Audi
New Audi RS3 Spy Photos Reveal More, Confirm a Lot
It was supposed to arrive at the Paris Auto Show, but never did. Still, rumors persist and the latest spy photos certainly seem to indicate that Audi is pushing ahead with plans to deliver an RS-badged high-performance version of the A3 hatch. While new photos of the hotted-up hatch testing have surfaced, more important shots…
Israeli Government Buys $685,000 Bulletproof Audi A8 W12 For Presidential Fleet
Throughout it’s 62 year history, Israel has had an uneasy relationship with German cars. While Israel and Germany have strong diplomatic relationships, its government agencies have stayed away from using Mercedes-Benz or Volkswagen cars, even though they comprise most of the Israeli taxi fleet. Instead, Skodas and Volvos have been popular, in recognition of the…
Honda, Toyota Top Latest Reliabilty Study; Domestics Improve, European Brands Faulter
Consumer Reports has released its latest reliability study and while little has changed in respect to the industry-leading Asian brands, domestic automakers are catching up. Toyota and Honda each recorded the highest scores in five vehicle segments in the 2010 Annual Auto Survey, while General Motors posted considerable improvements while Ford is ranked best among…
DTM Series Confirmed For USA, In Partnership With NASCAR And GRAND-AM
After days of back-and-forth rumors concerning the arrival of DTM touring car racing in the United States, the series debut in the United States has been confirmed for 2013, in partnership with NASCAR and GRAND-AM sports car racing. The announcement comes as BMW also stated that they plan to return to DTM in 2012, giving…
Audi Launches New Q7 3.0 TDI In Germany
Audi is launching a revised version of their 3.0 TDI in the German market that sees a slight reduction in power in exchange for improved efficiency. New new Q7 TDI will pump out 204 horsepower and 332 lb-ft through an 8-speed transmission and return 33 mpg, comparable with some four-cylinder sedans. 0-60 will take 9.1…
Stasis Engineering Bringing Fleet of Tuned Audis to SEMA
A few days ago we revealed that Stasis engineering would debut its 710-hp R8 Spyder in the Audi booth at SEMA and now Stasis has released full details on three more vehicles that will appear at their own booth. Stasis will be bringing several of their Signature Series-tuned vehicles, showing off to the world just…
Audi Won’t Build An RS-Badged SUV
Even though BMW has their X5M, Mercedes-Benz will sell you an ML63 and Porsche builds the Cayenne Turbo, Audi will not build any SUVs that have been given the “RS” treatment. Audi wants to maintain the RS badge for their ultra-high-performance sports cars, and no crossover could ever replicate those characteristics. Audi hasn’t denied that…
Volkswagen To Discuss Formula 1 Entry This November
Hans-Joachim Stuck, the former Formula 1 driver who is now Volkswagen‘s represenative for motorsports, said that the automotive conglomerate will meet in November to discuss a foray into Formula 1. Speaking to the German edition of the Financial Times, Stuck refused to comment further stating” …the (company’s) strategy will be discussed” in the meeting. Reports…
Audi Announces First Ever SEMA Presence With 710-HP Stasis Engineering R8 Spyder
For the first time ever, Audi will officially have a presence at the SEMA Show this year. Taking place in Las Vegas from November 2nd to 5th, Audi is planning to draw crowds with its autonomous TTS Pikes Peak car, a custom R8 Spyder modified by Stasis Engineering and a selection of vehicles outfitted with,…
2012 Audi A6, BMW 6 Series Coupe to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
With the grandeur of the Detroit Auto Show having been somewhat diminished over the past two years, luxury European automakers will look to bring back much of the show’s wow-factor by unveiling important and beautiful new models. Included in that list are the production version of the BMW 6 Series Coupe Concept as well as…
Audi TT RS Race Car Makes Track Debut
Just last week we spied a DTM-inspired Audi TT RS Race Car, and now it’s hit the track and looking menacing as ever. Now that we see the TT RS Race Version in its natural environment, we think it’s safe to toss around the idea that Audi Motorsport might be bringing a TT back to…
ABT R8 GT R to Make U.S. Debut at 2010 SEMA Show
ABT Sportsline has teamed up with their North American Distributor, GGI European Tuning, to release 25 limited edition Audi R8 GT R‘s to the public. The official North American debut will take place at this year’s SEMA Show. The popular Volkswagen and Audi tuner, ABT Sportsline, has taken the 5.2L FSI R8 to a whole…
