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The New Audi A3 Comes with Subscription Fees in Europe

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European-market cars are a great way to see what some of America’s favorite luxury brands have in store for the New Continent, but the Euro updates don’t always make their way here. One we’re hoping skips North America is Audi’s new subscription scheme , recently introduced with the new A3 in Europe. inch touchscreen.

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Audi axes PHEV sales in top market

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Audi has announced it will no longer sell Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) in one of the world’s top markets, China. Premium German luxury brands face more competition in top markets than ever. Now, to refocus, Audi has announced that it will no longer be selling PHEVs in the giant Asian market.

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Audi e-tron charging service on-grid in 10 markets, more coming

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The Audi e-tron Charging Service is going on-grid in ten markets. The service will be rolled out in a further six markets in the first quarter and expanded in Eastern Europe over the course of the year. The service will be rolled out in eight additional markets in Eastern Europe over the course of the year.

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Audi EV market competitiveness potentially dampened by lack of price cut

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The Audi Chief of Europe has stated the brand will not follow Tesla in introducing a price cut on its electric vehicles. Audi, much like many other premium German brands, has faced dramatically increased competition following the entrance of Tesla into its luxury-high-performance market.

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2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron EV updates suggest range boost, sportier tuning

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The Audi Q4 E-Tron, the automaker's entry-level EV, is slated to get an update that includes increased range, faster charging, and sportier suspension tuning—in the European market, at least. The changes will roll out for the 2024 model year in Europe, according to an Audi press release. version of.

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Audi introduces Q8 e-tron; improved efficiency and range; base price in Germany €74,400

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Audi introduced its flagship electric SUV e-tron in 2018. Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron quattro, Audi Q8 e-tron quattro. With their two motors, the Audi Q8 55 e-tron and Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron generate 300 kW in boost mode and 664 N·m of torque. There are also 62 liters available in the frunk.

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Alcoa to supply sustainable, low-carbon aluminum for wheels on Audi e-tron GT

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As part of a pilot project, Audi is procuring 20-inch wheels for the Audi e-tron GT electric car that are made from low-CO 2 emission aluminum supplied by Alcoa to RONAL GROUP, the wheel’s manufacturer. EcoLum is delivered globally from predominantly hydro-powered smelters in North America and Europe. Source: Alcoa.

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