https://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary.htmlSummary of press releasesbnhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG_honors_its_best_graduates.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG_honors_its_best_graduates.htmlLeading by excellence: In a ceremony at the Design Center Ingolstadt, AUDI AG honored its best apprentices and students from the Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm locations today.Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__Stable_worldwide_sales_in_November.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__Stable_worldwide_sales_in_November.htmlAudi delivered some 75,950 vehicles to customers worldwide in November. The premium brand’s sales figures were thus slightly higher than the same month last year (2007: 75,635; up 0.4 percent). During the first eleven months of 2008, Audi sold some 920,700 vehicles – 3 percent more than in the comparable period in 2007 (2007: 893,628).Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Design_Miami__2008__Spectacular_venue_for_the_Audi_Q7_Coastline_to__drop_anchor_.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Design_Miami__2008__Spectacular_venue_for_the_Audi_Q7_Coastline_to__drop_anchor_.htmlAudi is the exclusive automotive sponsor for the third year running at Design Miami/, the leading global forum for high-end design. From December 2 through 5, the world’s most influential dealers, designers, collectors, curators, and critics will meet here to celebrate the design scene’s highlights at countless events. Audi is not only sponsor of the VIP fleet, but also – with the “Audi Coastline Marina” installation – a participating designer. During the same week, Audi will participate for the first time at Art Basel Miami Beach, a key U.S. art show. Audi will thus sponsor the two most important events for contemporary art and design.Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Lightweight_Design_-_It_s_an_Art__The_Audi_ASF_Design_Principle.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Lightweight_Design_-_It_s_an_Art__The_Audi_ASF_Design_Principle.htmlMost manufacturers’ cars have grown heavier as the years have gone by. This isn’t true of Audi. Quite the opposite: more than ten years ago the Audi A8 and the Audi A2, with their aluminum bodies, put a stop to this never-ending spiral of increased weight. Since then, Audi has developed this pioneering weight-saving technology more and more. Today ASF (Audi Space Frame), as it is now known, is used for four Audi models: the TT, TT Roadster, R8 and A8.Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_provides_future_Managing_Directors_with_the_skills_they_need.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_provides_future_Managing_Directors_with_the_skills_they_need.htmlIn an effort to ensure a smooth change of generations at Audi dealerships, AUDI AG and its dealers specifically invest in junior employees and prepare them for the position of Managing Director. This year, ten candidates completed the 22-months training course.Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/New_Edition_of_the_Audi_Magazine.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/New_Edition_of_the_Audi_Magazine.htmlAudi is blazing new trails in corporate publishing: the first issue of the new Audi Magazine appeared on November 14. The Ingolstadt-based company is engaging top-flight teams for both the illustrations and the copy in the new publication. The new Audi Magazine will focus closely on the brand – while relying on high visual and journalistic quality.Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Twin_Cup_winner_honored_in_Ingolstadt.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Twin_Cup_winner_honored_in_Ingolstadt.htmlThe ninth Audi Twin Cup came to a close this weekend at the Audi Forum Ingolstadt following an exciting practical final. After a theoretical phase lasting several months, the finalists competed in typical work situations and put their outstanding practical skills to the test.Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_models_now_network_with_other_brands.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_models_now_network_with_other_brands.htmlAudi has presented a milestone of the automotive future at a testing ground in Dudenhofen, Germany. Along with other European vehicle manufacturers at the second CAR2CAR Forum, Audi demonstrated how it will be possible in the future for data to be exchanged between vehicles of different brands.Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__Sales_growth_in_October.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__Sales_growth_in_October.htmlAudi sold some 82,400 automobiles to customers worldwide in October. Sales of the premium brand thus rose 7.2 percent in year-on-year comparison. During the first ten months of 2008, the Ingolstadt carmaker sold approximately 844,700 vehicles, up 3.3 percent on the same period last year. Audi registered growth both in the European as well as in the emerging Asian markets. Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler said: “Audi is performing well, but our corporate performance is increasingly influenced by declining markets.”Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Golden_Steering_Wheel_goes_to_the_new_Audi_Q5.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Golden_Steering_Wheel_goes_to_the_new_Audi_Q5.htmlIt has not even hit the market, but it has already won an award: “Bild am Sonntag” named the new Audi Q5 the best vehicle in this year’s special SUV class, awarding it the “Golden Steering Wheel”.Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__New_brand_architecture_in_Tokyo_heralds_Audi_quality_of_sales_drive.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__New_brand_architecture_in_Tokyo_heralds_Audi_quality_of_sales_drive.htmlPeter Schwarzenbauer, Audi Board Member for Marketing and Sales, today opened the first Audi terminal in Japan’s capital. The trendsetting dealership architecture was designed by the renowned office of Allmann Sattler Wappner. It heralds a major investment campaign into the brand’s international sales network, jointly undertaken by AUDI AG and its dealers.Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Kickoff_for_Audi_s_new_research_partnership.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Kickoff_for_Audi_s_new_research_partnership.htmlResearch gives you a competitive edge: INI.KU with the partners AUDI AG, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and the City of Ingolstadt has already launched their cooperative activities in June 2008. The official opening ceremony takes place today at the SE Center Ingolstadt. INI.KU is the fifth academic science partnership launched by Audi at its Ingolstadt location to date. It supports research projects in the humanities, social and economic sciences.Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Toolmaking_Neckarsulm__Fit_for_the_future.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Toolmaking_Neckarsulm__Fit_for_the_future.htmlAUDI AG is opening a new toolmaking facility at Neckarsulm today for the Toolmaking Division. The company has invested nearly €18 million in the building, new technologies and the establishment of a synchronous production system. As a result, Audi Toolmaking will be able to assume an even stronger position in international competition.Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Production_at_Audi_characterized_by_uncompromising_perfection.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Production_at_Audi_characterized_by_uncompromising_perfection.htmlAutomobiles from Audi are front-runners in their market segments – thanks to Vorsprung durch Technik, the technological lead that also extends to the field of manufacturing. The Production operation at Audi is innovative, and is characterized by uncompromising precision and strict quality-consciousness. It takes into consideration such aspects as the needs of our employees and efficient use of resources. And today, in a media workshop at the Ingolstadt site, Audi will be demonstrating all of these strengths of its manufacturing operation.Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG_strengthens_its_position_in_South_East_Asia.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG_strengthens_its_position_in_South_East_Asia.htmlYesterday’s opening of the first Audi dealership in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) marked the Ingolstadt-based company’s official entry into the Vietnamese market. By launching its sales programme in Vietnam, AUDI AG is reinforcing its position in the region, where the brand is currently scoring its highest growth rates.Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Toolmaking_Division_honored_again.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Toolmaking_Division_honored_again.htmlIn its third appearance in the “Excellence in Production “ competition, the Toolmaking Division of AUDI AG has once again received a renowned award. Voted as “Toolmaker of the Year” in 2004 and 2006, Audi Toolmaking beat 30 other contestants to win first place in the “Internal Toolmaking over 100 Employees” category again this year.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/DTM_finale_a_thrill_for_1_300_Audi_mechanics.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/DTM_finale_a_thrill_for_1_300_Audi_mechanics.htmlOn Sunday 1,300 mechanics from Audi partner businesses got an up-close view of the last – and thrilling – German Touring Car Masters (DTM) race of the season. AUDI AG invited service employees from southwest Germany to experience an exclusive day of racing and pit tours at the Hockenheimring racetrack.Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Starting_signal_for_Audi_FIS_Ski_World_Cup.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Starting_signal_for_Audi_FIS_Ski_World_Cup.htmlManaging a good start and taking the euphoria all the way into the world championships – this is what the athletes of the German Ski Association (DSV) are aiming for. For the alpine team, things are getting serious as of tomorrow: the new Audi FIS World Cup starts in Sölden. For six years, Audi has been giving its name to the series.Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Thrilling_world_finale_of_the_2008_Audi_quattro_Cup.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Thrilling_world_finale_of_the_2008_Audi_quattro_Cup.htmlThe Audi quattro Cup is one of the biggest and most popular tournament series for amateur golfers: just this year more than 80,000 players participated. Golf pro Nick Dougherty now presented the winners’ trophies to the victorious teams of the world finale in Tenerife. The first registrations for 2009 have already been submitted.Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Mileage_Marathon_confirms_efficiency_of_Audi_models.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Mileage_Marathon_confirms_efficiency_of_Audi_models.htmlThe Audi Mileage Marathon, now completed, has provided convincing evidence of the efficiency of TDI engine technology. The fuel consumption of all 23 models in this 7,865-kilometer (4,887-mile) test was excellent.Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Mileage_Marathon__Perfection_in_Efficiency.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Mileage_Marathon__Perfection_in_Efficiency.htmlThe Audi Mileage Marathon is now into its third, decisive stage: when the fleet of 23 vehicles reaches Las Vegas, it will have completed about three-quarters of the total distance. In each successive stage, these cars from four Audi model lines have confirmed their exceptional fuel economy. The excellent results from the Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro set a fine example: although its V6 TDI engine performs so well, its fuel consumption has been as low as 5.3 liters per 100 kilometers (44.38 US mpg) on many sections of the route.Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Climate_Ambassador_Al_Gore_in_Audi_A6_TDI_e.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Climate_Ambassador_Al_Gore_in_Audi_A6_TDI_e.htmlAl Gore, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Climate Ambassador and former Vice President of the United States, traveled to the Netherlands on October 14 to speak to approximately 2,000 guests about his most pressing issue: the reduction of emissions to protect the climate. His choice of transportation: the AUDI A6 2.0 TDI e, the most efficient automobile in its class.Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Mileage_Marathon_confirmation_of_excellent_efficiency.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Mileage_Marathon_confirmation_of_excellent_efficiency.htmlAs the Audi Mileage Marathon progresses, TDI technology continues to demonstrate its exceptionally efficient use of fuel. With more than half of the 8,000-kilometer (4,971-mile) route now completed, 90 drivers from twelve countries have already driven the 23-vehicle fleet.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__Best_September_sales_ever.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__Best_September_sales_ever.htmlAUDI AG notched up double-digit growth rates in Europe, Asia/Pacific and America in September. The brand with the four rings increased its worldwide sales figures in September by 12.3 percent to 95,137 vehicles (2007: 84,716). Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_starts_production_of_new_Audi_A4_in_India.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_starts_production_of_new_Audi_A4_in_India.htmlAudi is continuing to make its mark on the Indian automobile market. The company today announced the start of local assembly of the new Audi A4. “The successful model, which was launched on the Indian market in July this year, is the second Audi model to be produced at the Group plant in Aurangabad after the Audi A6.Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/New_Plant_Manager_at_Audi_in_Neckarsulm.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/New_Plant_Manager_at_Audi_in_Neckarsulm.htmlThe current plant manager at Audi’s Neckarsulm site, Jürgen Lunemann (56), will resign for personal reasons at the end of this year. Albrecht Reimold (47) will take over as Plant Manager on January 1, 2009.Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Dr__h_c__Schleef_retires_after_35_years.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Dr__h_c__Schleef_retires_after_35_years.htmlAfter spending 35 years with AUDI AG, a retirement ceremony was held today for Dr. Andreas Schleef at the Audi Supervisory Board Meeting in Györ, Hungary.Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/_Quantum_Racing__wins_Audi_MedCup_2008.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/_Quantum_Racing__wins_Audi_MedCup_2008.htmlThe Audi MedCup 2008 has been decided: after six thrilling regattas with a total of 53 races in the Mediterranean, in which 21 boats from ten nations competed, the “Quantum Racing” team prevailed. At the finale in Portimão/Portugal the Americans again impressively kept their rivals in check, second place sufficed for them to clinch the title.Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Football_stars_of_FC_Barcelona_drive_Audi_Q7.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Football_stars_of_FC_Barcelona_drive_Audi_Q7.htmlThe stars of FC Barcelona are turning into serious DTM fans: After last year’s debut, the players of the 18-time Spanish champion came to the Circuit de Catalunya again today. There, they took over their new “company cars” and caught a whiff of racing air at the Audi driving experience and during rides in the DTM racing taxi.Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/In_honour_of_Tazio_Nuvolari.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/In_honour_of_Tazio_Nuvolari.htmlA historic race in honour of Tazio Nuvolari: the Gran Premio Nuvolari is taking place from September 19 to 21 in Italy. The race starts and finishes in Mantua, Nuvolari's birthplace. Over 200 classic cars will be taking to the road to commemorate the "Flying Mantuan", as this legendary racing driver was known. Audi Tradition has close ties with the event, and this will be the eleventh time it has taken part. The most famous driver in the Audi Tradition team is the multiple Le Mans winner Dindo Capello. He will be at the wheel of a red 1971 NSU TT in the Gran Premio Nuvolari.Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_starts_the_2008_vocational_training_year.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_starts_the_2008_vocational_training_year.htmlAudi is welcoming 682 trainees this year. With 453 young people starting their career training today at Audi in Ingolstadt and 229 who started the training on September 5 at the Neckarsulm location, Audi is maintaining its high number of trainee positions through 2008.Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/To_the_ends_of_the_earth.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/To_the_ends_of_the_earth.htmlPeople have always had the urge to explore "the very ends of the earth". And motor vehicles have been used on such voyages of discovery ever since they have been in existence. The new special exhibition "To the ends of the earth – legendary expedition and long-distance journeys" at the Audi museum mobile (September 10, 2008 to January 7, 2009) shows twelve extraordinary exhibits that took their venturesome drivers on journeys around the globe.Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Mileage_Marathon.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Mileage_Marathon.htmlThe TDI is the world’s most successful efficiency technology. Now the latest Audi TDI is making its way to the US: Audi is introducing the world’s cleanest diesel to the streets of America inside the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI with ultra low emission system.Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG_records_significant_growth_in_European_export_markets_during_August.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG_records_significant_growth_in_European_export_markets_during_August.htmlAudi has achieved considerable growth in important European markets, in some cases despite unfavorable general conditions: sales during the traditional vacation month of August in Europe (excluding Germany) increased by 5.2 percent to 26,442 cars (last year: 25,144).Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Gold_for_Audi_Trade-Fair_Design.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Gold_for_Audi_Trade-Fair_Design.htmlAudi designs do not need four wheels to inspire and delight crowds. For its stand at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007, the brand with the four rings has been honored with two iF awards from the renowned International Forum Design.Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/German_Federal_Minister_of_Labor_Olaf_Scholz_visits_Audi.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/German_Federal_Minister_of_Labor_Olaf_Scholz_visits_Audi.htmlOlaf Scholz is visiting Audi’s Neckarsulm facility today. During a tour of the production shop where the Audi R8 sportscar is manufactured, the German Federal Minister of Labor and Social Affairs gained an insight into how the company is already preparing for the challenges posed by demographic change.Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_driving_experience_with_Paralympics_aces.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_driving_experience_with_Paralympics_aces.htmlJust a few weeks before the start of the summer Paralympics for handicapped people, several athletes enjoyed a welcome change from hard training: Audi modified A4 and A5 models and invited the athletes to a ‘driving experience’ in Seefeld. The Olympians were impressed.Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__July_sees_continued_strong_sales_growth_in_Asia_and_Eastern_Europe.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__July_sees_continued_strong_sales_growth_in_Asia_and_Eastern_Europe.htmlAudi continues to show strong growth in the Asia/Pacific region with 12,037 automobiles sold in July, a 7.6 percent increase compared to the prior-year month (11,189). In China (including Hong Kong), 9,403 new automobiles were sold (up 7.1 percent). Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/FC_Bayern_starts_to_new_season_with_Audi.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/FC_Bayern_starts_to_new_season_with_Audi.htmlWhile many things may be new with FC Bayern München, when it comes to its “company cars” the German record champion again relies on equally sporty and comfortable support in the new season: Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Management Board of AUDI AG, today handed over the keys to the new “company cars” to the players, coaches and management staff in Ingolstadt and wished the team a successful start to the season.Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_invests_heavily_in_Taiwan.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_invests_heavily_in_Taiwan.htmlAudi is continuing on its course of worldwide growth and will found its own sales company in Taiwan – just as it has in markets such as Canada, Australia and Korea. Audi Taiwan Limited will begin operations in February 2009 with ambitious goals: The number of cars delivered to customers in Taiwan is to be more than doubled by 2015.Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Night_-_the_main_sponsor_s_opening-night_highlight.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Night_-_the_main_sponsor_s_opening-night_highlight.htmlEvery year in summer the eyes of the world turn to Salzburg. For five weeks, the Salzburg Festival draws lovers of theater and music to the city of Mozart. Once again this year, Audi is supporting this first-class cultural event as the main sponsor. And Audi Night on the opening weekend is a social highlight not to be missed by prominent figures from business, culture and high society.Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Group_Interim_Financial_Report__Record_sales__revenue_and_profit.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Group_Interim_Financial_Report__Record_sales__revenue_and_profit.htmlSetting new highs in vehicle sales, revenue and profit in the first half of the 2008 fiscal year, Audi is on its way to another record year.Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Travolution_promotes_eco-friendly_driving.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Travolution_promotes_eco-friendly_driving.htmlA wave of “green” is washing over Ingolstadt: after two years of research, the “Travolution” team has developed a trend-setting concept to improve traffic infrastructure. Investment amounts to a total of about €1.2 million. AUDI AG and its venture partners presented the results today, with further joint pilot projects to follow.Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG_enters_alliance_with_St__Anton_ski_resort.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG_enters_alliance_with_St__Anton_ski_resort.htmlAUDI AG is entering into a novel form of alliance with the community of St. Anton am Arlberg, a famous ski resort in the Tyrol province of Austria. Under the slogan “Live sporty.” numerous activities are planned. The handing over of three Audi Q7 models to the community today marked the project’s official start.Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__Best_first_half-year_in_company_history_in_terms_of_deliveries.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__Best_first_half-year_in_company_history_in_terms_of_deliveries.htmlAUDI AG sold more than 516,000 cars to customers worldwide between January and June (2007: 508,842). This represents a gain of 1.4 percent compared with the first six months of 2007. In June, Audi sold around 90,000 cars (2007: 88,846).Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG_is__outstanding_promoter_of_sport_.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG_is__outstanding_promoter_of_sport_.htmlMinister President Dr Günther Beckstein has presented the Bavarian Sport Award 2008 in the “outstanding promoter of sport” category to AUDI AG. The jury primarily recognised the support provided to athletes in many different disciplines as well as the innovative training opportunities made available.Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_sets_new_sales_record_in_China.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_sets_new_sales_record_in_China.htmlAudi has set yet another sales record in China, delivering a total of 60,509 automobiles to customers in China (including Hong Kong) between January and June – the most successful half-year period in Audi’s 20-year history in China.Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_world_debut_with_Nick_Mason_at_Goodwood.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_world_debut_with_Nick_Mason_at_Goodwood.htmlAudi Tradition is marking this year's Festival of Speed at Goodwood, England (July 11 to 13, 2008) with a world debut. At the largest classic car racing event in the world, the Ingolstadt company will be taking the wraps off an absolutely authentic reconstruction of the original Auto Union "Silverarrow" Type D Dual Compressor from 1939.Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Brussels___A_plant_with_a_bright_future.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Brussels___A_plant_with_a_bright_future.htmlAudi is focusing on Audi Brussels with large investments. Having provided approximately € 100 million for the necessary renovation of the plant’s infrastructure in the first stage, Audi is now investing the same amount in equipping the body shop, paint shop and assembly plant to produce the new A1. Series production of the compact premium vehicle will begin in Brussels in 2010. The automotive factory in Forest will thus become the exclusive producer of a model for the first time in its history. In addition to the basic version of the Audi A1, other variants are planned in the mid-term as well.Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Twin_Cup__World_Final_for_Audi_Service_teams.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Twin_Cup__World_Final_for_Audi_Service_teams.htmlA multi-national final held in 25 languages: 60 Audi teams from 36 nations travelled to the Formula 1 circuit in Istanbul from June 5 to 7 to crown a world champion from their ranks. Their goal, however, was not to win a car race – even though the teams are all top experts in the automotive world. AUDI AG had invited its dealers’ best service teams worldwide to put their knowledge and skills to the test in an international competition.Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__On_track_for_record_sales_of_one_million_cars_in_2008.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__On_track_for_record_sales_of_one_million_cars_in_2008.htmlAUDI AG sold more than 426,200 vehicles worldwide from January to May, an increase of 1.5 percent. In the month of May, Audi increased sales to 88,200 vehicles, up an additional 0.8 percent versus the strong prior-year month. The strongest growth drivers were once again the Asia/Pacific and Eastern Europe regions.Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_celebrates_20_years_in_China.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_celebrates_20_years_in_China.htmlAudi celebrated the 20th anniversary of its partnership with First Automobile Works (FAW) in Changchun today and laid the cornerstone for a new assembly hall. The company also announced the local production of the Audi Q5 at the Changchun plant.Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Johannes_Thammer_is_new_Head_of_Audi_Sales_Division_in_China.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Johannes_Thammer_is_new_Head_of_Audi_Sales_Division_in_China.htmlJohannes Thammer (52) will become the new Managing Director of the Audi Sales Division in China as of June 1, 2008. The current Head of After Sales and Genuine Parts for Audi succeeds Werner Eichhorn (45), who has been announced by Volkswagen as the new Head of Sales for Germany for Volkswagen Passenger Cars as of June 2008. Bernd Hoffmann (44) will take over the position vacated by Thammer.Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG_donates_to_earthquake_victims_in_China.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG_donates_to_earthquake_victims_in_China.htmlAUDI AG is donating one million RMB (100,000 euros) to the aid fund in China to support orphans in Sichuan. The province in southwestern China was struck by a major earthquake last week. A separate employee campaign will coordinate donations by Audi employees at both its production sites in Germany.Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi__Successful_start_to_2008.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi__Successful_start_to_2008.htmlFollowing a very successful 2007, Audi is on course to achieve top figures once again in 2008. “We will continue to pursue our course of profitable growth,” said Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, today at the company’s 119th Annual General Meeting in Ingolstadt.Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__accelerated_growth_in_sales_in_April.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__accelerated_growth_in_sales_in_April.htmlWith the start of the second quarter, sales at AUDI AG are once again showing stronger growth. The brand sold more than 86,700 cars worldwide in the past month. While sales figures over the first four months rose by a total of 1.7 percent to around 338,000 cars, the rate of growth in April alone stood at 2.9 percent. The biggest drivers of the increase in sales were the Eastern European and Asia-Pacific markets.Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_tv__Behind_the_scenes_at_the_DTM.