31 Mar 2020

Video of the Day: The Cure

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45175"] words: Bill, video: Woyshnis Media The cure; everyone is looking for it and hoping it comes along soon but the cure for boredom can be found all around you. All you need are empty streets and a bagged R8 V10. In this haunting video, JackUltraMotive takes their R8 through Seattle. I've been to Seattle once and was surrounded by traffic. I don't live in a big city. In fact, I live in the sticks so it's fascinating to me to see the empty ...
Tue, Mar 31 , 2020 Bill
30 Mar 2020

A Message About COVID-19 & Club Events

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="42679"] Dear Members, A few weeks ago as the COVID-19 situation began to really escalate in most of our communities, the Board of Directors communicated some guidelines to help address questions coming in from chapters on how to proceed with planned events. As the pandemic has escalated even more, now impacting nearly every community in Canada and the United States, your Board of Directors wanted to outline our guidance on events to all members...
Mon, Mar 30 , 2020 Bill
30 Mar 2020

More Dynamic Than Ever: The New Audi A3 Sportback

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45072"] source: Audi AG Audi established the premium compact class segment with the A3 in 1996. The fourth generation of the success model is now being introduced on the market – sporty, digitalized and fully connected. Beneath the progressive design of the body of the new A3 Sportback lie many innovations from the full-size class, for example the infotainment, suspension, and driver assist systems. Distinctive: design and lighting The new Aud...
Mon, Mar 30 , 2020 Bill
30 Mar 2020

quattro magazine q1_2020: Five Instagrammers Audi Enthusiasts Need to Follow

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="38721"] words: Denis Podmarkov Editor’s note: This article originally ran in the q1_2020 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, join Audi Club here. @auditradition www.instagram.com/auditradition/ Dig deep into the archive with Audi Tradition. More than 100 years of history can be found here all on one account. This is Audi’s in-house history department and their photos reflect that fact. [gal...
Mon, Mar 30 , 2020 Bill
28 Mar 2020

Join The #FourRingsChallenge

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44959"] words: Bill, photo/video: Audi AG Our friends at Audi know how quickly boredom sets in or how repetitive certain activities can get . I know we've cleaned the house several times and even my dog runs away whenever she sees us taking her leash off the wall. Audi released their coloring book earlier in the week and just yesterday, created virtual backgrounds for your daily (if not hourly) work Zoom video conferences. Today, there i...
Sat, Mar 28 , 2020 Bill
27 Mar 2020

quattro magazine q1_2020: Event Report – Audi RS 6 Avant at Malibu Cars & Coffee

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37981"] words: Denis Podmarkov, Photos: Denis Podmarkov and Colin McCarty Editor’s note: This article originally ran in the q1_2020 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, join Audi Club here. Pinch me, I must be dreaming…the day is here. The day we dreamt about. Begged Audi of America for. The day we all thought was impossible. Today is the day the United States of America gets their first RS Avant...
Fri, Mar 27 , 2020 Bill
27 Mar 2020

Audi Virtual Backgrounds Take Your Video Conference From 0-60 in 3.5 Seconds

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44940"] words: Bill, photos: Audi of America I don't know about you but I've been in video conference calls for awhile now and I'm pretty sure people are getting sick of seeing the same wall in my office... [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44941"] Uhhh...ok, back to our regular programming. Audi of America understands this so they've put together some virtual backgrounds to entertain yourself and your fellow Zoom attendees.  The...
Fri, Mar 27 , 2020 Bill
27 Mar 2020

APR 3.0T ECU Upgrade for the Audi B9 S4, S5, and SQ5

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44933"] source: APR APR is pleased to present the ultimate engine control unit (ECU) upgrade for the 3.0T EA839 engine! Expect up to 431-480 HP with 467-549 FT-LBS of torque, depending on octane! It's even offered with an optional Limited Powertrain Warranty. APR’s ECU Upgrades are the best dollar-per-horsepower modification one can make to the 3.0T engine. The upgrades dramatically increase horsepower and torque, making for an exceptionally qu...
Fri, Mar 27 , 2020 Bill
26 Mar 2020

The Audi Club North America 2019 Member of the Year

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="42679"] Introducing the Audi Club North America 2019 Member of the Year! The 2020 Audi Club North America Board of Directors gathered in Dallas to cast their votes for the 2019 Audi Club Member of the Year from a list of very dedicated Club members. And the winner is…Leanne Kopras of Audi Club Arizona! The Member of the Year is the most prestigious acknowledgement that Audi Club North America can bestow on one of its members. It is an honor gi...
Thu, Mar 26 , 2020 Bill
26 Mar 2020

An Update on Volkswagen Group’s Temporary Production Suspension

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="28211"] source: Volkswagen Group Editor's note: We reported back on March 17th that Audi's European plants were to suspend production for at least two weeks. Volkswagen Group just sent out a communique stating the Group's German plants will be closed until at least April 9th. Here's the release: Volkswagen Extends Suspension of Production At the German plants of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Volkswa...
Thu, Mar 26 , 2020 Bill
26 Mar 2020

