st when the driver actively starts 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

Audi expands use of AI and Cloud Technology across production On January 27, Audi announced that it is increasingly using AI in production and logistics. The company is expanding its own cloud platform and introducing AI applications for large-scale vehicle production by working with strong partners such as Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (IPAI). Audi is rolling out its Edge Cloud 4 Production (EC4P) across factories. The cloud-based syst...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

CARIAD brings adaptive experience worlds to Audi vehicles with Android Automotive OS On January 22, CARIAD developed a new feature that can turn a car’s interior into a relaxing space, a work area, or a sporty cockpit, depending on the driver’s needs. These “experience worlds” are built on Android Automotive OS, making them easy to use across different vehicle types and equipment levels. The system is fully connected to the car and contro...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

n Mexico exported 227,262 light vehicles in December 2025, a 14.5% decrease compared to the 265,954 units shipped in December 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in December included Toyota with a 29.4% increase to 26,562 units; Audi with a 13.3% increase to 10,522 units; Mercedes Benz with a 11.2% increase to 5,734 units; Chrysler with an 8.7% increase to 29,437 units; Ford w...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with production increases in December included Mercedes Benz with an increase of 124.7% to 4,133 units; Ford with an increase of 55.6% to 34,811 units; VW with an increase of 40.7% to 18,078 units; Audi with an increase of 31.3% to 8,820 units; Chrysler with an increase of 28.0% to 33,412 units; Toyota with an increase of 15.9% to 21,442 units; K...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in November included Ford with a 89.3% increase to 33,709 units; BMW Group with a 50.9% increase to 10,823 units; Mercedes Benz with a 27.4% increase to 3,902 units; Toyota with a 18.1% increase to 31,777 units; VW with a 9.2% increase to 27,794 units; Audi with a 5.2% increase to 12,090 units; and GM with a 3.9% increase to 78,257 units. OEMs with export declines in November included Mazda with a 73...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

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

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

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

.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

.2% increase to 46,972 units. OEMs with export declines in September included Mazda with a 46.4% decrease to 3,930 units; BMW Group with a 34.6% decrease to 5,430 units; VW with a 21.7% decrease to 22,648 units; Honda with a 21.4% decrease to 16,436 units; Ford with a 3.1% decrease to 35,318 units; Audi with a 3.0% decrease to 12,388 units; Kia with a 1.6% decrease to 19,205 units and GM with a 1.1% decrease to 75,485 units. Among 2025 export des...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

Y jurors will drive and compare these vehicles at a special event in late October. Three finalists will be announced in each category at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and the winners will be announced on January 14, 2026, to open the Detroit Auto Show. 2026 North American Car of the Year Candidates:  Audi A5  Dodge Charger  Honda Prelude  Kia K4 Hatchback  Mercedes-Benz CLA  Nissan Sentra 2026 North American Truck of the Year Candidates:  For...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

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

FAW-Audi launches A5L midsize sedan On August 7, Audi announced the launch of the all-new A5L midsize sedan. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 239,800 to CNY 289,800. Pricing for two of the variants has not yet been announced. The A5L measures 4,908mm long, 1,860mm wide, and 1,427mm / 1,442mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,969mm. Built on Audi’s new PPC (Premium Platform Combustion), the A5L adopts the new E³ 1...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

SAIC-Audi launches A5L Sportback coupe On August 1, SAIC-Audi launched the A5L Sportback midsize coupe. The model is available in six variants, with prices ranging from CNY 259,900 to CNY 369,900. Positioned as a “luxury intelligent high-performance sedan”, the A5L Sportback inherits the classic exterior design elements of the A5 and offers three sporty front fascia options. It measures 4,903mm long, 1,883mm wide, and 1,447mm or 1,427mm high,...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Audi Mexico introduces A5 Sedan to replace A4 On August 1, Audi México announced the launch of the all-new Audi A5 Sedan, which replaces the long-standing A4 after three decades of global presence. Built on the new Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) with E3 1.2 architecture, the A5 Sedan incorporates five high-performance computers (HPCs) that manage all systems, including powertrain, connectivity, and driver assistance. Two 2.0 TFSI engine optio...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

SAIC-Audi starts accepting pre-orders for A5L Sportback coupe On July 3, SAIC-Audi started accepting pre-orders for the A5L Sportback coupe. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 260,000 to CNY 320,000. The A5L Sportback adopts a classic low body stance and frameless doors. It measures 4,903mm long, 1,883mm wide, and 1,427mm or 1,447mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,922mm. The PPC (Premium Platform Combustion)-based A...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

Design, specification details of FAW-Audi A5L sedan announced On June 4, Audi exhibited and announced the design and specification details of the new PPC (Premium Platform Combustion)-based FAW-Audi A5L sedan in Shanghai. The FAW-Audi A5L features a long 2,969mm wheelbase, short overhangs, large wheel hubs, and a low body stance to present an avant-garde, dynamic, premium, and elegant sense. Fully manifesting the essence of Audi’s Ur-quattro sp...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

sing 8.1% and Kia 5.1%, both automakers have seen sales increase year-over-year for eight straight months. Genesis, Hyundai’s luxury brand, also marked its eighth straight month of double-digit growth. European brands saw mixed results: Volkswagen down 40.0%, Mercedes-Benz down 4.1%, BMW up 4.1%, Audi dropped 23.7%, and Volvo increased 15.0%. See U.S. inventory information at the end of AprilSee OEM plant locations in Mexico and Canada ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Goodyear and Audi co-develop bespoke OE tires for new Audi A5 and S5 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) has collaborated with Audi to develop bespoke original equipment (OE) tire fitments for both the saloon and Avant estate variants of the new Audi A5 and S5. The tire lineup includes the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, Eagle F1 SuperSport, and UltraGrip Performance 3, covering 10 fitments in 17- to 20-inch sizes, spanning Ultra High Performanc...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28