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_tv__Behind_the_scenes_at_the_DTM.htmlAUDI AG will be one of the main sponsors at the Mille Miglia for the first time. From 15 to 17 May 2008, Audi Tradition will take six historic automobiles to Brescia, where the 1,000-mile race across half of Italy starts and finishes. Taking part for the first time this year will be Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG. He will be piloting a Wanderer W 25.Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Tradition_with_six_cars_at_the_Mille_Miglia.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Tradition_with_six_cars_at_the_Mille_Miglia.htmlOn Audi tv, the excitement continues shortly after the finish: Every DTM race weekend, Audi's internet-based television channel brings you exclusive background reports from the race circuit, presents the Audi team drivers in interviews, and questions engine and vehicle developers about their racing tourers' secrets. A must-see for true DTM fans.Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_sails_aboard_the__Platoon_.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_sails_aboard_the__Platoon_.htmlAfter announcing its title sponsorship in the Audi MedCup, AUDI AG extends its commitment in sailing by additionally supporting the German boat “Platoon powered by Team Germany”. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_promotes_young_engineers_at_Hanover_Fair.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_promotes_young_engineers_at_Hanover_Fair.htmlAudi is making a strong showing at Hanover Fair, which opened today. Michael Dick and Dr. Werner Widuckel, members of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, are underscoring the company’s commitment to promoting young engineers through their involvement in two events of the Association of German Engineers (VDI). Audi plans to hire 800 new employees this year, of which around two thirds will be engineers.Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Supercomputer_makes_a_big_impact_at_Audi.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Supercomputer_makes_a_big_impact_at_Audi.htmlWhen Christopher Rhody starts a crash test, everything stays nice and quiet. No loud crashing noises, no broken glass and no bent fenders. The Audi employee responsible for developing side and head protection simulates crash situations on a computer. New supercomputers now make these crash simulations even more precise and realistic. The “cluster” – a collection of 320 processors – achieves over 15 teraflops of processing power, which corresponds to 15 billion computer operations per second. All this makes it the fastest computer in the automotive industry – and one of the 150 fastest in the world.Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_at_the_AMI_in_Leipzig__a_spectacular_array_of_premiers.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_at_the_AMI_in_Leipzig__a_spectacular_array_of_premiers.htmlA spectacular array of premiers awaits visitors to the Audi booth at the 2008 AMI in Leipzig from April 5-13. The Audi booth is located in Hall 1 of the Leipziger Messe exhibition center. The focus is on the German premiers of the new Audi A4 Avant, the Audi A3 Cabriolet, the Audi Q7 V12 TDI, the Audi TTS – the sporty top model of the TT line – and the Audi TT TDI, the first series-production sports car to feature a diesel engine.Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_publishes_dissertations_in_cooperation_with_Cuvillier_Publishing_House.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_publishes_dissertations_in_cooperation_with_Cuvillier_Publishing_House.htmlAUDI AG is publishing its doctoral candidates’ dissertations for the first time in cooperation with Cuvillier Publishing House of Göttingen. The result is uniform and visually appealing doctoral thesis publications.Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Tradition_celebrates_25_years_of_Sport_quattro.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Tradition_celebrates_25_years_of_Sport_quattro.htmlThe Audi Sport quattro has just turned 25 years of age. In 1983, the "Shorty", as it was affectionately known, caused a sensation as the most powerful series-produced German car. It is thus logical that Audi Tradition will be represented at the 20th Techno Classica in Essen, Germany (from 26 to 30 March 2008) with the motto "25 years of Audi Sport quattro".Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Protecting_the_environment_with_sophisticated_technology.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Protecting_the_environment_with_sophisticated_technology.htmlThe new engine test centre in Neckarsulm supports environmentally friendly power plant testing. Thanks to the use of sophisticated technology, it deploys valuable resources economically and meets high environmental standards. Noise impact on the adjoining residential area has been reduced significantly.Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/New_engine_testing_centre_networks_Audi_sites.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/New_engine_testing_centre_networks_Audi_sites.htmlOn Thursday, March 13, 2008, following a successfully completed test run, the new engine testing centre at Audi's Neckarsulm site was officially inaugurated. In future, the development activities of the Group's various plants will also become even more closely interlinked courtesy of 19 state-of-the-art engine test rigs.Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/2008_profit_sharing__Audi_distributes_an_average_of__5_300_per_employee_.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/2008_profit_sharing__Audi_distributes_an_average_of__5_300_per_employee_.htmlAUDI AG’s outstanding results in fiscal 2007 are paying off for the around 45,000 employees at its German locations in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm: The company will be distributing €222 million (154)* to its employees this year.Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Impressive_figures__mobility_and_lifestyle.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Impressive_figures__mobility_and_lifestyle.htmlAudi takes an innovative approach to presenting success:At its Annual Press Conference today, the brand with the four rings published its 2007 Annual Report, which has been designed with creativity and passion.Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Forum_Ingolstadt__World_of_discovery_in_a_new_light.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_Forum_Ingolstadt__World_of_discovery_in_a_new_light.htmlThe AUDI AG corporate identity has a new face: A new era has begun for customers and visitors to the Audi Forum Ingolstadt. The changes were based on Audi’s new showroom concept, using superbly crafted materials.Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi__Most_successful_fiscal_year_of_all_time.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi__Most_successful_fiscal_year_of_all_time.htmlIn the 2007 fiscal year, AUDI AG once again achieved record figures for production, vehicle sales, revenue and profit.Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/New_climatic_wind_tunnel_at_Audi__through_heat_and_ice_at_300_km_h.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/New_climatic_wind_tunnel_at_Audi__through_heat_and_ice_at_300_km_h.htmlAudi can now take advantage of the possibilities offered by a one-of-a-kind climate simulator. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Production_record_in_2007__continuous_roll-out_at_Audi_sites.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Production_record_in_2007__continuous_roll-out_at_Audi_sites.htmlThe Audi Group not only achieved its best annual sales figures in 2007 for the 12th time in a row. It also accomplished yet another production record, with 980,880 cars built in total (including Lamborghini), up 5.9 percent compared to last year’s result. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_MedCup_starts_sporting_the_four_rings.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_MedCup_starts_sporting_the_four_rings.htmlAfter the successful kick-off last year, AUDI AG has expanded its commitment in international sailing: with immediate effect, Audi is the title sponsor of the Audi MedCup.Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__Ralph_Weyler_leaves_Board_of_Management.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__Ralph_Weyler_leaves_Board_of_Management.htmlRalph Weyler, who has been the Member of the Board of Management for Marketing and Sales at AUDI AG since 1 October 2003, has left the company and will set up his own corporate consultancy business. He will work in an advisory capacity for, amongst others, AUDI AG and the Volkswagen Group.Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Lorena_Ochoa_plays_her_way_to_the_worlds_top_with_Audi.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Lorena_Ochoa_plays_her_way_to_the_worlds_top_with_Audi.htmlFor Lorena Ochoa, 2007 was absolutely a dream year: With eight triumphs, the Mexican golfer clinched the year’s largest number of victories, reaped various awards and played her way to the top of all LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) tables.Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_continues_golfing_commitment.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_continues_golfing_commitment.htmlAudi’s successful golfing commitment now spans the space of nearly two decades.Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/International_sponsorship_award_for_Audi.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/International_sponsorship_award_for_Audi.htmlAudi has received the international sponsorship award in the category media sponsorship from FASPO, a German trade association for sponsorship and special forms of advertising.Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/From_silver_screen_to_automotive_development.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/From_silver_screen_to_automotive_development.htmlAudi has become the first car manufacturer in Europe to adopt a new presentation technology – of digital cinema quality.Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/New_engine_versions_for_Audi_A4_and_A5.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/New_engine_versions_for_Audi_A4_and_A5.htmlAudi continues to expand its successful A4 and A5 model lines. The new entry-level units add to the range of available engines.Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_ranks_at_the_top_for_employee_health.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_ranks_at_the_top_for_employee_health.htmlWith a 97.0 percent employee attendance rate at its German plants in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm, Audi ranked at the top of the automobile industry in 2007 for the state of health of all the company’s employees.Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_sponsorship_ensures_glamorous_entrance_for_celebrities_at_German_Film_Ball.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_sponsorship_ensures_glamorous_entrance_for_celebrities_at_German_Film_Ball.htmlThe crème de la crème of Germany’s movie industry met for the 34th time at Munich’s Bayerischer Hof on January 19, 2007.Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_opens_Indias_largest_dealership.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_opens_Indias_largest_dealership.htmlAudi has opened the largest car dealership in India in the city of Gurgaon.Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_awarded_Yellow_Angel_for_best_image.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_awarded_Yellow_Angel_for_best_image.htmlAudi has taken first place in the AutoMarxX image and brand study by Germany’s ADAC automobile club.Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__New_sales_records_in_all_regions_in_2007.