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- May 2, 2013
Audi India: No.1 luxury car manufacturer in India
Displays strong growth in April sales
Read news - Apr 16, 2013
Special edition Audi A6 drives-in to celebrate sale of 6000 Audi A6 cars in India
Packs class-leading features as ‘standard’, offering maximum value in its competitive segment
Read news - Apr 16, 2013
WEC one-two victory for Audi at Silverstone
• First success for new Audi R18 e-tron quattro • Allan McNish celebrates “home” victory with Loïc Duval and Tom Kristensen • Second sports car triumph for Audi in the 2013 season
Read news - Apr 12, 2013
Audi India race talent Aditya Patel to compete at the ADAC GT Masters for 2013 season
• Successfully completed testing with team MS RACING on 9th-10th April • Aditya to compete in the highly successful Audi R8 LMS ultra; The 100th Customer Racing Car produced by quattro GmbH
Read news - Apr 8, 2013
Ace Indian Racer Karun Chandhok
Ace Indian Racer Karun Chandhok sets fastest lap time in a series production street legal car - Audi R8 V10 Plus at BIC Completes lap in 2.12711 seconds
Read news - Apr 5, 2013
Audi breaks new ground in performance with the launch of the Audi R8 V10 plus
Exemplifying breathtaking dynamics: Audi R8 V10 plus zooms from 0-100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds New Power for a winner: V10 plus FSI (up to 8700 rpm); Top speed of 317 km/h with S tronic; Maximum power (404 kW) Priced at INR 2,05,95,000 onwards (ex-showroom Maharashtra) “I am delighted to introduce this new member to the R8 family, the V10 plus Coupé. I am confident that the segment leader, Audi R8 will sprint to take success to a new height with this model,” said Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India
Read news - Apr 4, 2013
Audi sportscar experience (ASE) 2013
Experience Audi’s sportiness, progressiveness and sophistication on the racetrack Second edition of the thrilling initiative for sportscar enthusiasts, opportunity to receive specialized training in the Audi R8 V10 plus on the Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida For 30,000 INR experience exhilaration on the racetrack First edition was launched in July 2012 at BIC Karun Chandhok, ace Indian driver and Baichung Bhutia, Indian football icon are special guests for the inaugural season two drive Aditya Patel, class winner of the 24 hours of Nürburgring will lead ASE instructors
Read news - Mar 5, 2013
Audi continues strong performance in India; Clocks 29% percent growth rate in February 2013
• Sale of 775 cars in February 2013 (600 cars: Feb 2012) • Launches petrol variant of its best selling Audi Q3 2.0 TFSIq • Plans to expand to 34 dealerships by year-end • Audi India Head Michael Perschke: “Budget 2013 will dampen luxury market growth. But we are still having a positive outlook.”
Read news - Mar 4, 2013
Superstars of past and present rev it up at the 15th Vintage & Classic Car Rally in the Pink City
Ravi Shastri’s 1985 iconic Audi 100 showcased with new Audi range • Audi India partners with 15th Vintage & Classic Car Rally yet again • “We at Audi love to celebrate history. The showcase of the iconic Audi 100 of cricket legend- Ravi Shastri is a matter of great pride”- Mr. Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India Jaipur, March 3, 2013: Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, celebrated its association with 15th Vintage & Classic Car Rally in Jaipur. The car rally organized by Rajasthan Tourism & Rajputana Automotive Sports Car Club, Jaipur along with Audi India/Audi Jaipur was inaugurated by Mr. Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India.
