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Doha – As one of the key motoring events in the Middle East, Qatar Motor Show attracted 90,000 car lovers and trade professionals last year and served as a stage for Audi’s latest innovations. For this year’s Motor Show, taking place from January 25-28 at the Doha Exhibition Centre in West Bay, Audi promised several regional premieres and delivered no less with the reveal of four new models: the new Audi RS 5 Coupé, the R8 GT Spyder as well as the new generation Audi S7 and S8.
Read newsDoha, January 17, 2012 – Four regional premieres, the new Audi Q3, and the legendary Le Mans race car - the Audi R18 TDI: the Audi stand at next week’s Qatar Motor Show will be packed with more highlights than ever before. The Qatar Motor Show is being held at the Doha Exhibition Centre in West Bay from 25-28 January 2012.
Read newsIngolstadt – AUDI AG sold around 1,302,650 cars in 2011, beating its previous sales record from one year earlier by more than 210,200 units. The brand’s strong growth spanned all regions of the world: China became Audi’s biggest single market for the first time ever, with 313,036 vehicles delivered. In Europe, the Ingolstadt-based brand increased its unit sales by 12.1 percent to around 726,300 cars; it also achieved a growth rate well into double figures in the United States. Audi ended the past year with a new sales record in more than 50 markets.
Read newsDubai – Audi today announced record Middle East sales of 7,865 vehicles sold in 2011, eclipsing 2010 by 26.8 percent. This makes Audi the fastest growing premium brand in the Middle East. With 40 percent of total Middle East sales (3,137 units) the UAE remains the largest market in the region for the German premium car manufacturer and continues to register strong growth. Sales increased by 42 percent (1,250 units) in Abu Dhabi and 39 percent in Dubai (1,887 units). The UAE is followed closely by KSA and Kuwait, where 1,522 (plus 35.7 percent) and 1,060 (plus 3.3 percent) vehicles were sold respectively. The newly opened Audi dealership in Iraq contributed to the result with 128 units.
Read newsIngolstadt – The Euro NCAP consortium has awarded the new Audi Q3 the maximum five-star rating for passive crash safety. The results for adult protection in a frontal, rear or side collision, as well as for child safety and pedestrian protection make the new Audi Q3 among the safest cars in its category.
Read newsDubai, November 10, 2011 – At the 2011 Dubai International Motor Show visitors have the chance to get up close and personal with the latest vehicles on the market including Audi’s newly launched Audi A1, A6, A7, A8 L W12 and R8 GT. As a surprise, the brand with the four rings also revealed the new Audi Q3 – Audi’s first SUV in the premium compact segment. The small, sporty SUV will join the other members of the Q family, the Audi Q5 and the Audi Q7 in the second quarter of 2012.
Read newsDubai – Having launched several new models in the first half of 2011, Audi will present an all new line up during the 2011 Dubai International Motor Show. Between 2011 and 2015 the brand with the four rings plans to invest around €11 billion, mainly in new products, in order to sustain the company’s technological lead embodied in its “Vorsprung durch Technik” (“Advancement through Technology”) slogan.
Read newsIngolstadt/Hockenheim – It was a perfect 2011 DTM season for Audi: After Martin Tomczyk’s early win of the drivers title, the brand with the four rings at the Hockenheim finale in front of an impressive crowd of 120,000 spectators (throughout the weekend) secured the position of the runner-up in the championship and won the team classification as well. Edoardo Mortara had previously been determined as “Rookie of the year.”
Read newsDubai – Audi has teamed up with leading fashion and glamour magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, to highlight talented young designers during the publication’s World of Fashion event, of which Audi is also the official car sponsor.
Read newsDubai – Audi reports a record of 5,602 vehicles sold in the Middle East in the period from January to September 2011 – 24 percent more than during the same period last year. Exceeding even the previous September year-to-date sales record of 2008 (5,504 units), the brand with the four rings remains strongly on track for a new all-time record year in 2011.
Read newsIngolstadt/Valencia – Triumph at Valencia: With a 1-2-3-4-5-6 result and an early title win Audi managed to crown its 2011 DTM season. Mattias Ekström celebrated his third victory of the season, Filipe Albuquerque, as the runner-up, his first podium finish and Martin Tomczyk in third place is the new DTM Champion.
Read newsDubai – Audi is celebrating the launch of the Middle East edition of the Audi magazine. The Audi magazine will be published biannually and is a tailored version of the successful international edition, which has enjoyed a print run of over 15 years and is available in 25 languages in 70 countries. The magazine will be printed in Arabic and English combined in one publication.
Read newsDubai – With the twelve cylinder A8 L W12 quattro Audi is now introducing the ultimate engine configuration for its flagship model. The new A8 W12 is a concentrated high-tech package that confirms the Audi claim to technical leadership – “Vorsprung durch Technik”. With a long wheelbase and a twelve-cylinder engine it sets new standards of luxury, dynamism and efficiency in the top automobile manufacturing league.
Read newsIngolstadt/Oschersleben – Audi, Audi, Audi – only 14 days after the one-two-three triumph in the rain battle at Brands Hatch the brand with the four rings again took the whole podium at a DTM race in similarly difficult conditions. At Oschersleben, Mattias Ekström (Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline) triumphed in front of leader of the standings Martin Tomczyk (Audi Sport Team Phoenix) and rookie Edoardo Mortara (Audi Sport Team Rosberg).
