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Audi Sport is breaking new ground: for the first time in history, LMP and DTM prototypes from the former factory racing programs are available for purchase as exclusive objects in drivable condition. The newly created Audi Sport racing legends project team is building up these fascinating prototypes with manufacturer expertise for a select circle of collectors. Following the program presentation on April 2 in Neuburg an der Donau, Audi Sport will present itself at three international classic car events in Germany, France and Great Britain. The first example is to be handed over in the middle of the year.

The MONaco Big Band will make its debut at the Audi Forum Ingolstadt jazz concert series on Thursday, April 10, at 8 p.m. The official big band of the Musikbund von Ober- und Niederbayern (music association of Upper and Lower Bavaria) revives swing in the style of the 1930s and 1940s. Bandleader Gerd Fink has worked with musical greats such as Udo Lindenberg and James Morrison. Tickets for the concert are now available in the Audi ticket shop.

A world first at Böllinger Höfe: Audi is using a virtual programmable logic controller from Siemens on the Edge Cloud 4 Production (EC4P) platform in the body shop. The TÜV-certified network of virtual programmable logic controllers works with a security function specially developed by Siemens.

Built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), the new Audi A5 is welcoming additional members to its family. Alongside the pure combustion engine models, Audi is now offering two plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models in two power levels for the A5 series for the first time. Customers will benefit from greater comfort and technical innovations for their daily mobility. The new generation of HV batteries boasts around 45 percent higher capacity. The increased regenerative braking performance contributes to an electric range of up to 110 kilometers.

In their quest for perfect accuracy, body shop workers at Audi often use fine shims to adjust equipment by tenths of a millimeter. “Agile shimming”, which is used on the two-way framer at the Audi Sport plant at Böllinger Höfe, is a unique technology within the group. Shimming during the fitting of the exterior side parts was automated at one location and connected to the in-line measurement station via a control circuit. An algorithm automatically adjusts the actuators. Audi employees from Neckarsulm and Ingolstadt developed the technology together.

Automobili Lamborghini confirms the positive trend of the last few years, closing 2024 with its best-ever results in terms of deliveries, sales, and operating income. Despite challenging conditions in the automotive market, the Sant’Agata Bolognese-based carmaker recorded revenues of over 3 billion euro (3.09 billion euros) for the first time in its history, an increase of 16.2 percent versus 2023. Operating profit also grew, rising above 800 million euros to 835 million euro: a 15.5 percent increase compared with 2023. Operating margin remains at 27 percent, consolidating the brand’s position among the most profitable global players in the luxury goods sector.

Bentley Motors today lays the ground on its new BEV assembly line located in the oldest building at the Pyms Lane site while announcing its sixth consecutive year of profitability with record levels of personalisation. Both help to self-finance a record site investment underlining a long-term commitment to UK manufacturing as Bentley prepares to introduce its first BEV to the market in 2027.

At the AUDI AG Annual Media Conference, CEO Gernot Döllner and CFO Jürgen Rittersberger assessed the 2024 fiscal year and provided insights into the company’s strategy. Their most important statements at a glance.

The Audi Group delivered a solid performance in the 2024 financial year despite challenging market conditions. In the past twelve months, revenue totaled 64.5 billion euros, operating profit amounted to 3.9 billion euros, and the operating margin was 6 percent. Net cash flow reached 3.1 billion euros. Audi will continue to deliver in 2025 – model by model. By the end of the year, the company will have the youngest product portfolio in its market segments.

Ducati ends 2024 with financial results that testify to the solidity of its competitive positioning in the two-wheel sector and the effectiveness of the strategic choices made in recent years, oriented towards the development of a product range that represents the best fusion of beauty, performance and technology.