Since Audi is so close to the word 'audio,' we often hear our name pronounced, 'Aw-dee,' but to set the record straight, the official pronunciation is 'Ow-dee' similar to 'howdy' or 'outie' like the belly button!" So, there you go.
Many Hampton drivers ask us, "Is it pronounced owdee or awdee?" The proper way to pronounce Audi is "ou-dee," with the "ou" being the same as in the word "cloud." Ironically, this actually might seem counterintuitive once you learn about the origin of the word.
The name Audi is based on a Latin translation of the surname of the founder August Horch, itself the German word for “listen!" Audi is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany.
Since Audi is so close to the word 'audio,' we often hear our name pronounced, 'Aw-dee,' but to set the record straight, the official pronunciation is 'Ow-dee' similar to 'howdy' or 'outie' like the belly button!" So, there you go.
Four rings – four brands
Four interlocking rings symbolised the merger of four automobile manufacturers based in the German state of Saxony: Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer became Auto Union AG. Here are brief details of the roots of today's AUDI AG. Read more. The company Wanderer originated as a bicycle repair shop.
How is Porsche Pronounced? If you're asking “Is Porsche Italian?”, the answer is no, it's German. While some people pronounce the Italian brand name, “Porsh”, the correct pronunciation is as a two syllable word, like this: “Por-shuh”. Or, if you're into pronunciation keys, this is how you pronounce it: /ˈpɔɹʃ/, /ˈpɔɹʃ.
Do you pronounce the 'e' at the end? Well, we are here to confirm that there are two syllables, and if you're pronouncing the 'e' on the end like an 'uh', then you're on the right track. Porsche, of course, gets its name from its founder, Ferdinand Porsche.
The gargling R is clearly pronounced. In standard German, the pronunciation is a rasping, throat-clearing sound, like a less extreme version of the sound made when gargling. Note that the gargling R is a rather short sound. Avoid the common temptation to exaggerate the gargling R sound.
The first foundation stone was laid in 1913 with the opening of a small food store in the German town of Essen. It didn't take long for this little 'service store' to become a popular place to shop. During the '40s, an expansion program was created and more ALDI stores were opened.
Audi AG (German: [ˈaʊ̯di ʔaːˈɡeː] ( listen)) is a German automotive manufacturer of luxury vehicles headquartered in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany. As a subsidiary of its parent company, the Volkswagen Group, Audi produces vehicles in nine production facilities worldwide.
"The price increase has been brought about by rising material costs and continued supply challenges that are affecting Audi, like other manufacturers and other industries around the world." The full price list for February 2023 – with each increase over mid-2022 (MY23) and February 2022 (MY22) pricing – is below.
Korean car company, Hyundai – pronounced 'Hi-un-day' in Korea – is marketed as 'Hun-day' in the USA but as 'High-uuun-di' in Britain and Australia.
The generally accepted list of luxury brands includes Acura, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Bugatti, Cadillac, Ferrari, Genesis, Infiniti, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Maserati, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Tesla, and Volvo.
Used by Audi since 1980, the 'quattro' name applies to the four-wheel-drive system fitted to the Bavarian brand's road and racing cars. Audi spell the system itself with a lowercase 'q' after the Italian word for 'four' - Quattro with a capital 'Q' applies to the iconic Group B rally car from the 1980s.
For example, the numeral combination “30” will appear on the rear of all models with power output between 81 and 109 kW. And “45” stands for power output between 169 and 209 kW. The top of the Audi model range is the performance class above 400 kW, which is identifiable by the number combination “70”.