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 MarchSee 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...

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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

Audi confirms arrival of new A5 in Brazil for 2025 On April 15, Audi Brazil announced that the new Audi A5 will arrive in the Brazilian market in 2025, replacing the Audi A4. Produced in Neckarsulm, Germany, the third generation A5 features a larger body, sportier design, and introduces the new Premium Combustion Platform (PPC) for enhanced driving dynamics. The new A5 adopts Audi’s minimalist design language, with smooth lines, a wide single f...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

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

Auto Shanghai 2025: Audi to unveil E5 Sportback alongside 19 models On April 16, Audi announced that its new China-only brand, AUDI, will debut its first production model i.e. the all-electric AUDI E5 Sportback at Auto Shanghai 2025. It blends Audi’s DNA with fresh design, created for a new generation of Chinese customers. “E” stands for electric, “5” for the mid-size class, and “Sportback” for Audi’s signature coupé style. It wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

Euro NCAP announces safety rating of 7 SUVs On April 9, Euro NCAP announced safety ratings covering 7 SUVs based on four categories i.e. Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Vulnerable Road Users, and Safety Assist. The lineup includes Polestar 3, BYD SEALION 7, Cupra Terramar, GEELY EX5, Hongqi E-HS9, JAECOO 7 (PHEV) and Audi A6. Polestar 3 earned a 5-star Euro NCAP rating, excelling in Child Occupant protection (93%). It performed well in crash test...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

tures improved handling on both dry and wet surfaces and reduced braking distances. It also supports high torque and reduces noise. In addition, the company is working to equip dozens of soon-to-be released cars, with specific versions already homologated for models such as the Lamborghini Urus SE, Audi A5, BMW M5 and M5 Touring, Mercedes GLE and GLS, Lucid Gravity, Polestar 4, Nio ET9, and Xiaomi SU7. (From a press release dated March 31, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

Audi expands A5 lineup with new plug-in hybrid models On March 25, Audi announced that it has expanded its A5 lineup with the introduction of new plug-in hybrid models, the Audi A5 Avant e-hybrid quattro and Audi A5 Sedan e-hybrid quattro. These models, which are built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), are available in two power options i.e. 220 and 270 kilowatts. The updated high-voltage batteries now have 45% more capacity, offering an ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25

Audi’s operating profit down 37.9% to EUR 3.9 billion in 2024 On March 18, Audi announced its financial figures for 2024 and its outlook for 2025. Audi reported a 7.6% decline in revenue to EUR 64.5 billion, a 37.9% drop in operating profit to EUR 3.9 billion and a 6.0% operating margin. The decline in operating profit was driven by restructuring costs resulting from the closure of the production facility in Brussels, Belgium. Net cash flow sto...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/19

CARIAD introduces second-gen Digital Key for Audi models On February 20, CARIAD announced that it has developed the second-generation Digital Key allows users to unlock, start, and lock their Audi using a smartphone or smartwatch. It also lets them securely share digital keys with others and manage access remotely. This system built on the E3 1.2 electronics architecture enhances traditional remote functions and simplifies vehicle access for fam...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/24

Audi launches first combustion engines with MHEV plus technology in A5 and Q5 Series On January 27, Audi launched its first combustion engines with the new MHEV plus technology, featured in the A5 and Q5 series built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC). The 48-volt mild hybrid system combines a powertrain generator (PTG), belt alternator starter (BAS), and lithium iron phosphate battery to support the combustion engine, reduce emissions, an...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/27

new models in the coming 20 months, including ICE vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and EVs, and that its product portfolio will be fully covered with plug-in hybrid (including range-extended) electric vehicles between 2026 and 2027. The VW brand will launch seven blockbuster models. The Audi brand will launch five new models such as the new A5L. The Jetta brand started accepting pre-orders for the VA7 and will launch the VS8 in the se...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/15

6% to 13,344 units; and JAC with an increase of 10.0% to 2,306 units. OEMs whose production declined in December compared to the previous year are Mercedes-Benz with a decrease of 59.9% to 1,839 units; Ford with a decrease of 18.3% to 22,375 units; Chrysler with a decrease of 17.2% to 26,104 units; Audi with a decrease of 13.3% to 6,716 units; VW with a decrease of 13.3% to 12,852 units; Nissan with a decrease of 5.6% to 33,796 units; and Mazda w...

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