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October 10, 2008

The Audi Super Car of the Future

Audi RS6

INGOLSTADT, BAVARIA – The 2008 Audi R8 MTM is a real Audi supercar, a supercharged, 552-horsepower vehicle.

Tags: 552 hp, Audi, MagneRide dampers, R8 MTM, Supercar

October 10, 2008

Audi Confirms No RS6 for the U.S.

RS6

PARIS — Audi officials have confirmed that despite pleas from hard-core enthusiasts, the 2009 Audi RS6 will not come to the United States.

Tags: Audi, RS6

October 2, 2008

Automechanika: Audi Offers the Service of the Future

INGOLSTADT, GERMANY – Audi is offering a glimpse into the future of the after-sales business at the 20th Automechanika. In Frankfurt, the brand with the four rings presented technical innovations such as the Audi Service Cam, the 3D service software SerVision, and the Audi Quick Ammeter.

Tags: Audi, Audi Quick Ammeter, Audi Service Cam, Automechanika, SerVision

September 25, 2008

Audi Unveils Updated Multi Media Interface Loaded With New Features

INGOLSTADT, GERMANY – Audi has revealed details surrounding its latest Multi Media Interface system. The biggest change to the system is the addition of a 40-gigabyte hard drive, with 10-gigabytes of that dedicated exclusively to a new “jukebox” feature.

Tags: Audi, MMI, Multi Media Interface

September 25, 2008

2009 Audi A3 Details and Pricing Revealed

INGOLSTADT, GERMANY – Audi has released information on the refreshed North American model, including small design tweaks such as a front fascia similar to the 2009 A4, new wheel designs, and Audi’s trademark LED daytime running lamps.

Tags: 2.0T, A3, Audi, Pricing

September 19, 2008

Audi to Debut Four-Door A1 Concept at Paris Auto Show

INGOLSTADT, GERMANY – After exciting enthusiasts with its A1 Metroproject Quattro concept in Tokyo last fall, Audi will show a new four-door version of the A1 concept at the Paris Motor Show next month.

Tags: A1, Audi, Concept, Four-Door, Paris Motor Show

September 19, 2008

Audi RS6 Not Coming to United States; RS5 Will Debut in Detroit

INGOLSTADT, GERMANY – According to Audi RS6 project manager Jens Koch, the twin-turbocharged V-10 sedan won’t be coming to the United States in its current iteration.

Tags: Audi, RS5, RS6

September 12, 2008

BMW Won’t Compete With Audi’s R8

MUNICH, GERMANY – After having rolled out the M1 Hommage concept, one BMW board member recently said that the Bavarian automaker has no intention of producing a supercar to compete with the likes of the Audi R8.

Tags: Audi, BMW, R8

September 12, 2008

Audi Upgrades the A6

INGOLSTADT, GERMANY – Audi has again upgraded its luxury class A6 model. Efficient engines have been added to the drive-train lineup, with innovative technologies cutting fuel consumption by about 15 percent across the whole model range.

Tags: A6, Audi, Upgrade

September 5, 2008

2009 Audi A4 Fuel Economy and Pricing Announced

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Audi is eager to point out that it is the only automaker among its chief German rivals to offer a four-cylinder in the mid-size luxury segment.

Tags: A4, Audi, fuel economy, Pricing

September 5, 2008

How Smarter Cars Could Power the Future

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Stopping, starting, and accelerating your car or SUV can burn unnecessary amounts of fuel while driving. To combat this challenge, two new technologies have recently come out to provide a greener driving experience.

Tags: Audi, Eco Pedal, IIHS, Nissan, Travolution, Volvo, Volvo City Safety

September 5, 2008

STaSIS Signature Series for the Audi S5 Proves Ready to Rumble

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Fresh off development, the STaSIS Signature Series S5 is now available. Available in two levels of trim, the Signature Series S5 comes in either Touring or Challenge Edition formats.

