India – European Union Free Trade Agreements hit a major road block for auto industry earlier today when the largest car manufacturer in India, Maruti Suzuki, said that they do not want EU-FTA in the auto sector. India and EU have been in talks over FTAs since June 2007, but nothing solid has come out of it.
For the Volkswagen Passenger Car brand, the new 7th gen Golf that debuted in 2012 is one of his exemplary works. Walter Maria de Silva, Head of Group Design of Volkswagen AG has been awarded the medal for special services to Bavaria in a united Europe.
Audi is showcasing their R18 Le Mans Racer themed A1 sports hatchback at Wörthersee, in Austria. With a special R18 competition kit, this compact Audi hatchback is seen with a striking rear spoiler along with red and grey accents across its exterior body.
Audi TT Ultra Quattro Concept was finally revealed at Wörthersee 2013 in Austria last week. The concept weighs just 1,111 kgs, that is about 300 kgs lighter than the model it is based on. It is fitted with a four cylinder 2.0 liter TFSI petrol engine that is capable of producing 310 hp power and 295 lb/ft torque.
In an interaction during the A6 special edition media drive earlier last week, Audi confirmed the S6 launch in India within 6 weeks. A luxury sporty sedan that shares a bit with the A6, S6 has more power under the hood.
Adrien Tambay’s Audi ultra RS 5 DTM car with Iron Man 3 colours at Hockenheim. Nico Rosberg made a guest appearance last weekend, and will mentor Mercedes-Benz DTM junior team drivers, offering them advice and support.
Mercedes-Benz 2013 US YTD sales higher than BMW, and Audi trails. The period January to April 2013 has seen Mercedes Benz luxury vehicle sales touch 92,822 units, up 11%.
Audi Q5 has strongest overall value compared to BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLK in US. Year to date sales of the model stood at 11,437 units, up 36%.
Audi sportscar experience in Goa this weekend, and Audi Great Indian Quattro Drive from Rajastan to Kashmir. Registration for the latter is being entertained between 29th April-15th May 2013.
