“International Engine of the Year”: Audi 2.5 TFSI engine is again best in class
The second generation of the Audi 2.5 TFSI engine is the heart of the Audi RS Q3* and Audi RS 3 Sportback*, and this year is once again the “International Engine of the Year.” This award has been presented since 1999. An international panel of 65 motorsport journalists select the best engines of the year in a number of different categories. This is the twelfth time that Audi has won the globally renowned prize. (June 1, 2016)
Top rating in US crash test: Audi A4 earns Top Safety Pick+
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the Audi A4 a “Top Safety Pick+”. The IIHS awarded the Audi A4* the top score of “Good” in all crash disciplines rated. This means the premium mid-size car is among the safest cars on the US market. The A4 also earned the “superior” rating for frontal crash prevention. (June 1, 2016)
Audi Middle East is delighted with six awards
In the “Car of the Year” vote in the Middle East, the Audi RS 3 Sportback prevailed in the “Premium Performance Hatchback” category, and the Audi Q7* took the “Car of the Year” title as the overall victor. “Motoring Middle East” magazine presented the Audi S6* and the Audi S7* with the “Stealth Fighter” award. In addition, “Automan Magazine” named the Audi A6* the “Premium Car of the Year 2015,” and the Audi RS 7* won the “Performance Car of the Year” category. (May 26, 2016)
International Business Film Days: double win for Audi
Audi drove home two awards at the 27th International Business Film Days. Audi received the “Golden Victoria” in the “Informational Film” category for the technical animation for the Audi e-tron quattro concept. The Q2 opening film for the 2016 Geneva Motor Show was honored with the “Black Victoria.” Audi received these awards for the “Best Animation, Graphics and Special Effects” in the “Production Arts and Crafts” category. (May 19, 2016)
Off Road Award 2016: two victories for Audi
Off-Road magazine awards Audi with two prizes: the Audi A6 allroad quattro* took first place in the “Off Road Award” in the “Luxury Crossover” category, while the Audi Q7 took third place among luxury SUVs. (June 10, 2016)
Award for the Audi TTS* in the USA
The Audi TTS has made the list of “Wards 10 Best Interiors.” The editors of WardsAuto honor car interiors that offer outstanding design and user-friendly technologies. (May 10, 2016)
