15 Jul 2024

Audi and bp Team up with Strategic Partnership for Formula 1

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="103763"] Exclusive sponsorship and technical partnership sees bp become the first official partner of the future Audi factory team in F1 bp to develop FIA-specified Advanced Sustainable fuel for Audi’s entry into Formula 1 in 2026 Castrol to develop lubricants for Audi’s V6 turbo engine and EV fluids for the electric motor and battery Audi and bp are joining forces in an extensive new strategic partnership in Formula 1. As Audi ...
15 Jul 2024

Audi Introduces Falken Azenis RS820 as Option for New S3

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="103374"] [source: Falken Tire] Audi’s new S3 is the first vehicle to leave its factory with Falken’s super-ultra high-performance (SUHP) tyre, the AZENIS RS820. Owing to its standard quattro all wheel drive plus torque splitter, Audi’s compact sports car delivers 333 HP and 420 Nm torque – demanding a high-performance tyre such as Falken’s most advanced SUHP pattern. The Falken AZENIS RS820 was designed with accurate handling, stability an...
15 Jul 2024

Retrospective: B1 Production After Audi

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="103314"] With a portfolio as vast as the Volkswagen Group, selective reuse has always been part of the corporate tradition. Back in the late 70s, such was the case for the B1 architecture. Audi ceased production of its first-generation 80 (called Fox in the USA) in 1978. Ingolstadt was shifting to the B2-generation 80 that would give birth to the ur quattro, while tooling for B1 was shipped off to Brazil. [gallery link="file" columns="1" si...
12 Jul 2024

Audi CEO Confirms Timing of B10 A5 (Next Week!). A6 e-tron and Q5 to Follow.

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="103759"] The world premiere of the Audi Q6 e-tron in spring gave the green light for Audi’s model initiative: In 2024 and 2025 alone, Audi will launch more than 20 new models – over ten of them are all-electric. CEO Gernot Döllner talks about the model launches in the coming weeks and shares a first look at the new Audi A5. [source: Audi AG] A future-proof portfolio “Over the coming years, we will expand our range of electric mod...
11 Jul 2024

Audi Club Auction Watch: 07.11.2024

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="103676"] Words: Steve Johnson Hello again Audi aficionados!  Thank you for clicking on another edition of Auction Watch where we’ve done the internet searching for you.  We’ve checked multiple car auction sites looking for Audi models worthy of your bids.  Each Thursday we post those listings calling out a car’s highlights, and include a few pictures and a link to the listing.  Our goal is to help you find the Audi that you’re l...
11 Jul 2024

Event: Audi RS 6 GT and 90 IMSA GTO at South OC Cars & Coffee

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="103653"] With the new RS 6 Avant GT and 1989 IMSA GTO in California for the GT's global launch, Audi Tradition, along with Audi AG and Audi of America's PR teams, decided to share the wealth by bringing the cars out for enthusiasts to enjoy. One of these locations was the always popular South OC (Orange County) Cars & Coffee. https://youtu.be/rd3IFtPqCRU SoCal photographer Denis Podmarkov was in attendance and managed to shoot both p...
11 Jul 2024

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is On. Watch it Here!

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jNXtZs9yCs The Goodwood Festival of Speed has begun. If you're unaware, it's arguably the biggest show of speed and style in the world. While Audi Tradition has just dropped their construction of the never-built Auto Union Type 52, there's plenty more to see. Even better, if you're not there you can still watch it live on Goodwood's YouTube Live Stream (also embedded here).
11 Jul 2024

Audi Tradition Presents Auto Union Type 52 at Goodwood: Imagined 90 Years Ago, Now Brought to Life.

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="103749"] Presentation of the Schnellsportwagen with impressive design and exceptional driving performance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 Auto Union Grand Prix race car as the technical foundation Stefan Trauf, Head of Audi Tradition: “Our goal with this dream car that remained a dream in its time is to get everyone excited about design and technology.” [source: Audi AG] Everyone knows the Auto Union Silver Arrows, the...
10 Jul 2024

1-2 Victory for Audi Customer Teams at 12h Misano

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="103613"] Audi R8 LMS GT3 wins races in Italy, Great Britain and Thailand Audi R8 LMS GT4 successful in French club racing Class successes in sprint and endurance racing for the Audi RS 3 LMS in Belgium On the first weekend in July, Audi customer teams worldwide started the second half of the season with great success. In GT3 racing, first and second place for the Audi R8 LMS in the international Misano 12-hour endurance race as we...
10 Jul 2024

