SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us

    News and Articles on Audi

    Archives: Audi

    Volkswagen Supervisory Board Approves Porsche Contracts in Move on Merger  Nov 21, 2009
    Volkswagen said today that its appointing , head of the Audi AG luxury division, and , the Volkswagen brands sales chief, to its management board ... Porsche will become the 10th brand at VW, which also owns Audi in Germany as well as sports-car maker Lamborghini in Italy and Crewe, England-based Bentley. (Bloomberg -- Germany)

    Insurance institute salutes safe vehicles  Nov 19, 2009
    The released its top safety picks among 2010 models, and the results might have Subaru, Ford and Volkswagen/Audi dealers gearing up for sales increases in coming months ... Ford and subsidiary Volvo have six winners, and Volkswagen/Audi has five. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    Audi of America Announces TRUTH IN MOTION: THE U.S. SKI TEAM'S ROAD TO VANCOUVER  Nov 19, 2009
    Source: Audi of America Inc. ... Audi has sponsored the U.S. Ski Team since 2007 ... As part of its continued support of the U.S. Ski Team, Audi of America today announced that it has commissioned a documentary film, Truth in Motion: The U.S. Ski Team's Road to Vancouver, which will tell the unique stories of these elite American athletes as they prepare for the competition of their lives - the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Column: If You See a Chance  Nov 19, 2009
    An Audi I ve never seen passes by me on this route I run every morning with the license plate TRUE. Could it be. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)

    Millionaire salesmen talk luxury jargon to entice nouveau riche  Nov 18, 2009
    A large volume of affluent customers in India havent experienced many luxury brands, says Ashish Chordia, CEO of Shreyans, a company that represents brands such as NetJets, Ducati, Audi and Porsche. So, brands are putting in a lot of effort trying to groom this first set of luxury retail selling experts, he says. (India Times)

    General Motors will build hot-rod Cadillac CTS-V sport wagon  Nov 18, 2009
    Now, Caddy's high-powered competition will be imports, starting with 580-hp Audi RS6 Avant. Tags. (USA Today -- Money)

    Check out the 5 new luxury cars in India  Nov 17, 2009
    Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Mercedes and Porsche are sending in their top offerings to the Indian market, even as US carmakers are scaling down operations and reworking their strategy towards fuel-efficient small cars. "Today, Indians will no longer settle for anything but the best. With disposable incomes on the rise, its a matter of time before more and more such super premium car makers target the Indian market place," said Abdul Majeed, auto practice leader, PwC.. (India Times)

    Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley & Porsche line up India offering  Nov 16, 2009
    Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Mercedes & Porsche line up India offering- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times ... Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Mercedes & Porsche line up India offering16 Nov 2009, 0315 hrs IST, Lijee Philip, ET Bureau ... Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Mercedes and Porsche are sending in their top offerings to the Indian market, even as US carmakers are scaling down operations and reworking their strategy towards fuel-efficient small cars. (India Times)

    High tech for new limo  Nov 16, 2009
    The next-generation Audi A8 is set to arrive with a raft of technology aimed at cementing it as a luxury leader ... As our exclusive spy photographs show, Audi is set to significantly revamp its luxurious A8 sedan ... The new Audi A8 is expected to introduce handwriting-recognition technology, allowing owners to program the satellite navigation without having to scroll menus. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Shelley is an Audi  Nov 13, 2009
    The modified Audi TTS that will take on Pikes Peak ... The car set to navigate one of the toughest hill climb events without a driver is a vehicle modified with Audi's help ... Audi has revealed that it has been working with the Stanford University team that is developing a 'robot car' that can in a reasonable time using rally driving techniques. (iAfrica.com)

    Valenti's new Saab dealership approved  Nov 12, 2009
    The Saab dealership will move from its current location, where it shares space with Audi and Volkswagon at Valenti's current site at 600 Straits Turnpike, to the new location. All service for the Saab dealership will still be done on the Audi/Volkswagon property, as the new dealership will be a showroom only, with no area for repair or other servicing of vehicles ... All maintenance and preparation of vehicles will be done down the street at Mr. Valenti's current automotive business, which will... (Town Times, CT)

