Audi of America announced its involvement in the annual women’s conference that concerns about efficient fuel technology and taking part in environmental issues. The 2007 event is hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the eminent Hollywood artist and presently the Governor of California together with the First Lady, Maria Shriver. Over 14,000 women are likely to attend the event in Long Beach, California.

The 2007 conference theme, “Remarkable Lives. Remarkable Legacies. What’s Yours?” promotes and draw women around the globe to reflect and think about their contribution and environmental legacies. The event will include distinguished speakers like Tony Blair, former UK Prime Minister; Her Majesty Rania Al-Abdullah, Queen of Jordan; and Loretta Claiborne, an award-winning athlete of Special Olympics. Other respected speakers will also be in the event including singer Joan Baez, actress Kirstie Alley, journalist Thomas Friedman, author and actress Jamie Lee Curtis, columnist Dr. Martha Beck as well as fashion designer Diane von Fuerstenberg.

Audi will host the important panel discussion titled “Living Green”. It is intended to encourage attendees to think individual involvement and environmental legacies. The discussion also provides a general idea of different tools and technologies that can aid participants in reducing their personal carbon marks. Dr. Hackenberg-Wiedl, Audi Diesel Powertrain Product Management’s Head, will directly discuss how driving performance and behavior can produce impact in fuel consumption. The strategy of Audi, which is the use integrated fuel-reduction, is one of the highlights of her discussion along with Audi’s high-tech TDI engines and ultra-low emission system that will be displayed at Audi’s booth. Audi’s new Audi Q7 3.0 TDI with very low emission system is the world’s cleanest diesel engine.

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Audi AG has standardized MD Nastran as the company’s technology intended for vehicle simulation. This was announced by MSC.Software, the main provider of enterprise simulation services, software and solutions. There are over 100 MD Nastran installations that will be organized and arranged in Audi’s site for development and design in 2007 and early next year.

After the given statement, the booming and remarkable uses of engineering product solutions particularly MSC.Nastran and Adams were stated. Audi lately teamed up with MSC.Software in the development of CAEBench system. The system uses simulation and was built around SimManager Enterprise.

In opting for MD Nastran, Audi aims to have improvement for design and efficiency. This would eventually provide remarkable cost and quality benefits. Using MD Nastran ensures that Audi can have a well-organized and verifiable control for all of its data and processes.

According to Dr. Michael Holzner, Audi’s CAX Method Manager, “Audi has a ‘Vorsprung durch Technik (Progression through Technology)’ philosophy that has allowed us to build a reputation for introducing innovation and technological advances to the motor industry.”

“With increasing requirements for a variety of linear, nonlinear and dynamic analyses, MD Nastran’s comprehensive simulation capability is a critical component in this process.”

“MD Nastran is rapidly becoming the de-facto simulation technology for automotive OEMs and their suppliers. We are proud to have a strong Strategic Alliance partnership with Audi, and we are confident that together we can deliver the software solutions and support infrastructure to meet their efficiency and quality objectives,” Amir Mobayen said, Senior Vice President of MSC.Software EMEA Operations.

The MD Nastran is also the preferred solution technology at the core of SimEnterprise portfolio. The data model incorporates common types of simulation, allowing the manufacturers in addressing wide set of engineering applications in a more efficient approach. This would likewise eliminate the transferring of data and re-modeling, thus, reducing possible errors.

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Produced in Audi plant in Neckarsulm, the 2008 Audi RS is an all wheel drive boasting a 420 horsepower V8 engine that powers it to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds with a top speed of 301 km/h. The 4.2 liter engine delivers a whooping 309 kW or 420 bhp power output at 7,800 rpm. From 4,500 to 6,000 rpm, the maximum torque is 430 Newton meter. Power is distributed variably to the front and rear axles by a clutch through its integrated four-wheel drive system.

A selection of LED or Xenon headlamps with LED running lights and indicators can be used. LED is also located under the hood to illuminate the engine even at night. The parking system with acoustic and rear camera assists the driver during parking. A user-friendly large-format screen and MMI keypad on the radio/ navigation system is a big plus.

Teams of specialists supervise the production from the chassis to the final assembly. These ensure that in every step of the way, the car is subjected to intense inspection and quality checks. The production process guarantees that the 15 or so Audi cars produced per day is at par with the superior standards Audi demands on its production vehicles.

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A supermini equipped with a hybrid engine is to be released by Audi. The formally concept car, Metroproject Quattro, is supposed to be near the production of another Audi model, the Audi A1. It will be revealed on October 24 at the Tokyo Motor Show.

The concept vehicle will be powered by a 1.4 liter turbocharged engine able to produce 177lb/ft of pulling power and 150 bhp.

Aside from the raised bonnet and four-wheel-drive, the Metroproject Quattro will include a more conventional and clear-cut framed-doors which is the most evident change in the model. It will also have the newest technology for shock absorber, LED headlights and running lights perfect for daytime driving.

A battery pack is located in the booth, powering an electric motor. This can send a pulling power of 150lb/ft to the rear wheels and provide 40bhp. The Metroproject Quattro rides in 18 inch wheels that go with 225/35 rubber. Another impressive feature of the battery is that it can be charged straight from the mains. Reaching up to 62 miles is attainable by simply using the battery power while driving.

The Audi trademark can be seen in the mini vehicle. It incorporates advanced instruments and other features. The screen in the dashboard comes in various color display.

Metroproject Quattro will be priced at or lower than $25,500.

By 2010, the Audi A1 is expected to be included in the showrooms and will be available in a selection of engines and sort of specifications.

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The Hungarian plant of Audi, the leading German automaker, began its production of common rail diesel engines. The manufacturing of four cylinder injection engines is the result of the investment reaching to EUR 46 million aside from another project, that is, the improvement and rebuilding of the existing manufacturing plant as well as establishing new machinery.

The two liter engine is able to produce 170 horse power and is available to TDI engines offered by Audi. This common rail diesel engine will be employed in Audi A4 including other models of Audi and VW.

The Hungarian plant located in Gyõr is able to produce 2,300 diesel engines in a single day. However, this production is expected by the Audi plant to increase progressively.

The Audi Hungária will also begin the production of Audi A3 Cabriolet vehicle by the end of 2007. This is also the result EUR 12 million investment. The production of the model increases the 5,500 tough workers by 300.

Last year, Audi Hungária was able to manufacture 1.9 million engines. And for this year, the Audi plant is looking forward to attain the same performance.

The Roadster vehicles and TT Coupe were made from the Audi Hungarian plant. The same plant also produces the aluminium bodies for another Audi model, the Audi R8. Moreover, Audi Hungária is one of largest companies in Hungry and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Audi.

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Completely restoring the Audi 18/70 hp Type M to a cutaway model form is such a great challenge. This is the task of Audi Tradition – restoring the 1925 model with the help of experts in vehicle restoration at Fahrzeugrestaurierung Rosenow.

As Spiller said, “The demands placed on everyone working on the project were incredibly high, because the bodymakers, leatherworkers and cartwrights had to keep coordinating their efforts.” The specialist for classic vehicles also stressed that creating a cutaway model from Audi 18/70 hp Type M is really a challenge for their expertise. From the planning and preparation of refurbishment, every detail is accurately examined, making the project complicated and requiring complete concentration.

The whole team of Spillner gives their full commitment within three and a half years of restoring the Audi six-cylinder vehicle. The chassis received repair and vehicle’s floor was finished from high-quality acrylic glass. However, the vehicle’s engine remains since the component is admirably undamaged, allowing the team to simply include a crankcase made from light alloy. Additional features were also integrated like the four-wheel brake and hydraulic shock absorbers. Audi Type M initially features this kind of absorbers.

The presentation of Audi 18/70 hp Type M back in December 1924 was one of the appealing and awaited events at the prestigious Berlin Motor Show. This demonstrated and proved Audi’s conviction of constructing precisely detailed vehicles bearing great quality.

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Audi’s promotion for their new Audi Q7 sports utility vehicle was recognized for its efficient manner of introducing and advertising the new model. The German automaker received the 2007 Sappi Print Media Efficiency Award together with Kempertrautmann, the advertising agency behind Audi’s award-winning campaign for Audi Q7 SUV. The two firms established effective means of advertising and supporting the launch of the vehicle in Spanish, German and Italian markets in March 2006 through Internet, TV, print ads, and CRM activities. Additionally, the campaign gained gold Euro Effie, another remarkable award in the automotive category.

