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

Auto Show Guangzhou 2025: Audi unveils A6L e-tron and E SUV Concept On November 21, Audi, along with its partners FAW and SAIC, showcased a wide range of electric and combustion models tailored for Chinese customers, at the Guangzhou Auto Show. The China-exclusive AUDI brand also unveiled the AUDI E SUV concept. The company is presenting the Audi A6L e-tron, the third PPE model for the Chinese market and Audi’s first all-electric sedan in China...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/24

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

Audi launches SQ6 e-tron SUV in Brazil On October 24, Audi announced the launch of the SQ6 Sportback e-tron in Brazil. The SUV, built on the Premium Platform Electric, delivers up to 517 hp and 795 Nm, which allows it to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 230 km/h. It features fully electric quattro AWD and adaptive air suspension. The 800-V lithium-ion battery can recharge at DC fast-charging stations from 10% to 80% i...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

VW Group reports sales growth of 1.0% amid BEV sales jump by 33.1% in Q3 2025 On October 10, VW Group announced its sales results for Q3 2025 and YTD 2025 (January - September 2025). Sales volume in Q3 2025 was up by 1.0% YoY to 2,198,800 units compared to 2,176,300 in Q3 2024. In YTD 2025, the sales increased by 1.2% to 6,604,100 units compared to 6,524,400 units in YTD 2024. For the battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment, the sales in Q3 2025 i...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

OLEDWorks partners with Audi to supply OLED panels for Q5 and A6 e-tron rear lights On September 16, OLEDWorks announced its collaboration with Audi to supply Atala Digital 2.0 panels for the rear combination lamps of the all-new Audi Q5. Audi’s Q5 SUV and Sportback features six second-generation digital OLED panels from OLEDWorks under the Atala brand. With 266 individually controllable segments, the Q5 can create up to eight different light p...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

Euro NCAP tests 16 new models, Togg and Firefly achieve five-star ratings On September 9, Euro NCAP announced that its experts had tested 16 new models, assessing aspects such as passive safety and the performance of the latest driver assistance systems. The two models from Togg, the electric family saloon T10F and the electric SUV T10X, achieved five-star ratings. The T10F scored 95% for Adult Occupant protection and the T10X scored 94%. Both mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

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

CARIAD unveils smart routing system for EVs with real-time charging On July 25, CARIAD developed a smart EV routing system that removes range anxiety by automatically adding charging stops and adjusting routes on the go. The cloud-based software uses data from the vehicle and online sources. It considers past energy use, current driving style, road conditions, and weather. It also uses live updates about traffic and charger availability. If there...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

OTTO FUCHS and Demmel unveil advanced wheel concept for Audi e-tron GT OTTO FUCHS KG, in partnership with Demmel AG, has developed an innovative wheel solution for the all-electric Audi e-tron GT. As Tier 1 suppliers, both companies worked closely with Audi throughout the development process, combining a forged FUCHS wheel with a custom-designed center cover. The result is a visually and functionally seamless design that integrates 3D forging a...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

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 partners with Dolby to launch immersive Atmos audio in key models On June 24, Dolby Laboratories announced its partnership with Audi to bring Dolby Atmos to select vehicles, enhancing in-car audio to deliver a more immersive experience. The first models with this feature will be available starting July 2025. Audi models include the Q7, Q8, A8, and e-tron GT. The Bang & Olufsen Premium 3D Sound System has been specially tuned to support Dolby...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

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

Audi expands Gran Turismo lineup with new e-tron GT Quattro On May 13, Audi unveiled the new generation of e-tron GT quattro, offering a more accessible entry into the premium electric segment. The new base model joins the S e-tron GT, RS e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT performance. The e-tron GT quattro is built at Audi’s Böllinger Höfe plant in Neckarsulm. It delivers the output of 370 kW of power (430 kW with Launch Control) and has a 105...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

Audi opens presales of A6 Sportback e-tron model in Brazil On May 8, Audi do Brasil announced the start of pre-sales for the A6 Sportback e-tron in the country. The vehicle is offered in a single version, Performance Black, featuring a rear-wheel-drive electric motor delivering 367 hp and 580 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, with a top speed of 210 km/h. The A6 e-tron is built on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

CARIAD launches in-car app store for VW Group vehicles On May 7, CARIAD announced that it has created a scalable in-car app store to enhance entertainment in Volkswagen Group vehicles. It brings popular apps directly into the infotainment system, offering a seamless, phone-free digital experience tailored to each brand. It is built on Android Automotive OS, the store supports a growing ecosystem with market-specific apps and features. Drivers can...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08