    BMW to Build New Plant in China as Growth Boosts Demand for Luxury Cars  Nov 12, 2009
    Munich-based BMW lags behind Volkswagen AGs Audi in Chinas luxury-car market. The company is facing a challenge from Daimler AG. Daimler Chief Executive Officer said yesterday he expects Mercedes to overtake BMW in China soon. (Bloomberg -- Germany)

    Jaguar flies the coupe  Nov 11, 2009
    Reports from Britain suggest the English company is planning to build a small sports coupe or hatch to rival the Audi A5 and BMW 3-Series coupe ... He saw little point in trying to compete with volume-selling sedans such as the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4 but believed there was an opportunity for a smaller niche vehicle in the Jaguar range, with a unique silhouette. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    * Audi, BMW report boost in fast-growing China market  Nov 10, 2009
    Audi, BMW report boost in fast-growing China market ... The German luxury car maker BMW yesterday said its sales rose further last month, with a leap in China, news echoed by German rival Audi ... Audi, a premium brand of the Volkswagen group, said that last months sales gained 0. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Leipzig drives for former glory days  Nov 10, 2009
    As the German economy slumped into its worst recession since World War II, Volkswagen's Audi luxury division started work on a e10m showroom and distribution centre in the north of Leipzig. Construction began in March. (Business Report, South Africa)

    EDITORIAL: We should be further along in fuel economy  Nov 10, 2009
    Audi's performance S4 drops its V-8 for 2010 ... But German automaker Audi does it in its 2010 S4 compact sedan. (Fresno Bee)

    Audi Hamilton Island Race Week  Nov 9, 2009
    Audi actively supports the sport of sailing in Australia across a range of events. Hamilton Island's Race Week now forms the fourth and deciding round in the annual Audi IRC Australian Championship, which begins with Audi Victoria Week in January ... Sailors stand to win high performance Audi models as prizes and in 2009 contestants had the opportunity to compete in the Audi Drive Challenge, a one-off chance to drive an Audi RS 6 Sedan at top speed. (Suite101.com)

    What automakers have in store for 2010  Nov 8, 2009
    Audi's six-figure R8 Spyder has a mid-mounted V10 engine that produces 525 horsepower and a top speed of 195 miles per hour ... Both vehicles will likely offer upgrade options previously unavailable in econobox cars, such as power sunroofs, Bluetooth capability, high-end audio packages and leather upholstery ... Audi's six-figure R8 Spyder has a mid-mounted V10 engine that produces 525 horsepower and a top speed of 195 miles per hour. (MSNBC -- Business)

    DRIVE: Don Rosen Imports Video Event  Nov 7, 2009
    What: Second-ever video contest for Audi and Porsche owners or those enamored with an Audi or Porsche, sponsored by Don Rosen Imports, one of the top selling Audi/Porsche dealers in the US. Shoot a 3-minute video that demonstrates your love for a Porsche or Audi vehicle - whether you own one or not. Prize money - $2500 for the best video or film that demonstrates how much someone loves an Audi or Porsche vehicle. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    How Audi is Cleaning Up with Clean Diesel  Nov 4, 2009
    Johan de Nysschen, Audi's U.S. President - TIME ... Johan de Nysschen, president of Audi of America Saul Loeb / AFP / Getty ... But Audi has withstood the downturn better than most the automaker's sales are down 9. (Time.com)

    Robot goes rallying  Nov 3, 2009
    The car being programmed for the mountain run is an Audi TTS. It has been named "Shelley" in homage to former French rally driver Michele Mouton, who in 1985 became the first woman to win the Pikes Peak race in Colorado. 156 turns. (iAfrica.com)

    MIT develops AI-based 'driving buddy'  Nov 3, 2009
    MIT researchers are collaborating with Volkswagen and Audi to develop an AI-based "driving buddy" that could help motorists avoid traffic jams or remind them to fill an empty gas tank ... AIDA is being developed by Audi and the Volkswagen Group of America's Electronics Research Lab in collaboration with MIT's Personal Robots Group along with its Media Lab and SENSEable City Lab ... MIT's artificial intelligence tool called AIDA will serve as a driving buddy for Audi and Volkswagons owners. (EETimes)

