Audi News Index

Audi A3 Line Up Strengthened
21st December, 2008
Featuring two new engines and improved fuel efficiency from both petrol and diesel direct injection engines, the new Audi A3 Sportback range is now available in Australia.... more


Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro: Breathtaking V10 Performance
9th December, 2008
With the R8, the brand has established itself at the forefront of high-end sports cars from the very start – and now comes the R8 V10 ..... more

Audi's A5 & S5 Cabriolet For 2009
4th December, 2008
The four-seater with a fabric top combines sporty character with the fascination of open-top driving, refined comfort, and great everyday utility ..... more

Race version of the Audi R8 in the limelight
30th November, 2008
Audi presented a world premiere at the Essen Motor Show, on Friday: the brand with the four rings unveiled a race version of the R8 ..... more

Golden Steering Wheel goes to the new Audi Q5
9th November, 2008
It 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” ..... more

Audi Launches New RS 6 Avant in Australia
7th November, 2008
The very first Audi RS 2, dating back to the year 1993, was built exclusively as an Avant model, and customers still appreciate this elegantly functional body style ..... more

Audi S3 Sportback Lands In Australia
4th November, 2008
Priced at $68,310 (RRP), this dynamic and sporty addition further enhances the class-leading A3 range ..... more

Audi Q7 – Now Standard with 7 Seats
14th October, 2008
Audi’s successful Q7 performance SUV is now available with 7-seats as a standard feature, at no extra cost ..... more

New Audi S4 For 2009
24th September, 2008
It accelerates the S4 sedan from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds, but on average only uses 9.7 litres of fuel per 100 km ..... more

Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro Confirmed
10th September, 2008
Audi is taking TDI technology to new heights: the Q7 V12 TDI quattro is the world’s most powerful diesel-engined SUV ..... more

Audi’s New A4 Avant Released Locally
8th September, 2008
The most successful premium station wagon of its class offers excellent drivability, typically high Audi build quality and a range of storage solutions in its large, flexible load-carrying area ..... more

New Audi RS 6 Sedan Breaks Cover
15th August, 2008
With its 5.0-litre twin-turbo V10 engine and quattro permanent all-wheel drive, the Audi RS 6 is a car without peer ..... more

Audi’s New TTS Arrives in Australia
5th August, 2008
Audi’s new TTS sports car has arrived in Australia in both Coupe and Roadster guise. The Audi TTS Coupe is priced from $92,900 (RRP), whilst the TTS Roadster starts at $97,100 (RRP) ..... more

Audi Release The A3 Cabriolet Locally
28th July, 2008
Priced from a highly-competitive $49,900, this head-turning compact Cabriolet, which seats four adults, is now available locally ..... more

Audi's New Q5 For 2009
24th July, 2008
Audi is entering a new market segment with their new Q5, a new performance SUV based on the new Volkswagen Tiguan ..... more

Audi A5 3.2 Quattro Tiptronic Arrives
18th June, 2008
Launched this month, the A5 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic joins its multitronic stablemate to further enhance the A5 range ..... more

Audi Prepares For A1
11th June, 2008
In addition to the basic version of the Audi A1, other variants are planned in the mid-term as well ..... more

Audi A4 Earns Five Stars In The Euro NCAP Crash Test
5th June, 2008
The new Audi A4 has been awarded the top rating of 5 stars by Euro NCAP following testing for passive crash safety ..... more

First Full-LED Headlamp for the Audi R8
4th June, 2008
The range of equipment available for the Audi R8 sports car now includes the first full-LED headlamp ..... more

Audi Launches New A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
2nd June, 2008
The new A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e is the latest generation of highly fuel efficient vehicles from Audi, developed as a result of the brand’s desire to achieve maximum efficiency for everyday driving situations ..... more

Audi TT Clubsport Quattro: Open-Top with Over 220 kW
25th May, 2008
Audi is presenting an updated version of the spectacular show car and sensation of 2007 at the Wörthersee Tour, the big 'meet' for Audi and VW enthusiasts in Reifnitz (Kärnten), Austria, from 21st-25th May, 2008 ..... more

Intense TDI Power - The Audi A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro
19th May, 2008
The two-litre TDI unit under the bonnet of the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro delivers 165 kW and musters 450 Nm of torque ..... more

Audi wins European Inventor of the Year 2008
18th May, 2008
The European Patent Office has named AUDI AG European Inventor of the Year. The honour is bestowed on companies whose ideas have made significant contributions to Europe’s economic growth and competitiveness. Audi was recognised for the invention of Audi Space Frame technology (ASF) ..... more

Pricing Announced for Audi’s Newest Cabriolet
12th May, 2008
Audi Australia today announced pricing for the newest addition to the A3 range - the all new A3 Cabriolet ..... more

Special Edition Audi A6 Comes In White
9th May, 2008
Audi Australia today announced the arrival of the limited release A6 “White Edition”. Just ten examples of this exclusive model will be available, offering the choice of either a petrol or diesel engine ..... more

