Hydrogen-powered race car 'unveiled' Nov 7, 2008
A team at RMIT University here in collaboration with the Fachhochschule Ingolstadt in Germany has designed the car which will be bidding for the title of the world's fastest hydrogen-powered racer in 2009 when it attempts to break the Guinness World Records for speed by a vehicle of its class. Powered by an internal combustion motorcycle engine that has been modified to run on hydrogen, the racing car is expected to reach speeds of up to 170 kmh in its world record bid, to be held in Germany. (India Times, India)
Volkswagen's Audi Unit Is Among German Companies Hit by IG Metall Strikes Nov 2, 2008
About 5,000 staff at Audi's Ingolstadt and plants stopped working for as much as two hours, the union said in separate e-mailed statements today. About 8,000 manufacturing workers downed tools across Germany today, the union added on its. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
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Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 10/03/08 08:46:36 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 75% Barometer: 29. (Florida Today)
New economic data raise risk of recession in Germany Aug 27, 2008
An Audi factory in Ingolstadt, Germany. The Ifo think tank said its business climate index fell to 94. (International Herald Tribune)
Super saloon brawl Aug 20, 2008
And guess what the folk from that third forest called Ingolstadt caught their countrymen from down in Munich and across in Stuttgart with their pants down ... So before too long Munich had re-asserted its advantage albeit a rather tiny advantage by this time over its newfound Ingolstadt rivals with a so-sweet rear-drive V8 M3. (iAfrica.com)
German Cup: Bremen, Dortmund, Hamburg win Aug 10, 2008
Ivica Olic had two goals and Paolo Guerrero scored one in Hamburger SV's 3-1 win over second-division FC Ingolstadt, giving new coach Martin Jol a winning start. Marko Marin notched three in Borussia Moenchengladbach's 8-1 thrashing of seventh-division Fichte Bielefeld. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Volkswagen's Audi First-Half Profit Advances on Sales of New A4, A5 Cars Jul 25, 2008
6 percent, the Ingolstadt, Germany-based carmaker said in a statement today. Sales rose 0. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Russia denies that politics lie behind halted oil deliveries Jul 15, 2008
The Czech Republic also has an agreement with Germany to increase oil deliveries from the Ingolstadt pipeline. As a result, the Czech Republic has ample reserves. (International Herald Tribune)
FREEWHEELING Jul 14, 2008
The centerpiece of the Audi Forum and Museum in Ingolstadt, 45 minutes from Munich, is an elegant 1939 Horch 855 roadster with a rumble seat, designed and built by engineer August Horch, who worked briefly for Rudolf Benz before forming the company that would become Audi. The four rings of its logo represent the four companies which merged after WWII to become Audi - Horch's, known for its luxurious vehicles; Wanderer, which specialized in low-cost models; DKW, which had been the world's largest... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Audi's half-year Chinese sales up 23 pct Jul 5, 2008
Audi is based in Ingolstadt and is part of Volkswagen AG.. "These results underscore Audi's market leading position in the premium segment in China," CEO Rupert Stadler said in a statement. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Volkswagen's Audi U.S. Sales Climb 5.3 Percent; Higher Market Share Seen Jul 2, 2008
Deliveries climbed to 8,203 vehicles cars and sport-utility vehicles, Ingolstadt, Germany-based Audi said today in a statement on its Web site, without giving year-earlier comparisons. Six-month sales climbed 1. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Achievo supersizes offices at Bishop Ranch Jun 17, 2008
blingen, Freiburg, Ingolstadt and Munich, where 126 Achievo employees work. "Frankfurt is the financial hub of Germany," said Wolfgang Zhang, president of Achievo Germany. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Audi Triumphs Again At the 24 Hours of Le Mans Jun 16, 2008
INGOLSTADT, Germany and LE MANS, France, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Audi R10 TDI remains unbeaten in the Le Mans 24 Hour race: in its third attempt, the diesel sportscar won the French endurance classic yet again ... At that time the touring cars from Ingolstadt - with their gasoline turbo engines that at times reached more than 700 hp - dominated the TransAm and the IMSA races. (PR Newswire)
Volkswagen's Audi Sales Rose 0.8% in May as Demand Grew in China, Russia Jun 7, 2008
Deliveries increased to 88,200 cars and sport-utility vehicles last month, Ingolstadt, Germany-based Audi said today in a statement. Five-month sales gained 1. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
European Automakers' U.S. Sales Decline as Luxury Buyers Rein In Spending Apr 2, 2008
Audi, based in Ingolstadt, Germany, posted declines of 32 percent for the Q7 sport-utility vehicle and 25 percent for the A3 sport compact. Daimler's Mercedes sales fell to 20,808 from 21,612, the Stuttgart-based company said in a statement. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