    Volkswagen Reports 86% Slump in Q3 Net Profit  Oct 30, 2009
    The company's Audi AG (NSU.XE) premium brand continued to be the biggest contributor to the group's earnings in the first nine months of the year, with operating profit coming in at EUR1. 17 billion compared to EUR2. (SmartMoney)

    Audi Q3 operating profit falls 54 pct  Oct 30, 2009
    (AP) FRANKFURT - German carmaker Audi AG said Friday its profit fell 54 percent in the third quarter as the global downturn affected demand for its cars. Audi, based in Ingolstadt, reported an operating profit of ... Audi generated revenue of. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)

    Asians top reliability lists  Oct 30, 2009
    DETROIT --- Asian automakers are still building the most reliable cars and trucks, with eight of the top 10 brands from Japanese and Korean companies, according to an annual survey by Consumer Reports. But several models from Ford Motor Co. are consistently scoring above Honda and Toyota, the perennial leaders. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    GM's Lutz, Caddy CTS-V take 'fastest sedan' claim to the track  Oct 29, 2009
    Audi says it got no requests from auto writers for cars. Jaguar first offered writers use of its 510-hp supercharged XFR sedan, then had second thoughts over legal and safety issues. (USA Today -- Autos)

    Sales race ahead for Audi  Oct 29, 2009
    German car maker Audi has already overtaken its record for car sales in China set last year and said yesterday that it expected to sell more than 130 000 cars in the country this year ... Audi said it had delivered 118 196 cars in China this year, a 22 percent increase over last year's levels ... "The record surpassed our expectations," said Peter Schwarzbauer, Audi's chief of sales and marketing. (Business Report, South Africa)

    Review: Fully-loaded 'Forza 3' speeds to front of racing genre  Oct 29, 2009
    For example, the lowest group features vehicles such as the Toyota Yaris and Scion xD, while the A class showcases the Audi R8 and Lamborghini Murcielago. Most impressive is studio Turn 10's ability to make the experience inside each car feel unique beyond just the model and paint color. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Chrysler ranks last in predicted reliability  Oct 28, 2009
    Oct. 27, 2009 12:49 PM USA Today. When it comes to predicted reliability - coming after years of gab from Detroit about how its cars don't break down anymore - six American brands rank dead last in Consumer Reports' latest predictions on automotive reliability being released now. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Get a hobby, Find a date  Oct 28, 2009
    I only drive sports cars I am going to be 85 years old sitting in an Audi R8 or something ... Reach the audience you want by advertising on accessAtlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    AutoNation to buy Honda, Acura dealerships  Oct 28, 2009
    AutoNation's other Spokane dealerships offer new vehicles from Toyota, Chevrolet, Subaru, Volkswagen, Audi, Mazda, Scion and Mitsubishi. AutoNation shares closed down $1. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)

    Police: New Britain Man Stole Car He Saw On Craigslist  Oct 28, 2009
    FARMINGTON - Police said they expect to charge a 20-year-old man with stealing a 1999 Audi he saw advertised on Craigslist in September ... As the owner exited the car to change seats after the test drive, Bowden drove away with the Audi, police said. (FOX61, CT)

    It's meals and deals  Oct 27, 2009
    Hot talent Aria chef and Audi ambassador Matt Moran ... "They want to dress me and put me on their VIP list,'' Bianchi says. ''If someone said: 'Can you please wear this,' and I didn't like it, I wouldn't consider it.'' With the deal still in the air, the chef won't name the brand. And in this current environment, if one sponsorship doesn't work out, a chef can always shop elsewhere. We live in an age where top chefs have management that fields lucrative offers for everything from cruise ship... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Audi gets new spark  Oct 27, 2009
    Audi\'s R4 electric sportster ... Audi's electric sports car, the e-tron concept, has been confirmed for production ... The R4 is likely to be developed with Audi's VW stable mate, Porsche. (iAfrica.com)

    › Just hammer away  Oct 27, 2009
    (Fromt right) The BMW Z4, Audi TTS and Nissan 370Z. Picture: Oliver Hirtenfelder ... We had long planned for the new Nissan 370Z and BMW Z4 to land on our doorstep at the same time, along with an Audi TTS for good measure ... The Audi attracted few comments. (iAfrica.com)

