BARCELONA (Reuters)-
Hit by the emissions scandal, Audi has introduced the latest technology --
On Tuesday, the A8 sedan was full, aiming to surpass its rival Mercedes-
Mercedes and BMW are trying to overcome their biggest --
Business crisis.
Last week, prosecutors in Munich arrested an Audi employee in connection with the diesel gate. The "diesel door" is the latest setback driven by the Volkswagen luxury car sector and major profits. A month ago, the German government accused Audi of cheating on emissions tests.
Audi shifted its focus to the product on Tuesday, with its top management hosting 2,000 guests in Barcelona and launching the new A83 self-
Driving technology enables the car to fully control driving within 60 kilometers (37 miles)
Beat Mercedes S-every hour-
Class and BMW 7-Series.
Audi, which was behind Germany's two competitors in global sales last year, risked no innovation to stagnate and needed a new prestige product, said Stefan Bratzel, head of the automotive management center.
Tanks near Cologne
"Innovation is the key to high-end cars --
Make, "says Bratzel.
"The new A8 will enhance the brand image and brand image --
Get up at critical moments.
Even Audi admits that in the ongoing investigation, thanks to the continued pressure from its chief executive on its crisis management, as well as analyst criticism of Audi's aging vehicle design, the new A8 creates a radical breakthrough
Peter Mertens, R & D director, said: "It is gratifying that we are able to set a positive mark for the real" vordurdurch techni "through technological advances. ".
Mercedes and BMW have accelerated their autonomous driving.
In April, Mercedes owner Daimler teamed up with auto parts maker Robert Bosch, and BMW teamed up with other companies including the United States to drive development projectsS.
Delphi, part maker, and Intel, chip maker.
After a more unique design and 1 feet massager
The new A8 marks the launch of a series of redesigned and new models for Audi, including an electric movement --
Utility Vehicle (SUV)
Take Tesla's Model X as an example,
The new Q4 and Q8 suv, redesigned the A6 and A7 models.
A source for Audi said that the development of A8 took about five years and the brand R & D Department changed, although the hard work of the department head helped to ensure the control of the delay.
A8 will arrive at German dealers in the fourth quarter.
Audi is the third development director since the end of 2015, and meitens has been the fifth R & D director of the brand since 2012.
"The senior executives of Volkswagen Group and Audi are so focused on diesel that the company's management continues to be distracted," said Christian Strenger, a member of the board of supervisors at DWS, retail asset management at Deutsche Bank.
Retail prices rose nearly 8% to 90,600 euros as the new a8 ($103,000)
Research firm IHS Markit says Audi will also try to close the gap with its traditional rivals.
A8 sales in core markets in Europe, China and the Americas could climb 3.
2025 34,468 next year of 2% to 35,571 a IHS said.
By contrast, IHS expects BMW 7-
Series down 7.
Delivery of 6% to 52,238 cars and cedar by 2025
Between 24% and 85,389 cars. S-Class and 7-
According to company data, the price of the series is 88,447 euros and 78,100 euros respectively. ($1 = 0. 8779 euros)