It became the central theme of Audi's marketing and has helped establish the company's reputation against competition from BMW's "Ultimate Driving Machine" campaign.
Over the years, Vorsprung Durch Technik has demonstrated its acceptance into general everyday language with appearances in Blur's pop song "Parklife". It has also made guest spots in film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and U2's "Zooropa".
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