Whose car brand is Audi
The country where Audi is assembled, and whose brand Audi has gained considerable popularity in the world market, is Germany (also Slovakia, Hungary, Belgium, (Russiauntil 2015, an automobile plant near St. Petersburg)
Is it a member of other companies, divisions, corporations, groups?
Audi is part of Volkswagen Group since 1964
What does the emblem, sign, logo Audi mean
Brief Audi brand history
This is one of the oldest car brands, it appeared thanks to the work of August Horch, whose company Audi began its journey in 1910.
Its center was the Saxon town of Zwickau. For the first time, he began work on the creation of cars in the 19th century, but in 1901 there was a conflict with joint stock company Horch Werke, because of which Horch himself, being the founder, was forced to leave his own factory.
However, the entrepreneur, whose Audi brand subsequently gained considerable popularity, did not lose his head and started all over again. Every driver who owns an Audi car may be interested in the fact that this name is just a translation of the name of the creator (from German “listen”) into Latin.
Over time, the company, whose production had already been established, became part of the Auto Union conglomerate, the unification of all the factories where Audi was produced took place in 1932. August Horg himself became the head of the department for the creation of luxury cars, at the same time both Audi and Horch cars were produced.
Not only those people who own an Audi car, but also owners of other brands are familiar with the memorable four-ring logo. This logo was worn by Auto Union itself back in 1930, they symbolized the four German factories whose production of Audi and Horch operated until the Second World War.
Company for a long time specialized in the production of racing cars designed by Ferdinand Porsche. Audi cars have received 33 Grand Prix victories. During the war, the Zwickau plant was badly damaged, the production equipment was stolen by the Soviet Union, which was subsequently installed at the MZMA plant. However, the developments of the German manufacturer did not go for the future, and Soviet Union, and then Russia is still lagging behind in terms of the automotive industry.
From 1950 to 1964, Audi produced cars of the DKW brand at the production facilities. At the end of this period Volkswagen began to produce Audi cars, although the first such car under the appropriate brand name appeared only fifteen years later. Production was established in the Bavarian city of Ingolstadt.
Nowadays, Audi AG is part of the Volkswagen Group, and continues to produce luxury cars that have occupied a significant share in the European car market. Main production facilities The companies are based in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm. The company also expanded beyond Germany, in particular, factories were opened in Slovakia, Hungary and Belgium. In 2006, the company raised the production of cars to 924,085 thousand units, and a year later the total number of cars produced increased by one million a year.
Where is Audi assembled in Russia
A plant near St. Petersburg was opened, however, due to the foreign policy of the state, foreign investors and manufacturers began to leave the market one by one, including Audi.
Audi was founded in 1910 by a young engineer, August Horch. This was his second attempt to start his own business: the first company, Horch & Co, was created back in 1899. However, in 1909 he was forced to leave Horch & Co by court order. The reason was disagreements with partner creditors.
Horch's new company, founded in the town of Chemnitz, at first, like the previous one, bore his name. When the city authorities found out about this, the court assigned a different name to the new company, "Audi". Some sources claim that one of Horch's business partners came up with it. He simply suggested using the same word, "Horch" (which means "listen" in German), but in the Latin version - "Audi".
The Audi logo is four silver rings. They symbolize the 1932 merger of four companies - DKW, Audi, Horch and Wanderer - into the Auto Union automobile concern. At first, the Audi emblem was installed only on cars designed for racing, and on production models flaunted nameplates - specially made plates. 
Pre-war history of "Audi"
Audi-A was the firstborn of the new company. It came out in 1910. The next one was the Audi-B. This model was raced in Austria. The 2.5 thousand km long route passed through the Alps. In 1912, in Auto Alpenfart (as the Austrian races were called), the Audi-S proved to be excellent. This model was later called "Alpenziger", which means "Conqueror of the Alps".
Financial problems began with the firm in the twenties. First, she merged with another, then both became the property of Jörgen Skafte Rasmussen. The same problems forced small manufacturers to create the Auto Union concern in 1932. It included, among others, both companies created by Horch. True, by this time he himself had not been engaged in production for a long time (since 1916).
The concern produced two front wheel drive models, equipped with Wanderer motors. They were in demand and sold well until the war began.
