Flat hierarchies, clear responsibilities, faster decision-making processes: Audi is systematically restructuring its vehicle development in line with the principles of the matrix organization. With the internal presentation of the new collaboration model, Gernot Döllner and the project team have now laid the groundwork for the transformation of Product Line Management, Technical Development, and the associated interface partners at Audi. At the same time, the CEO announced the reorganization of other divisions.
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Audi Sport customer racing celebrates international titles with three models
October got off to a perfect start for Audi Sport customer racing: Gentleman driver and former professional Johnny O’Connell secured the GT3 title in the GT America powered by AWS racing series in an Audi R8 LMS in a thrilling finale. In France, the Audi R8 LMS GT4 has continued its streak of title successes since 2018 thanks to the performance of customer team CSA Racing. The Danish team Storm Development added to the customer racing record with an endurance class title in the Audi RS 3 LMS. And Audi’s popular touring car prevailed in a round of TCR Japan for the first time this year.
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Top marks for the Audi Q6 e-tron in terms of safety
The renowned European consumer protection organization Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) has awarded the Audi Q6 e-tron the top rating of “five stars”. The vehicle was assessed in the categories “protection of adult occupants”, “child safety”, “protection of vulnerable road users”, and “assistance systems available as standard” and achieved excellent results in all test categories.
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Championship lead for two Audi customer teams ahead of final races in Europe and New Zealand
Two private Audi teams have secured optimum starting positions with the GT3 version of the Audi R8 LMS ahead of the final rounds of their racing series. In the European International GT Open, the driver line-up from Eastalent Racing is tied on points with an opponent at the top, while Wolfbrook Motorsport celebrated its second win of the season on the South Island in New Zealand. Podium results for the GT4 version of the sports car and the Audi RS 3 LMS TCR touring car round off a successful September for Audi Sport customer racing.
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Classical meets jazz: Bolero Berlin at the Audi Forum Ingolstadt
They also call themselves The Latin Soul of the Berlin Philharmonic – and the name says it all: Consisting of soloists from the Berlin Philharmonic and top-class jazz musicians, the band Bolero Berlin sets off a firework of rhythms. On Thursday, October 10, the six-strong combo will perform at Jazz at the Audi Forum Ingolstadt starting at 8 PM.
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