The Audi Neckarsulm production site has taken first place in Europe and Africa in the JD Power Initial Quality Study 2013. This is the first win for a VW Group site.

The study documents the satisfaction of new car buyers 90 days after they receive their car. Consumers in the United States consider it an important indicator when making purchasing decisions.

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JD Power gave Neckarsulm a gold award for best assembly quality in Europe and Africa.

“This award speaks for our production system and honors the performance of each individual employee,” said Neckarsulm plant manager Fred Schulze.

Neckarsulm is the most complex plant in Europe. Models produced there include the A4 sedan, A5/S5 Cabriolet, A6 sedan and Avant, S6, A6 allroad, A6 hybrid, A7/S7 Sportback, A8/S8, A8 hybrid and A8L, R8 and R8 Spyder, RS 5 Cabriolet, RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback.

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