What is the relationship between Volkswagen and Audi?
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Audi and Volkswagen have a subordinate relationship, with Volkswagen holding a controlling stake in Audi, and Audi serving as the premium brand under Volkswagen. Volkswagen operates over a dozen production subsidiaries and dozens of other companies worldwide, with its main domestic subsidiaries in Germany being Volkswagen AG and Audi AG. Introduction to Volkswagen: The Volkswagen Group currently owns eight renowned automotive brands: Volkswagen (Germany), Audi (Germany), Lamborghini (Italy), Bentley (UK), Bugatti (France), SEAT (Spain), Škoda (Czech Republic), and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (Germany). Introduction to Audi: Audi is a luxury automobile brand under Audi AG, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group in Germany. Representing high technological standards, quality benchmarks, innovation capabilities, and classic vehicle designs, Audi stands as one of the world's most successful automotive brands. The company was founded on June 16, 1909, by August Horch.