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Ralph Weyler, Member of the Board for Sales and Marketing, Audi AG, announced today at the Los Angeles Auto Show that Audi is working with three California universities on six multi-year research projects. The efforts are aimed at reducing CO2 emissions through more intelligent interactions between driver and car, cars on the road, and in the collection and distribution of real-time traffic patterns. The name of the project is "Clean Air, a Viable Planet." Audi researchers are working with the University of California at Berkeley, the University of California at Riverside, and Stanford University.
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Some Audi models have counterparts at sister brand Volkswagen. The company has been aggressively introducing new models, such as its first SUV, the Q7, and its first large coupe in years, the A5. A spate of new high-performance models is ... part of Audi's product surge and includes the RS 4, S6 and S8 sport sedans, the S5 coupe, the long-awaited new TT Coupe and Roadster and, finally, the company's first supercar, the R8.
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Audi engineers set a milestone in drive technology 25 years ago with quattro permanent four-wheel drive. As the pioneer of four-wheel-drive technology, Audi cars set a benchmark as early as 1980 with the presentation of the quattro coupe. The numerous successes that ensued on rally courses and circuits around the world testify to the efficiency of this superior drive concept. The Audi car customer can rely on the additional driving pleasure, mobility and safety in all driving situations that quattro offers.
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With the launching of the R8, Audi heats up against rivals Porsche, Ferrari and Bentley vigorously providing stiff competition. The Swabian, German tuners PPI Automotive Design GmbH, customize Audi's flagship sportscar by stoking up the fire with even more coal going that extra mile by providing an enhanced look combined with improved driving dynamics. A wind tunnel-tested aerodynamic kit of carbon fibre in combination with a performance enhancement and special lightweight magnesium wheels in 19-inch dimensions provides measurably improved appearance whether on the race track or the elegant promenade of the elite jet set.
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Audi did it again with their diesel R10 and won Lemans just minutes ago. The first two cars were out, so they focused all efforts on getting their third car home in one piece - they won!
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As Audi AG owns Lamborghini, 15% of the R8 is shared with the Lamborghini Gallardo, including the transmission and chassis. The R8 is made further distinct by its exterior styling, cabin, engine and pricing.
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