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Audi and other large corporations have demanded swift, unchanged reforms in a joint letter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the relevant ministers to secure Germany’s competitiveness. A central demand is a sustainable reduction of social contributions, which currently exceed 42 percent and, according to the signatories, could rise to 50 percent without countermeasures. Among the signatories alongside Audi are BMW, Siemens, ZF, Mercedes‑Benz, Porsche and employers’ associations, which warn of high energy and bureaucratic burdens and tie further investment in Germany to the implementation of the reforms. » Altro su t-online.de

The Audi S6 Sportback E-tron pairs an 800V architecture and a 100 kWh (94.4 kWh net) battery with 543 hp to achieve 0–60 mph in 3.7 seconds and an EPA peak range of 326 miles. Audi quotes 10–80% charging in as little as 21 minutes and level‑2 charging at 9.6 kW; the reviewer saw peak DC rates up to 270 kW and real-world range notably below the EPA figure. Starting price is $80,895; the car combines sport-tuned air suspension and rear-biased AWD for confident high-speed and cornering behavior while offering a comfortable, well-equipped interior. » Altro su theverge.com

Audi will not bring further engine updates this Formula 1 season; after a minor upgrade in Barcelona, extensive changes are only planned for 2027, race director Allan McNish said. Teams must manage budgets and development over several years, so larger investments are being held back. In the three races before the summer break Audi drivers scored points; Nico Hülkenberg recorded his first points for the works team in Hungary, and Audi is eighth of eleven in the constructors' standings. » Altro su finanzen.net