13 Apr 2020

Video of the Day: Diecast Rally Championship (Event 2 FINALS)

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45795"] words: Bill, video: 3DBotMaker This is the most exciting racing I've seen in several weeks...the Diecast Rally Championship and it's the finals! In the 1st heat, it's our hero, the #20 Sub4ra Racing Audi Quattro (JustinRulz40) against the co-points-leader, the #08 3dBotMaker Racing Ford Escort Rally (Steven King). Will the #20 Audi win? Watch below for the results. [embed]https://youtu.be/xz77Ulwpf-s[/embed]
Mon, Apr 13 , 2020 Bill
13 Apr 2020

Find of the Day: 2007 Audi RS 4 Romero Britto Art Car

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45759"] words: Bill, photos: Prestige Imports Well...this isn't subtle. Our Find of the Day is a 2007 RS 4 art car painted by pop artist, Romero Britto. This isn't a wrap but a genuine hand-painted work of art by Britto. Britto added his bold and vivid vision to what it looks like a Daytona Grey canvas. This car was commissioned by Audi for Art Chicago 2007, America's longest running international and contemporary art fair. [gallery link="none" c...
Mon, Apr 13 , 2020 Bill
10 Apr 2020

#Racehome: DTM Drivers From Audi in Virtual Races for a Good Cause

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45718"] source: Audi Sport Charity racing series with the Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo Initiative by Audi factory driver Mike Rockenfeller Audi factory driver Mike Rockenfeller has initiated a virtual racing series under the motto #RaceHome, which will be held on the PlayStation 4 with the fully-electric Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo. The proceeds will be used for a good cause. Once a week, fans of the Audi brand and SimRacing profe...
Fri, Apr 10 , 2020 Bill
10 Apr 2020

LEGO Find of the Day: Auto Union Type C Racecar

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45703"] words: Bill, photos: user redera00 via LEGO Ideas LEGO Ideas is a place where LEGO model builders present their ideas to be voted on (or supported) by LEGO Ideas members. Once they get to 10,000 votes, their creation will be reviewed by LEGO. Last year, LEGO labeled this model as a Staff Pick and there is no wonder why. What you see here is an Auto Union Type C racer configured as a hill climber. The Auto Union Type C had a supercharged V...
Fri, Apr 10 , 2020 Bill
9 Apr 2020

AccuAir Suspensions Declares Bankruptcy Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic

There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic will take a heavy toll on the global market, and of course part of that market is the automotive industry. As car brands stall assembly lines worldwide and businesses struggle to manage employees and overhead amidst this long-term market pause, we've received word of a company in our Audi enthusiast space filing for bankruptcy. That company is California-based air suspension manufacturer AccuAir. Launched by brothers Reno and Dustin Heon back in...
9 Apr 2020

The Sporty Spearhead of the Product Line with a New Look: the RS 5 Coupé and RS 5 Sportback

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45628"] source: Audi AG Many design details and a new operating concept: The updated RS 5 models**, Sportback and Coupé, incorporate the new RS design language of their big brothers, the RS 6 Avant** and RS 7 Sportback**. They are operated via the new 10.1-inch central MMI touchscreen. The V6 twin-turbo with 331 kW (450 PS) (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km*: 9.2 – 9.1; combined CO2 emissions in g/km*: 209 – 208), the quattro ...
Thu, Apr 09 , 2020 Bill
8 Apr 2020

#AudiTogether Solidarity Concert in the Press Shop at Audi

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45267"] source: Audi AG The live concert from the press shop provides a glimpse behind the scenes at Audi Star violinist Lisa Batiashvili: “Presenting optimism and joy through music” Board member for Human Resources, Sabine Maaßen: “In times of social distancing, music is balm for the soul more than ever.” Audi sees the crisis as an opportunity, and is sending a signal of solidarity from Ingolstadt. The artistic director of the Aud...
Wed, Apr 08 , 2020 Bill
8 Apr 2020

Unfair Advantage Podcast: Sport quattro Designer – Catching up with Peter Birtwhistle

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45486"] words: Bill, photos: Peter Birtwhistle In this episode of Unfair Advantage, George Achorn catches up with Peter Birtwhistle. So who is Peter Birtwhistle besides a man with a really cool last name? While you may not recognize his name, you definitely recognize his work. Peter was an Audi designer in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He has a book coming out on April 14, 2020 (purchase An English Car Designer Abroad HERE). Listen ...
Wed, Apr 08 , 2020 Bill
8 Apr 2020

Find of the Day: 2008 Imola Yellow Audi RS 4 Cabriolet

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45451"] words: Bill, photos: International AutoSport The last time we featured an RS 4 Cabriolet as a Find of the Day, it was billed as the lowest mileage RS 4 for sale at 22,487 miles. That particular RS 4 was Brilliant Black. This one? It's an eye-popping Imola Yellow and it has a claim of only fourteen thousand miles! Wow...that's an average of less than 1,200 miles a year. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45476"] RS 4 Cabrio...
Wed, Apr 08 , 2020 Bill
7 Apr 2020

