Audi Innovation- Quattro

In 1980, the Audi Quattro which is appeared at the Geneva Motor Show caused a sensation in car industry, not because of its angular shape of the coupe, nor its amazing 200-horsepower engine. The real secret exists in the aspect that the car’s driving model - four-wheel drive. At that time, four-wheel-drive technology is limited to off-road vehicles; the emergence of Audi quattro opened a new chapter in the history of civil-wheel-drive cars.
In the 30-year history, the Audi quattro all-wheel-drive system has undergone six times innovation, each time of evolution set new standards for all-wheel-drive technology.
1980, first generation－hollow shaft











1986, second generation－Torque-sensing differential-A















1988, the third generation－first time applied to automatic models
















1994, the fourth generation－torque-sensing center differential-B; first time to use EDL (Electronic Differential Lock)

1997, the fifth generation－optimized Torque-sensing differential-A

2005, the sixth generation－Torque-sensing differential-C; the birth of the Audi Q series

Ferrari Factory

The name of Ferrari seems to always link with the movement and speed, the hot-blooded red color and the symbol of unruly horse has become a king of totem in the minds of many people. The factory of Ferrari is located just outside the small town of Maranello south and a bit west from Modena.

The gate of Ferrari factory seems disproportionate with brand; gray cement building is incredibly simple. Imaginary Ferrari red and Horse signs are not found. But here is the original office of Mr. Enzo Ferrari who was the founder. Enzo Ferrari was born on February 18, 1898 near Modena, Italy. The factory of Ferrari in Maranello is composed of headquarters, R & D institutions, workshops and test track. In order to avoid be too excited, gray color has replaced the red color; it becomes the main colors of factory buildings.

It is a garden factory, even in the workshop it can be seen green everywhere. Strolling in the workshop, it totally doesn’t see a general picture of the factory－busy, stress and busy do not exist in worker's face. This is hardly surprising, Ferrari is different from the general depot, its production is small and mainly uses hand-assembly methods, and communication replaces the mechanical work to become an important content of the daily work. The factiry in Maranello is fact just assembly plants, car body stamping, welding and of many accessories are manufactured in other places. Therefore, it can not hear a deafening noise, and smell the pungent odor.

In 2002 Ferrari factory was elected by ILO as the most suitable place to work, there is a motto: workers here are willing to take to the streets dressed in working clothes after work.

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