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The MHEV plus system raises the performance and efficiency of the new Audi A5 TDI and Audi S5 models to a new level. While the systems ensure dynamics on the mountain passes at Saint-Paule-de-Vence thanks to the additional electric power of up to 18 kW (24 hp), they also excel in the city traffic of Nice with purely electric driving during stop-and-go. When decelerating, the powertrain generator feeds energy back into the compact lithium iron phosphate battery with up to 25 kW of regenerative braking. A perfect symbiosis: thanks to the high charging capacity, there is usually enough power in the battery for the next rapid acceleration. The MHEV plus system also offers numerous advantages in urban traffic. On the one hand, the electric support for the combustion engine significantly reduces fuel consumption, especially when driving slowly. On the other hand, the stored energy helps to supply systems that have high power draws with electricity, even when the combustion engine is not in operation - at traffic lights, for example. At a sufficient state of charge, the electrically powered air conditioning compressor, for example, continues to operate and keeps the interior at a comfortable temperature. More dynamic chassis and steering design The decisive factor for a driving experience that is true to the Audi DNA is not only the drive, but also the chassis.

The A3 allstreet 40 TFSI e reaches a top speed of 225 km/h and operates in pure electric mode up to 140 km/h. The powerful high-voltage battery with a gross capacity of 25.7 kWh (19.7 kWh net) is the basis for the long electric range of almost 140 kilometers in the WLTP cycle. It integrates 96 prismatic cells, with a charge capacity of 73 ampere hours each. Intelligent drive management for high efficiency The plug-in hybrid’s drive management is designed for optimal efficiency. The driver can prioritize electric driving by selecting the EV button in the switch panel or via the multi-media interface (MMI), allowing them to drive as if in a fully electric model. The primary operating mode, “Auto Hybrid", intelligently balances the use of the combustion engine and the electric motor. This mode employs pure electric driving at low speeds, prioritizes the TFSI engine at higher speeds, and often utilizes both together. The A3 allstreet 40 TFSI e adapts to various driving situations by coasting, recuperating energy (both during coasting and braking), or boosting performance through the combined power of the electric motor and the TFSI.

With 471 kW (640 PS) and 850 Nm of torque, the RS Q8 performance is the ideal companion on the winding country roads of Spain and the ParcMotor Castellolí The suspension components secure the RS Q8 performance the title of record holder on the Nordschleife and also ensure first-class driving pleasure off the racetrack Chassis developer Roland Waschkau: "The RS Q8 performance perfectly combines suitability for everyday use and sporty attributes" The sun is already hovering over the Mediterranean, the temperature is in double digits, and the conditions are almost ideal. We meet Roland Waschkau, responsible for the chassis development of the RS Q8 performance, in front of the hotel in Sitges. He points to the most powerful production vehicle with a combustion engine in Audi's history. His enthusiasm for the car is written all over his face. "The RS Q8 performance combines everyday practicality and sporty attributes like no other vehicle," enthuses the developer. The new performance version of the RS Q8 is the highest configuration level of its model series.

Sporty and expressive, the electric car features a 511-liter luggage compartment and a 64-liter frunk. When the rear row of seats is folded, the luggage compartment increases to up to 1,373 liters. The long wheelbase of 2,899 millimeters makes for ample room in the interior, even in the rear seats, and the Q6 Sportback e-tron boasts 25 liters of useful storage space. The high towing capacity of up to 2,400 kilograms in the Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2,000 kilograms in other drive variants) stands for uncompromising suitability for everyday use. From the market launch of the electric Q6 Sportback and its SUV sister model, another battery variant with ten modules and a gross capacity of 83 kWh (net: 75.8 kWh) will be available. This means that as well as the all-wheel drive variant and the S model, the Q6 Sportback e-tron is available as two rear-wheel drive variants, covering the entire portfolio of powerful electric motors in the Q6 e-tron family. Thanks to its aerodynamic body design with a cd value of 0.26 (SUV variant: 0.28) and a large battery with a gross capacity of 100 kWh (net: 94.9 kWh), the 4,771 millimeter long, 1,965 millimeter wide (without mirrors), and 1,665 millimeter high Q6 Sportback e-tron performance (37 mm lower than the SUV variant) has a range of up to 656 kilometers. This means the Sportback has the longest range in the Q6 e-tron series. The evocative exterior design accentuates the sporty character Echoing the iconic first-generation Audi TT Coupé, the Sportback’s sloping roofline enhances its sporty aesthetics.