Sappi produces coated fine paper used for communications industry worldwide. As said by Sappi’s European sales and marketing director Marco Eikelenboom, ‘We created the Sappi Print Media Efficiency Award especially for the Euro Effies to stimulate thinking about the efficiency of integrated marketing communications. As campaigns become more integrated, we are now seeing an increasing percentage of budgets allocated to print media. The Audi Q7 campaign clearly demonstrated its efficiency by generating 15,000 confirmed pre-orders for the SUV prior to its launch. Also it enabled Audi to exceed its first year’s sales targets by 10.2 per cent.’

The Saapi’s presentation of award is part of the 2007 EACA Euro Effie Awards. This event recognizes the effective and supportive European cross-boarder communications.

The big budget allotted by Audi and Kempertrautmann for the print advertisement brought positive results. The 40 percent budget for printing was able to attain the worth and effective promotion for Q7 SUV, targeting the interest and trust of audience on print advertising. The major print medium chosen were business and automotive magazines as well as Pan-European and national daily publications. Different angles were shown in large-format and double-page advertisements that demonstrate cars including Audi Q7 driving on sand, ice and wet streets. Showing the new Audi model driving on those surfaces emphasizes its high performance technology and active character.

Audi Q7 SUV not only deserves to achieve a notable award; it also gets and maintains the best image of car in the SUV section.

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News just came out that Audi Australia officially announced that it will introduce the most powerful diesel SUV in the world. Dubbed as the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI V8, this innovative engine will be offered to the Australian market by the end of 2007. Reports say that it is capable of unleashing 240 kW and 760 Nm of torque.

Even before official word were released, Australia already saw what the new engine can do with two Audi Q7 4.2 TDI models participated in the company’s across-Australia ‘Trans-Continental Crossing’ event which ran from 30 August to 24 September.

Australia will get a preview as the new Q7 4.2 TDI will be displayed at the Australian International Motor Show.

Power and performance are not just what the new engine boasts, fuel efficiency is also what it has to offer. Believe it or not, it only requires 11.1 liters of diesel on average for every 100 kilometers driven.

Impressively, the new Audi Q7 4.2 TDI is capable of a displacement of 4.2 liters and delivers 240 kW and 760 Nm of torque. This engine is already integrated in the A8 luxury saloon but has the power of a sports car, for it can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds.

The Audi Q7 4.2 TDI gets its power from the six-speed tiptronic automatic transmission to the quattro driveline.
Aside from the power, comfort is also provided in the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI. Some technological advancement will be integrated and can be seen in full detail here.

Audi is set on making a difference in green vehicles with their new technologies, which covers alternate fuels, the latest clean diesel and a hybrid version of the Q7, as reported by The Gazette.

These were discussed in Audi’s TechDay forum in Ingolstadt, Germany, including the great developments the German carmaker has done in recent years.

One of these is impressively shown in Audi’s engine. The 2.8-litre and 3.2-litre FSI engines feature a variable valve-lift system which is more efficient, since it can operate on a low-lift cam lobe below 4,000 rpm. If more power is needed, the engine can easily deliver it by switching to a high-lift lobe.  This engine generates more power and can reduce fuel consumption by more than five percent.

Aside from all the benefits in terms of power the new Audi engines, the exhaust also come into play.  In fact, the latest 3.0-litre V6 TDI that will debut in mid-2008 in the Q7 has an ultra-low emissions system.

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Recent reports have come out saying that Audi is considering to assemble the A4 sedan in India.

TechWhack.com reports that the German car manufacturer is already planning on assembling an Audi in India. Audi representative Bettina Bernhardt even told the media, “We may consider assembling the A4 in India in future. It is now imported from Germany and sold at Rs 26.6 lakh. Initially, we will assemble the A6. In the first year, we are looking to assemble 300 to 500 A6 luxury sedans in the country. India is one of our future growth markets. Our idea is to become the leading prestige brand in the country. By 2010, we plan to achieve vehicle sales of around 3,000 units.”

Bernhardt also said about a possibility of Audi building a manufacturing plant in India. “We may consider the option at a later stage. We first need to achieve sales of 1,000 A6 cars in India.”

Audi is establishing a strong market in the country through their dealer network. They are now serving the country through the three dealers in Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi and offering models like Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Q7 and Audi TT.

This was based on the report done by TechWhack.com