The idea behind Audi Sound Concept is a physical principle called wave field synthesis, which states that the front of any individual wave can also be considered as superposition of individual waves. In the world of acoustics this means that a sound wave can be recreated by a multiplicity of small sound sources placed closely [...]

At the 78th edition of the race, efficiency and reliability were the decisive factors yet again – both are special fortes of the Audi brand which has a reputation of developing highly efficient automobiles. The three Audi R15 TDI cars of Audi Sport Team Joest ran without the slightest technical problems over the entire distance [...]

Like every year, the most important endurance race in the world attracted many important leaders of the Volkswagen Group too – namely Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Piëch (Supervisory Board Chairman of Volkswagen AG) and Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn (Chairman of the Board of Volkswagen AG). Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler and his fellow board members Michael Dick [...]

New Delhi, India- The overall production data for April-May 2010 shows production growth of 33.52 percent over same period last year with industry producing 2,715,189 vehicles.
Domestic Sales
Passenger Vehicles segment in April-May 2010 grew at 34.49 percent over same period last year. Passenger Cars grew by 34.75 percent, Utility Vehicles grew by 30.40 percent and Multi [...]

ESZTERGOM, Hungary – Guests, press representatives, industry leaders and high-ranking Hungarian government officials attended to celebrate the new Swift Line-Off Ceremony in Esztergom, Hungary. Dr. Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, György Matolcsy, Minister of National Economy, Tetsuo Ito, Japan’s Ambassador to Hungary, Tamás Meggyes, Mayor of the City of Esztergom, and Osamu Suzuki, [...]

Milwaukee – Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Racing/RMR rider Danny Eslick took a thrilling victory over teammate Jake Holden in the debut of the AMA Pro Racing Vance & Hines XR1200 Series at Road America. Eslick, the reigning AMA Daytona Sportbike champion and current points leader, dominated the time sheets all weekend, but had his hands full [...]

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., – It’s the city that never sleeps. It’s by far the largest city in the United States, more than double the population of Los Angeles. It’s New York, and one of the most progressive cities when it comes to cleaning the air.With a goal to curb carbon dioxide by 30 percent [...]

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Wallwork Kenworth in Fargo, N.D., was named 2009 Kenworth Customer Support Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada at the annual Kenworth Customer Support Meeting held recently in Kansas City, Mo.The award is presented in recognition of outstanding parts and service support.“We feel honored to be recognized by the [...]

Japan-The international market of used vehicles is deeply structured by the country regulations on car imports. While the needs for good quality used vehicles from Japan are huge in many countries, restrictive import regulations hinder the fulfillment of this demand.
Sri Lanka has just reduced import taxes by 50% for used cars. This prompted a sudden [...]

U.K.- Caterpillar’s extreme duty Flexport solid tyres are proving popular in a range of industry sectors, with an increasingly diverse mix of machinery. While some customers may think of the Flexport tyre as a solution designed purely for compact machines such as skid steer loaders, the concept is also available both new and remanufactured for [...]

Los Angeles, CA.—I.D. Magazine has announced the winners of its Annual Design Review 2010 and BMW Group DesignworksUSA has garnered two awards from this prestigious competition. The Landscape Forms Metro40 collection, which includes shelters, seating and lighting for urban transit cores, won Best of Category for Furniture; and the sleek, striking BAVARIA Cruiser 55 yacht [...]

Woodcliff Lake, NJ — The Internal Revenue Service certified that the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 qualifies for up to a $900 tax credit under the Alternative Motor Vehicle provision. This serves as yet another endorsement for the BMW EfficientDynamics strategy.
The ActiveHybrid 7 combines an electric motor with BMW’s much-praised 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 and new 8-speed [...]

TORRANCE, Calif., – Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) is highlighting its Star Safety System™, which combines five safety technologies as standard equipment on all new Toyota models, as part of a new national advertising campaign.
The campaign features Toyota owners and engineers talking about safety and quality via television, print, digital, radio and outdoor advertising [...]

Tokyo, — Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today that it has shipped a payload fairing (PLF*1) for the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.18 to Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center. Design and manufacturing of the PLF was performed at Kawasaki’s Gifu Works before the fairing was assembled and shipped from its Harima Works. Upon arrival at the Tanegashima [...]