Audi after the war
The Auto Union concern was nationalized at the end of the war. A major reform took place in 1949, when the basic rights of Auto Union were transferred to Mercedes-Benz. Then the controlling stake passed several times from one company to another. The Audi brand disappeared for several years.
The name Audi reappeared only in 1965, when Volkswagen took ownership of the shares. The four circles assigned by Audi since the merger of the four firms (1932) are emblazoned on the hoods of all models of this car.
By 1968, Audi was introduced to the markets in a wide range. Its sales have grown steadily.
Being the "daughter" of the famous Volkswagen, Audi gained worldwide fame largely thanks to the "Audi Quattro" model. This car had a "sporty appearance" and all-wheel drive. It was light, fast and amazingly stable. Few people could compete with the Quattro, which was confirmed by the results of several auto races.
Since 1958, the company has been called Audi AG. The German automotive company is part of Volkswagen composition Group is one of the most powerful world concerns.
The production of cars is increasing year by year. Since the 10th year of our century, it has exceeded 1 million pieces.
The Audi lineup is very extensive. It is represented by machines executive class, And racing cars, and supercars, and crossovers.
Thanks to excellent technical specifications Audi is very popular, including in Russia. It should be noted that not only new cars are in demand here. The sale of the model is also excellent in the secondary car markets. And especially ardent fans German cars, you can advise special gadgets for the computer, such as a Mercedes flash drive. 
CHANGE OF MANAGEMENT
In 1969 Neckarsulmer Automobilwerke bought the major shares of Volkswagen, which included Audi. The history of the creation of the company indicates that at one time the company had the name Audi NSU Auto Union, but in 1985 it returned to classic Audi AG.
The strategy of the renewed firm was to organize sales to the United States. It happened in 1970, and the first car that went to another continent was the Audi Super 90. This station wagon immediately got support from users. Later, their ranks were replenished with the Audi 80 model, which had slightly improved characteristics for buyers in the USA. After that, the real models received their designation in this market - Audi 80 and Audi 4000, respectively.
BACK TO START
In the 80s, some irregularities in the company's work were discovered, so its sales level fell sharply in the US regions. 1980 was remembered for the introduction to the market of a big novelty in the form of an all-wheel drive coupe. sports class. Previously, a similar model was the Audi quattro, which used drive system trucks.
The creation of this model was indicated in 1977, when, during tests by the Bundeswehr, the flagship VW Iltis attracted everyone's attention. It had excellent driving qualities on ice and snow, so it was decided to implement such a system in Audi 80 cars. This model received a reinforced version with a 5-cylinder and 2.2-liter turbo engine, which produced 147 kW, or 200 horsepower.
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The history of the company remembers the introduction of machines with all-wheel drive into mass production. Later, the quattro concept was also offered with other Audi flagships. On the basis of this car, a sports coupe was launched Audi class Coupe, which appeared in 1993. Later it was decided to use the original body, which would complement the lineup. This vehicle remained one of the best of its kind for a long time until it was withdrawn from sale in 2000. In general, the total number of manufactured units amounted to 72 thousand.
One of the models that the history of the brand remembered was the Audi 100. Its feature was the use of a six-cylinder V-type engine. This unit is considered the lightest among the model line. But the Audi A4 saw its buyer in 1994. In the same year, the company created the RS2 Avant, a five-seat car with a 315-horsepower fuel-injected turbo engine.
A little later, the famous Golf IV platform laid the foundation for the flagship Audi A3. It was shown in 1996, receiving a lot of positive reviews. A year later, its mass production began. A year later, the presentation of the new flagships took place in Frankfurt am Main. The flagship Audi S4/S4 Avante/RS4 was a striking modification for the "sport" segment at that time. He used a 2.7 V6 biturbo engine for his work, which was able to produce 380 hp. With. 
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The history of the concern saw a universal body for the new flagships in 1998. In order to focus on the development and production of such vehicles, it was decided to discontinue the production of the C4 series. Since the company began the production of fundamentally new machines in a short period of time, this was the beginning of the release of a new class B family.
But 1998 was also remembered for the premiere of the Audi TT, which had a coupe-type body. He was seen in Geneva, positively accepting the novelty. A year later, the same fate befell the roadster, which was shown in Frankfurt am Main. In 1999 it was modified sports model Audi A3, which received a turbocharged engine and transmission all-wheel drive type. The Audi S8 is an analogue of the famous racing car, but it has a 4.2 V8 engine using all-wheel drive.
