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2020
Audi announces plans for seven localized models in China
Audi said it plans to introduce seven localized models in China over the next five years as part of its effort to accelerate development in the Chinese market.
2020
Audi unveils AI:ME concept car
Audi unveiled its AI:ME autonomous-car concept at CES 2020 as a showcase of potential technology and design; the article says there were no plans to produce it.
2020
Audi Sport outlines planned e-tron GT versions, including RS
Audi Sport head Oliver Hoffman said the production e-tron GT would be offered in regular, S and RS versions; the production model might debut at the 2020 Los Angeles Auto Show.
2019
Audi unveils 25 Years of RS anniversary package
Audi unveiled an anniversary package in Germany for the TT RS, RS4, RS5, RS6 and RS7, featuring exterior and interior changes. The package is limited to Europe.
2019
Mercedes-Benz and Audi announce layoff plans
The report says Mercedes-Benz and Audi recently announced layoff plans, with the number of affected employees across the two manufacturers close to 20,000; it says the cuts are concentrated in Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
2019
Takata airbag malfunction prompts recall of additional vehicles
A separate Takata airbag malfunction prompted a recall involving an additional 1.4 million vehicles. The article reports that a driver in Australia died as a result of the faulty airbags and another driver in Cyprus was injured.
2019
Audi announces plan to cut 9,500 jobs
Audi announced a plan to cut 9,500 jobs by 2025, representing 10.6% of its workforce. The planned savings were intended to support its transition to electrification and digitalization.
2019
Audi seeks job cuts amid negotiations
Audi wants to cut thousands of jobs to fund its transition to electric vehicles, but talks with labor representatives have stalled. The article reports the proposed cuts, not completed layoffs.
2019
Audi partners with Electrify America on charging
Audi partnered with Electrify America, a network of ultra-fast public charging stations; Audi e-tron buyers receive their first 1,000 kilowatt-hours of charging free via Audi.
2019
Audi e-tron enters dealerships
Audi’s fully electric e-tron SUV is now rolling into dealerships, marking the brand’s first offering in the luxury electric vehicle market.
2019
Audi announces rear-wheel-drive R8
Audi announced a facelifted R8 rear-wheel-drive production model, with a European-market launch planned for the following year.
2019
Audi announces revised R8 models
Audi announced the revised R8 V10 RWD and R8 LMS GT4 models, with both planned to launch at the beginning of 2020.
2019
Audi Malaysia introduces Conformity Check service programme
Audi Malaysia introduced a Conformity Check programme that allows parallel-import Audi vehicles to be certified and registered under the local service network, with benefits including a two-year parts-replacement warranty and applicable recall and workshop campaign services.
2019
Audi announces limited-period Q5 and Q7 price cuts in India
Audi announced limited-period price cuts of up to Rs 6.02 lakh for its Q5 and Q7 SUVs in India to mark ten years of sales of the models in the country.
2019
Audi India launches the new Audi A6
Audi India launched the new Audi A6 in India at a starting price of Rs 54,20,000. The model was available through Audi dealerships and was the company's first BS-VI-compliant model in the country.
2019
Recall issued for Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda vehicles
A recall was issued for 80,000 Audi, Volkswagen and Skoda vehicles over a possible interruption of power in DSG dual-clutch transmissions. The report says about 62,000 Volkswagen vehicles, 4,500 Skodas and 14,000 Audis are affected.
2019
Volkswagen Group Australia announces DSG vehicle recall
Volkswagen Group Australia announced a nationwide recall affecting more than 60,000 Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda vehicles over incorrectly manufactured DSG gearbox pressure accumulator housings that could cause oil and hydraulic-pressure loss and interrupt power.
2019
Manhart introduces RQ 800 tuning package for Audi RS Q8
Manhart introduced its RQ 800 tuning package for the Audi RS Q8, with upgrades to the vehicle's appearance and powertrain.
2019
Audi debuts e-tron Sportback
Audi held the world premiere of the all-new e-tron Sportback electric SUV at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show.