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Audi EV fightback! Busiest period ever for German brand as it targets electric cars from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo

EV Central

More than 20 models – most of them electric and most of them all-new – are due over the coming years as Audi looks to refresh its model line-up and catch up luxury rivals who are further down the electric vehicle path. That means a steep ramp-up in EV take-up to bring Audi closer to its luxury rivals. Last year just 2.8

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Audi extends trade-in bonus in Germany for Euro 1-4 diesel owners switching to Audi Euro 6 vehicle

Green Car Congress

In Germany, Audi is extending its trade-in bonus for customers who switch from diesel-powered cars that meet the Euro 1 through Euro 4 emissions standards to an Audi that meets the Euro 6 standard. Approval of the bonus is granted directly through the Audi dealerships without customers having to make separate applications.

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Audi introducing Audi prologue Avant diesel plug-in hybrid show car at Geneva; 147 mpg, wireless charging

Green Car Congress

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi presented the Audi prologue concept car, featuring a mild hybrid powertrain with a 48V electrical subsystem. At the upcoming Geneva show, Audi will show a new variant of the prologue—the Audi prologue Avant—featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Earlier post.)

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2016 Audi Q7 To Offer e-Tron Quattro Diesel Plug-In Hybrid Model

Green Car Reports

The first official photos and details of the 2016 Audi Q7 have now been released, including specifications for a diesel plug-in hybrid model. Audi says the Q7 e-tron quattro is "the world''s first plug-in hybrid with a six-cylinder diesel engine and quattro all-wheel drive."

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Audi Confirms V-6 Diesel For Plug-In Hybrid A8 Sedan

Green Car Reports

Audi has revealed more details of its second major plug-in hybrid drivetrain, set to appear first in the upcoming Audi A8 e-tron luxury sedan. The German automaker has chosen to go down the diesel route with its larger plug-in hybrid setup, which Auto Express reveals will use a new 3.0-liter liter V-6 diesel.

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Next-gen Audi Q7 to debut in 2026. Here’s what to expect

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 06 Feb 2024, 13:12 PM Audi has begun development of the third-generation Q7 SUV, which is expected to make its global debut in 2026. This upcoming Q7 generation will be one … Audi has begun development of the third-generation Q7 SUV, which is expected to make its global debut in 2026.

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Audi takes plug-in diesel hybrid e-tron Spyder concept, Q5 hybrid to Le Mans

Green Car Congress

Former Le Mans Winner Frank Biela driving the Audi e-tron Spyder. Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies.

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