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Intro
[Audi] South Africa (Pty) Ltd. is an automobile manufacturer based in [Sandton], [South Africa].

The company falls under the umbrella of [Volkswagen Group South Africa ] (VWSA), a fully owned subsidiary of the German-based [Volkswagen] Aktiengesellschaft (VWAG).

History
The origin of Audi in South Africa can be traced back to 1946 when Industrial and Commercial Holdings signed a franchise agreement with Studebaker Export Corporation. This led to the local assembly of Studebaker cars and commercial vehicles, marking the establishment of SAMAD (South African Motor Assemblers and Distributors), a public company that soon purchased a 20.2-hectare site on the outskirts of [Uitenhage] (now Kariega) for R2500. The company employed 320 people and produced volumes of 14-16 units per day. By 1951, Volkswagenwerk and SAMAD reached an agreement to manufacture the first Volkswagen vehicle in South Africa, the [VW Beetle].

In the late 1960s, Volkswagen South Africa concluded an agreement with Auto Union GmbH to produce Audi vehicles in South Africa. The Audi Super 90 was the first model to be manufactured in 1968. By 1972, production of the [Audi 100] range began, featuring three variations: the 100 S, LS, and LS Automatic.

In 1971, Audi introduced the slogan, “Vorsprung Durch Technik” (Advancement Through Technology), and released the first generation [Audi 80] in 1972. This car featured all-wheel drive technology. In 1979, the Audi 200 was introduced as a luxury car. This was followed by the third generation Audi 100 in 1988 which incorporated aerodynamic design.

The company has continued to develop technologies such as the Audi Virtual Cockpit. This digital dashboard, located above the steering wheel, displays information according to the driver’s preferences. In 2020, Audi Connect was introduced in South Africa with the release of the [Audi A4]. This technology allowed drivers to access vehicle-related information on their smartphones.

Awards
Audi received the [Car of the Year] award from the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists in 1996, 2002 and 2006.

From 2010 to 2018, the 2.5 TFSI engine received the 'Engine of the Year' award in the 2 to 2.5-litre category.

Models
Current List of Audi Cars in South Africa


 * Q5
 * R8
 * Q8
 * Q7
 * A8 S3
 * A1
 * A6
 * Tt
 * A5
 * RS3
 * Q2
 * S8
 * RS5
 * S2
 * e-tron