Drivers Section — International Edition
No. 532
October 2026
Audi

Audi plans first US factory in Georgia with $4 billion investment

Audi plans its first US plant in Georgia, investing around $4 billion, creating some 4,500 jobs and building up to 200,000 SUVs a year from the early 2030s.

Yuki Tanaka · 38 minutes ago · 2 min read
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MINI takes Rebelle Rally podium on debut with Countryman Untamed Edition

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