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Audi India reports 88% growth in sale, beats 2022 sales in first 9 months

The third quarter (July-September) was particularly strong for the company, contributing 37 per cent of the total sales for the year

Audi reports 88% increase in retail sales at 5,530 units in Jan-Sept

German luxury carmaker Audi on Wednesday reported an 88 per cent year-on-year growth in retail sales at 5,530 units in January-September period this year in India. Audi India had retailed 2,947 units in the same period last year. The launch of the new Q8 e-tron, Q8 Sportback e-tron, Q3 and Q3 Sportback coupled with continued demand for other models like the A4, A6 and Q5 has led to positive growth, the automaker said in a statement. "Our SUVs have witnessed a growth of 187 per cent. With the upcoming festive season, we are expecting this growth to continue on the back of sustained demand," Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon noted. Robust sales performance owing to strong demand, expansion in the luxury car segment, evolving demographics and favourable economic conditions are leading to growth, he added. "We are on a growth path -- sustainable, profitable business is our strategy and we expect to close the year with high double-digit growth," Dhillon stated.

Lower tax on imported EVs will help test India market: Audi official

Dhillon said that the India arm is in talks with the German parent to initiate assembling "some" of its electric cars locally, but declined to provide details on timeline or potential models

Audi to Merc, German carmakers drive luxury vehicle sales into high gear

2023 likely to be a record year for luxury car sales

Audi India begins bookings for new Q8 e-tron, Q8 Sportback e-tron

German luxury carmaker Audi on Thursday said it has commenced bookings for the new Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron in India. The newest addition to the electric range, the Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron feature a new design language, features, increased battery capacity, driving range and improved driving dynamics. Available in two body types -- SUV and Sportback, the model comes with a range of up to 600kms on a single charge. "We are just a few days away from the launch of the Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron our newest electric vehicles. These cars were launched globally only a few months ago and we could not be more excited to bring these to India within the same global cycle," Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon said in a statement. The company is bringing the very best for customers -- a new design, increased battery capacity, enhanced range that is best-in-segment and a lot more features, he added. The new Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron can be booked with an init

Audi to launch electric SUV Q8 e-tron with 95 kW battery in August

German luxury carmaker Audi will launch electric SUV Q8 e-tron in India next month to strengthen its electric vehicle portfolio in the country, according to a senior company official. The company will launch its Q8 e-tron on August 18, in two body types -- Q8 e-tron SUV and Q8 e-tron Sportback -- with a 114kW battery offering more range as compared to the existing e-tron that has a 95 kW battery. "We are basically strengthening our (electric vehicle) product portfolio and (bringing) what is available globally also for our customers in India," Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon told PTI. Whatever makes a positive business case, he said, "We want to bring in India, and with the Q8 e-tron we want to strengthen our (EV) portfolio with what is the latest available across Audi's offering." Dhillon said the Q8 e-tron is being launched in India in the same cycle where globally it is being launched, underlining the significance of the Indian market. "So, we are very positively looking ..

Audi sales nearly double in H1 of CY2023 on surge in premium car demand

Pre-owned business grows 53% YoY; company starts initiative for EV owners that gves them acccess to multiple electric partners on a single app

Audi India posts 97% jump in sales at 3,474 units in first half of 2023

German luxury car manufacturer Audi on Monday reported a 97 per cent jump in retail sales in India at 3,474 units in the first half of 2023, as compared to the same period last year. The company had sold 1,765 units in the January to June period in 2022, Audi India said in a statement. "Our performance in the first half of the year, despite supply challenges and rising input costs has laid the foundation for a successful second half of the year," Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon said. He further said, "our volume models Audi Q3, Audi Q3 Sportback, Audi Q5, Audi A4 and Audi A6 are seeing strong demand. Our top-of-the-line cars Audi Q7, Audi Q8, Audi A8 L, Audi S5 Sportback, Audi RS5 Sportback, Audi RS Q8 and Audi RS e-tron GT are also growing in healthy numbers." The company said its pre-owned car business 'Audi Approved: plus' grew by 53 per cent in the first six months of 2023 and will continue to expand it further in the country. "Currently operating with 23 Audi Approved: p

Audi ex-boss first VW board member to be sentenced over dieselgate

The ex-boss was fined €1.1 million ($1.20 million), which will go to the state treasury and non-governmental organisations, the court said

Audi ex-boss becomes 1st top manager sentenced for fraud in diesel scandal

The ex-boss was fined 1.1 million euros ($1.20 million), which will go to the state treasury and non-governmental organisations, the court said

Sachin's love affair with luxury cars continues; buys Lamborghini Urus S

While the Urus S is Sachin Tendulkar's first Lamborghini, his garage already houses an impressive collection of luxury cars

