Cars & Concepts

Audi speeds up crossover, SUV surge

Next year Audi will launch its Q8 flagship SUV, which will be based on the concept shown at the Detroit auto show in January. Audi debuted a new version of that concept (shown) with 48-volt mild hybrid technology at the Geneva auto show this month.
March 28, 2017 05:00 AM

INGOLSTADT, Germany -- SUV and crossover sales could account for half of Audi’s total global volume in the future, the automaker’s head of sales and marketing said. A key driver is that the premium brand’s light-truck lineup will grow to seven models by 2019 from four now.

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