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Mercedes-Benz sales up 7% to 88,400 units in October
The smart brand sold 9,300 (October 2008: 11,300) units (minus 18 percent). With the delivery of 97,700 passenger cars (October 2008: 93,800), total sales at Mercedes-Benz Cars increased by four percent. The October sales increase was due to the E-Class ... 		7 Nov, 2009
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Golden Steering Wheel for the Audi A5 Sportback
The Audi A5 Sportback’s victory constitutes the 18th award presented to a vehicle with the four rings in the 34-year history of the competition. Audi is thus the most successful brand in the competition. 		5 Nov, 2009
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Audi posts operating profit of EUR 348mn in Q3
Over the first three quarters of the year, the Audi Group generated an operating profit of EUR 1,172 million (2008: EUR 2,059 million), equivalent to an operating return of 5.4 percent (2008: 8.0 percent) – an excellent figure in industry terms in ... 		31 Oct, 2009
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Audi adds attractive extended warranty to after-sales range
The Audi Extended Warranty can be ordered as an option and at attractive conditions when buying a new car or when concluding a leasing agreement. It is available in Germany for all models and engine options. 		29 Oct, 2009
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Audi A5 Coupe gets German Design Award
The A5 thus joins the Audi A4 Avant, the Audi A3, and the Audi A2 as the fourth Audi model to win Germany’s most prestigious design award and Some 112,000 units were sold worldwide between Audi’s launch of the A5 Coupé in June 2007 and ... 		23 Oct, 2009
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Daimler invests EUR 600mn in center of excellence for compact vehicles
The Company’s total investments for these two locations thus amount to approximately 1.4 billion euros. The first vehicles of the successor generation to the current A- and B-Class will roll off the assembly lines in Rastatt from the end of 2011. 		23 Oct, 2009
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Volkswagen to buy 49.9% stake in Porsche AG
This was agreed between Volkswagen and Porsche SE during negotiations on the contracts of implementation relating to the merger of the two companies. The Comprehensive Agreement announced in August referred to an initial participation in Porsche AG ... 		22 Oct, 2009
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New body shop for Audi A3
More than €100 million to be invested in facility and infrastructure, Extensive expansion in northern sector of Ingolstadt site and Board Member for Production Frank Dreves: “Investment in tomorrow” 		20 Oct, 2009
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Intelligent Interaction – Restraint Systems from Audi
The engineers in Ingolstadt have focused particular attention on safety belts, airbags and seats/headrests. These components interact intelligently in model lines such as the A4, A5 and Q5 to provide maximum protection for the occupants during an ... 		14 Oct, 2009
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Audi aims to deliver 900,000 cars to customers in 2009
In September the company delivered around 88,600 cars, with sales remaining some 6.8 percent behind the strong figures of last September (2008: 95,136). The company recorded high growth in the BRIC countries, especially in China. Other emerging markets in ... 		9 Oct, 2009
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September best sales month for Mercedes-Benz Cars
The new generation of the S-Class also will provide positive momentum in the fourth quarter. The sedan was number one in its segment in September. The S 400 HYBRID is especially successful, and is ordered by about 20 percent of the customers. 		9 Oct, 2009
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Audi combines start-stop function with automatic transmission
The start-stop system turns the engine off as soon as the vehicle comes to a stop; the engine stays off as long as the driver depresses the brake pedal. As soon as the driver removes their foot from the brake pedal, start-stop turns the engine back on ... 		6 Oct, 2009
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Audi assists high-flying employees
“Life-long learning lays a cornerstone for successful career advancement,” says Dr. Werner Widuckel, Member of the Board of Management for Human Resources at AUDI AG, as he welcomes the first 40 Audi employees to participate in the new ... 		1 Oct, 2009
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Porsche Academy opens the ‘Model Factory’ at the Leipzig plant
The new "Model Factory" is characterized by the plant atmosphere and its practical orientation. During training, participants are also able to experience the implementation of lean work methods up close. Through a large glass pane in the ... 		30 Sep, 2009
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New Audi A3 1.6 TDI with consumption figures around three litres
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is already turning in impressive consumption figures. With a top mark of 3.0 litres per 100 kilometres, the latest version of the successful model came in well below its already excellent nominal consumption of 3.8 litres, equating to ... 		29 Sep, 2009
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Two new models in Audi’s A3 series: Only 99 grams CO2 pkm
The new models in the A3 series are powered by a four-cylinder TDI, which delivers 77 kW (105 hp) at 4,400 rpm from a displacement of 1,598 cc and — between 1,500 and 2,500 rpm — steadily transmits 250 Nm (184.39 lb-ft) of torque to the ... 		21 Sep, 2009
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Audi opens new assembly hall in Changchun
Together with its Chinese joint-venture partner FAW, Audi opened a new assembly hall today at the existing plant premises of FAW-VW in Changchun. The long-wheelbase Audi A4 and the Audi Q5 will be produced in this hall, which spans some 82,000 square ... 		21 Sep, 2009
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Renault presents new brand baseline ‘Drive the Change’ at Frankfurt
The baseline is true to the brand’s values and expresses the ambition of Renault, an innovative, human company, to pioneer sustainable mobility for all. France's number-one car brand, Renault builds on more than 110 years of innovation to bring ... 		18 Sep, 2009
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Audi A3 and A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI: Efficient Downsizing
Audi is resolutely continuing its commitment to downsizing as part of its efficiency strategy. The brand has introduced a new turbocharged gasoline engine featuring low displacement in the A3 model line. 		17 Sep, 2009
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Bugatti 16 C Galibier Concept: most exclusive, elegant and powerful
As the climax of its centenary celebration ceremonies, Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. presented customers and opinion-makers with the Bugatti 16 C Galibier concept, intended to be the most exclusive, elegant, and powerful four door automobile in the world ... 		17 Sep, 2009

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