he rollout of new models in the United States? A. [Milan Nedeljković, Board Member, Production] BMW’s global production network is prepared for the Neue Klasse launch. Production ramp-up has begun and preparations at the Spartanburg plant are on schedule, ensuring timely deliveries to customers. Q6. Regarding pricing pressure and declining residual values, is this occurring globally and how could it affect leasing? A. [Walter Mertl] Pricing pr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

ion? A. [Arno Antlitz] We aim to be the first European carmaker with large-scale in-house battery cell production. The first series battery cells were produced last year and the ramp-up is progressing well. We expect the plant to reach full production capacity during the second half of this year.  Q6. When do you expect Chinese carmakers to become a serious competitive force in Germany? And how should investors interpret Volkswagen’s large deb...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

ts the evasive action, even if the car crosses the center line. To ensure reliability, the team conducted extensive testing, including developer testing, real-world driving in different countries, and studies with test drivers. Evasive Steering Assist is available in Audi A5, Q5, A6, A6 e-tron, and Q6 e-tron models. Based on CARIAD press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

art of production of the new Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback at its plant in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná. The third-generation Q3 adopts Audi’s latest global design language, featuring cleaner, more minimalist lines, a redesigned Singleframe grille with 2D Audi rings, slim headlights inspired by the Q6 and Q5, and updated rear lighting elements. Inside, the model introduces a digital stage cockpit concept with a curved panoramic display integratin...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

ents, and quality is improving already, and a lot. We see, for instance, in the 1 month of services indicator in North America, improvements in about 50%. We see in the same indicator, 1 month in service in Europe, improvement over 30%. We see 20% improvement of the same indicator in South America. Q6. What are your plans for sub-USD40,000 vehicles in the U.S., and how should we think about one-off charges in 2026? A. [Antonio Filosa] Penetration...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

0 standard. Audi customers will be able to use this network through the Audi NACS DC adapter, developed by the brand to ensure compatibility with fast-charging connectors. The adapter will be available for purchase at Audi e-tron dealerships in Mexico starting March 2026 and will be compatible with Q6 e-tron and A6 e-tron models from 2025 onward. For 2026 and 2027 models, the adapter will be included as standard at no additional cost. This collab...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/16

tomatically to the car’s movement. Drivers can easily control everything using the Audi voice assistant. In the future, the system could also be enhanced in-car gaming, for example, by syncing lights or air conditioning with the game. A demo of this lighting feature was recently shown in an Audi SQ6 e-tron at CES. The experience worlds will be available in the Audi A5, A6, Q5, A6 e-tron, and Q6 e-tron models starting with the new model year. Ba...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

s to Chinese OEMs? A5. Our concern is that prices for products in China are too low. If we see excessive price competition, we do not intend to engage in excessive price competition with local manufacturers. We want to sell our products to customers who appreciate NHK Spring's technology and value. Q6. The United States has imposed tariffs on Mexico. What is your response to this? A6. We basically produce based on the idea that local production s...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

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

motor manufacturing will increase, so there are both the positive and negative.  In regard to steering systems, we have been developing motor-assisted electric power steering (EPS) systems ever since we developed them in 1988. We do not expect electrification to have any impact on this business.  Q6. Japanese OEMs are losing market share in China. Do you have any plan to more actively sell your products to Chinese OEMs? A6. We are conducting sa...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety qualifies nine U.S. market models for safety awards On October 28, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced nine additional 2025 and 2026 models qualifying for awards in the latest batch of vehicle ratings from the agency. The Top Safety Pick+ winners include the Audi All-new A5, Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, BMW X3, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia Sportage.  The Hyundai Santa Cruz, Nissan Ro...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

hare after three quarters rises significantly from 8% to 11% compared to the previous year, climbing from 12% to 20% in Western Europe. The rise in orders is mainly driven by new models across all powertrains, including the VW ID.7 Tourer, VW Transporter/ Multivan, CUPRA Terramar, Skoda Elroq, Audi Q6 e-tron, and Porsche 911. BEV orders surged 64% and made up around 22% of total orders in Western Europe. Worldwide, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

FAW-Audi launches Q6L e-tron family of electric flagship SUVs On August 7, FAW-Audi announced the launch of the Q6L e-tron family of electric flagship SUVs, which is available in a total of four variants including the Q6L e-tron and Q6L Sportback e-tron, with prices ranging from CNY 348,800 to CNY 398,800. The models in the Q6L e-tron family measure 4,884mm long, 1,965mm wide, and 1,696mm / 1,694mm / 1,656mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,995mm. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

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 brands can customize and link...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

Volkswagen ships PPE differential for electric drives from Martin, Slovakia plant On July 4, Volkswagen Slovakia announced that it is shipping PPE differential for electric drives from the Martin plant to Audi Hungaria in Győr, where it is being installed in drives designed for the purely electric Porsche Macan and Audi Q6 models. Volkswagen has invested EUR 46 million in the production of the PPE differential in recent years. The investment als...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

Continental supplies digital access system for Audi Q6 e-tron electric SUV Continental AG has supplied a comprehensive access system for the new premium Audi Q6 e-tron SUV, consisting of both a traditional car key and a digital, smartphone-based CoSmA key. The CoSmA digital key includes integration into a central control unit, transceivers featuring ultra-wideband (UWB) radio technology, and intelligent software. It enables vehicles to be unlocke...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Audi opens pre-sales of Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron and Q6 Sportback e-tron in Brazil On June 16, it was announced that Audi do Brasil has opened pre-orders for two new fully electric models: the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron. Both vehicles will be available in a single configuration, Q6 Sportback e-tron Performance Black quattro and SQ6 Sportback e-tron quattro. Both models are built on Audi’s Premium Platform Electr...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

FAW-Audi starts accepting pre-orders for Q6L e-tron electric SUV On May 31, FAW-VW announced that FAW-Audi started accepting pre-orders for the Q6L e-tron luxury intelligent battery electric SUV. The model is available in four variants. The PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform-based Q6L e-tron is the only one in its class to adopt an all-domain 800V architecture, delivering a class-leading charging power of 270kW, a 294km range on a 10-minut...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

Marelli and OLEDWorks partner on digital OLED 2.0 rear light for Audi Q6 e-tron Marelli announced that its collaboration with OLEDWorks on the 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron rear light project using the groundbreaking digital OLED 2.0 technology was honored with the 2025 “Collaborative partnership of the year” award at the AutoTech Awards. Combining OLEDWorks’ Atala OLED technology with Marelli’s system integration expertise, the cutting-edge tailla...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

CARIAD unveils voice-driven Audi assistant and advanced AI system for China On May 30, CARIAD announced that the Audi Assistant will debut in the Q6 e-tron, which can understand over 800 voice commands. It can do things such as open windows, give weather updates, or chat casually. The assistant learns the user’s habits over time. For example, if the user turns on seat heating every morning, it might suggest doing it automatically in the future....

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30