Audi Tradition To Feature Six Historic Vehicles At The Mille Miglia
5th May, 2008
From 15th to 17th May, Audi Tradition will take six historic automobiles to Brescia (Italy) where the 1,000-mile race across half of Italy starts and finishes ..... more

New Audi S3 Sportback Breaks Cover
24th April, 2008
The 5-door version of Audi’s dynamic range-topping A3 has broken cover. The S3 Sportback will join the three-door Audi S3 around the end of 2008 in Australia ..... more

Audi Q5 Revealed
21st April, 2008
The new Audi Q5 is said to combine the dynamism of a sports sedan with highly variable interior and versatile options for leisure-time and family use. Strong and efficient engines, quattro permanent all-wheel drive and agile running gear have been brought together to provide a superior technology package for both on- and off-road driving ..... more

Audi R8 Named World Performance Car & World Car Design of the Year
27th March, 2008
The super sports car from Audi was chosen for these awards by 47 World Car jurors from 24 countries throughout the world ..... more

Audi Confirms Line-Up for Adelaide Motor Show
20th March, 2008
Audi’s presence at the annual Adelaide Motor Show in April has been confirmed. Key models will include the all new Audi A4, the R8 sports coupe and the elegant, yet potent Audi S5 ..... more

“Power and Splendour – Carriages for State Occasions”
12th March, 2008
The Audi museum mobile is holding a special exhibition entitled “Power and Splendour – Carriages for State Occasions”. It consists of a cavalcade of eleven vehicles such as have never before been gathered together at one place in Germany ..... more

Audi R8 TDI Le Mans
10th March, 2008
Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class – the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high performance road-going sports car. The V12 TDI with a displacement of six litres powers a concept car based on the Audi R8. This unit generates a huge 500 hp and 1,000 Newton-metres of torque ..... more

Audi A4 Arriving In April
27th February, 2008
This brand new, latest-generation vehicle is about to be launched Down Under and is expected to boost the profile of Audi in Australia in its segment thanks to its winning combination of stylish design, strong performance and larger, wider, more dynamic appearance ..... more

Audi TTS Range-Topper Gets a Green Light for Australia
24th February, 2008
Audi’s latest design success will be launched in Australia around July 2008 in both Coupe and Roadster guise. Both vehicles will come with a handy 200 kW of power and 350 Nm of torque ..... more

Audi A3 Cabriolet Confirmed for Australia
21st February, 2008
The new Audi A3 Cabriolet has been confirmed for release in Australia later this year ..... more

Audi Set For Melbourne Motor Show
31st January, 2008
Audi will be in full force at the Melbourne Motor Show this year, revealing the high-performance TTS and RS6 Avant as well as the all-new A4 range ..... more

S-Pack For Audi TT
14th January, 2008
Audi is taking the wraps off a new sports car – the Audi TTS, the top of the TT model line ..... more

Audi A3 Cabriolet For 2008
2nd December, 2007
The A3 Cabriolet seats four occupants while the rear seat backs can be folded down for optimum practicality. The normal Audi build quality, subtle and understated exterior design as well as exemplary driver ergonomics combine to provide a prestige and elegant new contender inside and out. ..... more

Audi A3 Awarded Top Marks for Safety
19th November, 2007
The highly regarded Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the USA has awarded the compact Audi A3 its highest rating of “Top Safety Pick” ..... more

Audi Unveils New Concept at LA Motor Show
15th November, 2007
Audi is introducing a new vehicle segment with its presentation of the Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro concept car at the Los Angeles Motor Show ..... more

Golden Steering Wheel For New Audi A4
14th November, 2007
The new Audi A4 has won its first major award, even before market launch, with key German newspaper “Bild am Sonntag” voting the new mid-size saloon the best vehicle in its class and presented it with its “Golden Steering Wheel” ..... more

New Audi A3 1.9 TDI e Uses Just 3.3l/100km From Darwin to Adelaide
30th October, 2007
The new Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e has achieved an outstanding fuel consumption result of just 3.3l/100km following its maiden World Solar Challenge voyage from Darwin, NT to Adelaide, SA ..... more

Audi metroproject quattro Concept Car
25th October, 2007
This week, at the Tokyo Motor Show, Audi is unveiling the metroproject quattro, an original, characteristically Audi design study for the sub-compact segment ..... more

Audi Q7 V8 Diesel Coming
24th October, 2007
The Audi Q7 4.2 TDI V8 will be in Australian Audi showrooms by the end of 2007 ..... more

Audi Introduces First ‘E’ Model To Australia
18th October, 2007
The new A3 Sportback 1.9 e is the latest generation of highly fuel efficient vehicles from Audi, developed as a result of the brand’s desire to achieve maximum efficiency for everyday driving situations ..... more

New Audi A4 Makes Australian Premiere
15th October, 2007
Arriving in Australian showrooms around April 2008, the all-new A4 is amongst an impressive array of new Audi models on display at the 2007 Sydney Motor Show, including the new A5 and S5 Coupe, and the just-released R8 sports car ..... more

