25 Oct 2019

And Now For Something Completely Different: Criminal’s Tomb Features Life-Size Statue of Him And A Replica Of His Audi SQ7

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36978"] words: Bill, photos: Granada Hoy They say you can't take it with you when you die and while that may be true, a notorious truck hijacker in Spain may have found a way around that. Antonio "El Tonto (The Fool)" made headlines in Spain during his criminal life and is once again making headlines after his death. He is mostly known for hijacking trucks and getting away with millions of dollars in merchandise which he then sold in his superm...
Fri, Oct 25 , 2019 Bill
25 Oct 2019

Trans Am Series Develops New Home for Former GT3 Cars

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36971"] source: Trans Am by Pirelli The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli will add a new production-based class to its thriving line-up for the 2020 season. Slotted between the Trans Am and TA2 powered by AEM classes, the new Xtreme GT (XGT) class will be  focused on 2016 and earlier FIA GT3 machines that are no longer eligible to race in other professional series. Based on feedback from the paddock and continued development from t...
Fri, Oct 25 , 2019 Bill
24 Oct 2019

Video: Space-Shuttle-Side Chat with Tom Kristensen at Audi Club Nationals

If you missed this year's Audi Club Nationals, then fear not... you didn't miss out entirely. The event culminated in a space-shuttle-side chat with Tom Kristensen at the Smithsonian's gargantuan Udvar Hazy Air & Space museum. Video of Mr. Le Mans' conversation can be found below or directly on YouTube HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26EYsFW5X9o&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1NX64nM6OVV8l_wbF2EUm9VCx5aE_yP7Hbmy0LttiVPjbPYcbqQ_LGmwE
23 Oct 2019

With TFSI Power: Record Year For Audi In The DTM

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36944"] source: Audi Sport Audi uses experience-based advantage in rolling out efficiency technology Audi RS 5 DTM most successful model in current DTM era DTM Champion René Rast races from record to record Since as far back as 2001, Audi has been combining turbocharging with gasoline direct injection (TFSI) in production cars. When this efficiency technology was rolled out in the DTM, the brand with the four rings lever...
Wed, Oct 23 , 2019 Bill
22 Oct 2019

2019 Audi Q3 SUV Named A 2019 IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick+,’ 2019 A7 Named ‘Top Safety Pick’

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36928"] source: Audi of America 2019 Audi Q3 recieves highest rating awarded by the nonprofit organization, when equipped with available Full LED headlights on Premium Plus and Prestige trims 2019 Audi A7 named 2019 Top Safety Pick when equipped with available LED Matrix-design headlights with high-beam assist Both vehicles achieved “Superior” rating for front crash prevention and “Good”rating in all IIHS crash tests 201...
Tue, Oct 22 , 2019 Bill
22 Oct 2019

Electrifying Full-Size Sedan: The Audi A6 55 TFSI e quattro

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36915"] source: Audi AG Presales for the hybrid sedan start in Germany 2.0 TFSI combined with a 105 kW-powerful electric motor and quattro drive as standard System output of 270 kW (367 PS), electric range of up to 53 kilometers (32.9 mi) Predictive operating strategy for maximum efficiency and many trips using electric power Audi is expanding its portfolio of electrified models consistently: Five powerful cars with ...
Tue, Oct 22 , 2019 Bill
22 Oct 2019

quattro Magazine Q4 2019: Member Profile

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36902"] Editor’s note: This article originally ran in the q4_2019 issue of quattro Magazine. Member Profiles Each month, our editors choose a selection of Audi Club members’ personal cars to share with quattro Magazine readers. If you would like to see your car featured, send your name, hometown, model, model year information, and a short paragraph about yourself to [email protected]. Joe Foster, Instagram @gmgracing or @joe...
Tue, Oct 22 , 2019 Bill
21 Oct 2019

Successful Close of the Season in DMV GTC for Audi Sport Customers

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36866"] source: Audi Sport Two one-two-three results of the Audi R8 LMS in club racing at Hockenheim Class championship titles for customer teams in America and Germany Audi R8 LMS driven through AUDI AG’s production halls in Ingolstadt Audi Sport customer racing celebrated GT3, GT4 and TCR class victories in America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand with its teams on the third weekend in October. Audi R8 LMS GT3 Victorious finale o...
Mon, Oct 21 , 2019 Bill
20 Oct 2019

Audi Employees In Ingolstadt Celebrate DTM Champion René Rast And Successes In GT Racing

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36783"] source: Audi AG Victorious race cars driven through production halls at Ingolstadt plant René Rast, Frank Stippler and Dries Vanthoor enthusiastically welcomed With a unique activity, the employees at Audi’s Ingolstadt location celebrated Audi’s triple title win in the 2019 DTM and the successes of Audi Sport customer racing in the GT category: for the first time ever, race cars were driven through the productio...
Sun, Oct 20 , 2019 Bill
20 Oct 2019

Audi e-tron FE06 Meets With Rivals For The First Time

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36719"] source: Audi Sport The only joint Formula E pre-season test at Valencia still continuing until Friday Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi’s race cars sporting final liveries The new season of the electric racing series kicks off in 37 days’ time At Valencia, the new Audi e-tron FE06 is meeting with its competitors for the first time this week: until Friday, all twelve teams will continue the joint test, before the new season...
Sun, Oct 20 , 2019 Bill
20 Oct 2019

