3 May 2019

New Audi RS 5 DTM 1-2-3-4 in Hockenheim DTM Free Practice

words: Bill, photos: Audi Sport, motorsport.com Nico Muller led an all Audi parade today during the Hockenheim DTM free practice with a time of 1:30.476s. 2017 DTM Champion, Rene Rast, clocked in 0.361s behind Muller. Jonathan Aberdein in the privateer WRT Team Audi Sport Audi RS 5 DTM came in third just ahead of Robin Frijns, Formula E champion. In fact, the Audi RS 5 DTM took 7 out of the 10 top spots. Mike Rockenfeller finished 6th, Loic Duval 7th, and Jamie Green 8th. The first o...
Fri, May 03 , 2019 Bill
3 May 2019

Find of the Day? 1994 Audi 80 Avant…with a 4.2L V8

words: Bill, photos: Ricardas Zizas Autohandel It's been a good several days for Finds of the Day: the RS2 Avant, the Imola Yellow RS 4, the Amazon Blue Ur-quattro, and the Holy Grail, the 1986 Audi Sport quattro. All special cars, all desirable cars, all hard-to-find cars so why would I feature a plain Jane Audi 80 Avant with ugly wheels? Because of this: Some mad scientist shoved a 4.2 V8 under the bonnet. Apparently this isn't an uncommon swap as I've found several YouTube videos on V8 swap...
Fri, May 03 , 2019 Bill
3 May 2019

Audi AG: First Quarter of 2019 Still Affected by Adverse Factors

source: Audi AG Audi Group: revenue of €13.8 billion; operating profit of €1.1 billion; operating return on sales of 8.0 percent Key financials reflect deconsolidation of multi-brand import companies CFO Alexander Seitz: “We are some distance away from our own targets and aim to make considerable progress with our cost structures” As expected, the Audi Group has embarked upon a very challenging financial year 2019. First-quarter revenue and operating profit d...
Fri, May 03 , 2019 Bill
2 May 2019

Change in Leadership at Audi of America

source: Audi of America Mark Del Rosso steps down as Audi of America president Del Rosso served 11 years in leadership roles with Audi and Bentley Cian O'Brien, Audi of America COO, to serve as interim head of brand HERNDON – Mark Del Rosso, president of Audi of America, is leaving the company, effective immediately. Cian O'Brien, Audi of America's chief operating officer, will assume interim leadership of the brand in the U.S. Del Rosso spent 11 years in leadership roles at Audi an...
Thu, May 02 , 2019 Bill
2 May 2019

Find of the Day: 1994 Audi RS2

words: Bill, photos: DCT Wielsbeke & Maldegem The RS2...almost the Holy Grail of Audi enthusiasts. Good news for us in the States as the 25 year rule falls to the wayside this year. This particular example (located in Belgium) will be legal in October but maybe you should think about jumping on it now and store it until October. Why jump on it now instead of waiting? It's only listed for €39,900 ($44,602.41USD). One RS2 we featured was listed at €69,911 ($78,150.36USD). Granted th...
Thu, May 02 , 2019 Bill
1 May 2019

April Sales Down 21 percent; 2019 A6, A7, Strike Consumer Demand with YoY Growth

source: Audi of America So there's some bad news and good news about April 2019 sales. The bad news is that sales year-to-date is down 21%. Ouch. The good news is that new products are hitting the dealers as we speak including the e-tron SUV and soon the new (great looking in my opinion) Q3. Also, sedan (A6, A7, A8) are selling well,  CPO sales are up, 253 e-trons have already been sold, and Service Manager satisfaction is #1 10 years in a row. The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades. ...
Wed, May 01 , 2019 Bill
1 May 2019

