A Tiny Titan: The Audi 50's Enduring Legacy as Germany's First Small Car Brand Audi Fifty years ago, amidst the turmoil of the 1973 oil crisis, a diminutive champion emerged from Germany. The Audi 50, a pioneer in more ways than one, carved a niche for itself as the nation's first small car. With its clever... By spare-wheel, 7 April, 2024