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 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)
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 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)
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)
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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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
'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)
Google News back up after outage Sep 23, 2009
Sharon Gaudin, Computerworld ... 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)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Sep 23, 2009
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Investors consider stock market bandwagon Sep 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009. The stock market's powerful climb from its March low is converting skeptics into believers and leaving many investors wondering if it's too late to jump in. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Davis calls energy crisis over Sep 23, 2009
State of emergency, in effect since '01, revoked. Friday, November 14, 2003. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
DEMOfall ?09 product spotlight: HP Skyroom Sep 23, 2009
Even more interesting was the software's ability to create windows on their desktops where they can drag and drop pictures, audio files and video files that the person on the other end of the videoconference will then see on their own screen ... 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)
iPhone battery woes probed Sep 23, 2009
Apple probes iPhone battery woes. Article:Apple probes iPhone battery woes:/g/a/2009/09/21/urnidgns852573C40069388000257638006EF00B.DTL Article:Apple probes iPhone battery woes:/g/a/2009/09/21/urnidgns852573C40069388000257638006EF00B.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)
At 99, Velzoe Brown doesn't miss a beat Sep 23, 2009
Her most recent gig, at the Oak Tree Villa assisted-living center in Scotts Valley, is like a scene from the movie "Cocoon." Audience members arrive early, sitting quietly ... 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)
Hydrogen Cars Are Still Coming Sep 23, 2009
"Explain to me where the energy comes from to produce the hydrogen," says , CEO of Volkswagen's () Audi unit. The central problem is to produce hydrogen in a way that doesn't cancel out the environmental gains. (BusinessWeek)
Yahoo's Bartz wants more media cynicism of Google 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)
Panel OKs recount of a sample of Afghan votes Sep 23, 2009
The U.N.-backed Electoral Complaints Commission, the final arbiter on disputed ballots, has said there was "clear and compelling evidence of fraud" countrywide and ordered a recount and audit of ballots at about 3,000 polling stations because of suspect tallies ... Afghan officials have said a full audit and recount could take two or three months ... 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)
Samurai parody takes jab at Asian Art Museum Sep 23, 2009
To the riposte that they minimize the glory of the artworks displayed, the parodists write in a blog post: "we have great appreciation for objects in the Hosokawa collection; we're simply arguing ... that to deny... context from a warrior culture such as this one, particularly for an audience largely unfamiliar with that history, is to effectively aestheticize violence, knowingly, in a time of war." ... The Frankfurt Auto Show showcases the newest in high concept cars from makers like Mercedes,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
ABC sharpens satire with two comedies Sep 23, 2009
The not-quite-as-good news is the part about it being on ABC. How can one network develop so many good shows only to give up on them, fail to get its audience to buy into them or fall prey to some other weird anti-good-vibe mojo thing ... Whether the ABC audience, which has yet to warm to the right angles of "Better Off Ted," embraces this gem, one can only hope ... Despite the title, "Cougar Town" seems more female centric, which is key to ABC's audience, and it's a little more formulaic than... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Limit on stranding passengers backed Sep 23, 2009
Joan Lowy, Associated Press. Wednesday, September 23, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
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)
Emmy night is a busy night for Audi as it promotes its diesel SUVs Sep 23, 2009
But the real winner of the night may be Audi. Audi dispatched 25 chauffeur-driven to ferry celebrities to the festivities and the parties ... At the Entertainment Tonight/People magazine party, the Audis were making regular appearances - with hopes of scoring paparazzi pictures of stars stepping out. (USA Today -- Money)
Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod? Sep 23, 2009
Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod. Get your tickets to Top Gear Live. (Yahoo News -- Apple Computer)
Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping promises, sharp divisions as 34-nation meeting ends Sep 23, 2009
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Administration pushes to keep surveillance law Sep 23, 2009
It would require the Justice Department's inspector general to conduct audit reports on the government's use of national security letters as well as document requests to the foreign intelligence surveillance court ... 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 -- Politics)
Panel OKs recount of a sample of Afghan votes Sep 23, 2009
The U.N.-backed Electoral Complaints Commission, the final arbiter on disputed ballots, has said there was "clear and compelling evidence of fraud" countrywide and ordered a recount and audit of ballots at about 3,000 polling stations because of suspect tallies ... Afghan officials have said a full audit and recount could take two or three months ... 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 -- Politics)
Obama to deliver 1st speech to UN General Assembly Sep 23, 2009
"His job is persuade a rapt global audience that recent improvement in U.S.-U.N. relations cannot be taken for granted, and that multilateralism must deliver results," Patrick wrote in a preview of Obama's appearance titled "The burden of the anti-Bush." ... 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 -- Politics)
Lotto winner returns to work a millionaire Sep 23, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009. (09-22) 21:23 PDT San Lorenzo, Calif. (San Francisco Chronicle)
