Audi blazes trails in the discipline of mechatronics. This year the Association of German Engineers (VDI) has presented the inaugural Award for Mechatronic Innovation for Audi's dynamic steering, which handsomely demonstrates the innovation potential offered by the intelligent combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, and computer science.
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Although NASCAR is still the most watched sport in the US market, a steady decline in ratings for NASCAR on Fox has officials researching why the audience is steadily shrinking and what can be done to reverse the trend.
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Audi has unveiled the first official pictures of its new baby hatchback in concept form. Check out all the pictures here.
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Bosses at Audi have revealed that convertible off-roader could hit showrooms within three years.
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Cutting-edge A8 fitted with self-drive cameras spied on test
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Audi of America announced today that they will team with the Trek-LIVESTRONG Under-23 (U23) Cycling Team for the 2009 racing season, donating two Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel vehicles to provide support to riders while competing. The Audi Q7 TDI is one of America's first highly efficient, seven passenger SUVs providing a luxury option for U.S. drivers who want fuel economy, cleaner emissions, and less imported oil. The Trek-LIVESTRONG U23 Team was created as a project to help develop the next generation of great American cyclists under the leadership and training guidance of 7-time Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong.
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Audi sold 5.6 percent fewer Audi brand cars in April than in the same period last year, but managed to raise sales in Asia, it said. "We're moving in the right direction.
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Audi used the auto show here to present the Cross Coupe quattro concept, which previews the Q3. The SUV, which will join the larger Q5 and Q7 in 2011, is the first model Audi will build in Spain.
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The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has welcomed today's report from the National Audit Office as it underlines a focus on children and cyclists as the top priority needed to lift Great Britain up the road safety league table. "The government are already talking about creating the safest roads in the world and the biggest challenge will be to do this for our most vulnerable road users," says Neil Greig, director of policy and research at the IAM.
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Premium five-door cars are popular in Europe, much less in America. But a hatchback's practicality is undeniable, and logically, we should see a lot more of this type of vehicle on our roads. Right now, there very few direct competitors to the Audi A3 in North America. BMW's 5-door 1-Series is Europe-only, Mercedes only has the less-dynamic B200 to rival it, and there are only three Japanese products that come close.
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Audi's baby SUV, Ford's special green Focus and more...
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Audi is consistently pressing forward to improve fuel economy and CO2 emissions. Starting in the second quarter of 2009, the modular efficiency platform will benefit from additional new technologies: The on-board computer with the efficiency program and the start-stop system will raise the efficiency and convenience of the Audi models to a new level. By 2012 the fuel consumption of the Audi model range should drop by 20 percent.
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Development of V12 TDI supercar halted as bosses blame drop in US diesel demand
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Soft top option becomes available for the 911 rival as early as next year
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Ultra-efficient city car takes firm into new territory – and could be the true spiritual successor to the Mini!
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Italian Industry Minister Claudio Scajola has welcomed news of a deal between Chrysler LLC and Fiat, saying he would work to facilitate dialogue with Italian trade unions.
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 1 /CNW/ - Five hundred finalists are battling for votes to win one of fifty all-new 2009 Nissan cubes in Nissan's Hypercube campaign, a unique social media campaign rewarding social creativity in
Canada. Launched on February 27, Hypercube engaged creative Canadians to
utilize social networking tools to express their unique side, and on April
15th, 500 finalists were selected from over 7,000 registrants, to audition to
win a Nissan cube of their own.
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Italian Industry Minister Claudio Scajola welcomed on Thursday news of a deal between Chrysler LLC and Fiat , saying he would work to facilitate dialogue with Italian trade unions.
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