    Don't 'fall' for it: Summer makes comeback  Oct 27, 2009
    As Reed's son, Colby, buffed the Audi, his father said, "He made me come down and get the car washed. We couldn't have asked for better weather.". Team members rocked in the next car to the tune of "Raper's Delight," by the Sugarhill Gang as Savannah Smith and Matt Rogers, both members of the Frisbee team, waited in line. (Framingham TAB, MA)

    BASF, Siemens, Centrotec, VW, Kontron, BMW, Merck, Wacker: Equity Preview  Oct 26, 2009
    (VOW GY): The German car makers luxury- vehicle brand Audi will invest 1 ... Audi also wants to keep the number of workers stable in the factories, the newsmagazine said, citing an interview with the units Chief Financial Officer. (Bloomberg -- Germany)

    IGN.ImageLoader.delayByView("hub_spotlight4", "http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/item/573/5734532/NFSshift_081309_spot.jpg");  Oct 26, 2009
    IGN: Need for Speed Shift Preview. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN Wireless Games)

    German Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Falls for First Time in 14 Months  Oct 26, 2009
    Revenue at Audi luxury cars division will probably fall less than expected this year, and its German sales will return to light growth in 2010, Audis sales chief said last week. The stimulus to consumption from low inflation will also lose its positive impact in the near future, GfK said. (Bloomberg -- Germany)

    Audi Likely to Beat Sales Forecast, Increase German Deliveries Next Year  Oct 25, 2009
    VWs Audi Sales to Beat Target, Resume German Growth (Update1) - Bloomberg ... VWs Audi Sales to Beat Target, Resume German Growth (Update1) ... Oct. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Audi luxury cars division said sales will probably fall less than expected this year, boosted by fresh models and cash-for-clunkers payments that encourage people to scrap older autos and buy new ones. (Bloomberg -- Europe)

    Audi looks at 50 pc growth in India  Oct 25, 2009
    Audi looks at 50 pc growth; to assemble more models in India- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times ... Audi looks at 50 pc growth; to assemble more models in India25 Oct 2009, 1252 hrs IST, PTI ... NEW DELHI: German luxury car maker Audi today said it is looking at over 50 per cent growth in sales in both this and the next year in India, and is planning to assemble more models in the country as part of its strategy to achieve this target. (India Times)

    Case Study: Intranet Dashboard Revs Up Audi Australia  Oct 23, 2009
    Audi is a brand synonymous with sporty, progressive and sophisticated cars that embody technological perfection ... As part of this growth management, Audi recognized it needed to take its dealer communications to the next level to further support dealers and facilitate the launch of new cars into the market ... Audi Australia selected a portal solution from to provide secure and timely information tailored to the broad range of people working at the dealerships. (IntranetJournal)

    Audi Says Sales to Beat 2009 Target, Resume Growth in Germany Next Year  Oct 23, 2009
    VWs Audi Sales to Beat Target, Resume German Growth Next Year - Bloomberg ... VWs Audi Sales to Beat Target, Resume German Growth Next Year ... Oct. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Volkswagen AGs Audi luxury division will probably beat its 2009 sales forecast and increase deliveries in Germany next year, according to Peter Schwarzenbauer, the brands sales chief. (Bloomberg -- Germany)

    Great Odds challenge  Oct 23, 2009
    Jack Black Seth Rotherham presented by Audi picks the Yankees to win the Premiership and Roger Federer the Champions League. Kurt Darren offers to sing; Lanning picks up another now empty quart, and invites him to try. (iAfrica.com)

    Missed out on Clunkers? There are still breaks  Oct 22, 2009
    For the 2009 model year, credits between $800 and $1,800 can be claimed for certain Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen models. For 2010 models, specific Audis and Volkswagens qualify for credits between $1,150 and $1,700. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Love the Beast to open Wheels on Reels Festival  Oct 22, 2009
    Other films selected for screening at the inaugural event include: Truth In 24, a documentary narrated by Jason Statham that chronicles the Audi Sport Racing Team in their attempt to earn a record fifth consecutive win at the 24 hours of Le Mans; The Rock Store, a brilliant documentary by an award-winning stuntman that introduces you to Ed and Vern Savko, owners of a gas station and convenience store in the Santa Monica Mountains; and The Indian, a debut film by Southern California native James... (Desert Entertainer, CA)

