The engines in the updated A5 family set new standards for sportiness and efficiency. Even the base engine, the completely redesigned 1.8 TFSI, showcases the full extent of Audi’s technological competence. The engineers have developed innovative solutions in numerous fields of technology to achieve surprisingly strong performance with minimal fuel consumption. Continue reading ‘The new Audi 1.8 TFSI engine’
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- Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany presented in Frankfurt
- Walter de Silva: ‘The most beautiful car I have ever designed’
- Already more than 126,000 units sold since market launch
The German Design Council presented the ‘Design Prize of the Federal Republic of Germany 2010’ to AUDI AG today in Frankfurt. The Audi A5 Coupé was the winner of Germany’s highest official design prize in the category ‘Design Award – Product Design Gold.’ (continue reading…)
- A5 honored in two categories: Top 10 Model overall and Best Luxury Car
- Awards recognize projected retained value by 2015
- A5 is an established leader in the luxury performance coupe segment
The 2010 Audi A5 emerged as a double winner in the 2010 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards Tuesday night, demonstrating that the true value of Audi engineering remains apparent years after the initial sale. Continue reading ‘Audi A5 named 2010 “Best Resale Value Award” luxury car winner by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com’
- Joy and pride upon winning Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Germany’s ‘Design Oscar’ also recognizes Walter de Silva’s years of successful work at Audi
The German Design Council has announced it will present a 2010 Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Audi A5 Coupé – and the vehicle’s creator is elated. In the eyes of Walter de Silva, Head of Design for the Volkswagen Group since 2007 and previously Head of Audi Design, one thing is certain: ‘The Audi A5 Coupé is the most beautiful car I’ve ever designed and is well on its way to becoming a design icon. I’m therefore thrilled by this accolade, as it also validates my hard work.’ This most prestigious of all official design awards in Germany will be presented as part of the opening ceremony of the International Ambiente Fair in Frankfurt on February 12, 2010.
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- Audi sales total 7,209
- Clean diesel Audi Q7 mix at 38 percent of model line sales
- A5 Coupe sales driven by new 2.0 engine
- U.S. market share CYTD hits 8.3 percent in segment
Audi today announced sales of 7,209 vehicles for the month of September. Johan de Nysschen, President, Audi of America, expects the brand to record another increase in market share, to 8.9 percent for September in the import luxury segment.
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