Audi has revealed its XPRIZE rover, the ‘lunar quattro’, whereas study has shown 2014 Indian Ocean space junk’s likely relation with a rocket motor of a 1998 NASA Lunar mission.

The German automobile maker has participated in the Google Lunar XPRIZE, which is a ‘space competition’ wherein privately funded teams from worldwide compete to send and land unmanned rovers on the Moon’s surface by the 31st of December next year.

In a press release last week, Audi unveiled the 35-kilogram rover lunar quattro, which is a product of its collaboration with the Part-Time Scientists team, a Germany-based participant of XPRIZE.

The automobile maker said that many of the components of the rover are composed of high-strength aluminum and is solar-powered.

German car maker Audi has recently announced that in collaboration with Part-Time Scientists it is working to land a privately funded rover on the moon. Part-Time scientists are one of the 16 teams in the competition for the Google Lunar XPRIZE.

The vehicle has been scheduled to be launched into space in 2017 and will travel more than 380,000 km to the moon on a specially designed rocket.

Mission experts said the trip, which will take about five days, will land at the same spot where Apollo 17 landed in 1972, i. e. north of the moon's equator.

Audi will be providing technical support to the Part-Time Scientists in the race to land a privately funded rover on the moon that can travel 500m and transmit high-definition video and images to earth.

Audi has now set its eyes on the moon. It has started working on it together with the Part-Time Scientists, a group of German engineers working within the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition, to transport an unmanned rover onto the moon.

Audi is supporting the Part-Time Scientists with its several fields of technology – from quattro all-wheel drive and lightweight construction to electric mobility and piloted driving.

Luca de Meo, Audi Board Member for sales and marketing, said in a statement that the concept of a privately financed mission to the moon is fascinating.

“And innovative ideas need supporters that promote them. We want to send a signal with our involvement with the Part-Time Scientists and also motivate other partners to contribute their know-how”, Luca de Meo said.

New Delhi - German luxury car maker Audi on Thursday launched the limited edition sports car 'Audi R8 LMX' in India priced at Rs 2.97 crore (ex-showroom Delhi).

Claiming that Audi R8 LMX is the the first production car with laser high beam lighting in India, the company said its production run is limited to only 99 vehicles globally.

Highlighting the significance of the new lighting technology, the company said the laser spot offer a higher range of visibility enhancing the safety aspect. The lights are activated at a speed of 60 kmph and above. The laser light spots one laser module per headlight generates a cone of light with twice the range of the all-LED headlight.

New Delhi, Dec 11 : German Luxury car manufacturer Audi India on Thursday launched its compact luxury convertible, the A3 Cabriolet, priced at Rs. 44.75 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The A3 Cabriolet is a 4-seater two door car with a soft top fabric hood which opens and closes in less than 18 seconds, up to a speed of 50km/h.

"The launch of the Audi A3 Cabriolet, the first compact luxury convertible in India, is yet another example of our Customer-Centric approach. Skillfully blended with a unique body style and distinct design cues, the Audi A3 Cabriolet makes a perfect lifestyle statement," Joe King, Head, Audi India said at the launch.

New Delhi: German luxury car maker Audi on Thursday launched Audi Q3 Dynamic with Audi drive select in the Indian market priced at Rs 38,40,000 (ex-showroom Mumbai).

The Audi Q3 is the largest selling luxury SUV in India and this new addition will further strengthen the brand's dominance in the luxury SUV segment, the company said in a statement.

New Delhi - German luxury car maker Audi will launch the A3 Sedan in India today. The Audi A3 was first showcased in Auto Expo held in February this year.

The A3 is expected to be priced at around Rs 25 lakh, making it the cheapest luxury sedan in the country. The Audi A3 is expected to compete with the Mercedes A-class and B-class and BMW's 1-series.

The car maker is betting big on its upcoming sedan A3 to stretch its leadership in the Indian market and has started local production of the model from VW group firm Skoda's Aurangabad plant.

New Delhi, July 28 - Fans of German automobile manufacturer Audi experienced the superlative style, performance and Quattro technology of the Audi SUVs, namely Q3, Q5 and Q7, recently in Noida.

Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Sarvajit Verma, CEO Audi Delhi West and Audi Noida said, "The Q drive is to further give our discerning customers the opportunity to experience the legendary Audi Quattro technology on a specially created terrain for an unforgettable not be missed experience. The Q drive experience is aimed at providing a hands-on experience of what Quattro has to offer".

Melbourne, April 18 - Audi A3 has been named the 2014 ' World Car of the Year' after being voted by 69 jurors from 22 countries at the New York Motor Show.