    VW to buy half of Porsche by 2010  Oct 21, 2009
    Porsche is set to become the 10th brand in the VW family, joining the likes of Audi, Seat and Skoda. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Europe)

    European carmakers stress power for 2010  Oct 16, 2009
    Perhaps the most riveting news is the addition of a V-10 to the sleek, exotic-looking Audi R8 supercar ... In 2010, Audi becomes the first automaker in the United States to have an entire model lineup with a direct injection engine system ... In other news, there's a lower-priced, base Audi A5 now, because a 2-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine is among the offerings. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Valenti looks to save Saab business with new showroom  Oct 15, 2009
    All maintenance and preparation of vehicles will be done down the street at Mr. Valenti's current automotive business, which will sell Audis. Mr. Valenti plans on expanding the Audi dealership, which will be under a separate application. (Town Times, CT)

    Porsche scorches Ring  Oct 15, 2009
    Last Updated: 03:01pm 14 Oct 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)

    Capcom's Dark Void(TM) and Tesla Motors Team Up to Bring Gamers 'Dark Void's Tesla Roadster Giveaway'  Oct 14, 2009
    The Tesla Roadster is faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo or an Audi R8 but greener than a Toyota Prius. Teslas consume no gasoline, never need routine oil changes, and require far less maintenance than internal combustion engine vehicles, including hybrids. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Volkswagen defies recession; Group's communications, the trump card  Oct 14, 2009
    When the VW group ac 00004000 quires Porsche next year, its 10-brand stable will include Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini , Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Skoda. Industry experts claim VWs success is based on a strategy introduced in the early-90 s of creating a portfolio of strong brands backed by high-quality advertising. (India Times)

    Auto sales surge 10%, car 21%  Oct 14, 2009
    Even luxury carmakers like Audi and BMW saw numbers going up. Car sales in the first half of this fiscal rose 15% and it is expected that Siam is likely to raise its annual growth forecast from the 3-5% predicted earlier. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)

    Driving you closer to your dream car  Oct 13, 2009
    " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Beechmont Toyota sets expansion  Oct 13, 2009
    Beechmont Toyota is part of the , which also operates Honda, Maserati, Porsche, Audi and Volvo dealerships in Greater Cincinnati. Most Read Stories. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)

    Hands-on: Forza 3  Oct 13, 2009
    With cars such as a Mini Cooper, Ferrari California and an Audi R8 to choose from, there was something for most people. The biggest addition to the game would be in the form of a few new assists, such as the self-explanatory auto-braking feature, as well as the new rewind feature, swiped from 'Race Driver: Grid. (iAfrica.com)

    Volkswagen targeting middle-class values  Oct 12, 2009
    Like other automakers, Volkswagen Group of America which includes the Audi, Volkswagen, Bentley and Lamborghini brands has been hit hard by the recession ... Company officials said a key part of their growth strategy will be to expand Audi, whose share in the luxury-car market increased to 8 ... Audi officials say they do not intend to duplicate the Volkswagen strategy in Americanizing the cars. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Spy spots Merc AMG  Oct 11, 2009
    The new CLS will undoubtedly have more competition this time around as it will be entering the market along with the Porsche Panamera, Aston Martin Rapide and the upcoming Audi A7. Is Subaru discovering style. (iAfrica.com)

    Now the gloves come off  Oct 11, 2009
    It started just minutes after Jones Jnr Incorporated cleared customs at Mascot to discover an Audi A6, not a limousine, waiting to collect them ... An Audi A6 wasn't good enough for them; a BMW Series 7 wasn't up to scratch either. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    How Seattle Rotary club missed $350,000  Oct 10, 2009
    If it had, the world s largest Rotary chapter might have noticed that its charitable foundation was missing $350,000, that Kinney had declared bankruptcy while employed there and that she owned Mercedes and Audi luxury cars. The alleged embezzlement by Kinney, who pleaded not guilty on Oct. 7 to 123 counts of theft, shocked a Rotary chapter that was celebrating its century anniversary and whose 700 members include Bill Gates, designated by Forbes as the richest man in the world. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)