Audi Launches R8 Sports Car in Australia
12th October, 2007
Audi has launched its new R8 sports coupe in Australia ..... more

Audi Launches New S5 in Australia
11th October, 2007
Audi’s sporty S5 Coupe has arrived in Australia, spearheading the all new A5 model range ..... more

Audi RS 6 Avant Unveiled in Frankfurt
21st September, 2007
The Audi RS 6 redefines the term “high performance” in the business class. With its 426 kW, it is the most powerful model in the current Audi range and – with the exception of pure racing cars like the Le Mans-winning Audi R10 TDI – the most potent Audi of all time ..... more

Audi Efficient Drive Systems – Today and Tomorrow
10th September, 2007
Audi is pursuing a consistent strategy to achieve further reductions in fuel consumption and emissions. By the year 2012, Audi will have reduced the CO2 emissions from its models by around 20 percent ..... more

Audi's New A4 For 2008
29th August, 2007
Due for international market launch at the end of November, the all new Audi A4 will be on display in Sydney at the Australian International Motor Show from 11th to 21st October, 2007 ..... more

Audi Reveals Replica Racer For The Young-At-Heart
28th August, 2007
It has a reputation as a fearsome sports car that ought not be toyed with, but this replica of the 1930s Auto Union Type C by Audi is actually child’s play to drive ..... more

Audi Pioneers the First All-LED Headlight in the World
20th August, 2007
Audi has developed the first and only headlight unit in the world to deploy LEDs for all of the front lighting vehicle functions ..... more

Audi Confirms Pricing for A5 Coupe
18th July, 2007
Arriving locally in October 2007, the new A5 will be priced from $91,900 (RRP) for the 195 kW 3.2-litre FSI multitronic version with 330 Nm .... more

Audi Polo Challenge in Ascot
9th July, 2007
On 7th July, 2007, the historical Coworth Park Polo Club in Ascot (England) again played host to a sports event in a class of its own. For the second time, Prince William captained his team against a side fielded by Audi UK, whose high-calibre players are members of the English national team .... more

Audi Launches New S3 in Australia
24th June, 2007
Rounding out the A3 model line, the new 3-door Audi S3 is characterised by a potent 188 kW engine, quattro all-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual transmission, all combining to provide a compact luxury sports car with a dynamic personality ..... more

Audi's Le Mans Win: Curious Facts
22nd June, 2007
Average fuel consumption was 42.19 litres/100 km and other facts from last weekend's Le Mans win by the Audi R10 TDI diesel-engined racer ..... more

Audi Diesel Wins Le Mans 24 Hour Race (again)
18th June, 2007
Audi AG has continued its impressive series of victories in the Le Mans 24 Hour race in extremely difficult conditions. Frank Biela (Germany), Emanuele Pirro (Italy) and Marco Werner (Germany) repeated their success from last year, thus giving Audi their seventh victory in the French endurance classic ..... more

Audi A4 Convertible Flops Crash Test
17th June, 2007
On Friday, 15th June, 2007, we disclosed that the new BMW 3-Series convertible did not perform well during crash testing conducted in America, by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). You can read that story here. Now we can disclose that the Audi A4 convertible is in the same position ..... more

Audi Gains Provisional Second at Le Mans
15th June, 2007
The first qualifying session for the 2007 Le Mans 24 Hour Race has been held, providing a hint at what spectators can expect this weekend in the 75th running of the French endurance classic. In short - a thrilling battle between the diesel-powered sports cars from Audi and Peugeot ..... more

Audi Launches New TT Roadster in Australia
14th June, 2007
The open-top two-seater, available in two engine versions, has retained all the strengths of its successful predecessor and added even more emotion, performance and dynamism to provide a sports car built to appeal to all the senses ..... more

Successful Day of Testing for Audi at Le Mans
6th June, 2007
Audi Sport Team Joest has successfully implemented their comprehensive testing strategy during the full eight hours available for Le Mans testing on the weekend ..... more

Audi TT clubsport quattro Concept
25th May, 2007
The 26th Wörthersee Tour was held 16th-20th May, 2007. Audi AG was represented for the first time as a manufacturer at the legendary meet in Reifnitz am Wörthersee, Austria. The car enthusiasts who attended were able to enjoy a world premiere: The Audi TT clubsport quattro Concept Car ..... more

Here Comes The Audi R8
10th May, 2007
In September 2007, the first Audi R8 will enter the Australian market priced at $259,900 (RRP) for the 6-speed manual version. The R-tronic variant will be priced at $274,900 (RRP) ..... more

Audi A6 Allroad Arrives
1st May, 2007
The new A6 allroad quattro is priced at $106,000 (RRP). Capable of moving people literally and figuratively, the second generation of Audi’s successful all-terrain vehicle boasts 171 kilowatts of power and an impressive 450 Nm of torque ..... more