Audi RS 6 Avant GT Makes Appearance on West Coast

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="103573"] The limited-edition Audi RS 6 Avant GT2 represents the pinnacle of its model series. With its exclusive exterior and interior details, the special edition model pays homage to the legendary Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO racing car from 1989. The RS 6 Avant GT in Nardo Grey appears in the impressive surroundings of the United States West Coast. [source: Audi AG] With typical Audi performance thanks to quattro all-wheel drive,...
9 Jul 2024

Audi Considers Early End of Production of Q8 e-tron / SQ8 e-tron in Response to Declining Demand for EV Luxury Segment

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="88490"] The Audi Q8 e-tron and SQ8 e-tron effectively mark Audi's first mass-market EV product. Since its introduction, known then simply as e-tron and e-tron S, this vehicle has been produced at the brand's plant in Brussels Belgium. Now, it appears the brand is mulling the idea of ending production of the car early. The main reason cited by Audi is the "global decline in customer orders in the electric luxury class segment". No doubt the ...
9 Jul 2024

Product Placement: Audi e-tron in “A Family Affair” on Netflix

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="103371"] Alas, not every product placement can be as memorable as the Audi R8 in Iron Man, but if an Audi automobile shows up in a major film or show then we do our best to make sure you know. In this case, it's the pre-facelift / pre-Q8 badged Audi e-tron making a cameo in the made-for-Netflix romantic comedy A Family Affair starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King. [gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="103369"] In th...
8 Jul 2024

Spied Again: Next-Generation Audi A7

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="103549"] Today we've got a second set of images of the upcoming "C9" Audi A7 sedan. For now, Audi engineers have moved on to hot weather testing - the conditions in which we find the car. As expected, the sedan looks very similar to Avant versions that have already been seen, all but the typical Avant versus sedan C-pillar and rear trunk. Unlike the A4 sedan that will shift to Sportback body style when it moves to B10 architecture and is re...
8 Jul 2024

Northern Spain in the Audi Q6 e-tron

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="103356"] Axles kinematically refined, control systems and steering precisely tuned to ensure driving dynamics typical of the brand  High emotionality and driving enjoyment thanks to sporty powertrains  Experience innovations: augmented reality head-up display stages driving-relevant content and marks the next big step in digital display technology  [source: Audi AG] The road climbs steeply for around 150 meters, followed by a ...
8 Jul 2024

Our First Look: Audi RS 6 Avant GT

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="103493"] By: Chris May, photos by Denis Podmarkov When Audi calls and invites you to a private test drive of the brand-new limited-production Audi RS 6 Avant GT, how on earth could you refuse? https://youtu.be/lWaRrPOkeBw Audi Club North America received that very phone call last month, and we responded with an enthusiastic “yes!” Audi Club’s Executive Director, Chris May, and our club’s talented media specialist, Denis Podmar...
4 Jul 2024

DTM Preview: 25 Years of ABT Sportsline at the DTM Home Race at Norisring

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="103326"] A milestone anniversary for ABT Sportsline: The most successful active DTM team will be competing in the DTM race at the Norisring in Nuremberg for the 25th time next weekend. The only street circuit on the calendar is regarded as the season highlight of the most important German racing series and is the DTM home race for ABT Sportsline. [source: ABT Sportsline] Hans-Jürgen Abt: “Winning at the Norisring is particularly diffi...
4 Jul 2024

Class Victory for Audi Customer Team at the Anniversary in Spa

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="103364"] Tresor Attempto Racing wins Bronze Cup at the Spa 24 Hours Victories for the Audi R8 LMS in China, Germany and South Africa Robert Consani/Benjamin Lariche second in the GT4 European Series standings Tresor Attempto Racing scored a class victory in the highly acclaimed edition of the Spa 24 Hours to mark its 100th anniversary. Further international successes for the Audi R8 LMS in GT3 and GT4 versions rounded off a successf...
3 Jul 2024

Exciting Updates on Audi Club North America’s Win RS 3 Sweepstakes: Double Entries Extended

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="103388"] Thank you to everyone who participated in our early bird sweepstakes special in June. We sincerely appreciate your enthusiasm and support for Audi Club North America and are thrilled to offer one lucky individual the chance to drive home a new 2025 Audi RS 3! As we eagerly anticipate drawing a winner, we have more exciting news to share surrounding the Win RS 3 Sweepstakes. Double Entries Extended We are pleased to announce that...
3 Jul 2024

ItalDesign Confirms both Asso di Picche Concepts for Pebble Beach Concours’ Wedge Class

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="100329"] If you're headed to Monterey Car Week this year and assembling a must-see list, you'll definitely want to include the Pebble Beach Concours where Audi-owned ItalDesign has confirmed its own presence. And while the focus will be two concept cars the design firm has revealed this year, it also includes the 1973 Audi Asso di Picche that is largely attributed to ushering in the wedged and boxy design of Audi's 80s design language. [gal...