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Audi sold over 1.5 million cars in 2013
A new all-time record for AUDI AG: In 2013, the company sold around 1,575,500 cars worldwide, 8.3 percent more than in 2012. The premium manufacturer’s sales thus increased by more than 100,000 units for the fourth consecutive year. Major growth drivers over the past year were the three biggest export markets for Audi, al l of which reported double-digit growth, with China up 21.2 percent, the United States up 13.5 percent, and the UK up 14.9 percent. In Europe and China, the four rings again led the premium segment in 2013 as the top-selling brand. Audi concluded the year with 18.4 percent growth to around 130,700 global deliveries in December, increasing sales in al l regions of the world compared to the same month of 2012.
Lamborghini posts record sales in 2013
With 129 dealers serving 46 countries, in 2013 worldwide deliveries to customers have been increased from 2,083 to 2,121 units. This development isoutperforming the trend of the market in the super sports car segment. Lamborghini is a global brand and sales distribution is well balanced among the three regions: EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) 34%, America 36% and Asia Pacific 30%.
Datsun will unveil a new concept at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo
Datsun will participate in 12th Delhi Auto Expo 2014 from February 5 to 11, 2014 which will be held at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, and Delhi NCR. It will be the first time in the decades-long history of the brand that Datsun has attended a motor show in India.
2014 Jaguar C-X17 Concept revealed at the Brussels Motor Show
Jaguar has unveiled today the updated version of the C-X17 Concept at the 2014 Brussels Motor Show. The British prototype was designed to preview an upcoming crossover. On the outside, the concept features the Italian Racing Red and in our opinion it looks far better than the Liquid Gold version seen at the Guangzhou Motor Show.
Audi Smart Display in-car entertainment tablet
Audi has developed a new portable tablet that could open up a wealth of new possibilities for networking between the car, its driver and the Internet.
Bowers and Wilkins P5 Maserati Edition launched
Bowers & Wilkins announced the P5 Maserati Edition Mobile Hi-Fi Headphones. These join the Bowers & Wilkins 805 Maserati Edition loudspeaker and Bowers & Wilkins uniquely tuned in-car audio systems for the Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte.
Skoda Rapid SE Connect and Rapid Sport introduced
Å KODA has unveiled two limited edition versions of the Rapid hatchback, each with unique features and extra equipment worth thousands of pounds.
GM to introduce 15 models in 2014
General Motors forecasts modest global industry growth in 2014 driven by the United States, China and Europe. Based on this outlook and the introduction of key vehicles globally, the company expects its total earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) adjusted to be modestly improved with improved underlying operating performance more than offsetting increased restructuring expense. Additionally, the company said it expects EBIT-adjusted margins will be similar to last year.
2014 Qoros 3 Hatch unveiled (+Video)
A year after the debut of new international car brand Qoros and its first production car, the company will stage the world premiere of its second production model, the Qoros 3 Hatch, at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show on 4 March 2014.
Audi will resurrect the R8 e-tron
Audi told us that the production version of the R8 e-tron is back on the track. Ulrich Hackenberg, company’s technical chief, is the one who confirmed that in an AutoExpress interview.