Interesting facts, technology and motorsport
Audi was the first company to conduct crash tests (since 1938).
Audi 80's model North America first sold under the name Audi Fox, and later - as the Audi 4000.
Audi has become the first automaker to create its own virtual world on the PlayStation Home resource. At the service of visitors - tours of the virtual Audi space Space and the opportunity to participate in the Vertical Run race.
Audi cars have won the prestigious Le Mans 24 race three times in a row - in 2000, 2001 and 2002. In honor of such a grand success in 2003 in Frankfurt was presented sports concept car Audi Le Mans quattro. 
Key models in the history of the brand
Audi 80 is one of the most mass car XX century. The total volume of produced machines has more than 4 million copies. The model was produced for 30 years - from 1966 to 1996. Initially, the car was made on the same platform with Volkswagen Passat. In 1987, a new generation of the Audi 80 appeared on the B3 platform, which no longer had anything in common with Volkswagen. The body of the B3 was completely galvanized, which provided such high protection against corrosion that Audi extended the warranty period from 8 to 12 years. Galvanized bodies are also used to build current Audi models.
Audi Quattro - the first rally car companies. Thanks to innovations in the rules that allowed the use of four-wheel drive vehicles in competition, the Quattro was able to race. The car won two competitions in a row.
The development of the famous Audi TT began in September 1994 in California. The first concept car was shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1995. The next modification of the model, Audi TT Coupe, was shown to visitors by the developers Tokyo Motor Show in 2005. The new TT was much lighter than the previous one thanks to the use of a combination of aluminum and steel materials.
The company began producing the Audi Q7 crossover in 2005. The first instance of criticism was seen on Frankfurt Motor Show. The "E" platform model is based on the 2003 Audi Pikes Peak quattro concept.
Audi A3 –
family hatchback. In 1996 - 2003, the first generation was produced, from 2003 to 2012 - the second. More recently, the third generation of a compact car has appeared, which quickly became popular in European countries. Audi A3 has many different awards. 
Audiin Russia
One of the first Audis to appear in Russia was the Audi 80 B3. The famous "barrel" with the 89th body quickly became popular due to its simple design: motorists who were well versed in front-wheel drive VAZs could easily change parts for Audi. Some even upgraded their foreign cars by replacing parts domestic analogues. The Audi 80 was also loved in Russia for its high suspension strength - the car conquered domestic roads with unprecedented agility for a foreign car.
Today, Audi does not lose its position as the leader in sales among premium cars for domestic market. From January to August 2012, 22,292 copies were sold, up 41% from 2011 figures. But these cars are not stolen so often: according to statistics for Russia for 2010-2011, the Audi brand did not even make it into the top twenty. Our most popular models today are the Audi A3 Sportback, Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q3, Audi Q5 and Audi Q7. 
In 2001, Audi opened the Quattro Driving School in Russia. This is the first school established by a foreign car manufacturer in Russia. Throughout its existence, the Quattro School has been very popular among our compatriots: in 11 years, more than 16 thousand private and corporate clients have been trained.
Audi was the official sponsor of the Russian national team at the XXX Summer Olympic Games 2012 in London. The concern provided 129 cars as prizes for Russian athletes. The executive A8 models received gold medalists, the silver medalists were given the keys to the A7 Sportback, and the bronze medalists became the owners of the elegant A6. Also, Audi was chosen as the official partner of the Olympic Games in Sochi in 2014.
Audi A4 is a class "D" sedan, which is liked by both ordinary consumers and officials. latest generation The model was introduced this year and has not yet reached our market.
Essentially, the car has become updated version Audi 80 and was released in 1994. Some features of its predecessor are still recognizable in it. The car has the highest production volume in the line of the German company. In terms of the number of cars, it is in fourth place after the models of the world's main manufacturers.
In March 2011, the five millionth copy of the car rolled off the assembly line. But where the Audi A4 is assembled, we will consider in this article.
Where is the Audi A4 assembled for the world market:
— Germany, plant in Ingolstadt and Wolfsburg;
— China, factory in Changchun;
— Japan, factory in Tokyo;
— Ukraine, plant in Solomonovo;
— Indonesia, plant in Jakarta;
— India, plant in Aurangabad.
