By Editor The headquarters of the premium car manufacturer Audi AG are located in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany. Audi, a fully owned part of the Volkswagen Group, manufactures automobiles in 9 factories across the globe. The Latin version of the founder’s last name, August Horch, which means “listen” in German, is the basis for the company’s name, audi. Each of the four rings in the Audi logo stands for one of the four automakers that merged to become Auto Union, Audi’s forerunner. ‘Progress through Technology’ is the translation of Audi’s tagline, Vorsprung durch Technik.
Audi Company Quick Overview
| Details | Info |
| Origin Country | Germany |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Founder | August Horch |
| Headquarters | Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany |
| MD/CEO | Gernot Döllner |
| Hubs | Global production and development hubs in Germany, China, Mexico, and other regions |
| Subsidiary | Audi Sport GmbH, Ducati (motorcycles) |
| Owner | Volkswagen Group (majority owner) |
| Net Worth (Approx.) | ~$50–60 billion brand/market valuation |
| Official Website | https://www.audi.com/ |
Net Worth and Market Cap
As of February 13, 2026, Volkswagen AG’s market capitalization, or net wealth, was €51.43 billion. In just one year, its market capitalization has grown by 2.32%. The company is worth 261.78 billion.
Corporate leadership
The chairman of the Board of Management and the member in charge of Technical Development and Product Lines is Gernot Döllner.
Overview of Services
Audi sells high-end automobiles. Volkswagen is the parent company of the luxury and commercial vehicle segments. In addition to developing automobiles, engines, motors, vehicle software, and batteries, the Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles business manufactures and markets passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and associated parts. It also sells motorcycles.
In addition to developing, manufacturing, and selling trucks and buses, the Commercial Vehicles business also provides parts and associated services. The company’s goods are sold under the following brands: Audi, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bentley, Ducati, Scania, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, MAN, International Commercial Vehicles, TRATON, Bugatti Rimac, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Škoda, SEAT/CUPRA, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Scale of Operations
Audi operates 13 production plants across 10 nations. With its headquarters located in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen AG was established in 1937. Porsche Automobil Holding SE is the parent company of Volkswagen AG.
The parent company Volkswagen AG produces and markets automobiles in North America, South America, Asia-Pacific, Germany, and other European nations. Passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, power engineering, commercial vehicles, and financial services are its four business segments.
While numerous sub-assemblies, like engines and gearboxes, are produced in other Volkswagen Group plants, Audi manufactures cars in seven plants worldwide, some of which are shared with other VW Group brands.