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/AUDI_AG__New_sales_records_in_all_regions_in_2007.html2007 was AUDI AG’s twelfth record year in a row worldwide. From January through December, 964,151 cars were handed over to customers – 6.5 percent more than in 2006 (905,188).Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Highlight_of_the_Audi_FIS_Ski_World_Cup_in_Kitzbuehel.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Highlight_of_the_Audi_FIS_Ski_World_Cup_in_Kitzbuehel.htmlThe ski slopes have been prepared, the preparations have been completed: Kitzbühel is ready for the Hahnenkamm race – the absolute highlight of the skiing year.Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_surpasses_100000_cars_sold_in_China_for_the_first_time.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_surpasses_100000_cars_sold_in_China_for_the_first_time.htmlAudi achieved a new sales record in China in 2007, selling 101,996 cars in China (including Hong Kong) – a gain of about 25 percent compared to the previous year.Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_production_successfully_launched_in_India.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_production_successfully_launched_in_India.htmlAudi continues to make its mark in India’s flourishing growth market: the company with the four rings has now successfully started production for the Indian market of the world’s most successful luxury midsize sedan – the Audi A6 – at its Aurangabad site in the state of Maharashtra.Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_to_hire_800_employees_in_2008.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_to_hire_800_employees_in_2008.htmlAUDI AG will hire 800 college graduates this year, raising the number of new hires by 200 positions compared with 2007.Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_to_invest_substantially_in_new_models.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_to_invest_substantially_in_new_models.htmlAudi is continuing its investments in big style: the scheduled budget for the period from 2008 to 2012 comprises a total of 10.6 billion euros in fixed investments. For the last planning period, from 2007 to 2011, the scheduled investments added up to 9.8 billion euros.Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Heading_towards_a_twelfth_successive_record_year.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Heading_towards_a_twelfth_successive_record_year.htmlAUDI AG sold approximately 893,600 cars worldwide between January and November, a rise of 7.3 percent on the prior-year period (2006: 833,021).Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_launching_ultramodern_engines_in_China.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_launching_ultramodern_engines_in_China.htmlAudi is now bringing its latest-generation, highly efficient engines onto the Chinese market, too.Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_FIS_Ski_World_Cup_starts_at_Soelden.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_FIS_Ski_World_Cup_starts_at_Soelden.htmlThe 2007/2008 skiing season has been opened: with an international press conference at Sölden (Austria) Audi yesterday gave the starting signal for the first race weekend of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup to which AUDI AG has been giving its name for as many as five years now.Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_of_America_at_the_Womens_Conference.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_of_America_at_the_Womens_Conference.htmlIn an effort to bring the issue of efficient fuel technologies to more than 14,000 women expected to attend the 2007 event, Audi of America today announced its participation in the nation’s leading conference on women.Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_is_Official_Sponsor_of_19th_Annual_Best_Buddies_Ball.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_is_Official_Sponsor_of_19th_Annual_Best_Buddies_Ball.htmlAudi announced the latest phase of its growing relationship with Best Buddies International, as the German luxury car manufacturer was the official automotive sponsor of the 19th Annual Best Buddies Ball, which took place in October 20th at the home of Sargent and Eunice Kennedy Shriver in Potomac, Maryland.Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_quattro_Cup_inspires_great_enthusiasm.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_quattro_Cup_inspires_great_enthusiasm.htmlThe Audi quattro Cup ranks among the world’s major and most popular tournament series for amateur golfers.Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Over_741300_vehicles_in_the_first_nine_months.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Over_741300_vehicles_in_the_first_nine_months.htmlAUDI AG sold around 741,300 vehicles worldwide in the first nine months of the year – an increase of 8.3 percent (September: 84,700; up 1.8 percent).Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_recruits_600_academics.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Audi_recruits_600_academics.htmlThis year Audi is recruiting 600 academics; 60 in September – and today 6 of them are at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt (IAA).Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/100-mile_race_on_behalf_of_intellectually_disabled.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/100-mile_race_on_behalf_of_intellectually_disabled.htmlHundreds of cyclists were at the Château Julien winery in Carmel, California, yesterday for the start of the Audi Best Buddies Challenge.Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Further_growth_in_major_export_markets.htmlhttps://cms.audi.com/audi/sea/bn/about_audi_ag/news/unternehmen/monthly_summary/Further_growth_in_major_export_markets.htmlAudi shipped around 66,400 vehicles worldwide during the month of August, 4.2 percent more than in the same month of the previous year (2006: 63,715).Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT