6 Jul 2018

Audi Tradition in an Auto Union Silver Arrow at the Silver Jubilee

[source: Audi AG] 25th edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England Audi Tradition takes an racing car and a Wanderer Streamline Special to the biggest historic motor racing event Silver cars on their way to the silver jubilee: the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the world's largest historic motor racing event, celebrates its 25th edition from 12 to 15 July. Audi Tradition is participating in a fitting way with two silver-colored cars from its more than 100 years of h...
Fri, Jul 06 , 2018 Bill
5 Jul 2018

Audi Part of Latest Project Cars 2 ‘Spirit of Le Mans’ Download Pack

There's no doubt that many Audi aficionados yearn for the now bygone days of the brand of the four rings tearing it up at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Alas, there were no Audi LMP prototypes taking it to Toyota in last month's round-the-clock effort, but the Project Cars driving video game platform aims to help you deal with the loss. ‘Spirit of Le Mans’ is the platform's latest content pack, available for the current-generation Project Cars 2 video game. Project Cars has been a longti...
5 Jul 2018

ABT RS6-E: Into The Future With A Double Heart: 1,018 HP In The ABT Prototype

[source: ABT  Sportline] Will we still be able to refer to car enthusiasts as "petrolheads" in the future? Or will they be seduced by the whisper-quiet punch of electric drives? ABT Sportsline uses a fully operational prototype to provide an exciting glimpse of the future of tuning. The worldwide largest tuner for Audi and Volkswagen vehicles shows how to bring the best of both worlds together. The car, which is based on an already tuned ABT Audi RS6, pushes not only the limits of perfor...
Thu, Jul 05 , 2018 Bill
4 Jul 2018

Chill out: Audi e-tron prototype alone on the big stage + Photo Gallery

[source: Audi AG] Premium-class comfort: elegant interior design and lots of room Digitalization in a new form: optional virtual exterior mirrors Setting the tone: electric drive for first-class acoustics and superb sound experience Driver and passengers experience their surroundings in a whole new dimension in the Audi e-tron prototype. In addition to its generous space and the stylishly reduced design, Audi’s first electric car offers a high level of calm and, in ...
Wed, Jul 04 , 2018 Bill
3 Jul 2018

ABT GR20 Wheels Now Also Available for Audi A3, S3, RS3 and Several VW Models

[source: ABT] Summer is here and why not start off the season with a new set of wheels. ABT has now introduced its most recent wheel design GR for the Audi A3, S3, RS3, VW Golf VII and VW Beetle. The worldwide largest tuner for Audi and VW offers its customers two different finishes for the ABT SPORT GR20: either “matt black” with a diamond-machined surface and a matt clear finishor “glossy black” with a diamond-machined rim flange. The GR20 wheel is perfectly ...
Tue, Jul 03 , 2018 Bill
2 Jul 2018

First Victory This Season for Audi in Blancpain GT Series Asia

[source: Audi Sport] Audi R8 LMS victorious in Asia, Australia and Italy Audi R8 LMS GT4 wins race at the Nürburgring Audi RS 3 LMS at the very front in Brazil, Italy and North America The Audi Sport customer teams started the second half of the year with a string of successes including all three race car models. Audi R8 LMS GT3 First victory this season in the Blancpain GT Series Asia: In the third event of the season, the Absolute Racing customer...
Mon, Jul 02 , 2018 Bill
1 Jul 2018

Celebration at Höljes: Audi Driver Bakkerud Reclaims World RX Position Two

[source: Audi Sport] Fifth podium in succession for Andreas Bakkerud in Sweden 51,600 spectators make for a record turnout and a festival atmosphere On clinching second place on the “Magic Weekend” in Höljes, Sweden, Audi driver Andreas Bakkerud improved from fourth to second position again in the FIA World Rallycross Championship (World RX). With a strong home round EKS Audi Sport bumped the Peugeot factory team from position two in the teams’ standings. ...
Sun, Jul 01 , 2018 Bill
30 Jun 2018

Drag Race: Audi R8 vs Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

[words: Bill Cho, video: Autocar] Another day, another drag race. This time the guys over at Autocar dragged an Audi R8 V10 against the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid. The eagle eyed one may recognize this particular R8. The last time it graced our page, it raced a Ducati Panigale V4. Spoiler alert...well check out the video but you can imagine the carnage. This time it faced a much heavier but much more powerful Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid. Will this R8 V10 (non plus) redeem...
Sat, Jun 30 , 2018 Bill
30 Jun 2018

Walter’s Audi Taps ’90s Porsche Green for S5 Sportback

  Whether it's the growth of the 80s/90s celebratory Redwood events or simply nostalgia for the Reagan through Clinton eras, there's no doubt that these particular decades are very hot in the automotive segment. Take for example this Audi exclusive S5 Sportback in inventory at Walter's Audi of Riverside. It's painted Wimbledon Green, a metallic teal color courtesy of Porsche and specific to the 964-era 911, 968 and their period correct stablemates. Of course, there's nothing retro...
30 Jun 2018

