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5,000 Volkswagen, Audi and Škoda vehicles for Olympic Committee in Beijing

As the exclusive Automobile Partner of the 2008 Olympic Games, Volkswagen Group China, together with its joint ventures Shanghai Volkswagen and FAW Volkswagen, officially handed over 5,000 vehicles to the Beijing Organizing Committee of the 2008 Olympic Games (BOCOG). The vehicles provide logistic support for the organizers, athletes, media and Olympic guests. Volkswagen technicians and service crews will supply round-the-clock support for th... [more]

Euro NCAP five stars awarded to Audi A4

After testing the new Audi A4 for passive crash safety, the Euro NCAP consortium awarded the vehicle five stars, the highest rating possible. The results achieved by the new Audi A4 for adult protection in frontal and side crashes as well as child and pedestrian protection make it one of the safest vehicles in its class. The mid-sized model from the brand with the four rings was put to the test for passive vehicle safety by Euro NCAP. The cons... [more]

Volkswagen Group reports increased sales revenue and sharp rise in profit

The Volkswagen Group has delivered more vehicles, increased sales revenue and recorded a sharp rise in profit in the first quarter of 2008. The Volkswagen Group delivered 1.57 million vehicles worldwide in the first three months, an increase of 7 percent. Sales revenue grew by 1.4 percent to €27.0 billion. Operating profit rose by 21 percent to €1.3 billion. Profit after tax was €929 million, an increase of approximately 26 percent. “The succ... [more]

Volvo achieves high scores in the latest Thatcham whiplash ratings

Volvo has achieved high scores across its model range in the latest whiplash ratings by the UK’s Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, Thatcham. Thatcham has been testing seats since 2004 for their ability to protect the occupant from whiplash injuries. The 2008 Model Year testing again confirms manufacturers from around the globe are listening to Thatcham and introducing new seat designs that can protect their occupants from whiplash injuri... [more]

Price transparency and guaranteed car availability are key priorities for car rental customers

Price transparency and the ability to book a specific make and model of car are the most important factors for customers when renting a vehicle according to an in-depth survey by Avis. The survey respondents’ main focus was the ability to choose the make and model of car they rent and the transparency of rental price and clarity of vehicle condition at the end of the rental contract. Nearly 65% of renters said knowing the final price before... [more]

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Mosport: Audi race report (Motorsport.com)

Ingolstadt/Mosport -- Audi have prematurely clinched the LM P1 Manufacturers' Championship in the American Le Mans Series with their third consecutive 1-2 victory. Before the last three races, the brand with the four rings is out of reach in the classifications for engine and chassis manufacturers.

Audi Offers Race Ready R8's To The Public (AutoSpies.com)

For the first time, Audi Sport will offer a racing sports car specifically developed for customer use in the form of the powerful 500 hp plus GT3 version of the Audi R8 which will be available from autumn 2009. The logistics and factory space required for the AUDI AG customer programme will be created over the next few months in Ingolstadt, Neckarsulm and Györ.

BMW's M6 Gets Put On Notice- Audi's 570 HP RS5 Caught On US Soil (AutoSpies.com)

Our spies have finally spotted a real prototype for the upcoming Audi RS5 while doing hot weather testing on US soil. Except for the absence of the oval tailpipes – that would make it way too obvious – the car’s front skirt gives the model away as an RS.

Audi Announces New A4 Advertising Campaign (The Auto Channel)

HERNDON, Va., Aug. 27, 2008 - In a new advertising campaign launching this month for the 2009 Audi A4, Audi of America demonstrates product superiority versus the perceived leaders within the luxury automotive segment with the introduction of the entirely new Audi A4. The campaign uses television, digital and driving experience platforms to make bold and declarative claims about the advantages ...

Futuremark designs spectacular 3D interface for Audi (TG Daily)

It was only a matter of time. The automotive industry is just as impressed by 3D advancements as we are and has hiring companies that we all know and like - to change the way how we drive. One of the shining examples is a 3D interface from the latest Nissan GT-R, which was designed by the Gran Turismo designers. But what Futuremark did for Audi is simply astounding.

Audi Takes the R8 Racing (The Car Connection)

Audi says its R8 supercar will be tuned to go racing. The Audi Sport motorsports division is taking the stock 420-horsepower R8 and transforming it into a GT3 edition. Starting in the fall of 2009, customers will be able to order a 500-plus horsepower version of the R8 and then spend the rest of their allowance on prepping it for a racing ..