A conflict between Audi and Fiat! Here's why!
by AllAutoExperts | 18 January, 2015
Audi said several times that it will increase the number of models in the range and some of them could be future crossovers Q2 and Q4.
But it seems that there is a problem, the rights to these names belong to the Italians from Alfa Romeo!
The Audi crossovers range, which starts with the Q1 model and continues with models Q3, Q5 and Q7 would be, completed the other two, Q2 and Q4, but it looks like Alfa Romeo will not allow this. This is because the rights to these names belong to them. A few years ago, Alfa Romeo launches the 159 sedan Q4 and Q2. If Alfa Romeo 159 Q4, the index represent the wheel drive version and the version e-Q2 had a limited slip differential designed to give the driver more pleasure from driving. And although currently they are not using those names, those from Fiat denied the Audi's application that required taking over the names.
People from Audi recently said that "it would be logical that in an ideal world, the name Q2 and Q4 to be found in the German manufacturer's range." The response of the Fiat was not expected. The FCA Corporation CEO, Sergio Marchionne said "we do not live in an ideal world."
Meanwhile, Audi is facing with a dilemma, the future T1 or the SUV which should be called Q2 is in the process of development to be launched in 2017. So Audi is working hard to get these names!