    I think Top Gear should have the Dalai Lama on the show as a star in a reasonably...  Oct 10, 2009
    Carolla is said to be an avid car collector and owns several classic collectible Lamborghinis, Maseratis, two Ferraris and an Audi S4 ... It's reported that Top Gear has a global audience of 150m, and even the Dalai Lama is a fan, so I guess it's inevitable that BBC Wordwide would want to capitalise on that eventually. (Multichannel News)

    Audi plans to build powerful electric sports car  Oct 10, 2009
    Audi caused a stir at the Frankfurt Motor Show last month with its E-tron, a pure electric sports car that leaps from zero to 62 miles per hour in 4 ... Now Audi confirms to the that it's actually going to build the car ... Like both Tesla's roadster and Fisker's Karma sedan, the Audi would be fully electric powered with no backup gas engine. (USA Today -- Money)

    DRB-HICOM bids for Proton stake  Oct 10, 2009
    DRB-HICOM has partnerships with a number of other vehicle makers such as Suzuki, Isuzu, Audi, Honda and Mercedes-Benz. It is also learnt that its decision to buy a controlling stake in Proton is also not contingent upon Proton and VW sealing a deal. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    General Motors says China sales set new record  Oct 9, 2009
    Audi September sales fall 6 ... German carmaker Audi AG said Friday it delivered 6. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    Marshfield resident named Weymouth police chief  Oct 9, 2009
    Police dog Audi congratulates Weymouths new police chief, Richard Grimes of Marshfield, after Grimes was sworn in. Marshfield resident named Weymouth police chief. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)

    Vote for your favorite for Green Car of the Year, and we'll lobby for it  Oct 9, 2009
    The finalists are the diesel Audi A3 TDI; hybrid Honda Insight; Mercury Milan Hybrid; hybrid Toyota Prius, seen above; and diesel Volkswagen Golf TDI. Pretty stiff competition. The Merc isthe only domestic competitor. (USA Today -- Money)

    * Government hopes conference will spur investment  Oct 8, 2009
    com Ltd (), Audi AG, Bayer AG, Corning Inc, DHL Worldwide Express and Siemens AG, with initial investment figures totaling US$200 million. This story has been viewed 314 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Luxury item:  Oct 7, 2009
    2 per cent on the same time last year, which could be attributed to strong sales of the Audi A5 coupe and the BMW Z4. Sales of sports cars priced under $80,000 rose by 6. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Publicis Worldwide Launches Branded Content Division: Publicis Entertainment  Oct 6, 2009
    She has worked on channel launches in the UK and internationally, most recently on the launch and running of The Audi Channel. Marcus Vinton said: "The aim of Publicis Entertainment is to create end to end entertainment solutions for our clients across television, gaming and motion pictures. Our IP and digital distribution models will create revenue for all stakeholders. Media barter deals and sponsorship will of course continue to help brands shepherd and associate themselves 'around' great... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Audi's China sales rise sharply in September  Oct 6, 2009
    (AP) FRANKFURT - Audi AG saw a 37 percent annual increase in sales in China in September, the best single month ever in the country, the German automaker said Tuesday. Ingolstadt-based Audi, a unit of Europe's biggest carmaker Volkswagen AG, said it sold more than 15,000 cars in the country during the month ... Audi is now on track for a record year, said sales and marketing official Peter Schwarzenbauer. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)

    The Ultimate in Automotive Perfection on Display at the Concours D'Elegance at The Americana at Brand  Oct 6, 2009
    Other Supercars on display include the Aston Martin Vanquish S, Audi R8, Bugatti EB110, Cizeta V-16, Ferrari F40, Ferrari F50, Ferrari Enzo, Ford GT, Jaguar XJ220, Lamborghini Countach, Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce, Maserati MC12, Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and more. The average top speed of the cars in this impressive fleet is over 200 mph. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    China's new car market dazzles with growth opportunities as tax breaks fuel demand  Oct 4, 2009
    "Audi buyers are people who want to keep both feet on the ground. They want to convey a very down-to-earth but still powerful image," said Klaus Paur, the director of automotive industry market research firm TNS's North Asia branch. His decision had less to do with performance and more with image: BMWs have become associated with China's nouveau riche, while Audis are favoured by "old money" and senior government officials ... "So it is getting more and more difficult to get brand and product... (Business Report, South Africa)

