• Worldwide sales climb 7.2 percent in October
• Around 844,700 cars sold between January and October
• Board Member for Marketing and Sales Schwarzenbauer: “We
will achieve our sales target of one million cars in 2008”
• Christmas break will be extended in some cases as
precautionary measure against continuing market decline
• Prestigious accolade awarded prior to market launch
• With its 17th Golden Steering Wheel, Audi leads all-time ranking
• The launch of the Audi Q5 is set for November 14
• Audi defends title: Scheider takes over from team-mate Ekström
• The champion: “Today, my biggest dream came true”
• New Audi A4 clinches title in its first year
• The A5 coupe, introduced last spring, won the award for luxury “on road” vehicles
• Judging was done by a panel of auto journalists and a panel of 17 San Diego athletes
• The awards are presented by the Active Network, which operates active.com, Gen A Media and Marketing and AAA.
• Test fleet reaches Los Angeles after 7,865 kilometers (4,887 miles)
• Audi Q5’s average fuel consumption is 6.1 liters per 100 kilometers
(38.56 US mpg), A4 records 5.3 l/100 km (44.38 US mpg)
• Audi Q7 – a powerful model with ultra low emission system
• Audi R10 TDI remains undefeated at Laguna Seca
• Seventh overall victory in the 2008 American Le Mans Series
• Luhr/Werner take narrow win in front of Albers/Pirro
• Audi was Al Gore’s exclusive mobility partner in the Netherlands
• Nobel Peace Prize Laureate in the most efficient car in its class
• A6 powered by GTL fuel from natural gas
• New Audi A6 2.0 TDI e consumes only 5.3 liters per 100 km
(44.38 US mpg)
• Emissions 20 percent lower than class average
• Overall winner of the readers’ choice Auto Bild Design Award 2008
• A3, A4 and Audi Q5 take first place in their respective categories
• Audi has won the design award every year since 2006
• The redesigned 2009 A4 gains the coveted U.S. government 5-Star safety label for frontal, side and rollover crashes
• Results affirm the strong commitment to safety at Audi
• Top crash safety marks add to A4's segment-leading benefits, including fuel-economy, performance and interior roominess
• A3, A4, A6, A8 and R8 win their respective categories
• Audi R8 also receives special award: “Most Popular Car in Europe”
• Over 300,000 online users voted at AutoScout24
• Global sales increase in September by 12.3 percent
• Double-digit growth rate in Europe and Asia/Pacific
• Vehicle sales records in key western European markets
• Audi’s figures in Germany rise by 20.8 percent
• Board Member for Marketing and Sales Schwarzenbauer:
“We are defying market trends”
• Most successful models: Audi A4 and A5
• Audi achieves ninth consecutive “Petit Le Mans” win
• Third victory of the season for Mattias Ekström
• Demo drives of the Audi R10 TDI in Italy
• Audi is partner of international top-class clubs in football
• Audi Q7 and Audi R8 are favourites of footie stars
• Vehicle handovers with Golf experience and Le Mans winner
• Official vehicle hand-over at DTM circuit Barcelona
• Audi driving experience with Messi, Henry, Eto’o and Co.