Find of the Day: 2020 Audi exclusive Merlin Purple R8 V10

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44884"] words: Bill, photos: Nicholas Martinez, Audi Hampton One advantage of being cooped up at home is the time to shop online for that one Audi I would love to own...and I may have just found it. While scrolling through numerous ads, a flash of purple caught my eye. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44835"] An Audi exclusive Merlin Purple R8...and it's apparently the only one in the States. Here's the ad: 2020 Audi R8 · Coupe ...
Thu, Mar 26 , 2020 Bill
25 Mar 2020

Find of the Day: 1960 Auto Union 1000SP Coupé

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44794"] words: Bill, photos: Sewickley Cars via Bring A Trailer The last time we feature an Auto Union 1000SP Coupé as a Find of the Day, it was located overseas and was a Thunderbird-esque red with a white top. This one is much closer and is silver with white leather. How close? Despite wearing Ontario tags, it's located in Pittsburgh, PA. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44801"] Here's the ad: This 1960 Auto Union 1000 Sp coup...
Wed, Mar 25 , 2020 Bill
25 Mar 2020

Video of the Day: 1,300hp Audi TT RS

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44753"] words: Bill, video: Car Acceleration TV Have you ever been on YouTube and fallen down a rabbit hole? Of course you have. Well in my travels, I stumbled across this: a 1,300hp 200mph Audi TT RS. It's, uh, been slightly modified. As it says in the video, enjoy the brutally fast acceleration and insane sound... [embed]https://youtu.be/5HxShwiDJng[/embed]
Wed, Mar 25 , 2020 Bill
24 Mar 2020

Audi RS 3 Sportback and Sedan Spied Winter Testing

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44722"] Good news for Audi fans as the RS 3 is finally on its way and now we've also spotted the RS 3 Sedan out and testing. We've spied the upcoming Audi A3 and S3 testing and the RS 3 Sportback on the 'Ring but haven't seen the sedan...until now. The RS 3 will of course get wider fenders and an evil looking front bumper. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44728"] Set for a debut in 2020, the new RS 3 will get an updated version...
Tue, Mar 24 , 2020 Bill
24 Mar 2020

Tech talk: The 2020 Audi S6 and S7 2.9-liter V6 TFSI engine and Electric-Powered Compressor

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44712"] 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 series of Tec...
Tue, Mar 24 , 2020 Bill
23 Mar 2020

AZ Euros Talks About Paul Walker’s B5 S4

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="40410"] words: Bill, photos: Barrett-Jackson, The Smoking Tire Way back in October, we featured Paul Walker's B5 S4 as a Find of the (Future) Day. In fact, we wrote three blog posts about his car as Paul was an icon in the automotive world (Find of the Future Day is Here: Paul Walker’s 2000 Audi S4 and AZ Euros Buys Paul Walker’s B5 S4). And this one makes number 4...almost as many as there are Fast & Furious movies. We rarely, if ev...
Mon, Mar 23 , 2020 Bill
22 Mar 2020

Audi Club Now Has Its Own Discussion Forums

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44687"] Heads Up: Audi Club now has its own Discussion Forums INCLUDING CLASSIFIEDS. We've been playing with this idea since launching the         e-tron connect forums, but fast-tracked it given everyone is stuck at home and most likely bored. In as much, I've spent my weekend getting them up and running and in a beta test state. I still have to work on some features and some layout bugs, but we're more or less ready for prime time and so I...
Sun, Mar 22 , 2020 Bill
20 Mar 2020

Color Your Audi World

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44678"] words: Bill, photos: Audi of America Stuck inside with nothing to do? Well, Audi to the rescue. In light of the current situation, Audi has re-released their Audi collection coloring book...for free. You can download the book HERE. Now there's no excuse for when boredom hits you. Stay safe and we'll see you on the other side. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44679"]
Fri, Mar 20 , 2020 Bill
19 Mar 2020

ABT Power S Boosts Audi RS 4 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44651"] words: Bill, photos: ABT Sportsline Editor's Note: Let me start out with my disclaimer for the normal questions I get: Yes, I know that the RS 4 Avant isn't sold in the States Yes, I post articles on Audi models that we don't get because we're all Audi fans, right? No...this isn't clickbait With all of us practicing #socialdistancing, we turn to the web to keep us entertained and what is more entertaining than gazing at an Audi RS 4 Ava...
Thu, Mar 19 , 2020 Bill
19 Mar 2020

Financial Year 2019: Audi AG Achieves Its Financial Targets and Sets a Course for Long-Term Competitiveness

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44216"] source: Audi AG CEO Bram Schot: “Exceptional situation due to corona: we are focusing on protecting our employees, contractors and guests and making the right business decisions in this volatile environment.” In a difficult environment, Audi achieves its financial targets for 2019 Operating profit of €4.5 billion; 8.1 percent operating return on sales is within forecast corridor for 2019 Net cash flow slightly above...
Thu, Mar 19 , 2020 Bill