Read newsIngolstadt/Frankfurt – On the eve of the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt Audi presented its new DTM vehicle: After the V8 quattro (1990 to 1992) and the A4 (2004 to 2011) the brand with the four rings has opted to use a two-door coupe in the most popular international touring car series for the first time.
Read newsDubai – With the electric-only powertrain of the A2 concept, Audi is offering another peek into the future of electric mobility at the 64th International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. The technical study features a classic, premium-standard space concept that offers plenty of room for four people.
Read newsIngolstadt/Brands Hatch – With his third victory of the season Martin Tomczyk recaptured the DTM lead for Audi at Brands Hatch (Great Britain). Mattias Ekström and Edoardo Mortara completed an Audi one-two-three triumph in extremely difficult conditions. For the first time drivers from all three Audi teams were on the podium.
Read newsDubai – The Euro NCAP consortium has awarded the new Audi A6 the maximum five-star rating for passive crash safety. The results for adult occupant protection in a frontal, rear or side collision and for child safety and pedestrian protection make the new Audi A6 one of the safest cars in its class.
Read newsDubai – Audi will present its new S models for the first time at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA). The new Audi S models are powered by a new engine - a four-liter, twin-turbo V8, which combines ample power with low fuel consumption in keeping with the times.
Read newsKuwait – Following the launch of the new Audi A6 with two V6 engines in mid 2011, Audi has now released a new entry-level engine to the market. As the latest member of the A6 range, the new A6 2.0 TFSI features innovative solutions in every area of technology, including its light body, sporty chassis and a wide array of assistance and multimedia systems.
Read newsAudi Saudi Arabia, represented by SAMACO, announced today its sponsoring in the Global Competitiveness Forum-Riyadh as the event’s official transportation sponsor. Hence, Audi has set up a large fleet of private cars to ensure a streamlined transportation of VIPs and participants during the Forum scheduled for January 2012.
Read newsAbu Dhabi/Dubai – Following the launch of the new Audi A6 with two V6 engines in mid 2011, Audi has now released a new entry-level engine to the UAE market. As the latest member of the A6 range, the new A6 2.0 TFSI features innovative solutions in every area of technology, including its light body, sporty chassis and a wide array of assistance and multimedia systems,
Read newsKuwait – For the second consecutive year, Audi Kuwait represented by Fouad Alghanim & Sons Automotive Company is actively sponsoring the GulfRun that will take place for the 7th time on the 26th & 27th January at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Read newsMuscat - Audi Oman is celebrating its sponsorship of the Muscat Festival by hosting an exciting Graffiti Art competition at its display area at Qurum Natural Park every weekend during the hugely popular four week event.
Read newsAudi Kuwait, represented by Fouad Alghanim & Sons Automotive Company, announces the sponsoring of the SKELPS FC Football Academy for the current 2012 season, providing the brand with the four rings with an exclusive presence at the club.
Read newsMuscat – Budget Rent a Car and Audi Oman have entered into a partnership which adds the new Audi A6 to the car rental company‘s offer for its customers in the Sultanate. The new partnership means Audi Oman will be supplying 10 of the latest, seventh edition Audi A6 that was launched in the summer of 2011.
Read newsMuscat - Audi Oman has officially launched its new Approved plus business unit that will enable customers in the Sultanate to purchase fully approved and checked pre-owned Audi cars. The specialist unit has been created to meet growing demand from across the Sultanate for quality pre-owned Audis and will operate from premises at its existing showroom facility in Wattayah in Muscat.
Read newsMuscat - Audi Oman, the exclusive distributor for Audi in Oman, has hosted an event to launch the Middle East edition of the Audi magazine. The Audi magazine will be published biannually and is a tailored version of the successful international edition, which has enjoyed a print run of over 15 years and is available in 25 languages in 70 countries. The magazine will be printed in Arabic and English combined in one publication.
Read newsMuscat - International singing superstar Yanni has expressed his thanks to Audi Oman for their sponsorship of his spectacular concert that excited thousands of fans at the sellout event held in Muscat at the Sultan Qaboos University.
Read newsDamascus – Audi Syria, represented by Karkour Trading Company, is supplying a fleet of Audi vehicles to the Four Seasons Hotel Damascus, starting this month. The cars will be used for the hotel’s exclusive Limousine Service. The Four Seasons selection includes Audi’s flagship saloon, the luxurious Audi A8 L, the new A6 executive saloon, and the A4 family saloon.
Read newsKuwait – For the first time in Kuwait, Audi Kuwait represented by Fouad Alghanim & Sons Automotive Company sponsors the 26-hour endurance Karting race organized by GulfRun at Kuwait International Fairgrounds in Mishref, starting from the 24th of November to the 26th of November
Read newsDubai – Audi is making it even easier to purchase an approved used car from its model range in the Middle East, with the November launch of its new web-based Audi Approved Vehicle locator for Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE
Read newsAl Khobar – As part of Audi Company expansion strategy in Saudi Arabia, SAMACO – Audi Cars’ dealer in Saudi Arabia – has inaugurated the largest sales and after-sales center in Al Khobar Saudi Arabia. Indeed, this center is the first to reflect Audi centers’ new concept and international specifications in the Middle East. It boasts several sections carefully designed to help deliver world-class services measuring up to the growth and success of Audi cars in Saudi Arabia.
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