Audi. Vorsprung durch Technik. Audi prides itself of being at the vanguard of new technological developments. As a pioneer in the application of four-wheel drive in fast saloons, stationcars and coupés, for example, Audi has indeed built a reputation of technological sophistication. Reinforced by the understated, unfussy, and classy design of most of its cars, this reputation has helped Audi to create ever greater separation between itself and the Volkswagen Group sibling cars with which it typically share platforms and components.