The car is delivered to Russia directly from Germany. We will talk about the characteristics of the model later.
In 2013, the Audi A4 was supposed to be assembled in Russia. SKD in Kaluga was sanctioned with German manufacturers.
The matter is that in our country since next year it is forbidden to officials to buy the cars made not at us. And the fourth Audi is quite popular among politicians.
The new production was announced back in August 2012. The chairman of the corporation spoke about the fact that Audi A4, A5 and A6 will be assembled in Russia.
But, this year we not only decided not to introduce new production facilities, but also to close the old ones. The model range, assembled in Kaluga, has been reduced by three times. Now only Audi A6 and A8 are produced here. The capacity of the plant allows to produce 10 thousand cars per year. But, how much has been released over the past 11 months of 2015 is not reported. Economic situation does not allow the plant to operate at full capacity.
The conveyor was resumed in 2013, when the company's management had an idea to increase production. All parts were delivered to us from Germany, and we only fastened together.
Then 570 million euros were invested in the plant. Due to inflation, they actually disappeared.
In the first two months of this year, sales of the Audi A4 in Russia fell by 23%. The rest of the dynamics is still kept secret.
Characteristics of the Audi A4 for our market
Audi A4 for Russian market upgraded for the eighth time. But, this model is completely redone. Some motorists were worried that it turned out worse than its predecessor. Let's see if this is the case.
The axle weighting has been much improved. To be honest, it's almost perfect. The motor is located in the front axle. Therefore, the hood turned out to be a little loaded. Engineers slightly increased the wheelbase. Compared with the seventh generation, it has become 160 millimeters larger. The battery, oddly enough, was moved to the trunk.
The car has become much more manageable and stable. Now you can ride it quickly and actively. The body came out branded. He received a predatory front end and an aggressive bumper. Narrowed front optics goes well with the trapezoidal grille.
For our market, the Germans made two modifications. We are talking about a four-door sedan and a five-door station wagon. The latter is not very popular among our consumers. But everything sells well. Even on the basis of the sedan, they made a model similar to an SUV.
The classic car is extremely resistant to corrosion. Even if you peel off the paint a little, the metal will not rust. Passive safety for both passenger and driver received five stars in 2009. Here you can see excellent LED lights that are everywhere. It looks technologically advanced, but in practice it is completely unsightly, or rather, expensive.
In the salon you can feel all the high cost and premium of the brand. Solid and high-quality materials will not leave anyone indifferent. The details fit very precisely, and the wear resistance of the skin has been proven for generations. Even in basic version the car is quite expensive.
The central part of the front panel is turned towards the driver. The seats have developed support and the zero position of the speedometer needles with a tachometer. Wheelbase in 2810 millimeters is suitable for any roads. On back seat enough space for everyone. If you sit in the middle, then the massive floor will interfere with you. Shelf at rear window begins to creak over time, and the windows work with a squeak. But, these are all the shortcomings that were found.
Petrol and diesel engines presented on our market in different proportions. In gasoline units, an individual ignition coil may fail. The most popular motor is 1.8 liter engine. But the most unclaimed 3.2-liter.
At gasoline units the chain can stretch and the hydraulic tensioner break. This happens with runs from 70 to 100 thousand kilometers. Therefore, do not forget to control the motor. The pump of a 1.8-liter engine may leak.
Audi A4 can be front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. They are quite stable and passable. The transmission is no different. weak points. It's a six-speed manual here. On the market, you can also find a variator or a robot. Last box dual clutch transmission is a bit weak.
The suspension of the car is similar to the predecessor unit. And front and rear there is a multi-link. Chassis differs in power consumption. Stiffness settings vary, as do dampers. The four operating modes of the machine are changed by a button near the gear selector. Over time, it may become difficult to replace parts. The bolts may stop turning. You have to heat them up and drill them out.
Trunk volume is 480 liters. This is quite a lot for such a model. The parking brake is electric. It is activated by a button near the gear selector.
The weak points of the machine are gasoline engine. It has chain stretch. Optics can also fail. Especially the front. The LEDs are on in the back.
In general, from the advantages of the car can be called high security, rich finishing materials and high-quality seats. Also, it is worth noting the problem-free motor and a good transmission. Stability and handling all all sorts of praise.