• Partnership with AUDI AG enters its third year
• Nine point lead in the DTM for Timo Scheider
• Mattias Ekström still with title aspirations
• Spaniard María de Villota debut’s in Audi A4 DTM
• Audi wins Mans Series
• Early title win for Audi in Italy
• Podium result for Simon Reinberth
• Expedition and long-distance vehicles at Audi museum mobile, Ingolstadt
• Stories of the drivers' daring ventures and their cars
• Germany: strong earnings for Audi in a weak overall market
• Significant growth for Audi in the United Kingdom, France and
Italy despite weak overall market
• Worldwide sales: around 67,700 cars, up 2.0 percent from last
year
• Third consecutive 1-2 victory in the American Le Mans Series
• Twin strategies successful at Mosport
• Premature titles in the Manufacturers’ Championship
• Twin-turbo V10 producing 426 kW (580 hp) and 650 Nm of torque
• Racing-inspired direct injection and dry-sump lubrication
• A wealth of high-tech for superior performance
• Audi triumphs also at Road America
• Trend-setting concepts for traffic infrastructure
• Lower consumption, fewer emissions
• Biggest project of its kind in Germany
• Audi and its venture partners plan follow-on projects
• Another Audi one-two-three-four win at Zandvoort
• Mistakes prevent Audi triumph at Lime Rock
• JTCC: Mixed weekend for Reinberth
• More than 60,000 vehicles sold in the first half-year
• Sales up by 23 percent
• Audi remains the market leader in the premium segment
• Marketing and Sales Chief Schwarzenbauer: “We are launching
an independent sales company in Taiwan”
• 2.5 percent increase in sales worldwide
• Eastern Europe continues its double-digit growth
• Audi A4, Audi A5 and Audi A8 experience strong growth over
last year
• Capello/Kristensen/McNish win thriller
• Audi R10 TDI remains unbeaten at 24 Hour classic
• Eighth Audi victory out of ten starts at the Sarthe
• More than 426,000 vehicles sold in the first five months
• High growth rates in the Asia/Pacific region
• China and United Kingdom most successful export markets
• A4 model changeover in Europe to be completed by July
• Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler: “We are ahead of schedule with
respect to our annual target”
• Board Member for Marketing and Sales Schwarzenbauer: “Audi
has the youngest product range in the car industry”
• Mid-sized model one of the safest cars in its class
• Highest rating possible for the new A4 sedan
• Audi extends DTM lead
• Contacts prevent Audi from winning at Salt Lake City
• 1-2 victory for Audi Superstars drivers at Monza
• Vehicle sales in the first four months: up 1.7 percent
• Operating profit in the first quarter up 28.2 percent to € 514 million
• Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler: “We will continue to pursue our
course of profitable growth.”
• Axel Strotbek, Member of the Board of Management for Finance:
“In the first quarter we have established a solid basis on which to
realize our ambitious objectives for 2008.”
• Audi defends DTM lead
• Successful 30-hour test of the Audi R10 TDI
• Gianni Morbidelli on podium at Mugello again
• Simon Reinberth scores further points
• Prémat/Rockenfeller second at Monza
• Controversial collision costs possible victory
• Capello/McNish in the points despite accident
• Audi triumphs at Oschersleben as well
• 1-2 finish for Audi R10 TDI in 25th race
• Start-finish victory for Audi in Italy
• Simon Reinberth clinches maiden podium
• The performance SUV from Audi raises the bar
• Innovative technologies for dynamic driving excitement
• Spacious interior with a myriad of intelligent functions
• Commanding 1-2-3 victory at Hockenheim DTM opener
• Mattias Ekström wins ahead of Timo Scheider and Tom Kristensen
• Martin Tomczyk shines in fight to make up ground
• Worldwide vehicle sales climb to 251,268
• More than 80,000 orders across Europe for the new Audi A4
• Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler, “We’re committed to our 2008
sales goal of one million cars.”
• Audi Q5 celebrates its world premiere at Auto China in Beijing
• Audi TDI Power wins again in St Petersburg
• Audi takes Le Mans Series lead
• Audi A4 DTM thrills 200,000 fans in Düsseldorf
• Audi quickest at Oschersleben as well
• Over 100,000 readers in the former East Germany cast their votes
• Audi A5 takes third place, Audi R8 seventh
MIAMI – Being committed to the conservation of the environment, the German automotive company Audi has been named the Official Automotive Partner of the 49th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors for the Inter-American Development Bank that will take place in Miami between tomorrow and next Tuesday.
• Two races on one weekend
• European Le Mans Series season opener at Barcelona
• Second round of the Le Mans Series in St Petersburg
• Double victory for Audi R8 at the 2008 World Car of the Year awards
• Audi R8 receives awards won last year by Audi RS 4 and Audi TT
• Audi most successful manufacturer ever at World Car of the Year
• Audi Sport quattro Group B rally car and five series-production Sport quattros at the Techno Classica in Essen
• Starting signal for future Audi Tradition limited edition model car of the year
• Qualifying abandoned following accident
• Starting grid based on times from free practice sessions
• Audi R10 TDI first and third on the grid
• €222 million profit sharing paid to employees in 2008
• Human Resources Chief Dr. Werner Widuckel: “Audi’s success
is securing employment and creating new jobs”
• General Works Council Chairman Peter Mosch: “The
distribution is good news for employees”
• “Iron Man” opens in theaters around the world in early May 2008
• Audi campaign accompanies the product placement
• Technical details, backgrounds, history: www.audi.com/ironman
Ingolstadt – Audi is once again setting standards, this time with the new Audi TT and its TDI engine—a model that combines pure sportiness and powerful performance with sensational efficiency. The Audi TT 2.0 TDI Coupe quattro and Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI quattro are the first seriesproduction sports cars to feature diesel engines. It’s a compelling union: The two-liter engine generates dynamic propulsion with 125 kW (170 hp) and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) of torque, yet the TT Coupe and TT Roadster consume an average of only 5.3 liters and 5.5 liters of fuel per 100 km (44.38 mpg and 42.77 mpg) respectively—unparalleled in the sports car segment.
