Audi is a German luxury car manufacturer that has been producing automobiles for over 100 years. The company was founded in 1909 by August Horch, a former engineer for the German company Carl Benz, who had already established two other automotive companies.

Here is a brief history of Audi:

• 1909: August Horch founds the company "August Horch Automobilwerke GmbH" in Zwickau, Germany.

• 1910: The first Audi car is produced, named after the founder August Horch, whose last name means "listen" in German. Audi is the Latin translation of "Horch."

• 1921: The company is renamed "Audiwerke AG."

• 1932: Audi, DKW, Horch, and Wanderer merge to form the Auto Union AG.

• 1938: The first Audi with front-wheel drive, the Audi 920, is produced.

• 1949: The company is nationalized by the East German government and renamed "VEB Audi."

• 1958: The company moves from East Germany to Ingolstadt, West Germany.

• 1965: Volkswagen AG acquires Auto Union AG, and Audi becomes a subsidiary of Volkswagen.

• 1968: The first Audi 100 is produced, which becomes the company's flagship model.

• 1972: Audi introduces the first five-cylinder gasoline engine in a production car.

• 1980s: Audi becomes known for its advanced technology, particularly in the areas of aerodynamics and all-wheel drive.

• 1985: The first Audi Sport Quattro is produced, a high-performance version of the Audi Quattro.

• 1994: The first Audi A8 is introduced, featuring an aluminum body and advanced technology.

• 2000s: Audi experiences a period of rapid growth, particularly in the United States and China.

• 2006: Audi introduces its first diesel engine that meets U.S. emissions standards.

• 2010s: Audi expands its product line to include SUVs and electric vehicles, and becomes known for its advanced driver assistance systems.

• 2021: Audi announces plans to become an electric-only brand by 2026, with a goal of producing only electric vehicles by 2033.

Today, Audi is one of the world's leading luxury car manufacturers, known for its advanced technology, innovative design, and high-performance vehicles.