The price of the car is quite high. But for german assembly she is acceptable. Unfortunately, the optics often burn out, and the seats fold only as an option. But, this is all insignificant, because the Audi A4 is very high quality and reliable. Therefore, if you value prestige and rich design, you can afford it.
Audi realizes its "Superiority high technology» in six factories with legendary traditions automotive production. Advanced logistics processes, synchronized production system The Audi Production System and more than 60,000 highly qualified employees guarantee Audi's consistently high standards worldwide. Whether in Germany, Belgium, Hungary, India or China, all Audi production plants demonstrate highest quality, efficiency and compatibility with the environment.
IN Germany Audi carries out production at two sites with a rich tradition in the automotive industry - in the cities of Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm. It is here that technical developments are mainly carried out, and many discoveries have been made here. Visitors have a great opportunity to get into the history and philosophy of the four rings brand. Since 2010, the Brussels plant has been producing the Audi A1. About 1.9 million high-tech engines are produced annually at the Hungarian plant in the city of Gyor. In addition, at Aurangabad and Changchun factories, Audi manufactures premium vehicles for the growing markets of China and India.
Factory in Ingolstadt (Germany)
Over 500,000 vehicles leave the production line every year the largest plant AUDI AG. It is here that the production lines for the Audi A3, Audi A4, Audi A5 and Audi Q5 are installed. The Audi TT Coupé and Audi TT Roadster models produced in partnership with Audi Hungaria also pass through the body shop and paint shop.
Factory in Neckarsulm (Germany)
As a traditional center for automotive production, the Neckarsulm city is home to premium models: the Audi A8, Audi A6 and Audi A4. Many typical Audi innovations see the light of day for the first time at this second largest Audi factory in Germany. quattro GmbH builds the Audi A6 and Audi R8 in Neckarsulm. A visit to the Forum Audi in Neckarsulm is an unforgettable experience of immersing yourself in the fascinating world of automotive engineering.
Factory in Gyor (Hungary)
Győr, a Hungarian city on the Danube, is perfect place for the production of high-tech engines and cars. Its advantages are not limited to a developed labor market with big amount skilled workers and highly educated graduates.
Factory in Changchun (China)
Audi's activities in China began 20 years ago. In 2007, the company's annual vehicle sales to Chinese customers surpassed the 100,000 mark for the first time. In the same year, more than 93,000 vehicles rolled off the lines of the traditional model factory in Changchun. Today, Audi is the fastest growing premium brand in China and Hong Kong. The company's market share in the premium car segment is about 42%.
Factory in Brussels (Belgium)
The creation of the fourth production site in Europe was the basis for sustaining the sustainable growth achieved by Audi and ensuring it in the long term. The Audi A1 has been produced in Brussels since 2010.
Factory in Aurangabad (India)
At its plant in Maharashtra, Audi produces vehicles for sale in a growing Indian market. The plant is located in the university city of Aurangabad. The Audi A6 has been produced here since 2006 and the Audi A4 since 2008. By 2015, the annual production of the Audi A6 should exceed 2,000 vehicles, and the Audi A4 - 11,000.
Factory in Bratislava (Slovakia)
AUDI AG manufactures the Audi Q7 in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Approximately 1300 people per modern factory Volkswagen Slovakia is assembled from car kits this powerful car- representative of the SUV segment.
Factory in Martorell (Spain)
The production of the Audi Q3 began in the first half of 2011. This compact car assembled using state-of-the-art equipment at the SEAT plant in the Spanish city of Martorell. The annual production volume is over 100,000 vehicles. In 2009 and 2010. For Audi release Q3, a new body shop and assembly line were built. The total capital investment in the production of this model in Martorel exceeded 300 million euros.
Today, Audi is one of the most famous companies in Europe, which has been producing non-commercial passenger cars for about 100 years. The history of Audi is very interesting and rich. In 1910 the company was founded August Horch, who by that time had managed to be a shareholder of the company named after him (Horch Werke), but due to internal disagreements had to leave it. How to name the new company, Horch did not have to think for a long time. His last name is German for "listen", which is why he decided to use its Latin version.
