AUDI brand also unveiled the AUDI E SUV concept. The company is presenting the Audi A6L e-tron, the third PPE model for the Chinese market and Audi’s first all-electric sedan in China...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/24

Audi halts production and cuts shift at Neckarsulm plant amid lower sales and growing economic pressures On November 13, multiple sources reported that Audi’s Neckarsulm plant has faced production disruptions since November 13, 2025. The company says it is adjusting to changing market demand, so production will stop on November 14 and 21, 2025. For the coming weeks, the A5 and A6 assembly lines will run on one shift instead of the usual three. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

.3% increase to 28,290 units; Ford with a 2.4% increase to 35,696 units; and Kia with a 0.4% increase to 21,999 units. OEMs with export declines in October included Nissan with a 52.6% decrease to 21,264 units; Mazda with a 50.0% decrease to 6,891 units; Honda with a 23.5% decrease to 17,300 units; Audi with a 9.6% decrease to 15,711 units and VW with a 7.4% decrease to 28,451 units. Among 2025 export destinations accumulated until October, Mexic...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/08

e previous year are JAC with a decrease of 38.7% to 1,262 units; VW with a decrease of 17.7% to 29,202 units; GM with a decrease of 16.0% to 77,321 units; Mazda with a decrease of 11.5% to 15,239 units; Chrysler with a decrease of 10.0% to 34,326 units; Ford with a decrease of 3.6% to 35,259 units; Audi with a decrease of 9.1% to 14,217 units; and Honda with a decrease of 13.8% to 18,755 units. (INEGI press release on October 7, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

OLEDWorks partners with Audi to supply OLED panels for Q5 and A6 e-tron rear lights On September 16, OLEDWorks announced its collaboration with Audi to supply Atala Digital 2.0 panels for the rear combination lamps of the all-new Audi Q5. Audi’s Q5 SUV and Sportback features six second-generation digital OLED panels from OLEDWorks under the Atala brand. With 266 individually controllable segments, the Q5 can create up to eight different light p...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in August included BMW Group with a 34.9% increase to 7,989 units; Nissan with a 34.4% increase to 37,549 units; Chrysler with a 28.6% increase to 31,736 units; Ford with a 22.6% increase to 37,778 units; and Audi with a 21.6% increase to 15,266 units. OEMs with export declines in August included Mercedes Benz with a 33.8% decrease to 2,838 units; Honda wit...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

vailability. If there is a traffic jam or a charging station isn’t working, the route updates automatically. It plans routes quickly using the internet, but if there’s no connection, it switches to built-in software to keep working. The smart routing and charging planner is already available in Audi models such as the Q6 e-tron and A6 e-tron. CARIAD has also built a multi-brand mobile SDK (Software Development Kit) for navigation, which brand...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

.5% increase to 5,861 units; VW with a 9.5% increase to 34,155 units; and Ford with a 9.2% increase to 40,715 units. OEMs with export declines in June included Honda with a 23.9% decrease to 16,812 units; Chrysler with a 23.2% decrease to 23,404 units; Mazda with a 20.2% decrease to 9,955 units and Audi with a 6.5% decrease to 15,977 units. In the first six month of 2025, total vehicles exported decreased 2.8% with 1,666,184 units, compared to th...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

14.1% increase to 37,561 units; Ford with a 7.1% increase to 43,538 units; and Mercedes Benz with a 6.9% increase to 3,931 units. OEMs with export declines in May included Mazda with a 63.1% decrease to 3,435 units; VW with a 32.4% decrease to 16,689 units; GM with a 18.4% decrease to 69,987 units; Audi with a 10.3% decrease to 15,519 units; Chrysler with a 7.7% decrease to 30,916 units and BMW Group with a 6.1% decrease to 8,813 units. Among 202...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Audi opens sale for ninth-generation A6 Avant model On May 19, Audi announced that its ninth-generation A6 Avant is now on sale across Europe, available since May 16, 2025. The A6 Sedan will follow at the end of July 2025. Both are built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) and offer updated gasoline and diesel engines with mild hybrid (MHEV) technology. The new A6 models are made at Audi’s Neckarsulm plant. Over the years, each generation ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/19

Audi opens presales of A6 Sportback e-tron model in Brazil On May 8, Audi do Brasil announced the start of pre-sales for the A6 Sportback e-tron in the country. The vehicle is offered in a single version, Performance Black, featuring a rear-wheel-drive electric motor delivering 367 hp and 580 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, with a top speed of 210 km/h. The A6 e-tron is built on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

ging, and outdoor planning—all integrated into the car’s interface. More local apps are being added regularly. The open, user-friendly platform helps Volkswagen Group brands customize the in-car experience based on local preferences and global needs. The app store is already available in select Audi models such as A5, Q5, A6, and Q6 e-tron. To use it, drivers need the Audi Application Store and Smartphone Interface option, a myAudi account, a...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Audi adds two plug-in hybrid models to A6 lineup On May 6, Audi announced that it is adding two new plug-in hybrid models to the A6 lineup i.e. the A6 Sedan and A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro. Both are available in two power levels—220 kW and 270 kW—for a mix of efficiency, comfort, and strong performance. Each model uses a 2.0L TFSI gasoline engine (of 185 kW) paired with an electric motor (of 105 kW). The 270 kW version produces 500 Nm of torque...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

Audi to launch ten new plug-in hybrid models by end of 2025 On May 5, Audi announced that it will launch a total of ten new plug-in hybrid models by the end of 2025. The Audi A3 and Audi A5, each available in two body styles, have already been launched. The plug-in hybrids offer long electric ranges of more than 100 kilometers (62 mi). Two additional models in the full-size class will follow in May 2025 with the launch of the Audi A6 Avant e-hybr...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/05

Auto Shanghai 2025: Audi showcases China-focused lineup with five all-new models On April 23, Audi presented its 19 models, including five new production vehicles developed with local partners FAW and SAIC at Auto Shanghai 2025. The lineup blends electric and combustion-powered models. The five all-new models are built on three platforms—Premium Platform Electric, Premium Platform Combustion, and Advanced Digitized Platform—designed to meet t...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

ontinuing to consistently pursue its ‘In China, for China’ strategy and is shifting into ‘delivery mode’ at Auto Shanghai 2025 The company revealed it is presenting ten new models including five world premieres of the ID. ERA, ID. EVO and ID. AURA concept vehicles from Volkswagen brand, the Audi A6L e-tron and the first series model of the new AUDI brand, the AUDI E5 Sportback.  At the Group Night, it introduced its AI-driven, highly aut...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

Audi unveils latest generation A6 sedan model On April 15, Audi unveiled the latest generation business sedan A6, which combines sleek design, top aerodynamics (Cd value of 0.23), and premium comfort. The model is built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), and features the E3 1.2 electronics system for modern connectivity and digital functions. It will be produced in the Neckarsulm plant, Germany, and sold globally. The dimensions are 4,990 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16