All Audi articles – Page 4
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ArticleAudi uses AI in press shop
Germany - The company has worked with the production technology division of the equipment and metal forming technology competence center to develop software that automatically recognises and marks cracks in sheet metal parts in a matter of seconds. It is currently being tested at Audi's factory in Ingolstadt, but could ...
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ArticleSEAT plant starts Audi A1 production
Spain - The compact car is now being made at the SEAT plant in Martorell, which is located about half an hour from Barcelona. It was previously made at Audi's plant in Brussels."Over the last years, the Martorell plant with its highly qualified employees has produced our Audi Q3 and ...
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ArticleAudi Hungaria starts making Q3
Hungary - The OEM has started making the second generation of its compact SUV at its plant in Győr, which is situated in the north west. The Q3 is now the fifth model being produced at the facility, sharing production lines with the A3 Sedan and Cabriolet, as well as ...
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ArticleAudi starts making e-tron electric SUV
Belgium - The company's first all-electric SUV started rolling off production lines at its factory in Vorst - a southwestern municipality of Brussels. This follows significant investment in the plant."The Audi e-tron is a real pioneer," commented Peter Kössler, board member for production and logistics at Audi. "It has innovative ...
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ArticleAudi to use 5G for production
Germany - The OEM has announced it is working with the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson in order to explore how 5G can be utilised in vehicle manufacturing. The two will run field tests at Audi's 'Production Lab' in Gaimersheim, Germany."The fully networked factory will have a significant impact on the ...
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ArticleAudi starts motor production
Hungary - The German OEM has started series production of electric motors at its facility in Győr. An expansion to the existing plant was made to house motor production, covering a space of 8,500 sq.m."Audi Hungaria has been involved in writing the growth story of the Four Rings for 25 ...
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ArticleAudi starts producing new engine
Hungary - Series production of the OEM's new three-cylinder 1-litre petrol engine has started at Audi Hungaria's plant in Győr. It will be fitted in various Volkswagen Group models, including the Audi A3, BW Golf, SEAT Leon and Ateca."Our engine production facility adapts flexibly to new trends in the automotive ...
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ArticleAudi plant hailed as CO2-neutral
Belgium - The plant in Brussels has been awarded a 'CO2-neutral site' certificate by Vinçotte - an independent company that carries out inspections and audits. According to Audi, this is the first high-volume production plant in the world to receive the award."In 2014, we were the first premium manufacturer to ...
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ArticleAudi to build electric SUVs at Ingolstadt
Germany – The model allocation was announced by CEO Rupert Stadler alongside confirmation of job security for all Audi AG employees until 2025. In total, the ‘Audi. Future’ agreement will see the OEM produce 20 electrified models by 2025, including more than ten pure electric vehicles (EVs).“Building up manufacturing capacity ...
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ArticleKössler to represent Production on Audi board
Germany – Among three other appointments to the board of management, Peter Kössler will become the member for Production and Logistics in place of Hubert Waltl, who has occupied the position since 2014. Kössler was most recently chairman of the board at Audi Hungaria.From 2007 to 2015, Kössler was director ...
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Audi picks plants for new Q models
Slovakia/Hungary – The vehicle-maker has announced that it will make the Q8 in Bratislava from 2018 and the Q4 in Győr from 2019. From next year, Audi Hungaria will also take responsibility for the Q3 compact SUV, which until then will be produced in Martorell, Spain.“We will integrate two completely ...
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ArticleAudi develops new finishing technique
Germany – The patented process uses a special powder to alter the sheen on a vehicle body, so that matt lettering and graphics can be created. This method will enable Audi to offer personalised side-blade designs for all R8 customers.“With this process, we modify the brilliance of the paintwork and ...
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ArticleAudi and FAW agree growth plan
China – The two companies have defined 21 key strategic areas with associated targets over the next ten years. This will include the expansion of Audi’s model line-up through local production at FAW VW; a dedicated business for mobility and digital services; and increased collaboration in financial services.The expanded local ...
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Entrevista: Alfons Dintner, Audi
O diretor executivo da empresa para o México explica como a marca se tornou a primeira premium com uma fábrica no paísJoanne Perry (JP): San José Chiapa é a primeira fábrica da Audi no México - e América do Norte. Você pode dizer mais sobre o seu significado?Alfons Dintner (AD): ...
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Entrevista: Alfons Dintner, Audi
El CEO de la empresa en México nos explica cómo Audi se convirtió en la primera marca de gama alta con una planta en el país Joanne Perry: San José Chiapa es la primera planta de Audi en México, y en Norteamérica. ¿Cuál es la relevancia de esta planta? Alfons ...
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ArticleInterview: Alfons Dintner, Audi
The company's CEO for Mexico explains how it became the first premium brand with a plant in the countryJoanne Perry (JP): San José Chiapa is Audi’s first factory in Mexico – and North America. Can you elaborate on its significance?Alfons Dintner (AD): This plant is a major building block for ...
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ArticleAudi Mexico opens supplier park
Mexico – Following the inauguration of its new San José Chiapa production plant, Audi has established a new, 26 hectare JIS (Just-in-Sequence) park next to the facility. So far Faurecia ET, HBPO, Thyssen Krupp Automotive, Truck and Wheel, TI Automotive, Kuehne+Nagel and Syncreon have set up operations there. They will ...
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ArticleAudi inaugurates San Jose Chiapa plant
Mexico – The factory in the south-central state of Puebla will produce the Q5 SUV for all global markets except China, with an annual capacity of 150,000 vehicles. Audi’s investment in the site exceeds €1 billion ($1.1 billion) and has enabled it to become the first premium carmaker with manufacturing ...
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ArticleAudi Ingolstadt reaches 1m Q5s
Germany – The milestone vehicle was an SQ5 in Sepang Blue, which was dispatched to a domestic customer. The Q5 mid-range SUV was launched in 2008 and is now also produced in China and India for the local market, meaning that almost 1.6m units have been delivered worldwide.The Ingolstadt plant ...
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La expansión global de Audi
Al igual que sus competidores en el segmento de marcas premium, Audi está estableciendo una red global de fabricación La expansión geográfica más allá de Alemania de la producción de vehículos de Volkswagen a México, China, España, India, Brasil y Sudáfrica ya es una realidad. La expansión paralela de Audi ...