After the founding of the company, the designers began to actively work on its activities, which were associated with the production of cars. The history of the Audi brand began in 1910, when the company produced the first car created by Horch and his employees, Audi-A. The history of the creation of the car "Audi A" is unknown. Over the next few years, the company gained great popularity in Germany, releasing several more cars. In 1911, in a major competition that took place in Austria, the Audi-B was even able to win. Each Audi version became more powerful, more solid and more beautiful.
However, the magnificence of the company's developments was the release in the 20s of the last century Audi-K cars and Audi-M. And if the first, having a 50-horsepower 2.1-liter engine, was very popular among the citizens of Germany and Europe, then the second, with a 6-cylinder 4.7-liter unit installed on it, was at that time one of the fastest cars in the world, developing a speed of 120 km / h. That is why the price of Audi-M did not allow to buy luxury car ordinary middle class citizen.
History of creation and development.
Audi (Audi), a German company specializing in the production of cars. Part of the Volkswagen Group. The headquarters is in Ingoldstadt.
Audi was founded in 1909 by August Horch. Its roots go back to the now non-existent, but no less famous in the past company Horch (“Horch”), which shone in the German sky during the Third Reich. In 1899, the talented inventor August Horch founded the company Horch and Company in Mannheim, which moved to Zwickau 4 years later.
In 1909, he built a new, very unsuccessful 6-cylinder engine, which almost brought the company to the brink of bankruptcy, which greatly outraged his companions, who decided to deal with the zealous inventor and expel him from his own company. But Horch immediately founded another company nearby, which, of course, also bore the name Horch. His former partners, sensing a strong competitor in the young company, filed a lawsuit against Horch demanding that the name of the company be changed.
According to the court decision, the new company for the production of cars could not bear the name Horch, and August Horch turned to the Latinized version of the former name: the word horch, which means “listen” in German, became audi. So in 1909 the famous trademark and no less famous company "Audi".
The first car called Audi-A was released in 1910. The Audi-B followed the next year. Horch exhibited three such cars in June 1911 at the first Auto Alpenfart race in the Austrian Alps, about 2500 km long, which replaced the famous runs for the prize of the German Prince Heinrich.
In 1912, the most famous model— Audi-S. In the same year, its first samples were seriously tested at the next Alpine races and achieved good results, for which the C series cars began to be called "Alpenziger" or "Conqueror of the Alps".
In the 1920s, Audi was on the verge of bankruptcy. She had to merge with another firm.
In 1928, the company was acquired by the German DKW (DKW), Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen became the owner of Audi.
In 1932, the economic crisis prompted a number of German firms to create the Auto Union concern ("Auto Union"). It included, along with DKW and Wanderer ("Wanderer"), former rival firms "Horch" and "Audi". The concern released two models equipped with front-wheel drive and Wanderer engines. Cars sold well until the outbreak of World War II.
After World War II, Audi and other Auto Union partner firms were nationalized. They were transformed into a subdivision of the Association of People's Enterprises for the Production of Automobiles.
In 1949, Auto Union was reformed by attracting a majority of the shares of Mercedes-Benz ("Mercedes-Benz").
In 1958, Daimler-Benz AG acquired a controlling stake in Auto Union, but then sold it to Volkswagen. After the transfer of a controlling stake in 1965 to Volkswagen ("Volkswagen"), the name Audi began to be used again. Shortly after this event, a new front-wheel drive car was released, and by the end of 1968 Audi was back on the market with a good range of models and excellent sales statistics. Four circles were retained as an emblem, symbolizing the 1932 merger of the four companies.
The 100, introduced on the market in 1968, and its successors, including the famous Audi Quattro, featured a sporty profile and 4-wheel drive, a new milestone in automotive industry Germany. It was the Quattro model, which appeared in 1980, that gave a powerful impetus to the development automotive industry and brought to Audi, subsidiary Volkswagen, world famous. It was a light, fast Gran Turismo with excellent stability, a type of rally car. It was hard for competitors to compete with this rally Quattro. The model performed exceptionally well in several races.
In 1969 Volkswagen concern bought the Neckarsulmer Automobilwerke (" car factory in Neckarsulm, NSU). As a result, the name of the company changed, the company became known as Audi NSU Auto Union, and in the summer of 1985 the name of the company was transformed back into Audi AG.