Tech Talk: Deep Dive on 40 Years of Audi quattro® All-Wheel-Drive Technology

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45431"] source: Audi of America Editor’s Note: We are in some extraordinary times now. COVID-19 has caused many disruptions (to say the very least) and in terms of the automotive world, all industry and enthusiast events are on hold…but that doesn’t mean we have to stop learning. In quattro magazine, we have a column by James Benoit called Tech Talk where James talks about…well…the tech of Audi. Audi of America is releasing a serie...
Tue, Apr 07 , 2020 Bill
7 Apr 2020

Video of the Day(s): A Virtual Factory Tour of Ingolstadt

  [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45074"] words: Bill, source: Audi AG Who here has never been to Ingolstadt *raises hand*? Wait...I'm the only one? Ok well I guess I'll watch this stream myself. Audi knows that we are all cooped up so they are trying to alleviate our boredom through a coloring book, tech talks, a 4-hour tour of the Australian countryside and now a virtual tour of Ingolstadt. If you are interested, you will have to book an interactive tour onl...
Tue, Apr 07 , 2020 Bill
6 Apr 2020

Join Audi Australia On A Four Hour Cruise

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45415"] words: Bill, source: Audi Australia Depending on the restrictions in your locality, going out for a drive may not be deemed 'essential' but it's a fact (that I just made up) that going for a drive clears one's mind of stress and brings feelings of euphoria. Audi Australia feels the same way so they teamed up with We Are Social Australia to create 'The Drive', a four hour long video that allows homebound viewers to cruise through the Austr...
Mon, Apr 06 , 2020 Bill
6 Apr 2020

Special Limited Edition ABT RS6-R

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45381"] source: ABT Sportsline Once again, Audi have created the perfect synergy of the sports car and touring estate with the latest RS 6. Each new RS generation is accompanied by new developments. The latest edition is the first to feature optional all-wheel steering. This reduces the turning circle and at speeds above 100 km/h, the rear wheels steer to aid stability. ABT Sportsline is delighted to work with this excellent foundation and is tr...
Mon, Apr 06 , 2020 Bill
6 Apr 2020

Find of the Day: 2001 Imola Yellow Audi S4

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45377"] words: Bill, photos: craigslist.com Imola Yellow...it's a color that you either love or hate. Put it on a car that's almost universally loved and it's an unstoppable combination. This particular B5 can be found in Colorado and it almost sounds too good to be true. Here's the ad: Rare 2001 Audi S4, 6-speed manual, 40,800 miles, AWD, finished in Imola Yellow with black Nappa leather interior and powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.7L V6. Only ...
Mon, Apr 06 , 2020 Bill
3 Apr 2020

Find of the Day: 1997 Audi S6 plus Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45334"] words: Bill, photos: autogreco.ch quattro GmbH (today known as Audi Sport) was established in 1983 and their most well-known model is the RS2, a joint venture between quattro GmbH and Porsche. However, their 1st series production model is what you see above...the 1997 S6 plus. There were a total of 952 S6 plus models produced: 855 Avants and 97 sedans. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45342"] It being a 1997 model, there'...
Fri, Apr 03 , 2020 Bill
3 Apr 2020

Quality Has Four Rings and Four Letters: Audi

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45329"] source: Audi AG The big winner in the Auto Bild “Best Brands in All Classes” reader survey Audi wins seven out of 14 categories in the quality rankings Two additional individual victories and two overall class victories round out the results Quality has a name: Audi. This has been confirmed once more by the Auto Bild “Best Brands in All Classes” reader survey. The brand with the Four Rings won seven out of...
Fri, Apr 03 , 2020 Bill
3 Apr 2020

Audi RS 3 Nardo edition: Turning Grey Skies Blue

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45326"] source: Audi of America Equipped for maximum performance, the limited edition model is capable of a top track speed of 174 mph Sportiest iteration of the RS 3 comes to life with standard RS fixed sport suspension Starting at $59,900, just 200 models will be available in the U.S.  Audi of America has announced that the popular RS 3 will now be available in a special Nardo edition, now arriving at dealerships. As the fi...
Fri, Apr 03 , 2020 Bill
2 Apr 2020

One of Its Kind – Limited Edition ABT RS7-R

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45316"] source: ABT America The new RS 7 is yet to be released in North America but once you get a hold of this true high-performance car you can upgrade it into an exclusive ABT RS7-R. The special edition is limited to a total of 125 units worldwide. The RS7-R package features visual highlights, mainly in the form of stylish carbon fiber. The ABT front grille frame add-on and front lip add-on with bold RS7-R logo create a striking appearance. An...
Thu, Apr 02 , 2020 Bill
2 Apr 2020

Allan McNish: “It Is An Incredible Journey”

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45302"] source: Audi Sport Team principal talks about his life in Formula E McNish was appointed two and a half years ago Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler most successful team with 41 podiums Two and a half years ago, Audi announced its factory involvement in Formula E and Allan McNish as team boss. In an interview, the 50-year-old Scot talks about his first touches with electric motorsport, the special challenges, his future wishes, what he misses...
Thu, Apr 02 , 2020 Bill