Who Makes Audi Cars?

by George Kennedy

Audi is a German luxury automaker that makes a full line of cars, SUVs, performance vehicles, and EVs. Volkswagen Group owns Audi, and there are multiple Audi models that share platforms with VW counterparts.

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Who Makes Audi Cars?

Audi was founded in 1909. In 1965, Volkswagen took a 50% stake in Auto Union, which produced Audi vehicles at that time. It acquired this stake in the company from Daimler-Benz. Through the decades, the VW control of Audi grew, owning 99.64% by 2019. In 2020, VW acquired the remaining shares, making Audi a wholly-owned subsidiary.

What Sort of Vehicles Does Audi Make?

Audi vehicles are characterized by sharp styling and premium, high-tech interiors. It offers sedans such as the subcompact A3, compact A4, midsize A6, and full-size A8. Its comprehensive SUV lineup includes the subcompact Q3, compact Q5, midsize (three-row) Q7, and midsize (two-row) Q8. Audi offers electric counterparts for some of its SUVs, and its lineup continues to grow. Audi also offers crossover “Sportback” versions of some of its SUVs. This is less versatile in an SUV, but more versatile in the car that started it all, the Audi A7 Sportback.

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by George Kennedy

From open-wheel racecars to specialty off-road vehicles, George Kennedy has driven it all. A career automotive journalist, George has been a contributor, editor, and/or producer at some of the most respected publications and outlets, including Consumer Reports, the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Autoblog.com, Hemmings Classic Wheels, BoldRide.com, the Providence Journal, and WheelsTV.

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