Since 1970, Audi has been widely exported to the United States. At first, exports to the US were limited to the Audi Super 90 (sedan and station wagon). as well as the new Audi 100. Since 1973, they were joined by the Audi 80. which, unlike the European version, also existed as an Audi 80 wagon (actually a VW Passat Variant with a higher level of equipment). Later, Audi models received their own designations in the US market: Audi 4000 for Audi 80. Audi 5000 for Audi 100. However, repeated cases of violations of manufacturer's responsibility for their products from the mid-80s led to a decline in Audi deliveries in the USA.
In 1980 all-wheel drive sports coupe attracted huge attention at the Audi booth at the Geneva Motor Show. For the first time, a light-duty, all-wheel drive, high-performance vehicle was offered as the Audi quattro with an all-wheel drive concept, which until now has only been used in trucks and SUVs. The idea for such a passenger car arose in the winter of 1976/77 during test runs on the VW Iltis SUV being developed for the Bundeswehr. The excellent behavior of this car when driving on ice and snow led to the idea of integrating the all-wheel drive VW Iltis into the production Audi 80. A higher power option was also developed - introduced in the fall of 1979, a five-cylinder 2.2-liter turbo engine with a power of 147 kW / 200 hp. With.
In 1982, the Audi 80 quattro launched the large-scale production of permanent all-wheel drive. Gradually, the quattro concept was also offered for other Audi model series.
Based on the Audi 80, a sports coupe (Audi Coupe) was produced, which debuted at the end of 1993. The cabriolet version was first introduced in Geneva in 1991. This veteran of the Audi family was discontinued in mid-2000. Since 1992, about 72 thousand pieces have been made.
In December 1990, the new Audi 100 (internal designation C4), which for the first time in the history of the company began to be offered also with six-cylinder engine V-shaped. The compact (128 kW. 174 hp) powerful unit with an engine displacement of 2.8 liters was the shortest and lightest in its class.
The Audi A4 is the successor to the Audi 80, produced from 1986-1994. It was first introduced in October 1994. In 2001, the A4 Avant station wagon and the A4 Cabrio coupe-cabriolet saw the light, which will receive a folding hardtop (like the Mercedes-Benz SLK) and, obviously, will be assembled at the Karmann plant.
The Audi A8, the flagship of the Audi lineup, was first shown in February 1994.
In May 1994, the public was presented with a five-seater RS2 Avant with a 2.2-liter 315-horsepower injection turbo engine.
The Audi A3 model is based on the Golf IV platform. The first show of the model took place in June 1996. Production of the Audi A3 began in 1997.
The Audi A6 was first introduced with a sedan body at the Geneva Motor Show in 1997. In February 1998, the A6 Avant was introduced with a station wagon body. All models of the C4 platform were removed from production in the summer of 1997 in connection with the development of a completely new A6 (4B-type).
A little more than two years passed from the moment the conceptual Audi A2 was shown in the fall of 1997 to the start of mass production (early 2000) of the A2 model. So Audi has a new family of cars in the European size class B.
AUDI S4/S4 Avante/RS4 high performance sports modification Audi A4 with 2.7-V6-Biturbo engine. It was first presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1997. In 1999, a modification of the RS4 Avante with a 2.7-V6-Biturbo engine (380 hp) was introduced.
In the fall of 1996, the “sporty” S6 / S6 Avant trim levels appeared.
The Audi TT sports car with a coupe body was first introduced in Geneva in September 1998, with a roadster body in August 1999. The prototype model was presented in 1995 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
AUDI S3, sports Audi modification A3 with 1.8 20V turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive transmission, with high power. It was first introduced in March 1999.
AUDI S8, a high-performance sports version of the Audi A8 with a 4.2 V8 engine and all-wheel drive. It was first shown in early 1998.
Audi Allroad, an SUV model based on the A6 Avant, was first introduced in February 2000.
Currently, Audi, which is integral part concern "Volkswagen", is experiencing a rapid rise. Such success was made possible thanks to the new developments of the company.
The history of the creation of Audi - M
Audi-M has replaced the model "Audi-K". It was on this car that the "Audi unit against the background of the globe" logo was first used. The engine, as before, used a six-cylinder, working capacity of 4700 cubic meters. see and he had a capacity of 70 horses. The crankshaft had 7 bearings, camshaft removed upstairs. The cylinder block was assembled from an aluminum alloy. The brake system was equipped vacuum booster and acted on all four wheels of the car. notice, that maximum speed this car reached 120 km / h.