• AUDI AG Supervisory Board and Board of Management thank
Weyler for his work and successful positioning of the brand
• Weyler to work as independent advisor for Audi and the
Volkswagen Group
• Peter Schwarzenbauer new Board Member for Marketing and
Sales as of 1 April, 2008
• Big names and young talent form strong mix
• Markus Winkelhock becomes Audi factory driver
• Katherine Legge and Oliver Jarvis new to the Audi squad
• Worldwide sales rise 4.7 percent in January
• Growth in Europe, America and Asia
• Audi sales up 25 percent in China
• ADAC AutoMarxX study confirms Audi’s continuing success
• “This award goes to our entire team,” says Stadler
• Brand with four rings also a leader in quality and technology
• 964,151 vehicles sold worldwide; a gain of 6.5 percent
• All-time highs in more than 50 markets
• Record market share in Germany
• Audi CEO Rupert Stadler: “Audi will break through the one million
cars sales barrier for the first time in our history”
Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class at the Detroit Auto Show 2008 – the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance roadgoing sports car. The V12 TDI with a displacement of six liters powers a concept car based on the Audi R8. This unit generates a huge 500 hp and 1,000 Newtonmeters
(737.56 lb-ft) of torque. Audi is writing a new chapter in diesel technology with this power unit. Equipped with the expertise that Audi has built up through its motor sport activities, the R8 V12 TDI in matt "Grace Silver" embodies superb road handling, pioneering technology and fascinating design.
Audi is taking the wraps off a new sports car – the Audi TTS, the top of the TT model line. It will be coming to dealer showrooms in the early summer. Under its hood lies a two-liter TFSI high-performance engine delivering a mighty 200 kW (272 hp). This intense power propels the TTS Coupe to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) from a standstill in just 5.2 seconds and on to a governor-limited top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). The Audi TTS is available as both a 2 + 2-seater coupe and as a roadster.
• Growth of 25 percent to 101,996 cars
• China is Audi’s biggest export market
• Growth doubled for imported vehicles
• Indian market vital to Audi’s growth strategy
• First locally assembled Audi A6 cars received by Indian customers
• Audi to invest around 30 million euros by 2015
• Assembly of the new Audi A4 to follow starting in late 2008
• DTM champion beats Michael Schumacher in finale
• Audi factory driver’s second consecutive win
• Audi A4 DTM and Audi R10 TDI enthrall 50,000 fans
• DTM champion meets his role model Michael Schumache
• Motorsport stars select their champion in London
• Show programme with Audi A4 DTM and Audi R10 TDI
- Worldwide sales for first eleven months up 7.3 percent year on year
- Unit sales of more than 75,600 in November
- Strong growth in United Kingdom, Spain, Russia and China
Only pure-bred sports cars are crowned “SportsCar” of the year by a panel of experts in the Autobild SportsCars monthly magazine. Following its victory in the March 2007 issue, the Audi R8 has now been awarded top place overall, and has thus secured the title of “SportsCar 2007”, one of the German car industry’s most sought-after awards.
• Most extensive factory involvement in company’s history
• Race version of the new Audi A4 celebrates debut in DTM
• Entry in the Le Mans Series in Europe planned
Sporty, elegant, emotion-packed – the new Audi A3 Cabriolet is making its appearance in perfect time for spring 2008. The open-top Audi A3 is the premium option in the compact class. It offers the sporting genes of the A3 coupled with the uncompromising quality that distinguishes every Audi model. There are four engines to choose from, together with an extensive range of individual equipment options. Sales commence in Germany at the start of February 2008.
