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Hagens Berman: Class-Action Lawsuit Accuses Audi of Ignoring Start/Stop System Defect Causing Delayed Braking, Acceleration and Risk of Crash

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Thursday, July 9, 2020
Legal, Professional services, States of Germany, Motor vehicles, Cars, Product return, Audi, Ingolstadt, Saxony, Volkswagen Group, Warranty, Car dealership, Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act

The defect at the center of the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, affects all 2017 - 2020 Audi vehicles, excluding electric and hybrid models.

Key Points: 
  • The defect at the center of the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, affects all 2017 - 2020 Audi vehicles, excluding electric and hybrid models.
  • Owners report that Audi dealerships have been of no help, and that in a service bulletin issued by Audi to mechanics in 2018, the automaker acknowledged complaints, but gave no solution.
  • The lawsuit accuses Audi of violating the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, as well as multiple state consumer-protection laws, and says the automaker has committed fraudulent concealment.
  • When the defect manifests, owner complaints in online forums indicate that affected vehicles sometimes flash a code for a start/stop malfunction.

Audi of America and Major League Soccer celebrate the 2020 season and reignite commitment to youth development in North America

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Cars, Car body styles, Motor vehicles, Audi, Ingolstadt, Saxony, Volkswagen Group, D.C. United, Coupés, Sports cars

The Audi-produced commercial tells an evolution story of an MLS player's career and the invaluable impact of the "Audi Goals Drive Progress" program.

Key Points: 
  • The Audi-produced commercial tells an evolution story of an MLS player's career and the invaluable impact of the "Audi Goals Drive Progress" program.
  • Shot on location at Washington, D.C.'s Audi Field home of D.C. Unitedthe spot features four rising stars from D.C. United's U-12 and U-18 Academy teams.
  • Audi and MLS' national television spot was a collaborative effort between Audi's in-house creative team KreativWerk and the League.
  • "Audi is authentically helping to advance the game across North America at the grassroots level by positively impacting the next generationof soccer players through the 'Audi Goals Drive Progress' program."

DGAP-News: Live for a good cause: SPORTTOTAL launches charity marathon

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Monday, May 25, 2020
States of Germany, Volkswagen Group, Automotive industry, Motor vehicles, Audi, Ingolstadt, Saxony, Porsche

Live for a good cause: SPORTTOTAL launches charity marathon

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  • Live for a good cause: SPORTTOTAL launches charity marathon
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Live for a good cause: SPORTTOTAL launches charity marathon
    Cologne, 22 May 2020.
  • A short time ahead of the official 24h streaming, SPORTTOTAL has arranged for a marathon live broadcast for a good cause: Eve Scheer and Patrick Simon will be going live from 14:00 p.m. for 25,378 hours of broadcasting, featuring celebrities, music and engaging live transmissions at the Nrburgring.
  • In addition, SPORTTOTAL AG also produces content for prestigious companies such Porsche, Audi, Mercedes/AMG, Red Bull and VW and organises high-calibre live events such as the Porsche Experience.

Cerence Continues Long-Term Partnership with Audi to Deliver Conversational AI for the Automaker’s Next-Generation Voice Assistant

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
States of Germany, Cars, Car classifications, Audi, Ingolstadt, Saxony, Volkswagen Group

This connected navigation and infotainment system provides real-time access to all content, services, and features within select Audi vehicles through the Audi Connect platform .

Key Points: 
  • This connected navigation and infotainment system provides real-time access to all content, services, and features within select Audi vehicles through the Audi Connect platform .
  • Cerence Drive utilizes speech recognition, natural language understanding (NLU), text-to-speech (TTS), and speech signal enhancement to create a truly conversational automotive assistant for Audi that listens, understands, and responds to drivers.
  • The innovations within the Cerence Drive platform empower a conversational mobility assistant and infotainment experience that makes it safer and more natural than ever to interact with your Audi vehicle.
  • With speed and reliability in mind, Cerence built the assistant, including its Audi-branded TTS capabilities, with both cloud-based and embedded components.

Silvercar by Audi Enables Responsible Travel with Contactless Features and Services

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
States of Germany, Volkswagen Group, Audi, Ingolstadt, Saxony, Car rental

Silvercar by Audi is helping customers prepare for the "new normal" in travel with the roll out of Contactless Rental and Delivery to You service.

Key Points: 
  • Silvercar by Audi is helping customers prepare for the "new normal" in travel with the roll out of Contactless Rental and Delivery to You service.
  • As part of its Responsible Travel initiative, these expanded offerings will allow travelers to adhere to social distancing guidelines while traveling with confidence and peace of mind.
  • This gives customers the option to minimize interaction with others and still enjoy the pleasure of a premium rental experience.
  • Silvercar by Audi is a premium car rental service that provides customers with well-equipped Audi vehicles through a seamless user experience.