SOFTPRO North America: Tim Morris Appointed as President Apr 1, 2008
Among SOFTPRO's customers are American Express, Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Discover Financial, Ingolstadt Hospital, JPMorgan Chase, Lloyds TSB, SEB, Standard Bank of South Africa, TeleCash (First Data) and Wachovia. Frost van, one of the leading growth consulting companies worldwide, presented SOFTPRO GmbH with its "Customer Service Leadership Award 2007" for having excelled in serving its customers and gaining superior customer satisfaction levels. (Canada Newswire)
Porsche Cars North America getting new leadership Feb 24, 2008
He takes the role April 1, replacing Peter Schwarzenbauer, who has been named to the management board of Ingolstadt, Germany-based Audi AG. After von Platen takes over, Porsche Cars North America will focus solely on the United States. Von Platen has been president and CEO of Porsche France for the past nine years. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Wheel worship Feb 17, 2008
Audi has turned the centre of Ingolstadt into a celebration of itself. Both Porsche and Mercedes-Benz are building ambitious new museums. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
BMW Revenue Rises 14% in 2007 as New X5 and Mini Models Win Over Customers Jan 30, 2008
The Ingolstadt, Germany-based carmaker's 2007 sales totaled 964,200 cars and SUVs. Daimler Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche aims to raise Mercedes's earnings before interest and tax as a percentage of sales to 10 percent by 2010, Daimler's Mercedes-Benz division, the world's second-largest maker of luxury cars, said 2007 sales rose 2 percent to 1. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Volkswagen Expects Record 2008 Sales on Demand for Skoda, VW-Brand Cars Jan 14, 2008
5 percent gain and the 12th straight yearly record for the Ingolstadt, Germany-based division, as drivers purchased the TT Roadster and Q7 SUV.. Rupert Stadler, Audi's chief, said he aims to increase U.S. and global sales this year. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Petroplus Refinery in Ingolstadt Has Pipe Explosion, Gas Leak, Kurier Says Jan 3, 2008
Petroplus Ingolstadt Refinery Has Pipe Explosion, Kurier Says. By Thom Rose. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Clarks Summit’s Rippon sets sights on Olympic bid in 2010 Dec 25, 2007
On top of competitions during the regular season, Rippon has also been invited to several exhibitions, most recently the Ingolstadt Exhibition Gala in Germany. It s difficult to get invited, and he s just extremely fortunate to be at the right place, right time and do really well when the right people were there, Kelly Rippon said. (Scranton Times, PA)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
The Romantic Road by Train and Bus Nov 25, 2007
Frequent connections are available to Augsburg as well as Ingolstadt, Regensburg, Treuchtlingen, Nrnberg, and Munich. Public Transportation on the Romantic Road South of Augsburg. (Suite101.com)
Railway Strike Brings Passenger, Freight Services to a Halt Across Germany Nov 17, 2007
Volkswagen AG's Audi luxury-car division closed its Brussels factory yesterday and today as a result of the walkout, said Eric Felber a spokesman at the Ingolstadt, Germany-based company. Audi which builds about 440 cars a day in Brussels, hopes to return to normal production Nov. 19, he said. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
BMW Profit Rises 78 Percent as New Versions of X5 SUV, Mini Win Customers Nov 6, 2007
The Ingolstadt, Germany-based carmaker's 2006 sales totaled 905,200 cars and SUVs. Daimler Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche aims to raise Mercedes's earnings before interest and tax as a percentage of sales to 10 percent by 2010. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Volkswagen Profit Surges, Beats Forecasts, on Job Cuts, Audi, Skoda Models Oct 27, 2007
Ingolstadt, Germany-based Audi remained the profit driver at Volkswagen. The luxury unit's third-quarter operating profit soared 75 percent to 799 million euros, while sales rose 1. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Is A Good Night's Sleep Crucial For Your Health? Oct 25, 2007
The group in Munich and Ingolstadt has first evidence for an influence of a chronic sleep disorder going along with severe sleepiness (narcolepsy) on the processing of emotional stimuli in the brain, suggesting that disturbed sleep regulation profoundly interferes with our well being and the interaction with the environment ... The other partners are from UK (University of Surrey), Belgium (Universit; Libre de Bruxelles), Germany (Max Planck Institute for Psychiatry & Center of Mental Health,... (Science Daily)
Tyler Brûlé: Japan carmakers need to bet more on luxury Oct 20, 2007
That Lexus's papa Toyota has become the world's No. 1 car company, in part because of its widely admired management style, is starting to cause concern in the German corners of Ingolstadt and Stuttgart. At Frankfurt auto show this year, Lexus was making it clear that it has the line-up of vehicles, backed by its hybrid message, to repeat its success in America. (International Herald Tribune)
Business Confidence May Have Dropped to a 12-Month Low on Euro's Advance Sep 25, 2007
