audi - The African Mirror

Jul

2023

Potent power meets expressive design: The Audi RS 6 Avant performance and RS 7 Sportback performance

MORE powerful and faster than any RS 6 and RS 7 to date: the new Audi RS 6 Avant performance and the RS 7 Sportback performance are bursting with equipment that sharpen the models’ appearance and make for a more emotive driving experience. The potent 4.0-litre V8 biturbo TFSI engine now has an engine power of 463 kW and a maximum torque of 850 Nm. Customer deliveries of these two new models will commence in South Africa during the month of July, with the public being able to experience these models at the Audi driving experience from September 2023 onwards.…

Jun

2023

By The African Mirror

Audi driving experience returns to South Africa with exciting pop-up events

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THE Audi driving experience is returning to South Africa with a series of pop-up events. These events will run between July and November covering Gauteng, the Western Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal at some of the most exciting racing tracks in South Africa: the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit (Gauteng), Plaaspad Racetrack (Western Cape), and Dezzi South Coast Raceway (Kwa-Zulu Natal). Sascha Sauer, Head of Audi South Africa said: “We are thrilled to announce the re-launch of the Audi driving experience in South Africa. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for South Africans to experience the very best of Audi’s performance models,…

Jun

2022

By The African Mirror

Audi conducts electric vehicle train for SA first responders

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AUDI South Africa has concluded the facilitation of a training programme with 70 South African First Responders hosted at their Dealer Training Academy in Pretoria.The safety and education initiative is the first for the local automotive industry and is part of Audi’s e-tron launch an electric vehicle rollout in the country.“As part of our planning towards the introduction of our fully electric Audi e-tron model range, we consulted with the Department of Cooperative Governance and the National Disaster Management Centre in South Africa and identified a need to progress the education and information of electric vehicles (EV) to First Responders."These…

Mar

2021

By The African Mirror

Introducing the Audi SQ7 and SQ8

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AUDI has unveiled the SQ7 and the SQ8 with a V8 diesel engine in the high-performance Special Utility Vehicle (SUV) segment. In terms of their suspension, the Audi SQ7 and SQ8 offer many high-tech components, but it’s their aggressive and sporty design as well as their connectivity and technology features which rounds off the package really well. The large S models are now available for sale in South Africa as part of a limited, once-off TDI engine launch opportunity. With a total of 310 kW and 900 Nm of torque, the 4.0 TDI has an easy job with the Audi…

Sep

2020

By The African Mirror

Audi connect transforms vehicle into digital hub

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER Audi is set to introduce technology that will bring real-time online connectivity to the driving experience with a host of features linking the car, driver and environment via the smartphone. The motor vehicle manufacturer has announced the imminent arrival of Audi Connect, software that provides full integrated in-car connectivity, transforming the vehicle into a digitally connected hub for the driver. Audi Connect will be introduced with the new A4 model. Audi South Africa says that the new software takes the comfort and enjoyment of driving to a whole new level, by providing a range of infotainment, entertainment,…