Awards For Audi Since August 2019

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36726"] source: Audi AG auto motor und sport: Audi wins for design and connectivity Audi took away two category victories in the “Autonis” competition where readers of the renowned automotive magazine auto motor und sport rate the best new car designs. The A1 claimed victory in the Compact Car category, attracting 24.2 percent of the votes; the A6 Avant (34.2 percent) won in the Full-Size category. The readers’ choice 2019 was the 15th...
Sun, Oct 20 , 2019 Bill
15 Oct 2019

Find of the Day: Audi C5 allroad AKA The Beast

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36643"] words: Bill, photos: Tuan Pham Word came out yesterday that the 2020 Audi A6 allroad will make its way to U.S. shores and one of its 1st appearances will be at the exclusive Audi Club Nationals 2019 event (there's still time to sign up for the Audi Oktober Concours & Tech Talk on Saturday Oct 19th to see the A6 allroad and meet Tom Kristensen). Naturally with this news, I decided to see what OG allroad was out there for sale. The last...
Tue, Oct 15 , 2019 Bill
14 Oct 2019

Audi Club Reveals Subjects & Speakers for Tech Talk Seminars at Nationals 2019

With Audi Club Nationals 2019 just a week away, Audi Club is pleased to confirm most details surrounding the Tech Talk seminar series set for Saturday October 19 at Lansdowne Resort & Spa in Leesburg, VA. Tech Talks are a new feature for Audi Club Nationals. With the proximity of Audi of America headquarters and also the many special guests planned, Audi Club took this opportunity to add informative seminars on key subjects Audi owners and enthusiasts are sure to enjoy. The Tech Tal...
14 Oct 2019

New Audi A6 allroad Will Be At The Audi Club Nationals 2019

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36598"] In addition to Tom Kristensen and Audi of America president Daniel Weissland, the new Audi A6 allroad will be joining the Audi Club Nationals 2019 held at the Lansdowne Resort and Spa in Leesburg, VA. Come see the A6 allroad at the Audi Oktober Concours and Tech Talks on Saturday. It may also show up for the VIP Dinner on Friday night. Be a part of this exclusive showing of the return of the A6 allroad. It's a year for anniversaries so ...
Mon, Oct 14 , 2019 Bill
14 Oct 2019

The Wait Is Over: Audi A6 allroad Returns To The U.S. In 2020 Poised For Every Possibility

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36580"] source: Audi of America All-new Audi A6 allroad returns following its original introduction in 2000 Offers high versatility and maximum comfort with enhanced capabilities on and off-road enabled by adaptive air suspension Limited Anniversary Edition offers exterior design elements and exclusive Gavial Green exterior color is available in celebration of original allroad Following the success and enthusiast fanfare of past ...
Mon, Oct 14 , 2019 Bill
11 Oct 2019

Audi Club Chicagoland: Fall Drive and Cars & Coffee at Audi Westmont

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36515"] words: John Haniotes, photos: John Haniotes, Dennis Mark Audi Club Chicagoland's Fall Drive and Cars & Coffee was a great success with over 30 attendees hosted by Ed Riedmaier and Audi Westmont. The weather was perfect for the gathering where the group enjoyed food and fellowship. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36499"] The drive began at 11:30. We headed south via Rt. 38 through a scenic Southern Cook C...
Fri, Oct 11 , 2019 Bill
10 Oct 2019

Audi Club Nationals 2019: Silent Auction Items

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="23877"] Listed here are some of the items that will be in the silent auction at the Audi Club Nationals 2019  (*Items shown are only examples of the auction items and may not be actual product) $500 off a GMP Performance Roll bar. TT RS and Audi S5 Available $500 off a pair of Recaro Seats $500 off a Brembo or AP Racing Big Brake Kit $250 off a Ohlin's Coilover Suspension $250 off a set of flow form Wheels $500 off a set of Forg...
Thu, Oct 10 , 2019 Bill
10 Oct 2019

Audi In September: Worldwide Deliveries Increased By 4.5 Percent

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36489"] source: Audi AG Around 1,357,100 units delivered since January Strong growth in Europe in September Hildegard Wortmann, Member of the Board of Management for Sales and Marketing: “Positive outlook for the last quarter” The Four Rings closed September with deliveries up 4.5 percent year-on-year. Last month the company delivered around 145,400 units. The picture was mixed among the core regions: While deliveries...
Thu, Oct 10 , 2019 Bill
9 Oct 2019

Audi Club Georgia: HelenBack 2019

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36472"] words: Philip Monk, photos: Audi Club Georgia Every August for the past 10 years, Audi Club Georgia members gather in Helen, GA for HelenBack. This event started as a one day fun-run beginning and ending in Helen, GA, thus Helen and Back - HelenBack. Helen is a small town in Northeast Georgia that reinvented itself in the image of a German alpine village in 1968 with several German restaurants and German themed shops. Obviously, the...
Wed, Oct 09 , 2019 Bill
8 Oct 2019

Find of the Day: 2001 Audi A4…TDI

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36443"] words: Bill, photos: eBay.com Yes we are featuring the second B5 in a row on our Find of the Day but the first was Paul Walker's S4 and this...this is another special one. While it may look like another B5 A4 quattro from the outside, it's got a TDI heart. The States didn't get a B5 TDI unless you're talking about the Volkswagen B5 (and B5.5) Passat and even then we didn't get an all-wheel drive version. [gallery link="none" co...
Tue, Oct 08 , 2019 Bill