SiriusXM with 360L to Debut on 2021 Model Year Audi Vehicles

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Monday, May 11, 2020
Cars, Car classifications, Car body styles, Volkswagen Group, Executive cars, Station wagons, Audi, Ingolstadt, Saxony, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio

NEW YORK, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SiriusXM and Audi announced today that SiriusXM with 360L SiriusXM's newest and most advanced audio entertainment platform will make its debut in ten 2021 model year Audi vehicles in the coming months.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SiriusXM and Audi announced today that SiriusXM with 360L SiriusXM's newest and most advanced audio entertainment platform will make its debut in ten 2021 model year Audi vehicles in the coming months.
  • Audi models with SiriusXM with 360L are expected to be available at Audi dealers nationwide this fall.
  • "Introducing SiriusXM with 360L across nearly the entire lineup of 2021 model year Audi vehicles gives Audi customers access to the very best offering from SiriusXM and is another major step forward for us as we continue to roll 360L out to the major vehicle manufacturers," said Rodney Pickett, SVP, Automotive Partnerships, for SiriusXM.
  • Audi owners receive a three-month trial subscription to SiriusXM's All Access package with the purchase or lease of equipped 2021 model year vehicles.

Team Velocity Announces New Partnership with Audi North America

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Cars, States of Germany, Car body styles, Saxony, Volkswagen Group, Audi, Baden-Württemberg, Ingolstadt, Advertising

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Team Velocity is pleased to announce its partnership with Audi North America as a preferred digital advertising provider in the Audi Partner Program.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Team Velocity is pleased to announce its partnership with Audi North America as a preferred digital advertising provider in the Audi Partner Program.
  • Effective September 4th, Team Velocity's state-of-the-art digital advertising products will be available to all Audi dealers at a preferred rate through Audi's new digital advertising program.
  • Fueled by its revolutionary technology platform, Apollo, Team Velocity offers a comprehensive suite of intelligent and automated digital advertising products, Apollo Ads and Apollo Video.
  • For more information about Team Velocity and the Audi Digital Advertising Program, please visit: https://teamvelocitymarketing.com/audi
    Team Velocity is revolutionizing the automotive industry with cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to help dealers sell and service more cars.

Silvercar by Audi and Outdoor Voices Partner to Make Austin Travel Even Better

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Cars, States of Germany, Car body styles, Volkswagen Group, Audi, Baden-Württemberg, Ingolstadt, Saxony, Austin, Texas, Station wagons

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Austin-based companies Silvercar by Audi and activewear brand Outdoor Voices know the fun of travel is getting out there and Doing Things.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Austin-based companies Silvercar by Audi and activewear brand Outdoor Voices know the fun of travel is getting out there and Doing Things.
  • Customers also receive an exclusive in-store promotion: $100 off a purchase of $250 or more at Outdoor Voices.
  • Now, Silvercar customers will feel inspired to take a light stroll or break a sweat all over Austin."
  • Silvercar by Audi is a next-generation premium mobility company whose fleet consists entirely of award-winning Audi vehicles.

Germany Invests €40bn to Transform Coal Regions

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Countries, Geography of Europe, International organizations, Saxony, Brandenburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Westphalia

The money is intended for a wide range of purposes including improving broadband and other infrastructure and underwriting innovation and research.

Key Points: 
  • The money is intended for a wide range of purposes including improving broadband and other infrastructure and underwriting innovation and research.
  • "The aim of the federal government together with the states of Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and North Rhine-Westphalia is to develop coal-producing parts of Germany into regions of innovation," says Flrida Regueira Cortizo, energy and environmental technology expert at Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI).
  • A special commission was convened to draw up plans for how to reconfigure the economies of Germany's traditional coal-producing regions.
  • Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) is the Federal Republic of Germany's agency for promoting trade and investment to and from Germany.

Germany Invests €40bn to Transform Coal Regions

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Countries, Geography of Europe, International organizations, Subdivisions of Germany, Saxony, Brandenburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, States of Germany, Germany

"The aim of the federal government together with the states of Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and North Rhine-Westphalia is to develop coal-producing parts of Germany into regions of innovation," says Flrida Regueira Cortizo, energy and environmental technology expert at Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI).

Key Points: 
  • "The aim of the federal government together with the states of Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and North Rhine-Westphalia is to develop coal-producing parts of Germany into regions of innovation," says Flrida Regueira Cortizo, energy and environmental technology expert at Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI).
  • Earlier this year, the German government decided to phase out the use of coal by 2038.
  • A special commission was convened to draw up plans for how to reconfigure the economies of Germany's traditional coal-producing regions.
  • Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) is the Federal Republic of Germany's agency for promoting trade and investment to and from Germany.