How Do You Celebrate 10 Years of the V10? By Disintegrating an R8 V10

words: Bill, video stills: Audi of America Audi is celebrating 10 years of the V10 with the limited edition Audi R8 V10 Decennium. Only 222 individually numbered units will be produced. Audi is also celebrating this event by...blowing up an R8 V10. Audi and artist Fabian Oefner takes you on an intimate tour of the R8 by taking it completely apart. Watching the time-lapse video of an R8 as it is disassembled is mesmerizing. Although the video is only a couple of minutes long, Fabian describes ...
Wed, May 01 , 2019 Bill
1 May 2019

Big Changes at Audi Sport GmbH

source: Audi Sport Audi Sport GmbH to be managed in the future by Oliver Hoffmann and Julius Seebach Current Managing Director Michael-Julius Renz is to retire Julius Seebach appointed to the management Head of Sport Technology Oliver Hoffmann also to have overall responsibility as Audi’s Head of Development in Neckarsulm Oliver Hoffmann (42) and Julius Seebach (35) are to take over the management of Audi Sport GmbH on May 1, 2019. The current Managing Director, Mi...
Wed, May 01 , 2019 Bill
1 May 2019

Dieter Gass: “In the DTM, the fans can look forward to super-thrilling racing”

source: Audi Sport Interview with Head of Audi Motorsport Dieter Gass Gass about the new turbo era in the DTM This weekend (May 4/5), the new DTM season kicks off at the Hockenheimring. Head of Audi Motorsport Dieter Gass talks about the new turbo era in the DTM, Aston Martin’s entry and the internationalization of the series. Why should motorsport fans be excited about the 2019 DTM? In the DTM, motorsport fans can always, and that’s again true for 2019, look forward to s...
Wed, May 01 , 2019 Bill
30 Apr 2019

Find of the Day: 2007 Imola Yellow Audi RS 4

words: Bill, photos: Sean Roberts RS cars are many things: big, brawny, beautiful...bright? Bright is definitely the word whenever you lay your eyes on Imola Yellow but add the allure of a B7 RS 4 and it becomes desirable...or not. Back in the day (over 10 years ago), I had a friend who purchased the twin to this car. I loved it but for others, it was a love or hate it kind of thing. When he went to sell it though the haters seem to have won. It took him awhile to get rid of it (he finally tra...
Tue, Apr 30 , 2019 Bill
30 Apr 2019

The Moment of Truth for the New Audi RS 5 DTM

source: Audi Sport Turbo era of the DTM kicks off at the Hockenheimring Two-liter four-cylinder turbo engine to make its racing debut New Audi Thrill Zone for visitors in the DTM Fan Village Fans and drivers have been looking forward to this moment with equally eager anticipation: On Saturday (May 4) at 1.30 PM, the new turbo era of the DTM begins at the Hockenheimring. With eight cars, Audi is the strongest brand in the field in terms of numbers. During the final pre-season tests at...
Tue, Apr 30 , 2019 Bill
29 Apr 2019

e-tron connect: Rumor: Audi Plans R8 Replacement Dubbed e-tron GTR

source: e-tron connect In case you are unaware, we have a sister site devoted to Audi e-tron vehicles and news: e-tron connect. Today, we posted about a R8 replacement dubbed the e-tron GTR. Here's an excerpt: Audi didn’t exactly make a secret of its considerations to replace its livable supercar R8 offering with something electric over the past year or so, but new rumors suggest a final decision may have been made. CAR Magazine’s Georg Kacher laid out what intel he’s heard in or...
Mon, Apr 29 , 2019 Bill
29 Apr 2019

Audi RS 3 LMS with Victories in Germany, America and Japan

source: Audi Sport Successes for Audi Sport’s TCR touring car around the globe Strong season opener for new Audi R8 LMS GT3 in ADAC GT Masters Podium finishes for Audi R8 LMS GT4 In 2019, the Audi RS 3 LMS, the 2018 TCR Model of the Year, continues its winning streak by customers in international racing series. As well as at the season opener in Germany, the TCR touring car was victorious in a sprint race in America and an endurance race in Asia. Audi RS 3 LMS (TCR) Strong kickoff...
Mon, Apr 29 , 2019 Bill
28 Apr 2019