Audi AG, Volkswagen AG's luxury unit in Ingolstadt, Germany, said Sept. 12 that U.S. sales will decline in the fourth quarter partly because of the dollar's weakness against the euro. Paris- based Total SA, Europe's third-largest oil company, calculates that every 10-cent decline in the dollar against the euro shaves 1. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Volkswagen Profit Rises 42 Percent on Labor Cost Cuts, Sale of New Models Jul 28, 2007
Ingolstadt, Germany-based Audi's second-quarter vehicle sales gained 9. 8 percent to 314,000 cars and sport-utility vehicles, while those at Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic-based Skoda increased 11 percent to 156,000 cars, according to Bloomberg calculations. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Business Confidence May Have Fallen on Rising Oil Price, Declining Dollar Jul 23, 2007
Audi AG, Volkswagen AG's luxury unit in Ingolstadt, Germany, said July 6 it expects U.S. earnings to fall this year, partly because of the drop in the dollar against the euro. At the same time, crude oil prices have risen 50 percent since mid-January, to $75. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
BMW Group June Sales Rise 15% as New Versions of X5, Mini Attract Buyers Jul 7, 2007
The Ingolstadt, Germany-based carmaker's first-half sales rose 9. 8 percent to a record 509,000 cars and SUVs, Audi said. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Insider's secret: Buy a car, then pick it up in Europe Jul 7, 2007
Audi customers take delivery of their cars at the companys headquarters in Ingolstadt, Germany. Special familiarization and performance training programs for RS 4 owners are given at that models factory in Neckarsulm. (MSNBC -- Business)
Volkswagen, BMW Lead as European Automakers' U.S. Sales Climb 2.9 Percent Jul 4, 2007
Audi, VW's luxury-car unit based in Ingolstadt, Germany, said U.S. sales slipped 3. 1 percent in June. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Adecco Buys Tuja for 800 Million Euros to Expand in Growing German Market Jun 18, 2007
Adecco is buying Tuja from Barclays Private Equity and management of the Ingolstadt, Germany-based company, Chief Executive Officer Dieter Scheiff said today on a conference call with analysts. Germany is one of the most interesting staffing markets worldwide,'' Scheiff said, adding that the market should expand by as much as 14 percent over the next eight to 10 years. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
BMW Leads Gains by German Automakers in U.S. Sales for May on SUV Demand Jun 3, 2007
Audi, VW's luxury-car unit based in Ingolstadt, Germany, said U.S. sales gained 23 percent to 8,788, helped by demand for new TT car models and the Q7 SUV. That was a larger percentage gain than BMW's, on about one-third of BMW's volume. Porsche, the world's most profitable carmaker, said U.S. sales rose 2. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
No stationary wagon| Apr 6, 2007
They're headed for South Africa soon, but Michele Lupini drives all three in Ingolstadt, Germany. GET THE LATEST MOTORING NEWS Fill in your details to subscribe Full Throttle, iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
Driven: three Audis soon in SA Mar 22, 2007
0T and V6 quattro models, but the arrival of the new S3 to complete the current S range under the S4 and the new V10 S6 and S8, the S3 gives the Ingolstadt marque a proper fiery hatchback in the range ... And on the autobahn and along the country roads of its Ingolstadt hometown, it certainly proved agile, quick and chuckable. (iAfrica.com)
Audi sets out to turn heads — and take over the luxury car market Mar 2, 2007
INGOLSTADT, Germany: Visitors to the Audi automobile museum here could be forgiven for puzzling over the first few exhibits in this striking circular glass building. There are splendid antique motor cars with names like Horch, Wanderer and DKW but no Audis. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Earnings: Audi issues forecast for record 2007 net Mar 1, 2007
77 billion, from 824 million a year earlier, Rupert Stadler, the chief executive of Audi, said at the unit's annual earnings news conference in Ingolstadt, Germany. Sales jumped 17 percent to 31. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Luxury car maker Audi says 2006 profit soared 63 percent on record sales Mar 1, 2007
The Ingolstadt, Germany-based company said it earned 1. 34 billion euros ($1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Pay $15 Million for an Old Car? Better Do the Research: Michael R. Sesit Feb 14, 2007
Audi owns three, one of which is on display at the company's museum in Ingolstadt, Germany, and an Asian company has one. The fifth, first discovered in Kharkov in the 1980s, is the car that was to be auctioned at an extravagant price. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
BP Agrees to Sell Coryton Refinery in Essex to Petroplus for $1.4 Billion Feb 1, 2007
Petroplus, which owns refineries in Neuchatel, Switzerland, and Teesside, England, agreed in July to buy the Ingolstadt Refinery in Germany from Exxon Mobil Corp. to expand in new markets. The acquisition of Coryton will boost its capacity by about 55 percent, Chief Financial Officer Karyn Ovelmen said in today's statement. (Bloomberg -- UK)
