Audi of America Inc. will launch diesel and hybrid versions of the Q7 SUV in 2008.
"We believe it is an important business opportunity we cannot afford to ignore," says Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president in charge of Audi.
Because of stricter U.S. emissions requirements, the diesel engine used in this market had to be re-engineered to meet requirements in all 50 states.
Audi of America had to pay the bill, de Nysschen says: "The issue is that a new engine had to be developed for the U.S."
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