- Vorsprung durch Technik
"Vorsprung durch Technik" (pronounced|ˈfoːɐʃpʁʊŋ dʊɐç ˈtɛçnɪk, German for "Advancement through Technology", (or "head start through technology") is the main
strapline and company ethos for the German luxury prestigeAudi marque ofautomobile s. It has been used since the 1970s in Audi advertising campaigns all over the world, after the previous slogan "Technik die begeistert" ("Technology that amazes") was retired.In mid 1990s, Audi repositioned itself as premium brand within Volkswagen family.
MetaDesign was contracted to expand the brand slogan to express the brand value valid at the time - human, leading, visionary, and passionate. [ [http://www.metadesign.de/download/a_Factsheets/Audi_einzel_e.pdf MetaDesign Visible Strategies: Audi] ]References in popular culture
After its repeated use in advertising campaigns, the phrase found its way into popular culture
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Only Fools and Horses (1986) Series 5, Episode 1: 'From Prussia with Love'. Del Boy quotes the line when trying to comfort a German girl about to give birth. [ [http://www.ofah.net/Files/From%20Prussia%20With%20Love.txt From Prussia with Love - Script] ]
*U2 song "Zooropa" [ [http://www.u2.com/music/lyrics.php?song=91&list=z Official U2 Website - Zooropa Lyrics] ]
*Blur song "Parklife" [ [http://www.lyrics.com/blur-lyrics-parklife.html Lyrics.com - Parklife Lyrics] ]
*The punchline for a joke in the movie "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels "Fact|date=August 2008.Paul van Dyk also had a 3 CD album of works with a similar title: "Vorsprung Dyk Technik".References
External links
* [http://www.audi.com Audi corporate website]
** [http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/tools/glossary/engine_driveline/Vorsprung_durch_Technik.html AudiUSA Glossary]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJWWnTALNTU Promotional video on]YouTube
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