- Industry: Automotive
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A subsidiary of Volkswagen, the Audi Group, comprising the two brands Audi and Lamborghini, is one of the world’s leading carmakers in the premium and supercar segment. The core of the Company is the Audi brand. It offers its products under both the Audi and Lamborghini brands, as well as sells ...
Special sensors reduce window fogging and increase climatic comfort by means of interior moisture management. Based on the data provided by the moisture and temperature sensor, the dew point temperature of the air is calculated in the climate control unit. The temperature at the windshield is measured contactlessly via the infrared radiation sensor. To prevent the windshield from fogging over, the electronic climate control regulates the temperature of the windscreen so that it is higher than the dew point temperature of the air.
Industry:Automotive
A multifunction steering wheel is available for numerous Audi models. Optional heating is also available with four spoke steering wheels. The unique steering wheel roller-interface controls let the driver operate various functions without taking their hands off the wheel: audio volume, radio stations, CD tracks, navigation voice prompts, telephone dialing and the Audi voice control system. In appropriately equipped cars, the multifunction steering wheel also has shift paddles for the Tiptronic or multitronic transmissions.
The luxurious feel of 100% leather, or leather-wood segments, adds to the driving experience.
Industry:Automotive
This modern independent suspension uses several control arms to guide the wheel. They permit optimum adjustment of the desired characteristics. A sub-frame promotes ride comfort and permits the suspension to be pre-assembled as the car is being built.
Industry:Automotive
The simple multi media terminal that connects the driver with every advanced system of the vehicle, controlling everything from the DVD-based navigation system to the Bluetooth communications, as well as managing satellite radio, CDs, and other vehicle systems.
Industry:Automotive
Multitronic is a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with a steel link-plate chain running in tension in an oil bath between two pairs of bevel wheels of variable diameter. In addition, it permits an exceptionally wide range of effective ratios. The differential is located in the same compact housing as the transmission. There are no fixed gear ratios. The resulting smooth and powerful acceleration ensures a high level of driving comfort. There are also advantages when towing a trailer, thanks to the high torque available over the entire engine speed range. The design and the low weight of the transmission reduce fuel consumption. Manual gear selection mode is available, as with the 6-speed Tiptronic transmission and six simulated gear ratios can be selected. In the automatic mode on the multitronic that calculates the optimum gear ratio with the aid of a dynamic regulating program (DRP) according to engine load, the driver's preferences and driving conditions.
Industry:Automotive
For premium-quality digital map data, the Audi navigation and Audi navigation plus systems rely on DVDs provided by NAVTEQ. Built to a single global standard, NAVTEQ information contains dozens of road attributes for every mile, from speed limits to lane configurations to points of interest.
Industry:Automotive
The occupant cell is the space where the driver and passengers sit. It forms a “rigid” safety cage. In contrast to the deformation zones, it is difficult to deform and in accidents up to a certain severity, helps preserve the occupant’s survival space. Among the methods used to optimize occupant cell performance is the crash test.
Industry:Automotive
The dual-pane open sky roof system features a power front pane that opens back to the fixed rear glass, offering a panoramic view for driver and both front and back passengers. The system is designed with an wind deflector that keeps wind noise and drafts in the interior to a minimum.
Industry:Automotive
The panorama sunroof produces a unique, refreshingly airy driving experience and a light-filled interior atmosphere. On the Q7, both front and rear glass elements can be tilted, and the front panel can be opened along a length of 19 inches. On the Q5, the panorama sunroof's rear panel is fixed, while the front can be tilted and opened. Outstanding fresh-air comfort combines with excellent aeroacoustics, including a mesh wind deflector, for an extremely low noise build-up when driving with the roof open. And for optimal comfort, a sun blind can be drawn electrically in the front and manually in the rear.
Industry:Automotive
Passive safety refers to all design measures that help protect the car's occupants against injury or help reduce the severity of injuries in the event of an accident. Passive safety measures include the safety belt system, the airbags, the rigid occupant cell and the crumple zones at the front of the vehicle. The rear and sides of the body are among the most important safety features of today's cars and are designed to help dissipate most of the impact energy for the protection of vehicle occupants. In conjunction with active safety features, all Audi models provide excellent all-around protection.
Note: Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all accident circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
Industry:Automotive
