12 Jan 2019

Audi Sport customer teams celebrate one-two result in Dubai

source: Audi Sport Car Collection Motorsport triumphs at 24 Hours of Dubai Team MS7 by WRT in second position First endurance racing success of the latest evolution of the Audi R8 LMS GT3 A perfect start for Audi Sport customer racing to the 2019 motorsport season: At the 24-hour race in Dubai, two Audi Sport customer racing teams celebrated the first one-two result of the latest evolution of the Audi R8 LMS GT3 in a major endurance racing event. After 607 race laps, th...
Sat, Jan 12 , 2019 Bill
11 Jan 2019

Formula E: Latest News and Miscellaneous Info From Morocco

source: Audi Sport Daniel Abt wins challenge in Marrakesh souk Lucas di Grassi to debut in Race of Champions The first E-Prix in 2019 will start on Saturday at 4 PM (CET) in Marrakesh (live on Eurosport and www.zdf.de). A film shoot took Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi to Jamaâ El Fna on Thursday, the famous market place in the heart of Marrakesh. The task to be mastered by the two Audi drivers: buying a hat, a basket and shoes in the traditional souk for 500 ...
Fri, Jan 11 , 2019 Bill
10 Jan 2019

NEQ: Winter Driving News– 2019 – REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Winter Driving News– 2019 – REGISTRATION IS OPEN!   The Audi Club Northeast chapter (NEQ) now has two Winter Driving events open on MotorsportReg.com.  The Artie Mayhew  Memorial Winter Driving Schools will be on Saturday January 19 and Saturday February 2,  Ice is forming nicely and, if the weatherman is right, we expect to be able to hold these events as scheduled so sign up soon. Everyone who registers will be waitlisted initially and if the event oversell...
Thu, Jan 10 , 2019 Bill
10 Jan 2019

Car and Driver: The 2019 Audi Q8 Is What Luxury Sedans Have Become

source: Car and Driver The new Audi Q8 is a statement vehicle—as much for Audi as it is for the many well-heeled people who will park them in their garages. Audi's flagship A8 sedan still outprices the Q8, which starts at $68,395, yet with more and more buyers having given up on sedans entirely, this new five-seat SUV best defines the Audi brand... Read the rest of the story HERE
Thu, Jan 10 , 2019 Bill
10 Jan 2019

Audi Closes 2018 With Around 1,812,500 Automobiles Sold

source: Audi AG Year-end closing down 3.5 percent in the wake of a difficult environment Four Rings once again premium market leader in China Audi CEO Bram Schot: “Preparing for new challenges after a challenging year” Audi delivered around 1,812,500 automobiles to customers worldwide in 2018, 3.5 percent less than a year ago. In Europe, sales fell 13.6 percent in the past twelve months. On the home continent, Audi had replaced almost a third of its deliveries with...
Thu, Jan 10 , 2019 Bill
9 Jan 2019

Audi R8 Dolce Vita Tour

Audi R8 Dolce Vita Tour Dear Audi Club R8 driving adventurer, We are pleased to offer two Audi R8 Dolce Vita tours in 2019. Sign up now! This tour sells out each year. The 1st tour is June 4-7 starting with a visit to Audi HQ in Ingolstadt and lunch at Audi driving experience center in Neuburg June 3! The 2nd tour is October 5-7 starting with a visit to Audi HQ in Ingolstadt and lunch at Audi driving experience center in Neuburg October 4! Exper...
Wed, Jan 09 , 2019 Bill
9 Jan 2019

Compact Premium Sports Car in Top Form: New Audi TTS Available for Order

source: Audi AG Sharper exterior design underscores dynamic appearance New seven-speed S tronic is both efficient and dynamic TTS competition special model adds sporty touch Audi is sending the TTS (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.3 – 7.1* (32.2 – 33.1 US mpg)*; combined CO2emission in g/km: 166 – 161* (267.2 – 259.1 g/mi)) into the new model year—the compact premium sports car is now available for order. The new seven-speed S tronic, a standard featu...
Wed, Jan 09 , 2019 Bill
8 Jan 2019

1936 Horch 853 Planned for RM Sothebys Amelia Island

Early listings of lots for Amelia Island Concours week have revealed that RM Sotheby's will list a 1936 Horch Special Roadster Recreation. Few other details are provided by RM Sotheby's at this time and we expect more to be forthcoming as the March 9 event date nears, but the rareness of Horch specimens in the USA suggests we may know some of the story already. From the photos released by RM Sotheby's, we can see it has silver and blue bodywork with a red interior. This all appears identica...
8 Jan 2019

