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2021 Audi Q5, A7 and A8 TFSI e PHEVS now on sale in US

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Now on sale nationwide in the US, the 2021 Audi Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) combine Audi’s premium appointments and driving dynamics with integrated hybrid technology and smartphone app functionality. 2021 Audi Q5 TFSI e. Or, the A8 TFSI e can operate in nearly silent all-electric mode.

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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Audi is updating the A5 sedan. At market introduction, four A5 engine variants will be equipped with a mild hybrid system (MHEV). Audi A5 Coupé. With the four-cylinder engines, the MHEV system is integrated into the 12-volt electrical system and into a new 48-volt main electrical system in the S TDI models. TDI V6 engine.

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Porsche and Audi Recall Almost 6,700 EVs for Insufficient Battery Sealant

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Large automakers save money by sharing platforms and engineering designs across individual brands, but the practice means that problems affecting one model tend to impact related vehicles. Impacted variants include the Taycan, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo S, Audi e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT. reports started trickling in.

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Audi predicts headwinds from chip shortage to last through 2023

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Audi dealers have noted that the inventory problems they have been experiencing may not end until next year. Due to supply difficulties that have impeded manufacturing at its factories in Germany and Mexico, Audi’s U.S. dealers have struggled to make ends meet with few new vehicles to offer for the past year.

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. Additionally, Audi is now offering e-gas to power the A3 Sportback g-tron as standard; customers will pay only the regular natural gas price. A4 Avant g-tron. 1,650 rpm.

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Audi launching new efficient Audi Q7 ultra 3.0 TDI quattro diesel in Europe; 42.8 mpg US

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Audi is launching an exceptionally efficient diesel version of the new 7-seat Audi Q7 SUV ( earlier post ), which is now available for customer order in Europe: the newest Audi Q7 ultra 3.0 This engine not only reduces fuel consumption to 5.5 This engine not only reduces fuel consumption to 5.5 The Audi Q7 ultra 3.0

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Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid sales start in Europe; 157 mpg US

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Audi’s first plug-in hybrid, the A3 Sportback e-tron ( earlier post ), is now available to order for customers in Europe. Approximately 410 Audi dealers in Europe—including 105 in Germany—are selling the A3 e-tron. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron brings together a 1.4 mi), and more than 900 kilometers (559.2

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