1928 is a very important, one might even say, turning point in Audi, the history of the German company will refer to it more than once. It was then that the first car of a completely new “R” series appeared on the German market, which had an engine unsurpassed at that time. The popularity of the Audi-R knew no bounds, since this car was the first to have an 8-cylinder unit, the volume of which was 5.0 liters.
But even the creation of such a popular model did not help the company avoid bankruptcy. Financial position worsened every day, so August Horch was forced to sell his offspring to DKW. And four years later, Audi, DKW, and Horch became part of the Auto Union concern. Wanderer also joined these companies.
The war hit the German economy hard and made many companies that worked on the territory of the state bankrupt. However, the Auto Union concern became one of the few exceptions, even despite the fact that in the early 50s, one of the largest corporations in the world at that time acquired one of the largest corporations in the world at that time. automobile concerns Daimler-Benz AG. A Audi history moved to a new stage.
It would seem that the prospects of Auto Union became prominent, but already in 1965 the concern was gone. Daimler-Benz AG sold a controlling stake to Volkswagen Corporation, after which Auto Union regained its former name - Audi. Since then history creation of Audi lost its independence.
The history of the car Audi 100
The model was first shown to the public in early 1990. This car is also known as the C4 model. It was on it that the six-cylinder V-shaped engine celebrated its debut. The small (128 kW. 174 hp) powerful engine with a working capacity of 2.8 liters was the smallest and lightest in its range.
In the future, Audi conquers the market of the United States of America. In 1970, active export of cars began, produced under the "flag" of the company founded by August Horch. However, in the middle of the next decade, the level of deliveries of cars in the United States decreased, after which the company produces cars exclusively for the European market.
After entering the world of the first stock cars"60", "75", "80" and "100", which managed to gain popularity all over the world in the 70s of the twentieth century, Audi designers concentrated on the development of the Audi Quattro car. All-wheel drive modifications of this car, actively created in the 80s of the last century, were not only popular in Europe, but also won various competitions more than once.
History of the Audi A4
AUDIA4 is a middle class car with a longitudinal engine. Equipped with a front or all-wheel drive system. She became the successor to the Audi 80 model, which was produced from 1986-1994. The debut of the new Audi A4 family took place in the fall of 1994, and serial production began in November. The body is made in a more rapid form with a rounded roof design characteristic of the new VW-Audi style. The salon is quite comfortable and has a bright unique design.
In 2002, the divisions of the world-famous automakers Lamborghini and SEAT became part of the Audi AG corporation, thanks to which the popularity of the products manufactured by the German automotive giant has risen significantly. The fans of Audi AG couldn't be happier with the acquisition of Lamborghini, as they dreamed of acquiring a reliable sports car that is distinguished by true German quality.
To date, the main production facilities of Audi AG are concentrated not only in Germany, but also in several other countries. For example, in Bosnian Sarajevo, in Slovak Bratislava, and also in Hungarian Gyera.
Every year, the number of Audi models that pleasantly surprise the public is increasing. Shocked motorists and A2, and A3, and A4, and A6. Many became fans of the concern after entering the world of S3, S6 and S8. Well, the most sophisticated potential buyers with great pleasure perceived the appearance on the market all-wheel drive SUV Audi Q7, crossover Audi Allroad, as well as the updated Audi TT coupe and Audi R8. By the way, the history of Audi models is very interesting, and the Audi R8 is a legend!
The novelties of the Audi company of the 2000s fall further and further in love not only with Europeans and Americans, but also with representatives of Asia, including the Japanese. How is this not a justification for the rapid development of the corporation? New developments of the company combined with unsurpassed production facilities and high professionalism of employees - the best weapon that helps Audi AG to rapidly conquer modern automotive market peace.
History of the Audi logo
I think everyone knows what the German brand logo looks like, but who knows what the four rings on the Audi emblem mean? And they are talking about the merger of 4 companies - Audi Werke, August Horch Automobil Werke, DKW and Wanderer, which merged in 1934. Initially, the Audi emblem was installed exclusively on racing models. And serial samples were decorated with their own unique nameplates.