Audi launches app e-tron owners that maps charging points across country

Luxury carmaker Audi on Wednesday said it has launched an app to help customers of its e-tron range access charging points across the country. The German carmaker has introduced 'Charge my Audi' on the myAudiConnect app, an industry first initiative that enhances convenience for customers. The application currently includes five charging partners -- Aargo EV Smart, Charge Zone, Relux Electric, LionCharge and Zeon Charging -- and gives an access to over 750 charge points to e-tron owners. In an interaction with PTI, Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon said the company is in constant touch with the customers trying to understand ownership experience. "We were getting certain feelers from customers that while there are multiple chargers available across the country it is a big hassle to download each app for each of the chargers. Sometimes when they reach the charge it is not operational so we have tried to solve such challenges," he noted. So the company has created an aggregator a

Audi's ex-chief pleads guilty in automaker's diesel emissions scandal

The former head of Volkswagen's luxury division Audi pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges tied to the automaker's diesel emissions scandal, becoming the highest-ranking executive convicted over cars that cheated on emissions tests with the help of illegal software. Rupert Stadler answered yes to a statement read in court by his attorney that said Stadler admitted wrongdoing and regret for his failure to keep rigged cars off the market even after the scandal had become public knowledge, the dpa news agency reported. Stadler entered the plea under an agreement with the judge and prosecutors that provides probation instead of jail time and orders him to pay a 1.1 million euro ($1.2 million) fine in return for a thorough admission of guilt. Three lower-ranking managers also have taken plea deals in the 2 1/2-year-long trial in Munich. Stadler had been charged with fraud and false certification by prosecutors who said he let cars with rigged software be sold after September 2015. That's w

Audi begins local production of Q3 range in India's Aurangabad facility

Luxury carmaker Audi India on Wednesday said it has commenced local production of Q3 and Q3 Sportback at Skoda Auto Volkswagen India's Aurangabad facility. With this, the Volkswagen Group reiterates its commitment to Make in India and continues to enhance its product offering to meet the ever evolving needs of the discerning Indian luxury customer, the automaker said in a statement. "Commencing local production of the Q3 and Q3 Sportback is a momentous step for the brand in India. With this, we now manufacture six cars at our facility in Aurangabad," Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon stated. The company rolls out A4, A6, Q5, Q7, Q3 and Q3 Sportback from the plant making inroads and moving towards capturing India's dynamic and growing luxury car market, he added.

Audi sales double in Q1 of calendar year 2023, pre-owned car biz up 50%

Firm said this was the strongest quarter during past six years in India, with SUVs currently contributing over 60% of total sales

Audi to hike price of Q3 range by 1.6% as customs duty, input costs rise

German automaker Audi on Tuesday said it will increase the price of Q3 and Q3 Sportback by up to 1.6 per cent with effect from May 1, in order to offset the impact of increase in customs duty and input costs. The company has already increased the price of Q8 Celebration, RS5 and S5 by up to 2.4 per cent with effect from April 1. "At Audi India, we strive to give our customers the best, but the rise in customs duty and input costs have compelled us to amend our prices upwards," Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon said in a statement. While the company has tried to absorb the impact at various levels, the current situation necessitates an increase in price, he added. Mercedes-Benz India has already increased prices of its vehicles ranging between Rs 2 lakh to Rs 12 lakh across different models from April 1, to offset rising input costs, especially the adverse impact of foreign exchange movements.

Audi India to start making the Q3 range in India this calendar year

At present, the firm imports these cars as fully built-up units that attract 110% duty; local manufacturing would help reduce wait periods and boost sales

Drivers of change: More women buy luxury cars in post-pandemic shift

Audi India has registered a 27 percent growth compared to the last year selling 4187 retail units in 2022

Audi sales rise 27.14% to 4,187 units in 2022 on strong product portfolio

German luxury carmaker Audi on Monday reported a 27.14 per cent rise in its retail sales in India at 4,187 units in 2022. The company sold 3,293 units in 2021. Although the supply chain challenges and semiconductor scarcity still hold back the full potential of growth, Audi India said its performance in 2022 was buoyed by a strong product portfolio, a revival in customer sentiment and strong business continuity. The luxury carmaker also said it has increased the prices of its vehicles by up to 1.7 per cent in most of its models from January 1. Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon said the company's growth in 2022 is higher than the estimated growth of 20-22 per cent of the luxury section in India and the company witnessed sales growth in all the segments it is present. He said the company's performance in 2022 was despite hitting roadblocks posed by global issues like semiconductor availability and shipment challenges. Audi India said its sales uptick in 2022 was propelled by it

Luxury carmaker Audi to hike vehicle prices by up to 1.7% from January

Luxury carmaker Audi on Wednesday said it will increase prices of its model range by up to 1.7 per cent, with effect from January 1, 2023. The company said it is hiking the prices due to an increase in input and operational costs. "The primary objective of the company's business strategy focuses on a model that begets profitability and sustainability. The price correction is affected as a result of the rising supply-chain-related input and operational costs," Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon said in a statement. The new price range for the company models is directed at maintaining the premium price positioning of the brand, ensuring sustainable growth of both the automaker and its dealer partners, he added. Audi India's current line-up includes the petrol-powered A4, A6, A8 L, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8, S5 Sportback, RS 5 Sportback, and RSQ8. The electric vehicle portfolio under the e-Tron brand comprises the e-Tron 50, e-Tron 55, e-Tron Sportback 55, e-Tron GT and RS e-Tron GT. Mainstr