Third Podium Result for Audi Sport in 2019 FIA WTCR

source: Audi Sport Jean-Karl Vernay secures second place in Hungary Frédéric Vervisch and Jean-Karl Vernay score points at every race A total of 20 WTCR trophies for Audi Sport teams since 2018 Audi Sport customer racing has demonstrated a significant boost in performance at the second round of the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup. After achieving eighth place last year as the best result in Hungary, the Audi Sport squad has now returned with a trophy. This is the third cup so far this...
Sun, Apr 28 , 2019 Bill
27 Apr 2019

Formula E in Paris: Audi Drivers Brave April Weather

source: Audi Sport Daniel Abt scores second podium of the season in hail and rain Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler most successful team of the day Robin Frijns celebrates maiden win and takes over championship lead Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler is in the center of the battle to win both titles in Formula E. At the spectacular E-Prix in the French capital Paris, Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi finished in 3rd and 4th place. Robin Frijns celebrated his first win in the electric racing series in the...
Sat, Apr 27 , 2019 Bill
27 Apr 2019

Find of the Day: 1985 Amazon Blue Audi Ur-quattro

words: Bill, photos: Classic Car Gallery, lyrics: Der Kommissar by Falco (performed by After The Fire) Zwei, drei, vier, one, two, three, it's easy to seeBut it's not that I don't care, so 'Cause I hear it all the time, but they never let you knowOn the TV and the radio (cha!)She was young, her heart was pure, but every night is bright she gotShe said, "sugar is sweet", she come a-rappin' to the beatThen I knew that she was hot... As I look upon this beauty, bits of Der Kommissar run through m...
Sat, Apr 27 , 2019 Bill
26 Apr 2019

Great Events Await Audi Club Members at Nationals 2019!

Audi Club North America 35th National Event - Great events await Audi Club Members at Nationals! In this update, we’d like to share a couple of events with you so you get an idea of what’s in store for Audi Club’s 35thAnniversary. Thursday, 17 October: Annapolis Waterfront and Lunch 10:30am to 9pm Members will begin their Annapolis adventure enjoying an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch featuring local favorites and beautiful Chesapeake Bay views at Sam’s on the Waterfront, one...
Fri, Apr 26 , 2019 Bill
26 Apr 2019

Formula E: Latest News and Miscellaneous Info from Paris

source: Audi Sport Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi on a shopping trip in the Audi e-tron* Audi factory driver Loïc Duval as TV expert on Canal+ Daniel Abt at DTM opener and Wings for Life World Run Formula E is visiting Paris, the capital of France. For the two Audi drivers, Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi, the race weekend began with a foray into the world of fashion. For a PR commitment, Audi sent Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi in the new Audi e-tron...
Fri, Apr 26 , 2019 Bill
26 Apr 2019

Road/Show by CNET Catches up with Avengers: Endgame’s Brie Larson and I Get A Crash Course In All That Is Marvel

words: Bill, photos: Audi of America, Paramount Pictures, Marvel In what has to be the most anticipated movie in years, Avengers: Endgame is finally here. I have an unpopular confession to make: I am not a superhero fan...at all. I get the Marvel & DC Comics universes mixed up all the time much to the dismay of my teen sons. I am, however, a big Audi fan. The only reason I watched Iron Man was to see the R8 (which was new at the time). And then I saw Iron Man 2... And then I sa...
Fri, Apr 26 , 2019 Bill
25 Apr 2019

ABT Aerodynamic Upgrades for Audi Q8 Available Now

The Audi Q8 has a strong front appearance already coming from the factory, still ABT supports the aggressive factory octagonal grille even more by adding a dynamic front lip and highlights for the sideward air inlets. Although the most eye-catching changes are happening to the rear of the car. ABT is taking the factory rear skirt insert with its square-shaped openings and replacing it with a prominent diffuser that features double exhaust bezels. The new aerodynamic designs are topped off by...
Thu, Apr 25 , 2019 Bill