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2020
Volkswagen and Audi vehicle recall announced
Volkswagen (China) Sales Co. and FAW-Volkswagen announced a recall plan for 600 Touareg vehicles and 620 Audi Q8 and A8L vehicles, with the recalls scheduled to begin on July 1, 2020. A supplier manufacturing deviation may cause transmission-oil leakage and related vehicle safety risks; authorized dealers will inspect and replace affected oil pipes where needed.
2020
Audi and Cerence partner on AI voice assistance
Audi and Cerence teamed up to develop next-generation AI voice assistance for Audi vehicles using the Cerence Drive platform.
2020
Audi introduces online sales and service initiatives in India
Audi introduced online initiatives in India that let customers book the A6, A8 L and Q8 through its website, configure vehicles, and schedule service appointments.
2020
Audi announces E-Tron Sportback US launch plan
Audi revealed that the E-Tron Sportback would reach the US market in summer 2020; the article reports the planned launch, not its completion.
2020
Volkswagen recalls vehicles in China over transmission component risk
Volkswagen recalled specified imported and domestically produced vehicles in China because a transmission mechatronic unit housing may crack, reduce oil pressure and cause loss of drive. The recall covers 76,432 vehicles across the listed Volkswagen, Audi and Škoda models. Affected parts will be inspected using a new method, and qualifying parts will be replaced free of charge.
2020
Volkswagen announces repeat recall and inspection of vehicles
Volkswagen (China) Sales and FAW-Volkswagen filed recall plans for specified Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. After analyzing replacement parts from an earlier recall, Volkswagen said the previous inspection method could not reliably identify all potentially defective parts; affected vehicles not yet given a replacement housing will be inspected using a new method, and qualifying parts will be replaced free of charge.
2020
FAW-Volkswagen announces a vehicle recall and inspections
FAW-Volkswagen decided to recall specified Audi and Volkswagen vehicles because a transmission component may crack, cause oil pressure to drop, and lead to loss of drive. It said vehicles not previously fitted with a replacement housing would be re-inspected, with an improved repair kit installed free of charge if the affected part was confirmed.
2020
Audi Vietnam recalls Q7 SUVs over potentially loose bolts
Audi Vietnam issued a recall of Q7 SUVs over the possibility of loosening bolts that could affect steering control. The recall began April 20 and affected three vehicles in Vietnam.
2020
FAW-Volkswagen announces recall of imported Audi TT vehicles in China
FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co. announced a recall of 1,442 imported Audi TT vehicles in China because a fuel-tank heat-shield bracket could damage the tank in a crash, causing fuel leakage and increasing fire risk. The recall was scheduled to begin on April 10, 2020; authorized Audi dealers would inspect and repair the faulty parts free of charge.
2020
Audi proposes starter-motor replacement to address fire risk
Audi provided a solution for vehicles with a fire risk: replacing the starter motor with a new, safer type. Customs required strict inspection of imported vehicles to ensure they had received the replacement. The article does not establish that the replacements were completed.
2020
Audi presents the updated A4L
Audi held an online presentation for the updated A4L on April 3, 2020, and announced that the model would go on sale and its price would be revealed on April 10.
2020
China suspends imports of an Audi model after vehicle fires
China's General Administration of Customs suspended imports of the Audi A5 2.0T F5SDKYAF6A0 after two imported vehicles caught fire in shipping containers during inspection at ports. The article says the authority did not specify when the suspension would be lifted.
2020
Eight automakers announce vehicle recalls in China
China's State Administration for Market Regulation published seven passenger-car recall notices covering 252,672 vehicles from Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover, Audi, BMW, Jeep, Volkswagen and Bentley. The notices cited various vehicle defects and safety risks. The article reports free repairs or replacements for affected vehicles in several of the recalls.
2020
Audi lowers prices for two updated Q7 3.0T models
The article reported that Audi reduced the prices of two updated Q7 3.0T models by 75,000 and 120,000 yuan, to 765,000 and 843,000 yuan, respectively.
2020
Updated Audi Q7 arrives at dealerships in China
The updated Audi Q7 had begun arriving at dealerships in China, according to information obtained from Audi dealers.
2020
Audi unveils two e-tron S prototype models
Audi unveiled the e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback prototype models at its online Geneva Motor Show presentation.
2020
Audi introduces e-tron 50 entry-level trim
Audi introduced the e-tron 50, a new entry-level trim for its all-electric e-tron SUV, which is available from £59,900. It has a 71kWh battery and a stated range of up to 190 miles.
2020
Audi recalls more than 100,000 vehicles over Takata airbags
More than 100,000 older Audi vehicles are being recalled because faulty Takata airbags could deploy too slowly or with excessive force, potentially causing injury or death. Audi manufacturer Volkswagen said it would begin notifying affected owners in late March and did not yet have repair parts.
2020
Audi A5 Sportback S line update introduced in Taiwan
Taiwan Audi introduced an updated Audi A5 Sportback S line version with upgraded equipment, including an S line sport package and 18-inch S line alloy wheels.
2020
Volkswagen recalls nearly 107,000 vehicles sold under Audi
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 107,000 older vehicles sold under its Audi luxury brand because Takata driver's air bag inflators may malfunction or hurl shrapnel in a crash. The article says the problem has led to at least one death.