Audi Cross Coupé quattro Concept Unveiled
24th April, 2007
At the Shanghai Motor Show Audi will present a study that defines a new segment in the field of crossover vehicles. The Audi Cross Coupé quattro combines the design and dynamism of a compact premium sports car with the spaciousness and versatility of a four-seat sport utility vehicle ..... more

Volkswagen's New Record
19th April, 2007
The Volkswagen Group delivered more vehicles to customers during the first three months of 2007 than in any previous quarter. The Group sold 1.47 million vehicles worldwide ..... more

Audi Adds S Line To A5
18th April, 2007
The Audi A5, the brand's powerful and elegant new coupé, can now enjoy even greater dynamism thanks to two striking S line packages from quattro GmbH ..... more

Audi at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show
5th March, 2007
The new Audi TT Roadster, Audi S3 and Audi A6 Allroad quattro made their Australian debut on opening day of the show (Friday 2nd March, 2007) ..... more

Audi's New Coupe Arriving Soon
25th February, 2007
The A5 successfully unites the acclaimed Audi design language and thrilling dynamic driving performance and combines generous refinement with the brand’s characteristic quality and sophistication ..... more

Audi To Unveil Three New Models
20th February, 2007
The new Audi TT Roadster, Audi S3 and Audi A6 Allroad Quattro will all be revealed to the Australian public on the opening day of the Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

Le Mans classic in the Audi museum mobile
19th February, 2007
What is surely the world's toughest and most fascinating motor racing event will be held for the 75th time in 2007. Lap after lap. Around the clock. Reason enough for the Audi museum mobile in Ingolstadt to dedicate a special exhibition entitled "24 heures" ..... more

quattro for one in three Audis
6th February, 2007
One in three Audi models (worldwide) is fitted with quattro four-wheel drive: in 2006 Audi recorded an all-time highest quattro installation rate of 33.1 per cent ..... more

Auto Union Type D racing car on the block
24th January, 2007
Perhaps the most expensive car ever to be sold in the history of the auction house Christie's is due to go under the hammer on 17th February at the international vintage car fair Rétromobile in Paris ..... more

Audi R8 Confirmed for Brisbane Motor Show
18th January, 2007
Audi’s new R8 sports car will be the highlight of the Audi stand at the upcoming Brisbane Motor Show next month. This is only the second time the vehicle has been shown in Australia ..... more

Record Result for Audi in 2006
15th January, 2007
Audi Australia has ended 2006 with another record sales result of 5,770 units for the full year ..... more

New Audi S6
3rd January, 2007
A refined flow of power in conjunction with superlative comfort and an elegantly understated appearance: this is the new Audi S6 ..... more

Audi RS4 Avant Arrives
20th December, 2006
New from the ground up, the RS 4 Avant is the top-of-the-range model in the A4 series. It is priced at $168,100 (RRP). The 309 kW RS 4 Avant joins the RS 4 sedan ..... more

Audi S8 – the luxury-class sports model
17th December, 2006
Audi is now unveiling in Australia, a sporty top model of the very highest calibre: the Audi S8 stands for exceptional dynamism, as expressed by its engine, transmission, suspension and design, as well as for exclusiveness and luxury ..... more

Audi to invest billions in new models
12th December, 2006
The Audi brand intends to extend its range of vehicle models from the existing 22 to a total of 40 by the year 2015 ..... more

Audi is on the rise in Australia
6th December, 2006
Audi Australia has achieved another record for the month of November – this time breaking through the 600 units per month barrier ..... more

New Audi TT Coupé
17th November, 2006
Right from the day it made its debut, in 1998, the Audi TT took the sports coupé segment by storm. And it sharpened the brand's profile in the process. Now the second generation of this successful model is making its debut in Australia ..... more

Audi heading for new record figures in 2006
7th November, 2006
Audi sold 757,700 vehicles worldwide in the first ten months of this year, an increase of 8.7 percent compared with the same period of last year ..... more

Audi shows new TT in Sydney
29h October, 2006
The new Audi TT made its Australian premiere at the 2006 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney on 26th October, ahead of its December national launch ..... more

Audi R10 TDI ends début season undefeated
23rd October, 2006
With a 1-2 victory in the finalé of the American Le Mans Series at Laguna Seca (California), Audi AG yet again has written a piece of motor sport history ..... more

Audi's new TT Roadster for 2007
20th October, 2006
The open-top sports car retains the distinctive lines of its tremendously successful predecessor, but instils them with even greater emotion, performance and dynamism ..... more

Audi TT is the most beautiful car in the world
19th October, 2006
Walter de Silva, design chief of the Audi brand group, picked up an impressive four prizes at the Auto Bild Design Award ceremony ..... more

Audi R8 Confirmed for Sydney Motor Show
5th October, 2006
Audi’s stunning new R8 sports car will be unveiled at the Sydney Motor Show this month, following its worldwide debut at the Paris Motor Show in late September ..... more

