Top Gear: Audi TT is “Coupé of the Year 2014”
The British magazine Top Gear has declared the Audi TT as its Coupé of the Year 2014. The jury praised the Audi TT 2.0 TDI ultra, developing 184 hp, as an especially smooth, quiet‑running and evocative car. (December 28, 2014)
Top marks for Audi A3 and S3 Sedan* in US NCAP
The Audi A3 Sedan and the Audi S3 Sedan achieved the highest overall grading of five stars in the US NCAP, signaling the maximum level of crash safety. The A3 Sedan was the only European model in the premium compact segment to be awarded five stars and the title of “Top Safety Pick+” of the “Insurance Institute for Highway Safety”. (December 15, 2014)
Four awards for Audi at “Connected Car Award”
Audi was the most successful brand at the “Connected Car Award” organized by Auto Bild and Computer Bild. The four rings won a total of four awards. The brand took top spot in the Navigation, Internet and Entertainment categories. The Audi TT came top overall in “Connected Car 2014.” (December 12, 2014)
Audi the most creative auto brand of 2014
Audi emerged from the 22nd “Horizont‑ creative rankings” with the title of Germany’s most creative car brand. This achievement was substantially attributable to the “Test Drive Cube” marketing campaign, the “Land of quattro” advertising film and the stand labeled “A Change in Perspective” at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. Each year, Horizont’s creative rankings celebrate the most inventive agencies, campaigns and brands, taking into account the number and quality of awards in national and international competitions. (December 11, 2014)
Five stars for Audi A3 Sportback e‑tron* from Euro NCAP
The Euro NCAP consortium has awarded the new Audi A3 Sportback e‑tron the maximum five‑star rating for crash safety. This puts the first volume-production plug‑in hybrid from Audi among the safest cars in its class. (December 10, 2014)
Two victories for Audi in “Women’s World Car of the Year Award”
Audi received two prizes at the “Women’s World Car of the Year Award”. The A3 Sedan won in the “Family Car” category, and the Audi S3 came top of the “Sports Car” category. (December 1, 2014)
“Scottish Car of the Year”: awards for Audi A3 Cabriolet
The A3 Cabriolet was winner of the “Scottish Car of the Year Award”, which is presented by the “Association of Scottish Motoring Writers”. The factors behind the association’s choice of the Audi A3 Cabriolet included the car’s quality and the wide range of efficient engine versions available. (December 1, 2014)
Source: Audi