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THE LAUNCH OF THE AUDI A4

The A4 was launched in the UK back in 1994 at a time when Audi was undergoing something of a renaissance in this country. Since then it has become the German manufacturer’s best-selling model ever in Britain, with 5.2 million saloons and Avant estates sold. So, there’s no need to change a winning formula. The old model was well-styled, cleverly designed and technologically advanced. This new model is just the same but even more aggressively priced. The reason? Both main rivals from BMW and Mercedes are very good cars too but the Audi can beat them both on value. Prices start at £18,770 for the sluggish 1.6 and climb to £25,970 for the 3.0 quattro. Inbetween there are some wonderful derivatives, including the 2.5 TDI quattro we tested at £25,315, complete with permanent four-wheel drive.

With such stiff competition from BMW and Mercedes, the Audi interior has to be good. Not surprisingly, it’s better than that. Both the seats and the driving position are first class, helped by comfortable side and lumber supports. The dashboard too is totally refined, with the subtle use of metal-look trim and some chrome touches here and there. The main instrument dials are also ringed in chrome but it’s very discreet. Audi also has the best cupholders in any car. There are two in the dashboard of the Avant which glide out at the push of a button. Headroom and legroom are excellent – rear space is more than adequate. Built into the rear luggage area is a false floor which allows you to hide valuable items out of the way and there’s a luggage net to the side which will take a small bag of fragile shopping. While the Audi isn’t going to win any awards for innovation and ground-breaking design, the new Avant has been so refined as to look sleek and stylish in the extreme. With the alloy wheels and body-coloured trim on the TDI, it’s an understated head-turner.

If you think the Alfa Romeo 147 and Rover 75 Tourer look prettier, they also suffer from the problem of not being as functional as the Avant. The Audi boasts a huge tailgate which swallows up items the others simply couldn't manage. Audi also aims to cash in on the lifestyle market in the UK – buyers who want cars that not only look good but carry lots of equipment as well. The luggage area is large, especially with the back seats dropped down. As you would expect, it’s all beautifully put together with materials that feel expensive and certainly will offer a good lifespan. If the slightly plain looks just don’t excite you enough, spend a little more money and opt for the Audi Allroad – an off-road version of the old Avant which offers extra ground clearance and chunkier looks. With no less than nine engines to choose from and scores of optional equipment items, buying an Avant should warrant you best attention for some considerable time.

However, the quattro four-wheel drive system is worthy of serious consideration because it has by now been so well developed by Audi since the first 4x4 models appeared back in 1980. Key features of the system include no less than three differentials, which will help you keep grip in almost any situation. Powering all four wheels means the car does not suffer from weight transfer and traction loss. It also means there’s no need to fit expensive electronic systems to overcome a lack of traction – so features like Electronic Traction Control or Electronic Brake Assist are not used on quattros. It also makes the best use of the 2.5 TDI’s 180bhp and gives the driver an extra feeling of confidence which belies a car of this size. You may also find it useful for light off-road use up muddy country lanes and tracks. The A4 Avant is offered with a five-speed gearbox that helps keep noise levels down to a minimum at high speed. It also makes best use of the turbodiesel unit and good gear ratios contribute towards a comfortable ride.

The suspension set-up on the quattro is, naturally, a little firmer to reflect the sportier nature of the car. Some drivers may not find this to their liking but there are plenty of other choices in the model line-up. As you might expect from a car of this length, the Avant does move over the bumps very smoothly indeed. No wonder it’s currently the class leader in European sales alone. Anyone who remembers the bad old days of noisy diesels is in for a surprise with the TDI too. It’s such a quiet car, even when you start it up from cold, it’s often difficult to remember you are in a diesel. And with a top speed of 132mph and a 0-60mph time of just 9.7 seconds, it’s no slowcoach either.

The UK Automotive Exportation sector is a global leader in process and product innovation of New and Used Second Hand Autos to the rest of the world. Within the European Union, the UK’s Exportation industry has the best car and commercial vehicle makers and exporters. British citizens (English – England, Welsh – Wales, Scottish – Scotland and Irish – Ireland) bought over 2.5 million new cars in the UK last year, 0.4 million European Cars and 5.6 million used second hand cars. Cheap car and auto production is rising since joining the European Union, now exporting about 1.67 million cheap units. New and Used Second Hand Commercial vehicle exporters and passenger vehicles production, looks set to exceed 600,000 auto units for the first time since 1998.

In the recent years, the exportation of new and used cars from the United Kingdom (UK) to the rest of the world (including Japan) has significantly increased. This Exportation success is in contrast to past years where the bulk of vehicles being exported from exporters in Europe, were mainly from Germany. Japan however, still dominates the world’s bulk source for the exports of cheap new and used cars either second hand, or from car Auctions. These cheap Japanese vehicles to many countries worldwide including Britain and the rest of European Union, was due to the reliability that these cars have and the cheaper costs of running Japanese vehicles in general.

The purchase of second hand cars from Auctions and Auction houses such as the British Car Auctions has significantly dropped with the increased strength of the British pound. Joining of the European Union has also reduced popularity of Car Auctions in the UK because cheaper Cars can be exported and Imported from Europe – Germany in Particular - without restriction and risks associated with car Auctions. The sector now accounts for over 9% of our total export of goods. Over the last 5 years UK has exported, on average, over a million cheaper cars a year - a fivefold increase in real terms since 1986 and twice the amount from Germany. Japanese, German, African and American manufacturers import cheaper British built cars into their home markets and over 70% of UK Car Exports go to Europe, including Germany.

UK CAR MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

‘British Japanese’ Honda and their English brokers - whose Swindon facility is the UK's largest exporter of passenger cars to Japan, America, Asia Middle East and Africa. British MG Rover and their brokers - whose joint venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation will help to fund the exporting and development of new vehicle models at cheaper manufacturing costs. ‘British Japanese’ Toyota and their English brokers whose £50 million investment at Burnaston has raised the exporting capacity by more than 50,000 and created 500 jobs;

‘British American’ Ford and their brokers - where 25% of the company's entire global engine production, and all its diesel engines, now come from the UK at a much cheaper rate than anywhere else on the world. These cheap rates ensure that the United Kingdom (UK) is ahead of the rest of the manufactures in car exporting. British GM Vauxhall and their Brokers - where production at Ellesmere Port is to be expanded to meet demand for the new Astra cars. ‘British Japanese’ Nissan and their English brokers who blazed the trail to the UK in the early 1980s, and continues to run the most productive car manufacturing site in Europe.

Great Britain - Especially the English industry is continuing to show a firm commitment to the science budget - more than double since 1997 to £3.3 billion by 2007/8. The English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh secured £12million for the hugely successful Manufacturing Advisory Service - a program that has boosted manufacturing by more than £53million, delivering an average £100,000 added value to every manufacturer that goes through the full program.

THE FUTURE OF THE UK CAR INDUSTRY (EXPORTATION AND MANUFACTURE)

It is anticipated that the Exporting of New vehicles and second hand used cars and the funding for the Technology Strategy will increase by £140m per annum by 2007/8. Taken with the re-direction of existing spend on exports innovation, this will increase spending on the Technology Strategy to more than £250m per annum on exports, by 2007/8. Helping British (English, Scottish and Irish) Car manufacturers and exporters pull through new technologies and processes from the science base and turn them into competitive exporters advantage.

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