DTM To Host American Series In 2013, Partner With NASCAR And Grand-Am
The German DTM Touring Car series is looking to make a foray into North America sometime around 2013, with a possible partnership involving NASCAR and Grand-Am. In an interview with Autosport, the head of DTM’s promotion arm, Hans Werner Aufrecht said “In America, we are working with the NASCAR organisation. Beginning in 2013, we hope…
Cuong Dollar Lives Up To His Name With Ridiculous Car Collection
Not to be overshadowed by the 21 year old Saudi student with an extravagant luxury car collection, Nguyen Quoc Cuong – nicknamed Cuong Dollar – has a luxury car collection that probably trumps any we’ve ever seen… and it’s all in Vietnam. The guy doesn’t even have an accurate count of how many cars he…
ABT Sportsline Makes ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ YouTube Series
We’ve seen some really clever stuff coming out of online video production these days, but Audi-tuner ABT Sportsline may have just taken the prize for innovative design and viral marketing. For those that remember the “Choose Your Own Adventure” books, the concept is similar – just in an interactive and virtual environment. Essentially ABT Sportsline…
Audi TT RS Race Car Gets DTM Style
Mmmm, a DTM-inspired Audi TT RS! What more could we ask for? The new Audi TT RS is an impressive machine in street trim, so it’s no surprise that it’s becoming a platform of choice for various racers around the world. Set to debut in the VLN Endurance Series over in Europe this TT-RS Endurance…
Audi S1, VW Polo R, To Get All Wheel Drive
Volkswagen is apparently engineering their small car PQ25 platform to accept all-wheel-drive. The adaptation would allow for a new range of sporty hot hatches, among them the Audi A1 and Volkswagen Polo R. The all-wheel-drive modification would also allow for quasi SUV versions of the small hatch platform, such as a VW CrossPolo or even…
2011 Audi R8 GT Priced At $198,000
Audi‘s upcoming R8 GT will go on sale next summer for the low, low price of $198,000, including destination charges. With a 560 horsepower V10 derived from the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 and an automated manual transmission, the R8 GT will be the most hardcore R8 offered, but only 111 of the 333 units will make…
Audi Quattro Concept Likely to See Production in Limited Numbers
It’s one of those concept cars that you really wish they’d make. And it looks like our wished might just come true with Audi development boss Stefan Reil commenting that the Quattro Concept unveiled at the Paris Auto Show is undergoing a thorough evaluation for a limited production run. Making 408-hp from a turbocharged 2.5-lit4r…
MTM Audi TT-RS Lays Down 472-HP; Hits 192-MPH at Nardo Test Track
Is the Audi TT-RS’s 360-hp and 174 mph top speed not enough for you? German powerhouse tuner MTM decided it clearly wasn’t enough for them and their customers. The result is a 472-hp turbocharged 5-cylinder bullet that’s already hit 194 mph out at Italy’s Nardo test track. And just to show their tuning prowess and…
2011 Audi A8 Priced from $78,050
Audi has just announced its U.S. prices for 2011 Audi A8, its luxury flagship sedan and the 2011 Audi R8 V8 sports car, which is coming soon. “With this 2011 pricing strategy, Audi is determined to hit the sweet spot of performance, technology and value,” said Johan de Nysschen, President, Audi of America. “The model…
Audi TT-RS Gets 7-Speed S-Tronic Transmission Just in Time for U.S. Launch
Launched exclusively with a manual transmission only, the Audi TT-RS was immediately branded as a true enthusiasts car. Audi has, however, conceded to the masses, with the announcement that an automatic transmission will also be made available. But this is no slushbox, with seven forward gears and Audi’s amazing dual-clutch technology. In fact, the TT-RS…
Audi Quattro Coupe Concept World Premiere [Paris 2010]
6 speeds. 5 cylinders. 4 wheels putting power to the ground. The Audi Quattro Concept is everything we could ever want from the 4-ringed brand, but unfortunately, it’s still a concept car at this stage. The Quattro concept weighs in at around 3,000 lbs is moved by a 5-cylinder turbo motor, producing 408 horsepower and…
Audi 1.4TFSI Teases Us With Hot Hatch Goodness [Paris 2010]
In the long line of hot hatchbacks we wont get comes another enticing product, the Audi A1 1.4TFSI. Based on the more accesible Volkswgaen Polo GTI, the A1 gets the same 1.4TFSI twincharged engine and DSG gearbox, in a much more upscale package. An S-Line bodykit and bigger wheels help set it apart from lesser…
