27 Sep 2018

Rumor: Audi Set for 2022(ish) Return to Le Mans Says Local Le Maine Libre Newspaper

The local Le Mans newspaper Le Maine Libre is reporting that Audi is preparing for a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans by 2022 with a hydrogen-powered prototype aimed at planned 'zero emission' regulations the ACO plans for 2024. According to the newspaper, Audi Sport has been working on a secret program to that end. If true, this could see Audi return against other expected programs from companies such as BMW. The newspaper reports that Audi has already been working on the design of thi...
27 Sep 2018

Glorious Find of the Day: 1982 Audi quattro…Pre-Production Prototype

words: Bill Cho, photos: autoclassics.com Every once in awhile, you run across a car that seems too good to be true. This is one of them...and it's true. This is reportedly one of the twelve right-hand drive prototypes built on the 'C' chassis and is likely the first one in the United Kingdom. When Audi built the production right-hand drive models, they were built on the 'D' chassis making the twelve prototypes very unique. What makes this one even more unique, it's one of two prototypes...
Thu, Sep 27 , 2018 Bill
26 Sep 2018

2018 Audi SQ5 With 425 HP And Visible Tailpipes Thanks To ABT

source: ABT America ABT Sportsline upgrades the three-liter turbo gasoline engine of the current model Audi SQ5 to a fiery 425 HP and increases the torque by 10% of up to 405 lb-ft. There is more than enough power for a commanding appearance after installing of the separate ABT Engine Control unit – especially if the SQ5 is also equipped with the ABT aerodynamic body kit that brings back visible tailpipes. The ABT Slimbody package for the SQ5 comes with a new front skirt, door st...
Wed, Sep 26 , 2018 Bill
25 Sep 2018

As SilverCar Grows, Audi USA Shutters San Francisco Audi on Demand

At the very same time the Audi-owned SilverCar rental company has timed a massive expansion, Audi on Demand in San Francisco has confirmed that it will cease operations. Audi announced the move this morning in an email to the division's customers. It reads: Effective Friday, October 12 2018, the Audi premium mobility service, Audi on demand, will no longer be available in San Francisco. Please note that your Membership Agreement has changed to provide that the agreement has been terminat...
25 Sep 2018

Audi Considering Re-Launching Horch Brand Name

Rumors out of the press are suggesting that Audi is strongly considering re-use of the Horch brand name to denote its largest and most luxurious offering. Once one of the world's most luxurious marques, the Horch brand is currently one of the defunct brands owned by Audi and one of the brands represented in Ingolstadt's four-ring logo. From what we can tell, the rumor first appeared published in Automotive News by the very credible German automotive journalist Jens Meiners. Given the sour...
25 Sep 2018

Rallycross: U.S. Premiere for EKS Audi Sport

source: Audi Sport FIA World Rallycross Championship to visit United States for the first time Race track in Austin with spectacular jump U.S. premiere for EKS Audi Sport: This weekend (September 29/30) Austin (Texas) is hosting the first FIA World Rallycross Championship (World RX) round in the United States. Audi driver Mattias Ekström knows the Circuit of the Americas primarily as a race track for Formula One and MotoGP events. “So far, I’ve only s...
Tue, Sep 25 , 2018 Bill
23 Sep 2018

Audi Celebrates 100th Victory in the DTM

source: Audi Sport René Rast achieves fourth DTM victory in succession Nico Müller perfects one-two result for Audi Drivers’ championship to be decided at the Hockenheim finale Audi achieved its 100th DTM victory at the Red Bull Ring in Austria. Following the somewhat fortunate one-two-three success on Saturday, Audi Sport celebrated a dominant one-two result on Sunday thanks to René Rast (Audi Sport Team Rosberg) and Nico Müller (Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline). ...
Sun, Sep 23 , 2018 Bill
22 Sep 2018

DTM Thriller at Spielberg: Audi Celebrates Unexpected One-Two-Three Result

source: Audi Sport René Rast clinches third consecutive victory in front of Mike Rockenfeller and Nico Müller Championship remains undecided three races before season ends Drivers from all three Audi Sport teams on podium Audi kept its promise of continuing to keep up suspense in the DTM title race on claiming a one-two-three result in Saturday’s spectacular race on the Red Bull Ring: By clinching his third consecutive victory Audi dr...
Sat, Sep 22 , 2018 Bill
21 Sep 2018

Formula E: Audi To Supply Virgin Racing With e-tron FE05

source: Audi Sport Head of Audi Motorsport Dieter Gass: “Confirms our engineering achievements” Audi e-tron FE05 with newly developed powertrain New Formula E season starts in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) in mid-December When the ABB FIA Formula E Championship starts its new season in Riyadh on December 15, there will be four drivers on the grid with Audi technology: alongside its own factory team, Audi Sport will also be equipping the British race team Virgin Racing wit...
Fri, Sep 21 , 2018 Bill
21 Sep 2018

Five Stars: The New Audi A6 in the Euro NCAP

source: Audi AG New business model passes important safety test with flying colors Body with steel-aluminum hybrid construction for greater safety and comfort Numerous driver assistance systems and central data fusion The new Audi A6 get top grades when it comes to passive safety — in the Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), one of the most important safety tests in Europe, it earned the highest rating of five stars. This makes the business sedan one of the safes...
Fri, Sep 21 , 2018 Bill
20 Sep 2018

