Audi will upgrade part of its vehicle electrical system from 12 to 48 volts. The move represents another technical building block for facilitating the integration of new automotive technologies while increasing the power and efficiency of its cars.
Audi recently showcased the scope of the 48-volt electrical system with the two technology demonstrators Audi A6 TDI concept and RS 5 TDI concept.
Mercedes-Benz and Audi are closing in on global premium sales leader BMW as the race between the three tightened last month.
Results for the first seven months show that sales of BMW brand vehicles rose by 10 percent to 1.03 million units compared to the same period last year — the first time BMW has passed the million mark this early in the year.
China will fine Audi about 250 million yuan (€30.4 million) for violating anti-monopoly laws, the 21st Century Business Herald, an influential business daily, reported on Thursday.
German luxury car brand Audi will accept punishment from Chinese authorities for breaching anti-monopoly laws in the world’s largest auto market, it said Monday.
By Bill Savadove
China stepped up pressure on foreign carmakers in the world’s biggest auto market Wednesday, pledging to punish German luxury brand Audi and Chrysler of the United States for “monopoly behaviour”.
