# Audi: controversy and strategy around maintaining diesel and internal combustion **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events involving Audi and Volkswagen Group, in Allemagne, followed from 31 October 2026 to 4 November 2026. 9 articles from 2 sources (plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 22:30. - Status: ongoing - Scope: National (Germany) - Category: Plants, jobs and earnings - Countries: Allemagne - Brands: Audi, Volkswagen Group - First detected: 31 October 2026 at 05:01 - Updated: 4 November 2026 at 22:30 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/337-audi-controversy-and-strategy-around-maintaining-diesel-and-internal-combustion ## Sources by country and language - Germany: 8 articles, 1 outlets - Peru: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: German (8), Spanish (1) ## Timeline (3 events) ### 31 October 2026 — [Audi confirms it will keep diesel in its strategy](https://mecapress.com/events/673-audi-confirms-it-will-keep-diesel-in-its-strategy.md) Audi explains why diesel remains a pillar of its offering, despite the transition to electric. 1 sources, 5 articles · Allemagne ### 31 October 2026 — [Controversy in Germany over Audi boss's positions](https://mecapress.com/events/644-controversy-in-germany-over-audi-boss-s-positions.md) Statements by Audi boss Gernot Döllner have sparked outrage in Germany, where some believe the country has other priorities than debates about the automaker. 1 sources, 3 articles · Allemagne ### 4 November 2026 — [Audi boss believes premium segment still prefers combustion](https://mecapress.com/events/5137-audi-boss-believes-premium-segment-still-prefers-combustion.md) Audi's CEO defends maintaining combustion engines in the premium segment, adjusting the brand's electric trajectory. 1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Audi: controversy and strategy around maintaining diesel and internal combustion”, https://mecapress.com/stories/337-audi-controversy-and-strategy-around-maintaining-diesel-and-internal-combustion Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology