We all know the name Audi and many of us even own Audi cars or we have a dream of owning one someday. But how much do you really know about the Audi company? Like other car companies, the Audi name has a storied background that many people do not know about. Here are some facts about the company that will make you appreciate the brand even more.
• Audi is a German automaker that is also a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group. Audi has been almost completely owned by Volkswagen AG for 35 years.
• The origins of Audi can be traced all the way back to 1899. August Horch had the idea to create an automobile and he completed his creation in 1901, thus founding his own car company. He was forced out of it by 1909 and, after several lawsuits, he was barred from using his name on any future products.
• In German, Horch’s name meant “hark!” This is how the Audi name came to be. In Latin, the word “audi” means the same thing.
• The first Audi had a 2.6-liter four-cylinder engine.
• Audi was the first German automaker to introduce a production car with left-hand drive. The popularity of this model spread through the 1920s because it offered a better view of traffic.
These are just a few facts about the car company we now know as Audi. Why not visit your Philadelphia area Audi dealer today and see what else you can learn about the present and future of this luxury automaker? You’ll be glad you did!