1 Nov 2019

quattro Magazine q4_2019: Enthusiasts In quattro Getting Coffee

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37338"] words/photos: Denis Podmarkov Editor’s note: This article originally ran in the q4_2019 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, join Audi Club here. Long Beach, CA - Who doesn’t enjoy a good cup of coffee? I’m willing to drive a good distance for a good one; add in the mutual enjoyment of cars and there’s something undeniable. Meeting up with a fellow Audi owner and espresso enthusiast then�...
Fri, Nov 01 , 2019 Bill
31 Oct 2019

Find of the Day: 1986 Treser Audi Quattro With RS 2 Engine

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37276"] words: Bill, photos: Marcusbil AS For Audi fans, especially ones of a certain age, Treser evokes memories of wild and unusual cars but what some may not know is that the genius behind Treser is Walter Treser. I'll admit that my Treser knowledge is a bit...how do you say...lousy but if you want to learn more about him and his creations, check out this article from The Truth About Cars. So why am I bringing up Walter Treser in this Find of ...
Thu, Oct 31 , 2019 Bill
31 Oct 2019

Spy Photos of the Audi RS 3 at the Nürburgring

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37246"] words: Bill, photos: Audi Club North America While photos of the new A3 and S3 testing have been seen, the new RS 3 has not (except for a mule based on the current body) until now. Our spy photographers shot the new RS 3 on the holiest grounds for a car nerd...the Nürburgring. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37245"] The RS 3 will of course get wider fenders and a more aggressive front end. Set to debut in 2020, the new ...
Thu, Oct 31 , 2019 Bill
31 Oct 2019

AUDI AG: Robust Figures For The Third Quarter

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="26689"] source: Audi AG Audi Group after nine months of the year: revenue of €41.3 billion; operating profit of €3.2 billion; operating return on sales of 7.8 percent CFO Alexander Seitz: “Steering the Audi Group solidly through a year of adverse factors.” Net cash flow of €3.3 billion demonstrates high self-financing power again Earnings forecast affirmed in a difficult environment In a challenging second...
Thu, Oct 31 , 2019 Bill
30 Oct 2019

Audi Brings The Audi Q3 Unicorn-Inspired Social Media Post To Life For Those Who ‘Hold Nothing Back’

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37205"] source: Audi of America Audi of America brings one of the most engaged social posts to life following remarkable fan response Audi Q3 “Qnicorn” celebrates Halloween by exploring the streets of Washington, D.C. Qnicorn solidified as fan favorite on Audi Instagram and Facebook accounts Audi of America has brought one of the most engaged social media posts to life: the mythical Audi Q3 Unicorn, dubbed by fans as the “Qnicorn.” ...
Wed, Oct 30 , 2019 Bill
30 Oct 2019

Bentley EXP 100 GT – Working In Partnership For A Future Of Sustainable Luxury Mobility

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37198"] source: Bentley Bentley’s vision of the future sets the benchmark for sustainability Luxurious cabin includes finest intelligently curated materials All-electric concept car an environmental showcase Bentley partners with world’s leading experts in sustainable materials Sustainable future includes 5,000-year-old Copper Infused Riverwood 100% organic leather-like textile a bi-product of wine-making British Farmed Wool carpets and embr...
Wed, Oct 30 , 2019 Bill
29 Oct 2019

These Are The Photos I Submitted For Tom Kristensen’s Book

words & photos: George Achorn Looking back on Audi Club Nationals 2019, a definite highlight was Tom Kristensen’s storytelling beneath Space Shuttle Discovery at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum.  One of the things Tom did before leaving the stage was to give a copy of his book to the Audi Club North America. The gesture was a kind one, and it reminded me that he’d put a call to his many friends in journalism and photography for photos when he was assembling the book sev...
Tue, Oct 29 , 2019 Bill
28 Oct 2019

APR Presents ECU Upgrade For The 5.2L FSI V10 Engine

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37168"] source: APR APR’s ECU Upgrades are the best dollar-per-horsepower modification one can make to the 5.2L FSI V10 engine. The upgrades dramatically increase horsepower and torque, making for an exceptionally quicker and more exciting vehicle. This is made possible through APR’s optimization of the factory engine management system to take full advantage of the engine’s capabilities, without needing any end user adjustment. The softwar...
Mon, Oct 28 , 2019 Bill
28 Oct 2019