Audi Reaches All-Time Sales Record in Australia
4th October, 2006
In September, German luxury car maker, Audi, hit an all-time sales high in Australia with 520 units retailed ..... more

Audi R8 - World Premiere in Paris
28th September, 2006
On the eve of the 2006 Paris Motor Show, Audi has unveiled its R8 super car ..... more

Audi A6 now available with 2.0 TFSI Engine
24th September, 2006
Audi Australia has added a new variant to its A6 range. The A6 is now available with a 2.0 TFSI engine, in both sedan and Avant variants ..... more

Audi Q7: The performance SUV
15th September, 2006
The Q7 is priced at $85,700 for the 3.0 TDI quattro and $116,800 for the 4.2 FSI quattro version ..... more

Audi hits all-time record in Australia
5th September, 2006
Closing the month with 479 vehicle sales, Audi is now 12 per cent, or 375 units ahead of its August 2005 year-to-date result ..... more

Audi RS 4 Cabriolet for Australia
29th August, 2006
Audi has confirmed that its new RS 4 Cabriolet will go on sale in Australia, completing the company’s ultimate super car family ..... more

Fifth victory for the Audi R10 TDI
21st August, 2006
In the 7th round of the American Le Mans Series at Road America Biela and Pirro clinched their 3rd victory of the season – including the Le Mans 24 Hours ..... more

Audi Faces Tough Task Ahead In ALMS
16th August, 2006
Will the International Motor Sports Association drive Audi out of the American Le Mans Series? ..... more

Audi Unveils the New S3
3rd August, 2006
The top-of-the-range Audi A3 version is now ready to go, boasting 195 kW (188kW for Australia) and quattro permanent four-wheel drive ..... more

New Audi A4 Cabriolet Launched In Australia
31st July, 2006
The new Audi Cabriolet is priced at $83,400 (RRP) and $107,800 (RRP) for the 4-cylinder and V6 models respectively ..... more

Audi S8 for Keke Rosberg
23rd July, 2006
Former Formula 1 Champion Keke Rosberg used the opportunity of the Norisring race to pick up his new car in Ingolstadt ..... more

Audi R10 TDI Takes On Fighter-Jet
19th July, 2006
To demonstrate the enormous potential of TDI Power, the Le Mans-winning R10 has gone head-to-head with the famous Harrier GR7 "Jump Jet" as part of the Goodwood Festival of Speed ..... more

Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic
13th July, 2006
A very sporty 3.0 TDI is now being offered for the Audi A4 sedan in Australia ..... more

Audi A8 4.2 TDI Quattro Tiptronic
12th July, 2006
Priced at $210,000 (RRP), the A8 4.2 TDI quattro boasts 240 kW and 650 Nm and is a clear demonstration of how the Audi brand utilises its sporting technology for its road cars ..... more

Commitment to Diesel a Priority for Audi
7th July, 2006
Following the launch this week of two new TDI models in Australia, German luxury carmaker, Audi, has announced that it will offer a diesel variant as part of its full 4-door model range ..... more

Audi's New TT Coupé Just Launched
2nd July, 2006
Audi's latest generation TT Coupe sports car has just been launched in Europe. This brand new design and performance icon is expected to be launched in Australia in November 2006, priced from around $70,000 ..... more

Audi R10 Diesel Triumphs at Le Mans
19th June, 2006
AUDI has written an important chapter in the history of motor racing with its historic triumph in the Le Mans 24 Hour race. The new Audi R10 TDI was the first diesel car to win, arguably, the toughest car race in the world ..... more

Production Begins of New Audi TT Today
14th June, 2006
Audi Hungaria is continuing its success story as the start of production commenced for the second generation Audi TT Coupé ..... more

New Audi Q5 Confirmed For 2008
24th May, 2006
The new Q5 will start rolling off the Ingolstadt production line in 2008 ..... more

Audi extends American Le Mans Series lead
22nd May, 2006
Audi will return to American Le Mans Series action in six weeks time leading the LM P1 class following a third consecutive maximum score ..... more

Audi's 117th Annual General Meeting
19th May, 2006
“International competition in the car industry is tough and we car manufacturers have to live according to the principle of ‘push them out before you get pushed out yourself.’ The fact that Audi is so well positioned is the result of a product and brand strategy geared to the long term,” ..... more

Audi’s RS 4 Family is Now Complete
17th May, 2006
AUDI AG is this week launching, in Europe, its new RS 4 Avant and Cabriolet models, the latest high-performance products from quattro GmbH ..... more

Audi R8 makes a winning comeback in USA
15th May, 2006
Dindo Capello (Italy) and Allan McNish (Scotland) extended their American Le Mans Series lead in their "factory” Audi R8 at the inaugural Grand Prix in Houston (Texas) ..... more

DKW Monza Celebrates 50 years at Mille Miglia
5th May, 2006
Audi Tradition’s famed DKW Monza post-war racer will make a return to the race circuit next weekend at Italy’s Mille Miglia, fifty years after it first hit the road ..... more