Audi Driver Bakkerud With Goose Bumps at Höljes: “Good first day“

[source: Audi Sport] EKS Audi Sport is setting its sights on another podium result at its home round in the FIA World Rallycross Championship (World RX) at Höljes, Sweden. After day one, Andreas Bakkerud in his 580-hp Audi S1 EKS RX quattro is in the runner-up position behind World Champion Johan Kristoffersson (Volkswagen) in second place. Mattias Ekström maintains position five overnight. The two Audi drivers met with each other in their two qualifying races on Saturday displaying goo...
Sat, Jun 30 , 2018 Bill
30 Jun 2018

Contrasting Paintwork in Just One Spray Process: Audi Tests Overspray Free Painting

[source: Audi AG] A method unique in the industry saves time and material Series application already planned for 2019 Two colors, one process: Audi is expanding the spectrum of its painting methods with the addition of overspray‑free painting. This technology allows specific surfaces of a car body to be painted in a different color – all in one spraying process. This is economical and very resource friendly. In a pilot paint shop at the plant in Ingolstadt, Audi is...
Sat, Jun 30 , 2018 Bill
29 Jun 2018

Find of the Day: James Sofronas’ GMG Racing R8 Spyder

For anyone considering picking up a current-generation Audi R8 Spyder, we've found a very slightly used example on the market that may be of particular interest. The OEM plus looking Spyder you see here is owned by GMG Racing owner and Audi R8 GT4 racer James Sofronas, and it could be yours. This R8 Spyder is a 2017, and has logged just 1,400 miles. And, while it hasn't logged much distance, James utilized his own GMG Racing shop to make sure it was highly tailored to his tastes. The rund...
29 Jun 2018

Timo Bernhard and the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo Smashes Nordschleife Record

[words: Bill Cho, source: Porsche] This has been a record breaking week for the extended Volkswagen family. Earlier, the Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak and former Audi driver, Romain Dumas, ran the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 7:57.15...beating the previous record by a full 16 seconds. Now another record has fallen and also by another former Audi driver. This morning, Timo Bernhard and the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo lapped the Nurburgring in 5:19.55. This time smashes the previ...
Fri, Jun 29 , 2018 Bill
29 Jun 2018

Sportscar 365: Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo Spied

[source: Sportscar 365] Audi’s new Evo package for its R8 LMS GT3 has been spied ahead of a likely update for 2019. The German manufacturer’s GT3 and GT4-spec machines are testing at Monza this week, with what appears to be a significantly overhauled aero package to the GT3 model... Read the rest of the story HERE  
Fri, Jun 29 , 2018 Bill
28 Jun 2018

Audi, Apple, Samsung & More Agree to Standard for Smartphones as Keys

Technophiles not fond of overly loaded pockets take note, yet another daily need may soon be managed by your mobile device. As part of the Car Connectivity Consortion, Audi has joined with tech companies such as Apple, Samsung, LG Electronics, Panasonic, plus car companies including chief rival BMW (not to mention any number of others) on a technological standard for mobile device to vehicle communications that could see your mobile more readily replacing the key fob to your car. The curr...
28 Jun 2018

Hot Wheels Adds Audi R8 LMS in Retro Livery

Heads up if you're headed out to Target or the like, Hot Wheels is actively adding more Audi designs to its lineup. The most recent offering, part of the EuroSpeed collection is this Audi R8 LMS (Mk2) in a retro Audi Sport livery similar but not identical to one of the Audi R8 LMS GT4 entries to the IMSA Continental Tires race on Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona weekend. Unlike the Audi RS 6 Avant we've only found online, or the upcoming Sport quattro we spied posted by Hot Wheels on Instagram, ...
28 Jun 2018

Audi A4 Sedan and Audi A4 Avant: Bestselling Models in Top Form

[source: Audi AG] A more striking look at the front and rear Ultra-dynamic “S line competition” equipment package Audi makes its successful premium midsize model even more compelling. The 2019 model year will see the A4 Sedan and A4 Avant receive newly designed bumpers, which together with the new wheel design accentuate the sporty character. The equally all-new S line competition equipment line provides additional dynamic highlights. In the new model ...
Thu, Jun 28 , 2018 Bill
26 Jun 2018

Jay Leno’s Garage Features Audi R8 RWS

If you're a fan of Audi and also of YouTube video programming, then you're probably familiar with the Jay Leno's Garage series. In his "retirement", the former Tonight Show host and consummate car enthusiast now uses his Big Dog Garage facility to film features on some of the coolest cars. Now, adding to that mix, is his take on the Audi R8 RWS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGoKuSfJYUI&t=1004s Audi of America R8 product planner Anthony Garbis stops in as a guest in this episode,...