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Audi seeks to eclipse emissions scandal with new technology-packed A8 car

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Battered by its emissions scandal, Audi launched its latest technology-packed A8 luxury saloon on Tuesday, aimed at overtaking rivals Mercedes-Benz and BMW as it struggles to overcome its biggest-ever corporate crisis.

Last week Munich prosecutors arrested an Audi employee in connection with "dieselgate", the latest setback to Volkswagen's luxury car arm and main profit driver, after the German government a month earlier had accused Audi of cheating on emissions tests.

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