The Audi A8 is the \u201cWorld Luxury Car 2018.\u201d The win underscores the status of the brand\u2019s flagship as the embodiment of \u201cVorsprung Durch Technik.\u201d The award ceremony took place at the New York Auto Show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In their decision, the 82 jury members from 24 countries assessed the emotional appeal, passenger comfort, and safety and environment aspects as well as driving performance, market relevance, and price-performance ratio. The Audi A8 prevailed against two competitors in the final elimination round. This marks the ninth overall victory for the brand with the four rings in the World Car Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis award is a special honor for us and our flagship,\u201d explained Peter Mertens, Board Member for Development at AUDI AG. \u201cThe new Audi A8 is an innovation driver for our entire industry. It sets new standards in automotive engineering with its innovative touch control system, consistent, broad electrification, and the technical conditions for conditional automated driving.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Audi A8 is being built at the Neckarsulm site and will be available in dealerships in the Middle East starting from the end of April. In addition to its select materials and handcrafted-level build quality, its highlights include high-end equipment like the HD Matrix LED headlights with Audi laser light, dynamic all-wheel steering, and the relaxation rear seat package with a foot massage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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