On April 15, Audi Brazil announced that the new Audi A5 will arrive in the Brazilian market in 2025, replacing the Audi A4.
Produced in Neckarsulm, Germany, the third generation A5 features a larger body, sportier design, and introduces the new Premium Combustion Platform (PPC) for enhanced driving dynamics.
The new

On April 24, 2025, Audi officially began production of the Q7 SUV in Malaysia, marking it as the first premium luxury Audi model to be assembled in Southeast Asia.
This 7-seater mild hybrid (MHEV) is also the first Audi vehicle produced at the Volkswagen Group Malaysia assembly plant in Pekan, Pahang. The Audi Q7 has

On April 23, Audi presented its 19 models, including five new production vehicles developed with local partners FAW and SAIC at Auto Shanghai 2025. The lineup blends electric and combustion-powered models.
The five all-new models are built on three platforms—Premium Platform Electric, Premium Platform Combustion, and

On April 22, the Volkswagen Group announced the beginning of its most ambitious new energy vehicle (NEV) and intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) strategy in China at Group Night ahead of Auto Shanghai 2025. The Volkswagen Group is continuing to consistently pursue its ‘In China, for China’ strategy and is shifting in

On April 22, Audi unveiled the AUDI E5 Sportback, the first model under its new China-exclusive premium EV brand, AUDI ahead of Auto Shanghai 2025. The market introduction of the AUDI E5 Sportback will begin in summer 2025.
The fully electric fastback is built on the jointly developed Advanced Digitized Platform (ADP

On April 18, multiple German and U.S. media reported that VW Group CEO, Oliver Blume confirmed that the company is in negotiations with the Trump administration to produce Audi models in the U.S.
“We have a forward strategy with exciting project approaches, tailor-made and attractive to the U.S. market”, he said. “We

On April 16, Audi announced that its new China-only brand, AUDI, will debut its first production model i.e. the all-electric AUDI E5 Sportback at Auto Shanghai 2025.
It blends Audi’s DNA with fresh design, created for a new generation of Chinese customers. “E” stands for electric, “5” for the mid-size class, and “Spo

On April 15, Audi unveiled the latest generation business sedan A6, which combines sleek design, top aerodynamics (Cd value of 0.23), and premium comfort. The model is built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), and features the E3 1.2 electronics system for modern connectivity and digital functions. It will be p

On April 10, Audi India announced that it has expanded its charging network to over 6,500 points nationwide under Phase-II of its segment-first ‘Charge my Audi’ initiative. The program now offers charging access across 28 states and union territories, covering 850+ cities and 4,700+ locations.
As part of the Phase-II

On April 9, Euro NCAP announced safety ratings covering 7 SUVs based on four categories i.e. Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Vulnerable Road Users, and Safety Assist. The lineup includes Polestar 3, BYD SEALION 7, Cupra Terramar, GEELY EX5, Hongqi E-HS9, JAECOO 7 (PHEV) and Audi A6.
Polestar 3 earned a 5-star Euro NC

On April 3, multiple sources reported that automakers exporting to the United States from Mexico and failing to comply with the rules of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) could face tariffs of up to 52%, with the current taxes imposed by Donald Trump's government.
Automakers such as Volkswagen de Méxi

On April 7, Audi announced that it would unveil the all-new A6 Sedan on April 15, 2025. The upcoming model is setting new standards in design, aerodynamics, and comfort for the premium full-size class.
With improved aerodynamics, it increases efficiency, while enhanced aeroacoustics ensure a quieter, more comfortable

Audi plans to hold all vehicles assembled in Mexico and overseas and delivered to U.S. ports after April 2, when they become subject to new 25% tariffs, according to a memo sent to dealers in the U.S. 
Audi said all vehicles on sale that have arrived on and before April 2 and are at port will be processed, wholesaled

On April 4, Audi announced that it is increasing the use of recycled materials in its cars where feasible and sustainable. Since 2023, its MaterialLoop program has explored ways to reuse raw materials, and now, Audi is the first carmaker to develop a cost-effective recycling process with TSR Resource, Germany.
This p

On April 1, Audi India announced that it retailed 1,223 units on Q1 2025 ending March, displaying 17% growth compared to Q1 2024. Its Models such as the Audi Q7 and Audi Q8, were the key contributors to the growth. Audi also mentioned that the recently launched ‘Audi RS Q8 Performance is sold out till Q3 2025. 
Audi'

On March 25, Audi FAW New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd. (Audi FAW NEV) announced the recent first-time introduction of UBTech Robotics’ Walker S1 industrial humanoid robot for training and detection of air conditioning pipeline leaks at its manufacturing site.
For detection of air conditioning pipeline leaks, the Walker S

On March 27, Audi confirmed that the all-new A6 e-tron Sportback will be launched in Brazil as part of its effort to expand its EV lineup despite modest sales so far.
In 2024, Audi sold only 151 fully electric vehicles in Brazil, but early 2025 figures show growth, with 33 EVs delivered in the first two months, compa

On March 27, Audi announced that it is using Siemens' virtual programmable logic controller (PLC) on the Edge Cloud 4 Production (EC4P) platform at its Böllinger Höfe plant in Germany. The TÜV-certified system enhances security and replaces traditional hardware-based PLCs.
The EC4P with Siemens' virtual PLCs is used

On March 24, Audi announced that its body shop workers use fine shims to adjust equipment with extreme precision. At the Audi Sport plant in Böllinger Höfe, Germany, they use a unique method called “agile shimming” on the two-way framer.
The process automates shimming for exterior side parts, linking it to an in-line

On March 25, Audi announced that it has expanded its A5 lineup with the introduction of new plug-in hybrid models, the Audi A5 Avant e-hybrid quattro and Audi A5 Sedan e-hybrid quattro. These models, which are built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), are available in two power options i.e. 220 and 270 kilowatt