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Audi to discontinue A1 as tougher tailpipe rules hit small-car profitability

Audi A1 static show in a European city center
The Audi A1 was the No. 2 selling entry-premium model in Europe last year with a volume of 57,850. That, however, left it about 52,500 sales behind the segment-leading Mini. (Jim Fets)
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By:
Nathan Eddy
July 25, 2021 05:00 AM

Audi will discontinue the A1 entry model as concern rises that tougher emissions standards will make small vehicles economically unviable to produce.

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