Audi Alternators
Audi is a luxury sport brand of automobiles owned and operated by Germany’s Volkswagen AG. During the Great Depression, four German automakers--Audi, Horch, DKW, and Wanderer--joined together to form the Auto Union AG. After the defeat of the Axis Powers in World War II, the Soviets ordered the dismantling of the Auto Union AG as reparations for the war. The remnants of the former Auto Union moved to West Germany and rebuilt themselves as the new Auto Union. In 1958, Daimler-Benz tool 87% ownership of the new Auto Union and invested in their Mercedes-Benz brand. In 1966, Volkswagen AG took control from Daimler-Benz and had 3 years later, merged with fellow German automaker, NSU Motorenwerke to form the Audi NSU Auto Union AG. 1970 saw the Audi brand make its official debut in the United States. Initially, the cars were conservatively-styled and carried the public perception of being an “old man’s car”, but unbeknownst to mainstream America, Audi was actually quite a dominating name in motorsports across the world. Audi had great success in world rally racing, SCCA Trans-Am, IMSA touring car championship, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans but it was the the revolutionary Audi Quattro, a rally-inspired midsize coupe which featured Volkswagen’s high-tech permanent all-wheel drive system, that made the brand a hit with American car buyers. Audi’s motorsports legacy influences every vehicle in their lineup, including the entry-level A3 sedan, A8 full-size luxury grand tourer, sporty A5 and TT coupes, and the ultimate R8 supercar. At Discount Starter & Alternator, we are retailers of brand new, aftermarket replacement parts for Audi vehicles. Whether you’re in need of a Audi A4 alternator, Audi A3 alternator, an Audi high output alternator, or an alternator for 2001 Audi TT, browse our massive online inventory and find the best aftermarket alternators at Discount Starter & Alternator.
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