    Volkswagen, BMW Raise September U.S. Sales as German Carmakers Add Models  Oct 3, 2009
    and Volkswagens Audi brand were the two German carmakers to report lower U.S. sales in September ... Audis sales fell 4. (Bloomberg -- Germany)

    Test Drive: Porsche Panamera is a fierce and sporty sedan  Oct 2, 2009
    PHOTOS/AUDIO: QUESTIONS ... Give Porsche 911 and Boxster owners an alternative when they need a sedan to Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and others. (USA Today -- Autos)

    Miss That Headliner Panel or CMO at Advertising Week? Hear It Now on WADV  Sep 26, 2009
    Best Global Brands: Featuring Scott Keogh of Audi of America, Javier Benito of KFC, Marilyn Merserean of Cisco, and David Webster of Microsoft. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Europeans ready to plug into electric vehicles  Sep 26, 2009
    Nobody cared, said Peter Schwarzenbauer, global marketing director for Audi ... The Audi e-tron is among the sexiest cars taking a bow at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show ... Audi intends to put the e-tron which can launch to 60 in just 4. (MSNBC -- Environment)

    'Clunkers' spikes Hawaii car sales 9%  Sep 25, 2009
    Audi followed, up 110 percent from 10 cars last August to 21 this year. The biggest declines were registrations of Hummers, down 89 percent; Land Rovers, down 71 percent; and Lincolns, down 65 percent. (Pacific Business News, HI)

    Audi Kicks Off Hometown Redskins Partnership  Sep 24, 2009
    Source: Audi of America Inc. ... Unique deal stakes out D.C. region as Audi of America home turf ... Spacious all-new Audi Club, built to Audi design standards, will dominate FedExField's east end zone to offer suite-level amenities. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Fat One brings early Christmas to Spanish lottery winners  Sep 24, 2009
    Get your tickets to Top Gear Live. Navigation - link to other main sections from here. (Yahoo News -- Gambling & Lottery)

    Is your car ready to drive?  Sep 24, 2009
    Some of the world's top automakers -- Audi, BMW, General Motors, Honda, Toyota and Volkswagen -- recognize that current Environmental Protection Agency minimum detergent requirements do not go far enough to prevent engine "gunk" (harmful carbon deposits) that can harm engine performance. To raise the bar on , these auto manufacturers designated the voluntary TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Standard to help drivers avoid the problems that can be associated with using lower quality gasolines. (South County Chronicle, VA)

    Report on Afghanistan gives Obama tough choices  Sep 23, 2009
    Tuesday, September 22, 2009. (09-21) 19:00 PDT -- The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan's call for more troops - "or else the mission will be a failure" - gives President Obama a stark set of options for the next step in Afghanistan. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping promises, sharp divisions as 34-nation meeting ends  Sep 23, 2009
    Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. DTL Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. (Yahoo News -- Summit of the Americas)

    Bing's ad effectiveness cited  Sep 23, 2009
    Speaking at the IAB MIXX Conference and Expo 2009 in New York on Monday, Yusuf Mehdi, senior vice president of Microsoft's Online Audience Business group, showed off what he called a "user-level targeting" tool that allows Microsoft to see which search-based ads that appear in the Bing search engine are getting the most traffic and from where ... One of those lessons was what he characterized as "relentless measurement and optimization" to find out what ads are most effective so they can be... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)

    Yahoo's Bartz wants more media cynicism of Google  Sep 23, 2009
    Yahoo's Bartz wants more media cynicism of Google. Article:Yahoo's Bartz wants more media cynicism of Google:/c/a/2009/09/22/BUQP19QVSI.DTL Article:Yahoo's Bartz wants more media cynicism of Google:/c/a/2009/09/22/BUQP19QVSI.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)

    The latest in tech gadgets for autumn  Sep 23, 2009
    The bad: No video camera; audio quality, hardware design and video playback have not been refined ... The Frankfurt Auto Show showcases the newest in high concept cars from makers like Mercedes, Porsche and Audi, and runs through September 27th. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)

    Archives: Audi

    Back to Cars News

[ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ]
©1998-2009 SurfWax, Inc.
All rights reserved. Patents pending.



Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2009