Video of the Day: 530HP Audi TT Hillclimb Monster With…A V8

video: NM2255 Car HD Videos If you think the sound of the 5 pot in the TT RS is heaven, this TT with a DTM V8 swap is nirvana. Not only does the TT sound mean, it looks the part with this evil aero kit. Watch lunatic Vladimir Vitver as he throws his front engined RWD TT around curves. [embed]https://youtu.be/6dhHF1KKg3c[/embed]
Tue, Jan 08 , 2019 Bill
8 Jan 2019

Carbuzz: Get Ready For The Hardcore 2020 Audi RS Q3

source: carbuzz.com The new Audi RS Q3 is coming to fight AMG. Last summer, Audi lifted the wraps off the all-new second-generation Q3 crossover, which features more aggressive styling and larger proportions. However, it’s only a matter of time before the Q3 gets the hardcore RS treatment from Audi Sport. After undergoing hot weather testing, our spy photographers have spotted the new 2020 Audi RS Q3 being put through its paces in snowy Sweden... Read the rest of the story H...
Tue, Jan 08 , 2019 Bill
8 Jan 2019

Audi Press Conference 2019 CES Las Vegas

At the world’s largest electronics trade show, Audi will present the next stage in in-car entertainment and provide a preview of the digital premium experience of the future. 2PM Eastern, 1PM Central, 12PM Mountain, 11AM Pacific Watch it HERE
Tue, Jan 08 , 2019 Bill
7 Jan 2019

Audi Turns The Car Into A Virtual Reality Experience Platform At CES

Audi e-tron takes backseat passengers on adventure through outer spaceTechnology combines VR content with vehicle movements in real timeDebuts “Marvel’s Avengers: Rocket’s Rescue Run” futuristic prototype created with Disney Games and Interactive Experiences for CES showcaseStart-up company, holoride, to establish new entertainment category via open platform Audi is redefining in-car entertainment at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In the future, backs...
Mon, Jan 07 , 2019 Bill
7 Jan 2019

Audi e-tron FE05 To Start New Year in Morocco

source: Audi Sport Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi intend to return to top group Test, data analysis and simulator work as preparation Jamie Green and Nico Müller to participate in rookie test The 2019 motorsport year will begin in Africa for Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler: On Saturday, January 12, the second ABB FIA Formula E Championship race of the season will be held in Marrakesh (Morocco). Following two top-ten finishes at the season opener in December, Daniel Abt and L...
Mon, Jan 07 , 2019 Bill
4 Jan 2019

Audi Returns To Electrify The Big Game On Feb. 3 With A 60-Second Spot

source: Audi of America 2019 marks tenth year for the brand as advertiser in the annual football event with spot in second quarter Commercial to feature Audi electric future, continuing the brand’s push into electrification In step with growing demand, by 2025 every third Audi sold will be electrified HERNDON – Audi returns to the big game with a 60-second commercial in the second quarter, marking the 10th year as an advertiser. This year’s spot will feature an electrific...
Fri, Jan 04 , 2019 Bill
4 Jan 2019

Nicolas Hunziker Wishes A Happy New Year To Audi Fans

words: Bill, video: Nicolas Hunziker If you don't know Nicolas Hunziker, he's one of the finest automotive artist out there. Porsche AG has officially licensed his artwork and even displays one of his paintings in their museum in Stuttgart. Sit back and enjoy this time lapse video of his Sport Quattro...but don't get too comfortable as it's only 60 seconds long. [embed]https://youtu.be/i6Obglm2dqo[/embed]
Fri, Jan 04 , 2019 Bill
3 Jan 2019

Find of the Day: 1994 Audi S2 Avant

words: Bill, photos: Autoscout24.com I know I've mentioned this ad nauseam but you can import RS2s into the States now that it's 2019. Hurray but only if you have the money to find one that isn't beat. However, there is a consolation prize and in itself, not a bad prize at all. The RS2's little brother is the S2. Unlike the Avant only RS2, the S2 came in an Avant, coupe, and the very rare sedan version. I've picked the Avant because who doesn't love Avants? Powered by a 230hp 2.2L turbo 5, it'...
Thu, Jan 03 , 2019 Bill
3 Jan 2019

Save The Date: Audi Press Conference At The CES Live From Las Vegas

Insight into the future of in-car entertainment Live broadcast of the Audi Press Conference from Las Vegas via satellite, internet and smart TV The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is being held in Las Vegas from January 8 to 11, 2019. At the world’s largest electronics trade show, Audi will present the next stage in in-car entertainment and provide a preview of the digital premium experience of the future. The brand with the Four Rings will broadcast the press...
Thu, Jan 03 , 2019 Bill