Audis

Audis are a line of premium automobiles produced by Audi AG, a German automaker and member of the Volkswagen Group. Headquartered in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Audi markets vehicles worldwide and is known for quattro all-wheel drive, advanced infotainment, and a focus on performance and design.

Audis traces back to August Horch in 1909. The name Audi derives from Horch's surname, translated into Latin as listen. In 1932, Audi became part of Auto Union AG, a grouping of four brands represented by the four interlocking rings in the company logo. After World War II, Auto Union's brands were reorganized, and Volkswagen Group acquired Auto Union in 1964. In 1969, Auto Union merged with NSU Motorenwerke to form Audi NSU Auto Union AG; in 1985 the company simplified its name to Audi AG.

Audis are organized into model families: the A series (A1 through A8) for sedans and hatchbacks, the Q series (Q2 through Q8) for SUVs and crossovers, and niche variants like the RS performance models and the TT sports car. The company pioneered the quattro permanent all-wheel-drive system, introduced to production cars in 1980, and it remains a cornerstone of the brand. The current lineup includes electrified vehicles such as the Audi e-tron family (including the e-tron and e-tron GT), along with plug-in hybrids.

Design emphasizes a clean silhouette and the signature single-frame grille; interiors feature the Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster and MMI infotainment. Audi also develops advanced driver-assistance systems and collaborates in autonomous-driving research.

Audi maintains manufacturing plants in Germany and abroad, with significant production sites at Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm and additional facilities around the world as part of the VW Group's global manufacturing network. The brand competes in the luxury segment against BMW and Mercedes-Benz and sells models across continents.