20 Sep 2018

Audi Launches Audi select, A Monthly Vehicle Subscription Service, In Dallas

source: Audi of America Audi select offers customers flexiblity with a selection of five Audi models, plus two days of Silvercar rentals for travel convenience, available for a flat monthly subscription fee of $1,395 The single market program will allow for quick optimization and scaling of Audi subscription-based model in U.S. The launch follows on broader efforts to build Audi mobility network capabilities HERNDON – Audi announces a new monthly subscription service called ...
19 Sep 2018

Audi and Arcadia Power Partner To Allow e-tron Buyers To Support Renewable Energy Production

source: Audi of America First partnership between Arcadia Power and an automaker to support the production of renewable energy, which can help offset electric vehicle charging Collaboration offers e-tron owners opportunity to invest in renewable power and save on at-home energy costs Customers can learn more and sign up at https://www.audiusa.com/models/audi-e-tron SAN FRANCISCO – Audi of America, Inc. announces a partnership with Arcadia Power, a nationwide digital utility ...
19 Sep 2018

Stream, Shop, Get Informed: Amazon Alexa in the Audi e-tron

source: Audi AG Audi is driving the integration of its cars into the digital world of its customers Amazon Alexa available in the fully electric Audi e-tron Seamless integration of the voice service into the car’s MMI system Alexa planned for additional models and markets In systematic pursuit of its digitalization strategy, Audi is offering its customers ever-greater in-car connectivity. The latest example: The new, fully electric Audi e-tron SUV has Amazon’s...
19 Sep 2018

World RX Audi Driver Ekström In Nitro World Games For The First Time

source: Audi Sport Appearance in Audi S1 EKS RX quattro at action sports event in the United States New rallycross competition with spectacular jumps Audi rallycross driver Mattias Ekström will take part in the Nitro World Games (September 22–23) in Salt Lake City for the first time. He will compete in the new rallycross event in an Audi S1 EKS RX quattro. Ekström will meet with top-class drivers from the rallycross series and popular U.S. action sports stars. The acti...
19 Sep 2018

Audi and Amazon Team Up To Prepare Homes Nationwide For Launch of Audi e-tron

source: Audi of America First collaboration between Amazon Home Services and an automaker to deliver a turn-key solution for in-home charging Backed by Amazon‘s "Happiness Guarantee" U.S. e-tron reservations at www.audiusa.com/reserve SAN FRANCISCO – U.S. Audi e-tron buyers can soon ready their homes for the new all-electric SUV. In a first collaboration of its kind, Audi and Amazon Home Services are teaming up to make home EV charging as easy as ordering the millions ...
19 Sep 2018

Audi In Formula E: Title Win In First Year

source: Audi Sport Audi will continue racing with electric power in 2019 after the brand proved its e-expertise right in its first year by winning the teams’ championship. When the new Formula E season starts in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) on December 15, 2018 Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi will battle for titles again in the newly developed Audi e-tron FE05. Audi is committed to electric mobility – on the road with the new Audi e-tron and on the race track ever sin...
18 Sep 2018

Audi Wants To Defend Titles In Finale At Laguna Seca

source: Audi Sport Drivers’ and manufacturers’ classifications in Intercontinental GT Challenge still undecided before season finale in California Currently two teams with three Audi R8 LMS cars and nine drivers on the grid Before the finale of the Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) in California from October 26 to 28, Audi Sport customer racing has determined driver and team lineups: Two of the three Audi R8 LMS cars entered so far will be fielded by Vincent Vosse...
18 Sep 2018

Audi e-tron World Premiere Video And More

words: Bill Cho, video: Audi USA YouTube channel So if you haven't been paying attention for the last couple of days, Audi premiered the e-tron last night in San Francisco. quattro quarterly's Editor-In-Chief, George Achorn, was there so expect a write up in the future. We went through the Audi USA YouTube site to compile all the e-tron videos including interior and exterior design, connectivity, quattro, range, and battery trials, and even a highlights video for those whose attention sp...
18 Sep 2018

Audi Envisions A Charging Station For The Electric Era, Celebrating The New All-Electric Audi e-tron SUV In San Francisco

source: Audi of America ‘Charging Station Unleashed,' a four-day experience near San Francisco’s Embarcadero, will display the all-new Audi e-tron, the championship Formula E racecar and PB 18 all-electric concept car Visitors can place reservations for the all-new Audi e-tron on-site Audi to offer complimentary electric vehicle charging using level 2 chargers supplied by Electrify America, along with electric-inspired exhibits, and chef-designed menu of reimagined fare SAN...
18 Sep 2018

Electric Goes Audi: All-Electric Audi e-tron SUV Unveiled And Available For US Customers To Place Reservations

source: Audi of America First all-electric, fastest charging Audi e-tron SUV makes global debut and is available for customers to place reservations Audi e-tron is a spacious five-seater, electric mid-sized premium SUV that is very well equipped to meet premium buyer expectations Innovative battery design engineered for repeatable performance, longevity, and safety as well as highest levels of Audi infotainment and driver assistance systems Customers can enjoy the convenience o...
17 Sep 2018

