New Audi Q5 in ’smart factory’

Audi has begun production of its refreshed Q5 at a new “smart factory” that is so advanced it doesn’t waste a single drop of water.

Production of the new Q5 moved here to make imports into the States quicker and more cost effective, and at the same time Audi grabbed the chance to revolutionise car manufacturing.

The factory itself was built 30% quicker than similar facilities thanks to much of the design taking place virtually. Audi’s engineers used virtual reality to collaborate on the plans even though they were based in different parts of the world.