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Audi

Audi is a German carmaker that makes various types of vehicles ranging from supermini to crossover SUVs. It maintains its worldwide headquarters in Ingolstadt, Germany. Audi produces luxury automobiles and is the number one luxury brand in the world. Their other products include sedans, coupes, compacts and sport models. They are a majority owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen group.

Audi, Hyundai Powering Through Fuel Cells to Find The Right One

By Marc Stern on June 20, 2018 - 4:46PM

Audi and Hyundai are working together on fuel cell technology with the hope that they will make a real dent in the electrical market.

Prosecutors Jail Audi Chief in Ongoing Diesel Scandal

By Marc Stern on June 18, 2018 - 2:12PM

Prosecutors today jailed Rupert Stadler, chief of Volkswagen. According to the prosecutors, Stadler was jailed to keep him from attempting to change things.

Prosecutors Charge Audi’s Stadler In Ongoing Diesel Investigation

By Marc Stern on June 13, 2018 - 11:08PM

For the last couple of years, Audi's chief Rupert Stadler has seemed to have had more than a little luck on his side as he managed to escape the ongoing diesel scandal. Monday the situation changed as prosecutors charged him.

Solid-State Batteries Offer Audi the Chance to Build High-Performance EVs

By Marc Stern on May 27, 2018 - 4:16PM

Audi is doubling down on solid-state batteries as it prepares its electric high-performance supercar. Solid-state batteries offer higher power density for their size than conventional lithium ion. The automaker may be looking for a technology partner, as well. Samsung is among the potential partners mentioned.

Audi launches huge recall to fix ailing coolant pumps

By Marc Stern on April 27, 2018 - 2:36PM

As part of its 1.16 million car recall, Audi will be fixing two key cooling pump issues. The issues both can cause fires if they are not completed.

Audi issues 2nd recall for coolant pumps in 1.16 vehicles

By Marc Stern on April 25, 2018 - 11:21PM

Audi recalls 1.16 vehicles to repair fault with electrical coolant pump. Automaker launches 2nd global recall for the vehicles.

Audi gives itself quite a competitor for the R8; a limited-edition rear-drive model

By Marc Stern on April 16, 2018 - 8:06AM

Befrore another manufacturer could give the Audi R8 supercar any competition, the automaker created its own competitor, a limited-edition rear-wheel-drive model with a twist.

Audi continues winning ways; Q5, A6 named 'Best Cars for Family'

By Marc Stern on April 3, 2018 - 12:59AM

Volkswagen's Audi subsidiary continued its winning ways by taking two "Best Car" awards from U.S. News and World Report. The Q5 took the award for the third year and the A6 took it for 2018.

Here’s a practical auto award, Audi Q5 lauded for its interior

By Marc Stern on March 12, 2018 - 11:50PM

Audi's Q5 wins award for its interior.

Are onboard transponders better, safer? Audi places its bet

By Marc Stern on February 24, 2018 - 11:55PM

When a local turnpike authority decided to replace its toll takers with automated toll technology, it created more than a little confusion as drivers looked for places where they could purchase and load their "toll ticket," transducer.There was also some question about the program kickoff.

Surprise: a new brand tops CR’s 2018 listings; Is it right, only time will tell

By Marc Stern on February 23, 2018 - 12:28AM

After only a couple of years as Hyundai's separate luxury brand, Genesis has been awarded an accolade that other automakers have had to wait many years to achieve. Genesis is the best brand, followed by Audi.

Which automaker has won 3 GHC awards in three years? Audi

By Marc Stern on February 16, 2018 - 12:26AM

For the last three years, the Good Housekeeping new car awards program has honored Audi with a "Best New Car" award. There's a reason, Audi not only builds quality vehicles, but it also meets the standards established by the program. It makes it a lot easier to buy a Q7 knowing it is a GHC winner.

Will the Audi S6 Avant add power under the hood? Stay tuned

By Marc Stern on February 6, 2018 - 11:23PM

Will the up and coming changes to the Audi A6/S6 include a larger engine? The editors at Motor1 seem to think so. They do make a rather compelling case.

Audi fields first all-women team to compete in Daytona enduro

By Marc Stern on January 23, 2018 - 11:30PM

In a first, Audi Motorsports has, as part of its customer racing program, fielded its first all-women driving team to compete in the GS4 class at Friday's Daytona enduro.

Report says Audi still selling illegal turbodiesels in Germany; recall ordered

By Marc Stern on January 22, 2018 - 10:19AM

Audi has been selling illegal luxury models in Germany a report in the tabloid newspaper Bild says. According to the story, the automaker has continued to sell the turbodiesels even though it has known the vehicles are illegal and they were selling them and continued to market the vehicles even as the Dieselgate scandal was breaking.

Audi recalls 2012-14 A6-7 models to fix fuel line leak

By Marc Stern on December 26, 2017 - 8:20AM

Audi has recalled nearly 49,000 2012-2014 A6 and A7 models to fix a fuel line problem. According to the automaker, the fuel lines in the affected vehicles are compressed at a point that could lead to their failure and a fuel leak. In turn, the fuel leak can pose a fire threat.

Audi’s Q5, Q7 reel in new top NHTSA safety award

By Marc Stern on December 21, 2017 - 9:47PM

With the award of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Top Safety Rating, Audi's Q5 and Q7 have received some new recognition that also boost Q5 into the automaker's most-awarded SUV.

Here are the reasons that Audi received 4 Women’s Choice awards

By Marc Stern on December 9, 2017 - 8:11PM

Audi was named the winner of four Women's Choice awards last week at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Led by SUVs, Audi sets 83rd straight sales record in November

By Marc Stern on December 5, 2017 - 11:17PM

For the 83rd straight month, Audi has set another sales record, led by crossovers and SUVs. The all-new Q5 and Q7, as well as the A5 Sportback helped to push sales toward the record.

Audi RS 3 joins other VW products on Car and Driver 10Best List 2018

By Marc Stern on December 1, 2017 - 6:48PM

Continuing its wave of success, Volkswagen has had another of its products honored by the motoring press. The Audi RS 3 has been named to Car and Driver's 10Best List of the Year for 2018.

Audi A5 Sportback, Q5 Win KBB Best Buy Awards

By Marc Stern on November 19, 2017 - 11:25PM

The editors of KBB.com has lauded Audi's A5 Sportback and Q5 crossover for their design, refined driving and sophisticated technology packages.

Which luxury brand sweeps IIHS field? Audi

By Marc Stern on November 7, 2017 - 11:29PM

Audi has swept the luxury field in this year's Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) ratings of luxury sedans, SUVs and crossovers.

Audi recalls 31,000 A4, A5 models to fix issue with sharp speaker surrounds

By Marc Stern on November 6, 2017 - 4:53PM

Audi had recalled about 31,000 2017-18 A4 sedan and allroads and 2018 A5 Sportbacks to replace bright speaker surrounds that can come loose and cause injuries in crashes.

Audi recalls Euro A8s to probe whether 2.4-liter V-8 diesel engines cheated

By Marc Stern on November 2, 2017 - 9:57PM

Audi may recall up to 850,000 Audi diesels -- and up to 5,000 German A8 luxury models -- in the continuing diesel emissions scandal. While it is largely complete in the United States, the scandal investigations are continuing in Europe where the scandal is anything but over.

Audi uses SEMA Show to debut high-performance Audi TT clubsport turbo concept

By Marc Stern on October 31, 2017 - 10:43PM

Audi used this year's SEMA show to not only introduce a new line of Audi TT RS-based performance parts but also to debut the powerful Audi TT clubsport turbo concept, a vehicle that takes the Audi TT two-place to a new high.

Audi uses SEMA show to launch line of Audi TT RS performance parts

By Marc Stern on October 31, 2017 - 10:33PM

Audi used the SEMA show this week to make a pair of importance performance-oriented debuts. According to the automaker, it is about to launch a line of Audi TT RS performance parts that should make the pocket racer even better.

Feds, CARB okay fix for 38,000 VW, Porsche, Audi crossovers in Dieselgate

By Marc Stern on October 25, 2017 - 11:51PM

For the last several months, Volkswagen has been awaiting federal approval of its plans to fix nearly 40,000 3.0-lliter turbodiesels at the heart of the Dieselgate scandal. The automaker received that approval late last week.

If You Think Current Audi Designations Are Confusing, In Europe Just Wait

By Marc Stern on October 20, 2017 - 4:51PM

If you think that Audi's engine designators can be a bit confusing, just wait. If you live outside the U.S., starting in 2019, the A8 will introduce the automaker's new 30 to 70 designator scheme that is supposed to spell out an engine's power level. It would be good if it all wasn't relatively relative.

Audi’s Record Sales Run Hits 81 Months In September

By Marc Stern on October 3, 2017 - 11:25PM

Audi's steady sales pace has resulted in another monthly record in September. The automaker set its 81st straight monthly sales record, led by deliveries of the all-new Q5, the Q7 and the A5 Sportback.

VW retains ABT Schaeffler team for 2017-18 Formula E season

By Marc Stern on September 27, 2017 - 5:55PM

After pullling out of enduro racing last year in favor of Formula E(electric) campaigning, Volkswagen announced its factory works team for the racing series. VW will retain its current team -- Abt Schaeffler -- as the factory works unit.

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