Read news - Jan 28, 2013
Audi India drives into the city of Nawabs, Lucknow
•Spread over 12000 sq. ft. located on the Lucknow – Kanpur road •Audi Lucknow will also manage the 16000 sq. ft. Audi service facility located in Sarojini Nagar on Lucknow - Kanpur Road •2 showrooms in Uttar Pradesh so far, 1 more on the anvil in Noida •25th world-class Audi showroom in India; to open 9 more showrooms in 2013
Read news - Jan 28, 2013
Audi creates unique Ice Driving Experience for India’s top business leaders in Davos
•India’s global Corporate leaders experienced German engineering at its best while driving the flagship Audi A8 and Audi S4 Avant at Davos during the WEF •As longstanding exclusive chauffeur partner of the World Economic Forum, Audi automobiles comply with strict emission norms at Davos •Particular importance to minimizing the carbon dioxide emissions •Exclusive pre-premiere of the Audi RS6 Avant
Read news - Jan 21, 2013
Audi races ahead with Race 2
Audi A8L, Audi R8 Spyder, Audi Q7, Audi TT Coupe and Audi A4 star in gripping action sequences in soon to be released film Race 2. The Race 2 star cast gathered at Audi Delhi South showroom, New Delhi today for the unveiling of the new Audi R8 and posed for the shutterbugs with the four ringed beauties in the Audi showroom
Read news - Jan 21, 2013
Precision and dynamism finds a new definition; New Audi R8 races into India with powerful confidence
•“This high-performance sports car is now more dynamic and powerful than its predecessor. I am confident that the new Audi R8 will further consolidate our position in the super sports car segment in India,” - Mr. Michael Perschke •New Audi R8 Spyder V10 sprints 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds •S tronic replaces R tronic: acceleration improved by 0.3 percent •All-LED headlights now standard on all models •Priced at INR 13,455,000 onwards (ex-showroom Delhi) •Audi the segment leader with the R8 aims to take success to new heights
Read news - Jan 19, 2013
Audi drives in Mumbai South
Now three showrooms in Mumbai • 5 showrooms in Maharashtra: 3 in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, 1 each in Pune and Nagpur • 24th world-class Audi showroom in India; to open 10 showrooms in 2013 • 6 car display, located in the heart of the city in South Mumbai • Audi Mumbai will also manage the 20000 sq ft Audi service facility located in Sewri • “We will strive for market leadership in Mumbai and Maharashtra”, Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India.
Read news - Jan 10, 2013
Audi launches new high-performance Audi Q5 in India- land of quattro;
New Delhi, January 10, 2013: Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today unveiled the new Audi Q5 performance SUV with new elements in design, infotainment, assistance systems and engines. The fuel economy of the two TDI engines and one TFSI engine has been improved by upto 15 percent. This luxury SUV will be available at all Audi showrooms across India. The car is priced at INR 43,16,000 onwards (ex-showroom New Delhi).
Read news - Jan 10, 2013
Audi launches new high-performance Audi Q5 in India- land of quattro
New Delhi, January 10, 2013: Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today unveiled the new Audi Q5 performance SUV with new elements in design, infotainment, assistance systems and engines. The fuel economy of the two TDI engines and one TFSI engine has been improved by upto 15 percent. This luxury SUV will be available at all Audi showrooms across India. The car is priced at INR 43,16,000 onwards (ex-showroom New Delhi).
Read news - Dec 5, 2012
Audi India forays in to pre-owned car business; launches Audi Approved: plus program.
• Program will facilitate customers with transparent and hassle-free old car transactions • 110+ check point with certificate • Pre-owned cars will be backed by 2 years warranty with unlimited kilometers- first time in India • Technically conditioned to Audi standards, thus “free of defects” • Program offers service support • It also offers additional benefits of financing, insurance and 30 days exchange policy – first time in India
Read news - Dec 5, 2012
Audi crosses 2012 sales target; Sells 8072 cars surpassing annual target of 8000 one month ahead
• 805 units sold in November 2012 (+ 89%) • 8072 units sold from January to November 2012 (+ 58%) • In a demanding economic environment to achieve targets even before the year ends clearly testifies the strength of the brand Audi: Mr. Michael Perschke
Read news - Dec 5, 2012
Audi opens new state-of-the-art service facility in Delhi West; Third Audi workshop in the city
• First facility with integrated approved plus concept • New state-of-the-art facility inaugurated on main Najafgarh Road, Moti Nagar • Spread over an area of more than 50,000 sq ft with a capacity to service 30 cars per day • New facility based on the distinctive Audi design • Third Audi workshop in Delhi/NCR
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