The Audi A3, which beat Mazda3 from Japan to win the title, was among five German cars that won in different categories making it Audi's second win in 10 years, News. co. au reported.

Audi's North America president Scott Keogh exclaimed that Audi A3 has only been on sale three weeks and already it's "off to a flying start" and Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi added that the major award win is an achievement for the whole company.

Washington, Dec 30 : Google has reportedly joined hands with carmaker Audi to develop in-car entertainment and information systems that would function on the search giant's Android operating system.

The partnership is expected to be announced next week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and its aim is to allow for in-car integration of music and navigation apps currently available on smartphones.

According to Cnet, the collaboration is expected to challenge Apple's iOS in the Car, which aims to integrate users' iPhones with their car's onboard receiver or 'infotainment' system.

Mumbai, Aug 26 : German luxury car manufacturer Audi Monday said its India operations will be headed by Joe King, general manager of Audi Australia's retail subsidiary, Audi Centre Sydney from Sep 1, 2013.

According to the company, King has played an integral role in the management team of Audi Australian and has held various roles with BMW Group Australia.

"Educated at the University of Melbourne, King brings more than 23 years of automotive experience to the role, having commenced his career with Toyota in 1990," the company said in a statement.

New Delhi, Aug 19 : German luxury car manufacturer Audi Monday launched a new version of its compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) Q3 S with a price tage of Rs. 24.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The company also opened its online booking engine.

"Our customer feedback revealed a growing inclination of our younger customers towards a more engaging drive. Audi Q3 S edition is our answer to the ever increasing demand for luxury mobility with the thrill of self-controlled driving," Michael Perschke, head Audi India, said at the launch.

New Delhi, Aug 3 : German luxury car manufacturer Audi launched its new range of sports cars at the glitzy and glamorous Delhi Couture Week (DCW) here, with actress Freida Pinto adding jazz to the ramp.

The new car models were showcased as a kickstart to ace designer Varun Bahl's collection showcase on day three of the ongoing fashion extraganza Friday night.

"Slumdog Millionaire" actress Freida, who looked stunning in a fitted black and beige western dress, represented the luxury automobile brand along with Michael Perschke, head Audi India.

Panaji, May 8 : The economic slump caused by the mining ban in Goa has forced Audi to change tack as far as sales strategy in the state is concerned, a top official said Wednesday.

With mining banned in Goa, after a multi-million dollar scam, and the state's economy on the downswing, Audi has been forced to introduce and push the Q3, one of the cheapest but flagship SUVs, in the Goa market, said Venkat Muppana, managing director, Audi Goa.

The Indian unit of German luxury car maker, Audi has announced the launch of A6 special edition in the India market to compete better with rivals.

The special edition variant of its A6 premium saloon will be offered to the Indian customers as it marks the sale of 6,000 A6 sedans in the country. The company sold 6,000 A6 units in India during the previous six years in the country. The base trim of Audi A6 special edition comes with e 2.0 litre TDI engine carries.

Audi India on Monday announced that it enjoyed a year-on-year 10 per cent jump in sales in March this year.

The Indian arm of the renowned luxury carmaker said that it sold a total of 1,104 units in the month of March this year, as compared with 1,002 units in the corresponding month of the previous year. It was Audi India's best ever March sales.

During the January to March quarter, Audi India sold a total of 2,616 units, up 15 per cent from 2,269 units in the corresponding period of the previous year.

The Indian unit of German premium carmaker, Audi has announced its plans to launch its new R8 V10 Plus model in the growing Indian luxury car market.

Despite economic slowdown and the recently announced duty hikes for luxury cars in the budget, German luxury carmaker Audi is confident that it will be able to achieve its goal of 20 per cent growth this year.

Sticking to its annual sales and growth targets, Audi said that it was confident that it would be able to achieve its ambitious annual sales target of 10,800 units in 2013.

German premium automaker, Audi has announced the launch of the new Audi R8 supercar in the fast growing Indian market.

Audi has now replaced the R-Tronic Transmission with a 7-Speed S-Tronic Transmission in the new 2013 R8 version of the super car for the Indian market. The improvement will allow drivers to change gears faster and in a much smoother manner. The company will also offer 6-Speed Manual transmission.

The entire range of Audi cars will become costlier as the Germany-based luxury car maker has decided to hike their prices by up to Rs 3.69 lakh with effect from January 1, 2013.

The Indian arm of Audi AG on Thursday announced that it would increase the prices of all its models in response to rising input costs and declining rupee.

Michael Perschke, head of Audi India, said that the overall challenging market scenario forced them to re-evaluate their pricing strategy and hike the prices of entire model range.