Audi bet its future on EVs. Now it’s selling America a V8 with cupholders.

Audi introduced the Q9, a large V8 SUV tailored for the US market with features like big cupholders and a ChatGPT assistant, marking a shift from its earlier focus on electric vehicles. The move responds to low EV adoption in the US and aims to boost declining sales amid tariff challenges due to importing all US models. Audi is considering US production to mitigate tariffs and improve competitiveness.