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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