Audi RS 4 Unleashed on Australian Soil
3rd May, 2006
New from the ground up, the RS 4 is the top-of-the-range model in the A4 series, priced at $164,500 ..... more

Audi Targets a Win at EuroSpeedway
27th April, 2006
After clinching a second and a third place in the season opener at Hockenheim, the Audi squad has now set a clear goal for the second DTM round at Lausitz on 30th April. To win. ..... more

Audi R10 to Contest American Le Mans Series
21st April, 2006
Following the Audi R10 TDI's victorious debut at the 12-hour race at Sebring, Audi has re-defined its programme for the remaining races of the 2006 American Le Mans Series ..... more

The New Audi TT Coupe
7th April, 2006
The TT, launched in 1998 – sharpened the profile of the Audi brand. Now the second generation of this model is making its debut. The new TT Coupé is even more dynamic than its predecessor ..... more

Auto Union Type C For Techno Classica 2006
4th April, 2006
The 'Techno Classica' international classic car exhibition in Essen will host Audi Tradition's stunning Auto Union Type C racing car from 1936 ..... more

From Auto Union to Audi A4 DTM
29th March, 2006
In 1932 when Auto Union AG evolved from Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer, a high-calibre racing commitment served to hone the new company’s profile between 1934 and 1939 ..... more

Audi's Final DTM Test
27th March, 2006
Tom Kristensen, driving his Audi A4 DTM, set the fastest time at Brands Hatch last week during the final test before the start of the DTM season ..... more

Audi's Countdown To 2006 DTM Season
22nd March, 2006
The countdown has begun to the launch of the 2006 DTM season. The first race will be held at Hockenheim on 9th April, 2006 ..... more

Audi Wins With Diesel At Sebring 12-Hour
20th March, 2006
The Audi R10 TDI has written motor sport history, winning the 12-hour race at Sebring, USA over the weekend ..... more

Hungarian Award For Audi Chief
16th March, 2006
Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the AUDI AG Board of Management, received an award at the Hungarian parliament in Budapest: in recognition of his commitment to the development of the Hungarian automotive industry ..... more

Audi To Compete With Diesel Power In ALMS
15th March, 2006
Audi AG has announced it will contest the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) with the new R10 diesel sports car during the second half of the season ..... more

Le Mans Dress Rehearsal For Audi R10
14th March, 2006
This weekend, Audi AG will unleash its high-performance R10 sports prototypes at the 12-hour race at Sebring, Florida ..... more

Audi Names Driver Teams for Le Mans
8th March, 2006
Audi will compete at the Le Mans 24-Hour Race on 17/18th June, with a brace of high-calibre driving squads. Six seasoned campaigners, who have all won the endurance classic at least once ..... more

Audi's New Allroad
1st March, 2006
Audi’s brand new A6 Avant based Allroad quattro all-terrain vehicle has been unveiled in readiness for the 2006 Geneva Motor Show ..... more

DTM: Audi Signs Ickx and Scheider
27th February, 2006
Audi has resigned former DTM driver Timo Scheider and the Belgian born Vanina Ickx who will contest the 2006 DTM ..... more

Audi Continues Success: Annual Press Conference
23rd February, 2006
Audi has posted record figures again in the 2005 financial year for revenue, profit before tax, production and vehicle sales ..... more

Audi RS 4 now also in Avant and Cabriolet
22nd February, 2006
Audi will be offering additional versions of the RS 4. Following the successful market launch of the saloon, the Avant and Cabriolet versions will be available from mid-year ..... more

McNish Bids To Make History In Diesel Audi
21st February, 2006
Allan McNish will aim to become the first Briton to win the Le Mans 24 Hour race driving a diesel-powered sportscar ..... more

Audi S6 V10 for Australia
19th February, 2006
The new Audi S6 is characterised by a refined flow of power in conjunction with superlative comfort and an elegantly understated appearance ..... more

Audi Launches ‘Audi Exclusive Line’
16th February, 2006
Audi has launched a new interior trim package ‘Audi exclusive line’ for the A3, A4 and A6 model range in Australia ..... more

Audi Quickens Heartbeats With New RS 4
13th February, 2006
The hero of the A4 range is Audi’s all-new RS4 supercar, which is displayed alongside the superlative new Audi S8 sports luxury limousine at Melbourne's Motor Show ..... more

S8 Tops Audi’s Melbourne Motor Show Line-Up
9th February, 2006
Audi’s race-bred S8 supercar heads up an impressive display of performance cars at this year’s Melbourne International Motor Show ..... more

‘Auto Motor Und Sport’ Readers Vote Audi Models Top
7th February, 2006
Audi was victorious three times in the recent "auto motor und sport" (ams) readers' poll ..... more

Audi Continues 2005 Success
5th February, 2006
Audi Australia has recorded an all-time sales high for the month of January 2006, up 40% on its January 2005 sales result ..... more

Audi R10 Clocks Fastest Time
1st February, 2006
The new Audi R10 has proven successful after three days of extensive Winter Testing at Sebring, Florida, making AUDI AG’s ambitious target of taking victory at the Le Mans 24 Hour Race with a diesel-powered sports car all the more promising ..... more

Audi R10 Proves To Be A Sensation At Sebring
27th January, 2006
The impressive Audi R10 with a V12 bi-turbo TDI engine, has proven to be a huge sensation at Sebring’s “Winter Test” of the American Le Mans Series ..... more

Audi Unveils Dazzling Array of Firsts in Detroit
19th January, 2006
Audi treated visitors to the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit with its presentation of three world firsts ..... more

2005: 10th Successive Record Year for Audi
13th January, 2006
Audi was able to set a new record for vehicle sales in 2005 for the tenth year in succession: 829,100 vehicles (2004: 779,441)* were handed over to customers worldwide ..... more

Audi Hits All-Time Record in Australia
12th January, 2006
Audi has recorded an impressive 30 percent growth in sales during 2005, selling more than 4,800 units in Australia ..... more

Audi Reveals New Roadjet Concept
10th January, 2006
Audi has taken the wraps off a brand new study car, called the Audi Roadjet Concept, at the North American International Automobile Show in Detroit ..... more

New Audi RS 4 Supercar
27th December, 2005
Audi’s high-performance range will feature as the hero models at the 2006 Melbourne International Motor Show, with the company displaying its new RS4 supercar alongside the superlative new Audi S8 ..... more

Audi S8 is Show-Stopper for Melbourne 2006
23rd December, 2005
Audi will pull out all stops for the 2006 Melbourne Motor Show, displaying its superb S8 sports limousine for the first time in Australia ..... more

Audi's Capital Expenditure To Remain High
19th December, 2005
Audi is to invest considerable capital in expanding its model range significantly over the next few years. The company plans to invest a total of EUR 10.8 billion between 2005 and 2010 ..... more

Audi To Compete With Diesel At Le Mans
14th December, 2005
Audi will become the world’s first car manufacturer to fight for overall victory with a diesel-engined sportscar in the famous Le Mans 24 Hours ..... more

Audi On Target For New Record
11th December, 2005
Audi sold almost 767,000 vehicles worldwide between January and November, an increase of 8.8 percent on the corresponding prior-year period ..... more

Audi A6 TDI Is Australia's Best Luxury Car
23rd November, 2005
Audi’s A6 3.0-litre TDI has won ‘Best Luxury Car over $57,000’ at the annual Australia’s Best Cars awards. This is the third consecutive year that Audi has won ‘Best Luxury Car’ ..... more

New 2.0 TDI Engine For Audi A4 Range
21st November, 2005
Audi’s new A4 2.0 TDI with 7-step multitronic, priced at $56,990, is now available in Australia ..... more

Green Light For New Audi R8 Sports Car
17th November, 2005
It’s official. The new 2007 sports car from Audi has been named the Audi R8 ..... more

New Audi S4 Launched in Australia
16th November, 2005
The new Audi S4, now in its third generation, is instantly recognisable thanks to a completely new exterior design and a dynamic front end dominated by the brand’s formal design idiom, the single-frame grille ..... more

Audi: Sweaty Overalls Off, Italian Fashion On
11th November, 2005
Following a gruelling season of the German Touring Car Masters series (DTM), Audi drivers swapped their sweaty racing overalls for renowned Italian fashion label, René Lezard ..... more

Audi Hits 4,000 Units in Australia
3rd November, 2005
Following the company’s 10th consecutive month of record sales, Audi Australia has leapt the 4,000 units year-to-date hurdle following October sales results ..... more

Audi Shooting Brake Concept For Tokyo
20th October, 2005
An Audi sports car of the future may possibly have just started the journey from drawing board to driveway in the shape of the Audi Shooting Brake Concept, a convention-challenging, technology-laden design study destined for the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show ..... more

The New Audi S8
19th October, 2005
Distinct sports appeal and supreme comfort – these are the two defining characteristics of the Audi A8. At the time of its market launch three years ago, this large saloon shot straight to the top of the luxury segment thanks to its dynamic qualities. The brand with the four-ring emblem is now unveiling a sporty top model of the very highest calibre in the luxury segment: the new Audi S8 ..... more

New Baby quattro for Audi
16th October, 2005
The 2005 Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) marks the local introduction of Audi's smallest quattro model – the A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro ..... more

New Audi A4 2.0 TDI Now Available
13th October, 2005
The 2005 Australian International Motor Show will mark the Australian launch of Audi's latest hi-tech turbo diesel engine for the best-selling A4 ..... more

New Audi S4 Makes Its Australian Premiere
13th October, 2005
Audi's new S4 will be unveiled for the first time in Australia at the Australian International Motor Show, ahead of its mid-November 2005 launch ..... more