The electric drive is provided by a permanently excited synchronous motor, which now delivers 85 kW and 330 Nm of torque. As with its predecessor, it is integrated into the housing of the six-speed S tronic, which is now equipped with a more robust gearbox bearing to cope with the higher system output. It transfers the torque from the two engines to the front axle. The dual-clutch transmission has an electric oil pump that ensures the change of gears and oil supply even when the TFSI is temporarily deactivated. Battery capacity and energy content of the HV modules doubled The gross capacity of the high-voltage battery is now 25.7 kWh and has, therefore, almost doubled with nearly identical dimensions to the predecessor model. The net capacity is 19.7 kWh. Its 96 prismatic cells, which are divided into four modules, store significantly more energy than before: thanks to optimized cell chemistry and a better package, the charge quantity of the modules is now 73 instead of 37 ampere hours. The developers have thus increased the electric range to up to 143 kilometers in the WLTP cycle. A dedicated cooling circuit ensures the battery temperature is maintained in the optimum range.

Launch Control can briefly use resources from the HV battery and the electric motors for an output of up to 680 kW / 925 PS (combined power consumption: 20.8–18.7 kWh / 100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A). Moreover, the front axle features modified power electronics with a revised pulse inverter, enabling higher discharge currents of up to 600 amps – 300 amps more than in the other variants, the Audi S e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT. The rear axle also operates at 600 amps. Audi has increased braking recuperation to 400 kW. The maximum deceleration value is 4.5 m/s2. Up to this value, the car relies solely on recuperation. Coasting recuperation was increased to 0.6 m/s2 and 1.3 m/s2 (previously 0.3 and 0.6). In this way, Audi has widened the spread between the dynamic one-pedal feel and efficient coasting. “This allows us to increase efficiency while responding to what our customers want. When the driver releases the accelerator pedal, the car achieves a distinctly noticeable deceleration, which makes for sporty driving,” says Jaan Mattes Reiling, Technical Project Manager for the Audi e-tron GT model family. Adapted thermal management for stable extra output One of the development goals for the performance model was high efficiency across all load ranges and repeat output availability. This makes for more reproducibility and superior performance. Adapted thermal management and intelligent interconnection of the four coolant circuits play a vital role – especially in RS performance mode, which is an exclusive feature of the top model.

Audi is launching a new brand in China: “AUDI” introduces first concept car Audi DNA and China innovations Revolutionary design, seminal digital systems Audi is setting up for the future in China. To this end, the company is launching its first new brand alongside the Audi E concept: AUDI – without the four rings logo but spelled in four capital letters – signals both the connection to and differentiation from the sister brand. Based in and tailored for China, brand and car represent the best of both worlds – unmistakable Audi DNA meets China innovations. The AUDI E concept perfectly shows how an automobile can exceed Chinese users’ expectations. Gernot Döllner, Audi CEO: “By launching this new brand for electric and intelligent models in China, Audi is breaking new ground to tap into new and more tech-savvy customer segments.” The first premium car brand to enter the Chinese market back in 1988, Audi was a pioneer. As it launches its new brand AUDI in cooperation with SAIC, the company now underlines its claim to this role. AUDI is shaped 100-percent by the Audi DNA and embodies “Vorsprung durch Technik” in the era of electric intelligent connected vehicles. The AUDI E concept car was jointly developed by experts from both Germany and China. It offers a preview of three future production models to be introduced from mid-2025. Largest transformation Audi CEO Gernot Döllner: “The automotive industry is undergoing the largest transformation in its history. With our partnerships in China, we are playing a decisive role in this transformation.” At the same time, Chinese premium customers are different from their international counterparts and have different expectations: they are younger than in the rest of the world. They are more tech-savvy. They expect leading connectivity as well as automated driving and, more importantly, an exciting, unmistakable experience in an interior that is both familiar and surprising.

Sporty, dynamic design: expressive front and eye-catching diffuser, carbon details, RS bucket seats, and flat-top and flat-bottom steering wheel Enhanced vehicle dynamics: new standard tires and more precise tuning of chassis control systems for optimized cornering Fastest in its class: lap record on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife in 7:33.123 minutes Audi Sport has heightened the senses of the RS 3. With the upgrade, the compact top model, which represents maximum performance, will become even sportier. This is visible at first glance: The strong lines at the front, the wheels in motorsport design, and the RS bucket seats visually enhance the dynamics, acoustically underscored by the deep-throated roar of the five-cylinder engine with its signature firing sequence. The 2.5 TFSI, combined with the optimized chassis setup and new tires, propels the RS 3 around corners even more spirited. The new lap record on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife confirms this.