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|ParentCompany=Volkswagen|Website=https://www.audiusa.com/|Founded=July 16, 1909|Industry=Automotive|Logo=Audi. | |ParentCompany=Volkswagen|Website=https://www.audiusa.com/|Founded=July 16, 1909|Industry=Automotive|Logo=Audi.svg}} | ||
Audi is a Germany-based automotive | [[wikipedia:Audi|'''Audi''']] is a Germany-based automotive manufacturer owned by [[Volkswagen]]. Audi was founded on July 16, 1909 by August Horch in Zwickau, Germany. | ||
==Consumer-impact summary== | |||
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==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | ||
===Basic HVAC "Sync" Function Paywalled=== | ===Basic HVAC "Sync" Function Paywalled (''2022'')=== | ||
{{Main|Audi Basic HVAC "Sync" Function Paywalled}} | {{Main|Audi Basic HVAC "Sync" Function Paywalled}} | ||
An owner of an Audi Q4 E-Tron opted out of paying for tri-zone climate control, an optional add-on in regions outside of the U.S. and U.K. that costs $758. However, the HVAC "Sync" button was still present within the vehicle, and upon being pressed, displayed a message on the infotainment screen that read "the function has not been purchased." This incident foreshadowed Audi's pivot towards subscription-based car features.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stumpf |first=Rob |date=1 Apr 2022 |title=Audi Owner Finds Basic HVAC Function Paywalled After Pressing the Button for It |url=https://www.thedrive.com/news/44967/audi-owner-finds-basic-hvac-function-paywalled-after-pressing-the-button-for-it#:~:text=In%20Denmark%2C%20where%20this%20particular%20owner%20told%20us%20they%E2%80%99re%20based%2C%20the%20add%2Don%20costs%20around%20$758%20(5%2C114%20Kroner).%20The%20owner%20acknowledged%20that%20they%20chose%20against%20purchasing%20it%20but%20didn%E2%80%99t%20expect%20pressing%20the%20button%20to%20display%20a%20message. |access-date=21 Aug 2025 |website=The Drive}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 Apr 2022 |title=Audi Driver Horrified After Basic Functionality Hidden Behind Paywall |url=https://carbuzz.com/news/audi-q4-e-tron-owner-stunned-by-paywall-block-on-climate-control-feature/#:~:text=When%20a%20feature,not%20been%20purchased%22. |access-date=21 Aug 2025 |website=CarBuzz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gilboy |first=James |date=3 Nov 2023 |title=Audi Will Paywall More Software Features Starting Next Year |url=https://www.thedrive.com/news/audi-will-paywall-more-software-features-in-future-cars |access-date=21 Aug 2025 |website=The Drive}}</ref> | An owner of an Audi Q4 E-Tron opted out of paying for tri-zone climate control, an optional add-on in regions outside of the U.S. and U.K. that costs $758. However, the HVAC "Sync" button was still present within the vehicle, and upon being pressed, displayed a message on the infotainment screen that read "the function has not been purchased." This incident foreshadowed Audi's pivot towards subscription-based car features.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stumpf |first=Rob |date=1 Apr 2022 |title=Audi Owner Finds Basic HVAC Function Paywalled After Pressing the Button for It |url=https://www.thedrive.com/news/44967/audi-owner-finds-basic-hvac-function-paywalled-after-pressing-the-button-for-it#:~:text=In%20Denmark%2C%20where%20this%20particular%20owner%20told%20us%20they%E2%80%99re%20based%2C%20the%20add%2Don%20costs%20around%20$758%20(5%2C114%20Kroner).%20The%20owner%20acknowledged%20that%20they%20chose%20against%20purchasing%20it%20but%20didn%E2%80%99t%20expect%20pressing%20the%20button%20to%20display%20a%20message. |access-date=21 Aug 2025 |website=The Drive}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 Apr 2022 |title=Audi Driver Horrified After Basic Functionality Hidden Behind Paywall |url=https://carbuzz.com/news/audi-q4-e-tron-owner-stunned-by-paywall-block-on-climate-control-feature/#:~:text=When%20a%20feature,not%20been%20purchased%22. |access-date=21 Aug 2025 |website=CarBuzz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gilboy |first=James |date=3 Nov 2023 |title=Audi Will Paywall More Software Features Starting Next Year |url=https://www.thedrive.com/news/audi-will-paywall-more-software-features-in-future-cars |access-date=21 Aug 2025 |website=The Drive}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Volkswagen]] | *[[Volkswagen]] | ||
* [[Mercedes Benz]] | *[[Mercedes Benz]] | ||
* [[Toyota]] | *[[Toyota]] | ||
*[[BMW]] | |||
*[[Ford]] | |||
*[[Tesla, Inc.]] | |||
*[[General Motors]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Audi
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | July 16, 1909 |
| Legal Structure | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Automotive |
| Official website | https://www.audiusa.com/ |
Audi is a Germany-based automotive manufacturer owned by Volkswagen. Audi was founded on July 16, 1909 by August Horch in Zwickau, Germany.
Consumer-impact summary[edit | edit source]
Incidents[edit | edit source]
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the Audi category.
Basic HVAC "Sync" Function Paywalled (2022)[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Audi Basic HVAC "Sync" Function Paywalled
An owner of an Audi Q4 E-Tron opted out of paying for tri-zone climate control, an optional add-on in regions outside of the U.S. and U.K. that costs $758. However, the HVAC "Sync" button was still present within the vehicle, and upon being pressed, displayed a message on the infotainment screen that read "the function has not been purchased." This incident foreshadowed Audi's pivot towards subscription-based car features.[1][2][3]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Stumpf, Rob (1 Apr 2022). "Audi Owner Finds Basic HVAC Function Paywalled After Pressing the Button for It". The Drive. Retrieved 21 Aug 2025.
- ↑ "Audi Driver Horrified After Basic Functionality Hidden Behind Paywall". CarBuzz. 2 Apr 2022. Retrieved 21 Aug 2025.
- ↑ Gilboy, James (3 Nov 2023). "Audi Will Paywall More Software Features Starting Next Year". The Drive. Retrieved 21 Aug 2025.