Readers’ Choice by auto, motor und sport: Audi Takes Top Place in Connectivity and Interior Design

source: Audi AG The brand won in five categories of the “Car Connectivity Award” Audi A8 dominated the “Connected Cars” category Audi also won in the “Interior – design brand” category of the “Autonis” competition Audi is the leading automotive brand when it comes to connectivity, and its flagship, the Audi A8, is the best connected car. These are two results of the readers’ choice “Car Connectivity Award” carried out by renowned specialist magaz...
Thu, Sep 20 , 2018 Bill
20 Sep 2018

Audi Launches Audi select, A Monthly Vehicle Subscription Service, In Dallas

source: Audi of America Audi select offers customers flexiblity with a selection of five Audi models, plus two days of Silvercar rentals for travel convenience, available for a flat monthly subscription fee of $1,395 The single market program will allow for quick optimization and scaling of Audi subscription-based model in U.S. The launch follows on broader efforts to build Audi mobility network capabilities HERNDON – Audi announces a new monthly subscription service called ...
Thu, Sep 20 , 2018 Bill
19 Sep 2018

Audi and Arcadia Power Partner To Allow e-tron Buyers To Support Renewable Energy Production

source: Audi of America First partnership between Arcadia Power and an automaker to support the production of renewable energy, which can help offset electric vehicle charging Collaboration offers e-tron owners opportunity to invest in renewable power and save on at-home energy costs Customers can learn more and sign up at https://www.audiusa.com/models/audi-e-tron SAN FRANCISCO – Audi of America, Inc. announces a partnership with Arcadia Power, a nationwide digital utility ...
Wed, Sep 19 , 2018 Bill
19 Sep 2018

Stream, Shop, Get Informed: Amazon Alexa in the Audi e-tron

source: Audi AG Audi is driving the integration of its cars into the digital world of its customers Amazon Alexa available in the fully electric Audi e-tron Seamless integration of the voice service into the car’s MMI system Alexa planned for additional models and markets In systematic pursuit of its digitalization strategy, Audi is offering its customers ever-greater in-car connectivity. The latest example: The new, fully electric Audi e-tron SUV has Amazon’s...
Wed, Sep 19 , 2018 Bill
19 Sep 2018

World RX Audi Driver Ekström In Nitro World Games For The First Time

source: Audi Sport Appearance in Audi S1 EKS RX quattro at action sports event in the United States New rallycross competition with spectacular jumps Audi rallycross driver Mattias Ekström will take part in the Nitro World Games (September 22–23) in Salt Lake City for the first time. He will compete in the new rallycross event in an Audi S1 EKS RX quattro. Ekström will meet with top-class drivers from the rallycross series and popular U.S. action sports stars. The acti...
Wed, Sep 19 , 2018 Bill
19 Sep 2018

Audi and Amazon Team Up To Prepare Homes Nationwide For Launch of Audi e-tron

source: Audi of America First collaboration between Amazon Home Services and an automaker to deliver a turn-key solution for in-home charging Backed by Amazon‘s "Happiness Guarantee" U.S. e-tron reservations at www.audiusa.com/reserve SAN FRANCISCO – U.S. Audi e-tron buyers can soon ready their homes for the new all-electric SUV. In a first collaboration of its kind, Audi and Amazon Home Services are teaming up to make home EV charging as easy as ordering the millions ...
Wed, Sep 19 , 2018 Bill
19 Sep 2018

Audi In Formula E: Title Win In First Year

source: Audi Sport Audi will continue racing with electric power in 2019 after the brand proved its e-expertise right in its first year by winning the teams’ championship. When the new Formula E season starts in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) on December 15, 2018 Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi will battle for titles again in the newly developed Audi e-tron FE05. Audi is committed to electric mobility – on the road with the new Audi e-tron and on the race track ever sin...
Wed, Sep 19 , 2018 Bill
18 Sep 2018

Audi Wants To Defend Titles In Finale At Laguna Seca

source: Audi Sport Drivers’ and manufacturers’ classifications in Intercontinental GT Challenge still undecided before season finale in California Currently two teams with three Audi R8 LMS cars and nine drivers on the grid Before the finale of the Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) in California from October 26 to 28, Audi Sport customer racing has determined driver and team lineups: Two of the three Audi R8 LMS cars entered so far will be fielded by Vincent Vosse�...
Tue, Sep 18 , 2018 Bill
18 Sep 2018

Audi e-tron World Premiere Video And More

words: Bill Cho, video: Audi USA YouTube channel So if you haven't been paying attention for the last couple of days, Audi premiered the e-tron last night in San Francisco. quattro quarterly's Editor-In-Chief, George Achorn, was there so expect a write up in the future. We went through the Audi USA YouTube site to compile all the e-tron videos including interior and exterior design, connectivity, quattro, range, and battery trials, and even a highlights video for those whose attention sp...
Tue, Sep 18 , 2018 Bill
18 Sep 2018

Audi Envisions A Charging Station For The Electric Era, Celebrating The New All-Electric Audi e-tron SUV In San Francisco

source: Audi of America ‘Charging Station Unleashed,' a four-day experience near San Francisco’s Embarcadero, will display the all-new Audi e-tron, the championship Formula E racecar and PB 18 all-electric concept car Visitors can place reservations for the all-new Audi e-tron on-site Audi to offer complimentary electric vehicle charging using level 2 chargers supplied by Electrify America, along with electric-inspired exhibits, and chef-designed menu of reimagined fare SAN...
Tue, Sep 18 , 2018 Bill