Tags: Audi, Audi S5, STaSIS Signature Series

September 5, 2008

Audi Shelves Hybrid Q7 in Favor of Smaller Q5

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Audi AG’s plan to develop a hybrid version of its Audi Q7 luxury SUV is on hold because the automaker has decided it wants to introduce its smaller Q5 SUV as a hybrid with a more advanced battery that remains under development.

Tags: Audi, Hybrid Q7, Q5, Q7

August 29, 2008

Audi Travolution Project Minimizes Red Lights and Emissions

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Audi has spent the past two years developing its Travolution project, which has recently ended test trials on the streets of Audi’s home town, Ingolstadt, Germany.

Tags: A5, A6 Avant, Audi, emissions reduction, Travolution

August 29, 2008

Audi Exec Expects New A4 to Be Immune from Leasing Crisis

DETROIT – The crisis in automotive leasing is unlikely to affect the new Audi A4 compact luxury sedan, which has had a 70 percent lease mix in the current generation.

Tags: A4, Audi, Leasing

August 25, 2008

Audi Q7 Snags 2008 IIHS Top Safety Pick Honor

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Audi’s Q7 flagship SUV has received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) award for Top Safety Pick.

Tags: Audi, IIHS, Q7, Top Safety Pick

August 18, 2008

Audi Q7 Is Top Safety Pick for 2008

HERNDON, VA – The Audi Q7, a luxury performance SUV, earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award for 2008. The 2008 Q7 received a “good” rating in all three crash tests: side impact, offset frontal, and rear impact seat tests.

Tags: Audi, IIHS, Q7, Safety Rating, Top Safety Pick

August 18, 2008

2009 Audi RS6 Sedan Revealed: Twin-Turbocharged Four-Door Power

AUBURN HILLS, MI - Audi has revealed a new double-turbocharged quattro-equipped sports sedan with its 2009 Audi RS6 Sedan that features a big twin-turbo V-10 engine with an output of 580 HP and 479 lb.-ft. of torque.

Tags: Audi, RennSporty-6 sedan, RS6

August 11, 2008

2009 Audi A4 Fuel Economy, Pricing Announced & Leasing Discussed

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Audi’s new A4 features front-wheel drive and a four-cylinder A4 mated to a CVT gearbox that turning out 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.

Tags: A4, Audi, fuel economy, Pricing

August 11, 2008

Audi Shelves Hybrid Q7 in Favor of Smaller Q5

AUBURN HILLS, MI - Audi AG’s plan to develop a hybrid version of its Audi Q7 luxury SUV is on hold because the automaker has decided it wants to introduce its smaller Q5 SUV as a hybrid with a more advanced battery that remains under development.

Tags: Audi, Q5, Q7, SUV

August 11, 2008

Audi A4, Q5 Could Be Built Stateside

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Audi may seek manufacturing capabilities for their A4 sedan and Q5 SUV in the United States.

Tags: A4, Audi, Q5

August 1, 2008

Audi Considering Mid-Engine Layout for Next-Gen TT?

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Audi’s next-gen TT may be getting a significant re-design, with a mid-engine placement if the speculation is true.

Tags: Audi, mid-engine placement, TT

July 28, 2008

Audi of America Announces 2009 Model Change Points and Early 2009 Pricing Release on Existing Models

HERNDON, VA – Audi of America, Inc. has announced model-year 2009 change points and an early 2009 pricing release on existing models due to proactive inventory management and positive sales results.

Tags: Audi, Audi pricing, Vehicle Pricing

July 28, 2008

The New MMI Generation from Audi Offers Top-Level Multimedia and Communication

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Audi is increasing its lead in infotainment technology even further. A new generation of the MMI has been announced.

Tags: A8, Audi, MMI

July 21, 2008

Audi Provides Pizzazz with New S5

ATLANTA – For thrills on the road and great looks, it’s hard to beat the Audi S. This performance coupe has a 4.2L V-8 engine that makes 354 horsepower and 325 pounds-feet of torque.

Tags: Audi, S8

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