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

Euro NCAP awards top safety ratings to 7 new models On May 21, Euro NCAP tested the latest models from Audi, Dacia, Ford, MG, Opel/ Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, Tesla, Voyah, and Volkswagen for crash protection, crash prevention, and post-crash safety. Seven models earned top 5-star ratings, i.e., Audi A5 PHEV, Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tayron, MG MGS5 EV, Tesla Model 3, Toyota C-HR PHEV, and Voyah Courage. The Kia EV3 also got 5 stars when fitted with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

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

Innovative Strategy At this year’s auto exhibition, Volkswagen Group unveiled an innovative approach to enhancing their market position by augmenting traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles with cutting-edge autonomous driving technology, establishing a unique technical trajectory. Audi-Huawei Milestone VW Group aims to demonstrate that next generation mobility is not limited to purely Electric Vehicles (EVs). The company has a s...

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 opens presales for A5 sedan in Brazil On May 5, Audi opened pre-sales for the Audi A5, a luxury mid-size sedan that will replace the global best-seller Audi A4 and arrives in a single version. The 4,829 mm long vehicle is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged FSI engine delivering 272 hp and 400 Nm of torque, the A5 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 210 km/h. The engine is paired with a 7-speed S tronic t...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08