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

Audi Ingolstadt site upgraded for Q6 e-tron production with in-house battery assembly and high automation On May 14, Audi announced that its Ingolstadt plant in Germany has been upgraded to integrate Q6 e-tron production into its existing body shop and assembly lines. It’s also the first Audi plant in Germany with its own battery assembly facility. The Audi Q6 e-tron series was seamlessly integrated into the assembly line previously used for th...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

egrated 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, and an active data connection. App av...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Audi, Electrify America expand charging agreement to include new Q6 e-tron On March 20, Audi of America and Electrify America announced the expansion of their EV charging agreement to include the all-new 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron, which is expected to arrive this summer and will receive one year of complimentary charging as well as the Plug&Charge capabilities on the largest open coast-to-coast DC Hyper-Fast charging network. To activate the charging b...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25

n Group) and Mr. Arno Antlitz (CFO and COO of Volkswagen Group) presented the sales and financial results of the VW Group in 2024, as well as the outlook for 2025 and beyond. Overview of 2024 Volkswagen Group successfully introduced over 30 new models across all segments in 2024, including the Audi Q6 e-tron, Porsche Macan Electric, VW Tiguan, Cupra Terramar, Skoda Superb, etc. The Group delivered over 9 million vehicles worldwide, slightly below...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18

headliner, advanced side rails, and a lightweight under cover. The Ford Puma Gen-E comes with Antolin's center console that features head impact protection on the armrest and a recyclable black piano high gloss mono-material finish. Antolin has also developed an interaction light solution for Audi Q6 e-tron. The different pieces of information are communicated dynamically by means of light strips with 48 LED elements, including unlock, welcome, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

E technology with standardized security protocols, making it secure and platform-independent across Volkswagen Group models. It is based on the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) standards, which ensures high security and compatibility with major phone brands. Already available in models such as the Q6 e-tron, A6 e-tron, A5, and Q5, it provides the same convenience as a physical key and supports up to five shared keys. Based on CARIAD press releas...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/24

Audi unveils Q6 e-tron offroad concept On January 24, Audi unveiled the Q6 e-tron offroad concept at the Kitzbühel World Cup weekend, showcasing a bold step in the electric off-road segment. This prototype features dual electric motors delivering 380-kW and innovative portal axles, enabling up to 50% more torque at the wheels compared to conventional designs. The Q6 e-tron offroad climbs gradients of up to 45 degrees and achieves a top speed of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/25