The e-tron As Starting Signal: Audi Launches e-offensive

source: Audi AG Twelve production e-automobiles by 2025 Electric drive in all key market segments Expansion of plug-in portfolio The brand with the four rings is launching its electrification offensive with the world premiere of the Audi e-tron. By 2025 Audi will offer twelve automobiles with all-electric drive in the most important markets worldwide and achieve roughly one-third of its sales with electrified models. The SUVs in this portfolio include the e-tron and ...
17 Sep 2018

Another Podium Finish for EKS Audi Sport in Riga

source: Audi Sport Mattias Ekström takes second place in Audi S1 EKS RX quattro Audi drivers Andreas Bakkerud and Nico Müller knocked out in semi-final EKS Audi Sport celebrate a podium finish for the sixth time in the current FIA World Rallycross Championship season: at the ninth round of the season in the Latvian capital Riga, Mattias Ekström in the Audi S1 EKS RX quattro finished second, only 2.3 seconds behind the winner and championship leader Johan Kristoffe...
13 Sep 2018

Audi Returns As Partner of the 70th Emmy® Awards

source: Audi of America Audi returns for eighth consecutive year as official automotive Television Academy partner for its annual awards show All-new Audi e-tron will be feature of this year’s campaign, with new television commercial “Unleashed,” and on-the-ground events Audi pre-Emmy celebration to take place Friday, Sept. 14 in West Hollywood HERNDON – Audi of America returns for the eighth consecutive year as the official automotive partner of the Television Academy ...
12 Sep 2018

Audi Sport experience at Petit Le Mans – VIP Tickets On Sale Tonight at 8pm EST!

Audi Sport experience has extended a special offer to Audi Club North America members! Tickets go on sale tonight (September 12, 2018) at 8pm EST. It's first-come, first-serve so you had better hurry!  Road Atlanta October 10 – 13, 2018 Audi of America invites you to join us at Petit Le Mans.  Audi Sport experience will offer registered VIP guests access to the upper shelf hospitality tent. Ticket sales for this event will begin on September 12, 2018 at 8:00 PM EST. AUDI SPORT ...
12 Sep 2018

Forza Horizon 4: Car List Revealed…Audi Well Represented

words: Bill Cho, photos: Forza Motorsport The official list of cars from Forza Horizon 4 has been released and there are a lot of Audi models on the list, including a lone 1939 Auto Union Type D (one of the legendary Silver Arrows). The list was leaked earlier this year but this list is the official one released by Microsoft Monday. Fans of the Forza series have been eagerly awaiting for the release (October 2) and Audi fans should be pleased with the selection like the RS 2 Avan...
12 Sep 2018

Save The Date: World Premiere of the Audi e-tron Live from San Francisco on Sept. 17

source: Audi of America Livestream available for reveal of brand's first all-electric SUV Full e-tron specifications, pricing announced; U.S. reservations open More news on ecosystem Audi will deliver for U.S. customers HERNDON, Va. – Audi will celebrate the world premiere of the Audi e-tron, the brand's first all-electric vehicle, in San Francisco, California on Sept. 17, 2018. During the event, full vehicle specifications and pricing for the U.S. market will be announced, ...
11 Sep 2018

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI Gets ABT Treatment Of Up To 410 HP

source: ABT America ABT is changing the “Sport” in “Sport-Utility Vehicle” to “Speed” with a power upgrade of up to 410 HP for the Audi Q7 equipped with the 3.0 TFSI. The standard output of 333 HP and 325 lb-ft torque might be enough for a smooth ride, but drivers who are looking for a sporty driving experience in a SUV will be happy to get 77 HP and 58 lb-ft more to play with. The power increase is achieved in a safe and reliable way through the separate ABT ECU that is...
11 Sep 2018

First SUV from Győr: Start of Production of the Audi Q3 at Audi Hungaria

source: Audi AG Starting signal for second generation of the premium compact SUV Achim Heinfling, Managing Director of Audi Hungaria: “Production of a Q model secures the company’s long-term success” The first Audi Q3 of the second model generation drove off the assembly line at Audi Hungaria today: The color of the first premium compact SUV from Győr is Turbo Blue. Audi offers the new Q3 with four different engines: three gasoline engines and one diesel in combinat...
11 Sep 2018

Audi e-tron Will Be First Model To Feature Vehicle-Integrated Toll Module Technology

source: Audi of America Vehicle integrated toll payment technology to be launched as standard equipment on Audi e-tron Integrated Toll Module® (ITM®) expands brand’s offering of available vehicle-to-infrastructure connectivity solutions Audi e-tron makes global debut Sept. 17, 2018 in San Francisco HERNDON, Va. – Making its global debut in San Francisco on Sept. 17, the all-electric Audi e-tron will be the first vehicle from the brand to launch with the integrated toll ...
10 Sep 2018

AWE Releases New Exhaust Suite For The Audi 8V RS 3

AWE announced today the release of their new exhaust suite for the Audi 8V RS 3. “Our engineering team went to town on the RS3, ensuring that there was a system that was both elegant in its construction, simple to install, priced right and innovative in its use of valves. The five-cylinder can be taken from calm to crazy on the SwitchPath™, while the Track Edition is ready to rumble 24/7. The tips are also worth noting - these are bespoke RS-style pieces, just large enough to call the...