Figures show Audi surging over other VW brands

2010-03-11T10:17:23Z

<div><p>Volkswagen's luxury brand Audi is racing ahead of VW's other makes and generated more than 85 percent of total operating profit in 2009, according to group figures released on Thursday.</p><p>Audi's operating profit of 1.6 billion euros (2.2 billion dollars) was nearly three times that of VW's eponymous brand, which posted a profit of 561 million euros.</p>...

Audi aims to match pre-crisis sales record

2010-03-09T11:32:42Z

<div><p>German luxury car maker Audi, which is owned by Volkswagen, said Tuesday it aimed to sell more than one million autos this year and reach a pre-crisis record set in 2008.</p><p>Audi sales fell last year by 12.7 percent to 29.8 billion euros (40.5 billion dollars) with the delivery of 949,729 vehicles, a drop of 5.4 percent.</p><p>The company's operat...

Audi '09 net income down 39 pct to $1.8 billion

2010-03-09T01:45:07Z

<div id="subtitle">German carmaker Audi 2009 net income down 39 percent to $1.8 billion</div><div><p>German carmaker Audi AG says its 2009 net income fell 39 percent to euro1.35 billion ($1.8 billion) as the economic downturn cut demand for its cars.</p><p>The Ingolstadt-based company earned euro2.2 billion in 2008.</p><p>Audi said Tuesday revenue fell...

Audi Production Line Ahead Of Earnings

2010-03-08T09:30:43Z

INGOLSTADT, GERMANY - MARCH 08: Audi AG employees work at the production line on March 8, 2010 in Ingolstadt, Germany. Audi AG is a unit of Volkswagen AG. (Photo by Miguel Villagran/Getty Images)

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Geneva auto show opens 80th edition to public

2010-03-04T05:45:50Z

<div id="subtitle">Geneva auto show opens 80th edition on note of optimism as questions remain over hybrid future</div><div><p>The 80th Geneva Motor Show opened its doors to the public Thursday, offering a note of optimism and fun after two difficult years for the industry.</p><p>The hybrid revolution, however, remains elusive.</p><p>Among the stars of the show are Wilmer Valderrama Audi and Marchesa Kick Off Oscar Week Celebration held at Cicconi's Los Angeles, California - 28-02-09

Volkswagen, Subaru Snag Canadian Car of the Year Awards

2010-02-24T10:46:49Z

<div id="subtitle">GTI, Outback best of the lot.</div><div><p><p>Volkswagen, Subaru Snag Canadian Car of the Year Awards</p> <p>By Jim Bray<br /> TechnoFile.com</p> <p>VW's hot Golf and Subaru's "Sport Utility Wagon" have been named

Daimler suffers steep loss in 2009

2010-02-22T08:46:33Z

<div><p>The German auto giant Daimler shocked markets Thursday with a sharp 2009 loss after an "exceptionally bad" year for its luxury cars and heavy trucks.</p><p>The group hopes to recover this year and chairman Dieter Zetsche said he was aiming for a 2010 pre-tax profit of 2.3 billion euros (3.1 billion dollars), despite "a difficult environment," compared with a pre-tax loss of...

Alongside gags, Super Bowl ads plumb male psyche

2010-02-22T10:52:44Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sidestepping the usual slapstick comedy and animal tricks, a number of advertisers tried to score during Sunday's Super Bowl with commercials that tapped into men's ambivalence with their everyday lives.</p><p>In the battle among advertisers, Volkswagen of America is recalling some 2009 Audi Q5 models. The company said A-Pillar trim cover clips may not have been manufactured correctly and could come loose if the sideguard head protection airbags deploy. </p><p>A loose trim piece could injure front seat occupants. </p><p>Dealers will insp...

Detroit Hosts Flagship North American International Auto Show

2010-01-11T16:31:04Z

DETROIT - JANUARY 11: Johan de Nysschen, President of Audi America, speaks about the Audi A8 at the North American International Auto Show January 11, 2010 in Detroit,

2009 Auto Sales: Audi's US sales fall 6 percent

2010-02-23T00:56:49Z

<div id="subtitle">Audi 2009 US sales fall 6 percent, December sales rise 17 percent</div><div><p>Audi said Tuesday its 2009 sales in the U.S. fell 6 percent, while December sales rose 17 percent.</p><p>BY THE NUMBERS: Sales rose to 9,030 vehicles in December from 7,712 in the same month a year earlier. For all...

Germany Audi

2009-12-28T07:30:24Z

FILE - In this May 13, 2009 file picture the logo of German car producer Audi is seen on the wheel of a Audi RS 8 sportscar at the Audi production site in Neckarsulm, southern Germany. Audi AG said Monday Dec. 28, 2009 it plans to spend 7.3 billion euro (US dlrs 10.51 billion) on plant upgrades, new products and technology research as it moves t...

Audi plans euro7.3 billion investments through 2012

2010-02-23T08:53:01Z

<div id="subtitle">Volkswagen's Audi plans euro7.3 billion ($10.5 billion) in investments through 2012</div><div><p>Audi AG said Monday it plans to spend euro7.3 billion ($10.51 billion) on plant upgrades, new products and technology research as it moves to expand its number of customers worldwide and increase market share.</p&...

Used Audi - The Audi SUV Range

2010-02-23T10:51:22Z

Audi are perhaps not quite the first car manufacturer that I would think of if challenged to come up with a manufacturer with expertise in the SUV area. After all, there are plenty of obvious SUV choices, and the full list of brands who produced something in the right area is pretty darn extensive. When I think about it a bit more, however, it is actually quite clear that Audi have a small but concise range of impressively high quality SUVs.&l...

Details About the Exhilarating Audi A8 Sedan

2010-02-23T11:03:38Z

This luxury sedan Audi A8 car comes with Quattro four-wheel drive, adaptive air-suspension and sturdier Audi Space Frame (ASF) Aluminum body. There are also a wide variety of high-torque and powerful engines. Two generations of the Audi A8 were manufactured in short and long wheelbase form in order to substitute the V8 model as such. Performance with power makes the Audi A8 ?L? most comfortable sports ...

Describing the All New Audi A6

2010-02-23T11:07:27Z

Audi A6 manufactured by the German auto car giant Audi, is considered as the best and the most popular executive car. The car is manufactured in two segments ? the saloon and the estate. The highly profitable cost has also made the Audi A6 increase its worldwide status.<br><br>The most important characteristic part of the car is the cabin, which has been built up with the ne...

Used Audi - The Most Beautiful Audi Available

2010-02-23T11:26:05Z

?The slowest car we have ever built?.<br><br>Audi?s famous strapline and beautiful advert were the first things to catch my eye about the R8, back when it had first been released to the world in a flurry of speed and sleekness. I remembered being sat in front of the TV, drifting off, when this car being gradually put together caught my eye. Within a second of watching that was it ? I was hooked.<br>&lt...

Learn Everything You Need to Know About the Audi A4

2010-02-23T11:39:57Z

With the launch of Audi A4 in the mid 90?s, the German car maker made a quick progress in attaining the global recognition to the A4. The best of the car was the well designed cabin, all fresh interiors and wonderful handling and the option of 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive with Quattro technology. The most characteristics people love in the car is the European design and sensibility, inner ambience which are provided by the panel gaps, first clas...

Chinese auto sales lift luxury German brands

2010-02-23T19:07:45Z

<div><p>Stronger Chinese auto sales have lifted the prospects of German luxury car makers which were left behind in an earlier rush to buy cheaper models with 'cash-for-clunkers' subsidies, analysts say.</p><p>Audi, BMW and Daimler, which owns

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