Audi has launched a service plan for the A3, the first time it has developed a product for the volume market.
Almost all the UK’s franchised retailers believe manufacturer control will increase over the next 12 months, according to the latest National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) dealer attitude survey.
Audi retailers will now only be incentivised for selling used cars that are more than one year old as the carmaker tries to shift the focus of its approved used car programme onto older cars.
Audi will unveil its first diesel TT models at the Geneva Motor Show next week ahead of its UK sales debut on March 6.
Last year was “a remarkable year for Audi” according to Jeremy Hicks, director of Audi UK.
Audi is planning a small SUV crossover based on the next-generation A3, but VW’s Bavarian brand may have to find an alternative to the Q3 name because Nissan’s Infiniti has the commercial rights to the model badge.
Audi’s new TTS coupe and roadster will be priced at £33,380 and £35,380 respectively when they go on sale in the UK this summer.
Audi has revealed details for its new RS6 quattro avant, which now features a V10 and boasts 578bhp for £77,625 on-the-road.
While Ford’s quality drive might not have persuaded people to switch from BMW and Audi to its models en masse, there’s no doubt that consumers are happy to pay more by opting for higher specifications.
Audi has opened its new showroom on Hamad Bin Suhaim Street in Qatar.
Audi could introduce a 498bhp diesel engine to its R8 super car model.
Audi has revealed details on its most performance-focussed TT yet.
Audi is considering taking legal action against Hyundai after the South Korean manufacturer used an A8 in its domestic TV advertising for its new Genesis saloon model.
Inchcape has completed its acquisition of a 75.1% shareholding in Audi and Peugeot retail businesses in St Petersburg, Russia.
AI Claims Solutions has formed a partnership with DuPont Performance Coatings to audit quality standards in AI’s bodyshop network.
Cardiff Audi turned its showroom into a giant Christmas present as part of its seasonal celebrations.
Jozef Kaban, Audi’s exterior design manager will become head of Skoda’s design department on February 1.
Asked to name the big success stories of the car market at present, most people would mention such sure-fire winners as the Mini and Audi R8.
Repair and servicing quality levels of Ford dealers has significantly improved since RAC audits on the dealer network began in 2005.
The A4 is a crucial model for Audi, so it will be a relief for dealers that the new generation car is better in every aspect than the current model.