Audi Q7 Breaks Cover
12th October, 2005
Audi’s long-awaited Q7 SUV will make its Australian debut at Sydney's Motor Show on Friday, just weeks after its international unveiling in Frankfurt ..... more

Audi launches new TDI engine for A4
5th October, 2005
Next week’s 2005 Australian International Motor Show, in Sydney, will mark the Australian launch of Audi’s latest hi-tech turbo diesel engine for the best-selling A4 ..... more

The 100,000th Audi Cabriolet
2nd October, 2005
The 100,000th Audi Cabriolet was produced at the company’s Karmann facility last week ..... more

Audi Q7 For Sydney Motor Show
21st September, 2005
The new Audi Q7 SUV will be on display at the 2005 Australian International Motor Show ..... more

New Regatta for Sydney Harbour
11th September, 2005
A brand new sailing competition, to be known as the “Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta” was 'launched' on Friday by Ian Box, Commodore Middle Harbour Yacht Club and Joerg Hofmann, Managing Director of Audi Australia ..... more

Covers To Come Off Audi's New S4 In Sydney
10th September, 2005
Audi's new S4 will be unveiled for the first time in Australia at the Australian International Motor Show, ahead of its November 2005 launch ..... more

A Year of Celebration for the Audi Brand
9th September, 2005
Forty years ago, Audi succeeded in making a new start with the launch of the Audi 72 ..... more

Audi opens up its new Cabriolet at Frankfurt
7th September, 2005
Sharing new engines and extensive chassis revisions with the recently upgraded A4 Saloon and Avant, the latest Audi sun trap will be available in 2006 ..... more

Audi Worldwide August Sales Up By 18.5%
7th September, 2005
Audi was able to announce another record-breaking month for vehicle sales in August 2005. Over 59,100 new cars (August 2004: 49,876) were handed over to customers worldwide ..... more

Audi Firing On All Cylinders
6th September, 2005
Audi Australia has recorded its eighth consecutive month of record sales in Australia ..... more

Audi ups the Ante on Vehicle Security
26th August, 2005
Audi Australia has increased the security of its entire vehicle range this month with the adoption of DataDot microdot identification ..... more

The Performance SUV: Audi Q7
18th August, 2005
On the road it excels with the performance and driving dynamics of a sports car; off-road it redefines the benchmark in its category ..... more

Audi Q7 Undergoes Exhaustive Testing
9th August, 2005
“We’re putting the Q7 through just about every horror imaginable to a car driver.” This is the rather vivid description offered by Martin Brand, Head of Durability Testing at AUDI AG ..... more

Audi Takes Lead in DTM Series
3rd August, 2005
Audi has taken the lead in the DTM (German Touring Car Masters series) manufacturers’ standings. A record crowd of 143,000 spectators turned out at the Norisring ..... more

Audi Gives Go-Ahead For New Allroad Quattro
29th July, 2005
As the Audi allroad quattro nears the end of its production life, the second generation of this successful model, is due to be launched in mid-2006 ..... more

Audi A8L W12 Launched in Australia
28th July, 2005
Audi's ultimate long-wheelbase luxury limousine, the Audi A8L W12, has been launched in Australia ..... more

Audi A8 Forges Ahead with a Fresh New Face
27th July, 2005
Audi will release its new A8 model range to the market in August with the striking trapezoidal 'single frame' grille spearheading the model range's fresh new face in Australia ..... more

New Audi A6 Avant
26th July, 2005
Audi has launched its elegant and versatile new A6 Avant in Australia. With countless innovations, a high standard of comfort and luxurious equipment, the Audi A6 Avant cements the claim that ‘beautiful estate cars are called Avant’ ..... more

10,000,000 engines produced at Audi Hungaria
15th July, 2005
Audi Hungary has manufactured its ten millionth engine, a 1.8-litre four-cylinder five-valve engine with turbocharger and an output of 165 kW, which will power a specially equipped Audi TT police vehicle ..... more

Worldwide Audi Sales Record in June 2005
13th July, 2005
Audi was able to announce another record-breaking month for vehicle sales in June 2005. Over 78,700 new cars (June 2004: 67,721) were handed over to customers worldwide ..... more

New Sales Record in Sight for Audi in Australia
8th July, 2005
Audi Australia has achieved a record year-to-date sales result of 2,389 vehicles from January to June 2005, an increase of 35 percent over the previous year ..... more

Audi Launches Limited Edition A4
6th July, 2005
Audi Australia has launched a limited edition A4 featuring a sports bodykit and the new Nokia 8800 mobile phone with a built-in Bluetooth car kit ..... more

Audi's "Q7 Globe" Project Takes Off
3rd July, 2005
The biggest multi-channel marketing project undertaken by Audi for the launch of a new model is proving its worldwide appeal, with 110,000 prospects now registered on the company’s online portal, "Q7 Globe" ..... more

Audi's new Museum
22nd September, 2004
Audi’s August Horch Museum has opened its doors in Zwickau (Germany) after two years under construction ..... more