Audi Electrifies Munich: New, Free Charging, Parking And Shuttle Service At Airport

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37164"] source: Audi AG Recharge and park for free at Munich Airport until end of 2019 Also option of test-driving the Audi e-tron* Green power from Audi’s own photovoltaic system Audi is launching a free initiative for all electric and plug-in hybrid car owners at Munich Airport, under the name of “Charge & Fly”: Until the end of the year, interested drivers can recharge their electric car or plug-in hybrid vehicle wi...
Mon, Oct 28 , 2019 Bill
28 Oct 2019

Find of the Day: 2003 Audi RS 6 Sedan

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37139"] words: Bill, photos: Audizine member B5stgIII Everyone's attention is on the new Audi RS 6 Avant coming to the States as a 2020 model but what about the other RS 6 that made it to the States? The C5 RS 6 came over as a sedan instead of the uberwagon but it's nothing to ignore. This example found on Audizine has only 83,xxx miles on it and looks like it's had a ton of maintenance in the last year. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size...
Mon, Oct 28 , 2019 Bill
28 Oct 2019

Lamborghini Presents Two World Previews During The 2019 World Finals In Jerez

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37132"] source: Lamborghini Teaser of the first hypercar developed by Lamborghini Squadra Corse Debut of the Super SUV for racing, Urus ST-X: the first race in Misano in 2020 Lamborghini Squadra Corse looks ahead to the future with two world previews presented during the World Finals in Jerez de la Frontera. A teaser foreshadows the new 12-cylinder hypercar that will debut in 2020, while the Urus ST-X will take to a circuit for the first time, ...
Mon, Oct 28 , 2019 Bill
28 Oct 2019

quattro Magazine q4_2019: Five Instagrammers Audi Enthusiasts Need to Follow

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37082"] words: Denis Podmarkov, photos: Tom Kristensen, Silvercar by Audi, Audi Bahn, Jason Whipple, Lottie   Editor: This originally ran in the q4_2019 issue of quattro Magazine. Don’t forget to follow our Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/audiclubna/   @tomkristensen_com  www.instagram.com/tomkristensen_com/ If you follow Le Mans, you know TK. There’s no way around it. He holds the record for the most wins at the 24 Hours with nin...
Mon, Oct 28 , 2019 Bill
28 Oct 2019

Auto Express: Audi TT Set To Morph Into All-Electric Crossover

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37077"] source: Auto Express, renders: Auto Express, photos: Audi of America Audi bosses have finally settled on a proposal for the next-generation TT, which will morph into a fully electric crossover, Auto Express can reveal. There has been a fierce boardroom battle within the German company over how the next TT should evolve. It’s been a debate that has raged since 2014 when the firm’s then-boss, Rupert Stadler (who was later char...
Mon, Oct 28 , 2019 Bill
27 Oct 2019

First Podium For Audi Sport Driver Niels Langeveld in FIA WTCR

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37044"] source: Audi Sport Comtoyou Team Audi Sport finishes runner-up in Japan Ryuichiro Tomita best wild card driver on Suzuka weekend Unfavorable grid positions prevent better results in races 2 and 3 On the eighth race weekend of the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup in Japan, Audi Sport driver Niels Langeveld celebrated his so far best result. The Dutchman from Comtoyou Team Audi Sport led the first race at Suzuka after the start and w...
Sun, Oct 27 , 2019 Bill
25 Oct 2019

Find of the Day: Lifted 1.8T-Powered 1990 Audi Coupe quattro

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37014"] words: Bill, photos: Bring A Trailer I love the Coupe quattro...I may have mentioned it here before. So instead of gushing about my love for them, let's take a closer look at this one. While quattro is great in the snow, how about a 6" lift? And the lack of power of the Cq? No problem, swap in a 1.8T. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37030"] This 1990 Audi Coupe Quattro is equipped with a custom 6″ suspen...
Fri, Oct 25 , 2019 Bill
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