Who Makes Audi?

The Brief History of Audi

Now that we've answered, "Who makes Audi?", let's touch on the history of Audi and how it became the brand we know today. Audi has had many pivotal moments that have allowed it to turn into a staple for many enthusiasts and luxury car shoppers. Here's a quick look at the history of Audi:

• 1899: Audi was founded in 1899 by August Horch. August Horch was an automobile engineer who wanted an automotive company that he could be proud of, so he started Horch & Cie. At Horch & Cie, August built his first vehicle, which included a 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engine. This set the standard for the automotive world.

• 1909: Shortly after starting Horch & Cie, August Horch set up a new automobile company under the name Audiwerke AG, Zwickau, which is the very beginning of the modern Audi AG name we know today.

• 1932: Audiwerke AG, Zwickau quickly became a staple in the automotive world and drew attention from other popular German automakers. In 1932, four brands, Audi, DKW, Horch, and Wanderer, decided to join forces and become the Auto Union AG. Eventually, Audi became its own entity, but it uses the four rings in its logo as a tribute to its past with the four German automakers.

• 1964: In 1964, the beginning of the Volkswagen Auto Group had 50% of the shares in Audi. This partnership allowed Audi to engineer the first generation Audi 80, which launched in 1972.

• Today: Today, Audi engineers produce some of the world's most impressive vehicles that are designed to allow you to enjoy an impressive amount of performance and features when you're behind the wheel.

Where Are Audi Vehicles From?

Audi still has its roots in Germany today, where its headquarters is located. However, Audi now has multiple production sites all over the world to be able to provide vehicles to a wide range of drivers. Here are some of the Audi production facilities located all over the world:

• Germany

• Belgium

• Mexico

• Hungary

• China

• Brazil

• India

• Slovakia

• Spain