The dawn of the 21st century marked a pivotal transformation for Automobili Lamborghini. After decades of turbulence, ownership changes, and a reputation that leaned as much on dramatic design as it did on questionable reliability, Lamborghini entered the new millennium with fresh ambition. The company’s acquisition by Audi AG in 1998, part of the Volkswagen Group, would prove decisive in shaping a new chapter of stability, engineering precision, and global success.