NIO hopes Audi’s Belgian plant will avoid EU tariffs
Chinese automaker NIO is reportedly considering acquiring Audi's underutilized factory in Brussels, Belgium. Securing a European production base would allow NIO to avoid a 20% import tariff. The Brussels plant is home to the Q8 e-tron, a model Audi is looking to discontinue sooner rather than later due to slow sales. Chinese automaker NIO is reportedly considering acquiring Audi's factory in Brussels, Belgium, to avoid current import tariffs on electric vehicles entering the European Union and the United Kingdom from China. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); According to a report brussels timesExecutives from the Shanghai-based company recently toured the factory where the Q8 e-tron is made as they prepare to bid for Volkswagen Group executives to meet a Sept. 23 deadline. Related: Audi wants to stop production of Q8 E-Tron, may close Brussels plant The European Union closed an investigation into Chinese state aid…
NIO hopes Audi’s Belgian plant will avoid EU tariffs
Chinese automaker NIO is reportedly considering acquiring Audi's underutilized factory in Brussels, Belgium. Securing a European production base would allow NIO to avoid a 20% import tariff. The Brussels plant is home to the Q8 e-tron, a model Audi is looking to discontinue sooner rather than later due to slow sales. Chinese automaker NIO is reportedly considering acquiring Audi's factory in Brussels, Belgium, to avoid current import tariffs on electric vehicles entering the European Union and the United Kingdom from China. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); According to a report brussels timesExecutives from the Shanghai-based company recently toured the factory where the Q8 e-tron is made as they prepare to bid for Volkswagen Group executives to meet a Sept. 23 deadline. Related: Audi wants to stop production of Q8 E-Tron, may close Brussels plant The European Union closed an investigation into Chinese state aid…
Audi’s on-demand car rental program to end later this month
The service was originally called Silvercar, and the company hinted it might eventually return Audi's on-demand car rental program will end on September 30. The service dates back to 2012, when it was first known as Silvercar. Audi hinted that the service might eventually return, as they specifically mentioned that the "current" program is coming to an end. Audi has quietly announced plans to cancel the "current" version of its car rental program, Audi on Demand, which dates back to 2012 as Silvercar. Silvercar initially focused on leasing the A4, and Audi invested $28 million in the company in 2016. The automaker acquired the company two years later and rebranded the service as Audi on Demand in 2022. MORE: Audi renames its leasing program to 'Audi on Demand' and adds electric models Following this history, Audi announced that its rental car service would cease operations on September 30 and that "no reservations will be accepted or honored after that date."…
How Audi’s wind tunnel experts helped shape
Car manufacturers such as Audi have been working for years to reduce the aerodynamic drag of their cars. For Audi, these efforts have resulted in an excellent range estimate for the new A6 e-tron. Some of these breakthroughs include landing gear stall technology that reduces turbulence. Fighting wind resistance is something car manufacturers do every day. It's a fight that goes back decades. In a new film in partnership with Top Gear, Audi shows what it did years ago and how that technology made its way into the new A6. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); It’s worth noting that the new A6 e-tron has an impressive drag coefficient of just 0.24. While it’s not the leader yet, the number is pretty good, as the Tesla Model S, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Lucid Air all claim better figures. However, Audi’s road to achieving 0.24 is…
Signs That Chicago-Area Audis Need ADAS Maintenance
Have you noticed that some of your behaviors seem a little strange? Audi Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)? Maybe it’s trying to talk to you. ADAS is a complex system designed to improve road safety as well as user convenience; however, due to its complexity, it requires regular inspections to function optimally. Here, we’ll start with the top signs that your Audi ADAS may need maintenance, and what you can do about it. How to determine whether Audi's ADAS system needs maintenance Warning Light: One of the most obvious signs that your Audi ADAS may need attention is when the warning light appears on Dashboard. this sensor Cameras in advanced driver assistance systems are responsible for Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Controland Collision avoidance system A fault detection system currently operating on Audi vehicles. If the system detects any faults or malfunctions, an indicator light on the dashboard will automatically trigger to alert you to the problem. If you have…
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