Audi is experiencing serious disruptions in its production planning, including its flagships, due to the war with Russia and Ukraine.
The effects of the war between Russia and Ukraine on the automotive world continue to spread in waves since the first days of March. Serious disruptions in the bands of electric and hybrid vehicles are on the agenda, especially with the fact that manufacturers focused on cable systems in the region have to close their factories. At this point, with the successive statements of important brands based in Germany, the disruption of orders brings inevitable developments. At the beginning of the month, Volkswagen announced a production break that would affect all brands in the group, and after Porsche, Audi also published an individual statement. Within the scope of the announcement, it is noteworthy that orders have been suspended for all high-end models of the brand.
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Audi customers’ delivery dates being pushed forward
Speaking to Automobilwoche from Germany-based sources, a senior official states that production has been disrupted within days or even weeks of uncertainty. Apart from the Q4 e-tron, which we know is already affected by this move; All of the names such as A4, A5, A6, A7, TT, Q7 and Q8 are now on the delivery delay list. Names of the brand such as A1, A3, Q2 and Q5 are among those that will be least affected by this disruption in production at this stage. According to brand sources, production disruptions, which are expected to continue at intervals, are expected to be felt until mid-April. It is also among the information received that the factory has already contacted the dealers and stated that the users waiting for orders will reveal the delivery dates.