29 May 2018

Streamline: Audi e-tron prototype with Decisive Aerodynamics

[source: Audi AG] Electric car with sophisticated aerodynamics concept: drag coefficient of 0.28 Important factor particularly on long journeys: drag For the first time in a volume-production car: virtual exterior mirrors as a high-end option The better an electric car’s aerodynamics, the further it travels: With a drag coefficient of 0.28, the Audi e-tron prototype achieves a top result in the SUV segment. This figure is a decisive factor in the everyday range of m...
Tue, May 29 , 2018 Bill
29 May 2018

Car and Driver: Going for a Spin in Audi’s New Flagship SUV

[source: Car and Driver] It is extremely bold, with a gaping front grille, a wide body, sculpted fenders, a crisp coupelike profile, and a slim horizontal taillight strip: We are standing in front of a prototype of the 2019 Audi Q8, which is poised to lead the growing SUV portfolio of the Volkswagen Group’s premium luxury brand. Read the rest of the story HERE
Tue, May 29 , 2018 Bill
29 May 2018

Schaeffler Builds 1200 hp Electric quattro RS 3 LMS Because They Can

What do you do if you're an OE supplier and development partner to both Audi Sport's Formula E squad and also Audi itself and you want to show off your electrical drivetrain chops? Well, if you're Schaeffler you take a usually front-wheel drive RS 3 LMS chassis and bolt in no less than four Formula E electric motors with one at each wheel. The net result is 1200 hp, and what Scheffler calls the 4ePerformance concept. To those counting, 4x Formula E electric motors add up to about 1200...
29 May 2018

‘Audi Q8 Unleashed’ Series Drops Initial Episodes

So it appears the Audi Q8 Unleashed video series hosted over on the Q8.audi microsite have been... well... unleashed. As we mentioned when the microsite first dropped, it appears Audi is tapping its inner Netflix with this particular marketing effort. It's got all of the feel of a Netflix series with high production value backdrops, credits to Four Rings Studios, quick flashbacks to let you know what you missed in the last three minute episode should you not be binge watching them. ...
29 May 2018

Victories for Audi Sport in Australia and Portugal

[source: Audi Sport] Daniel Gaunt in Audi R8 LMS successful at Wakefield Positive opener for Francisco Carvalho in TCR Portugal Neuburg a. d. Donau - In Australia and Portugal, Audi Sport customers clinched a total of three trophies. Audi R8 LMS GT3 Audi customers continue string of success: In the Australian CAMS NSW Production Sports Car Championship club sport series, the Audi R8 LMS has remained unbeaten this season to date. Following three successes in t...
Tue, May 29 , 2018 Bill
29 May 2018

More Audi Q8 Drawings Revealed

The rollout for the new Audi Q8 crossover continues, this week with two new drawings from the Audi design team dropped on the model's current microsite at q8.audi. As is known thus far, the Q8 will be a new more sporting crossover that slots above the Q7. In as much, it'll be the Audi brand's crossover q-ship. Figure more luxury and more performance. While the Q8 is all that's being promoted right now, we know from press rumors and spy photography that hotter versions are expected. Li...
29 May 2018

Important Awards for Audi

[source: Audi AG] Ingolstadt - “Auto Zeitung”: Audi A7 Sportback wins Design Trophy More than 13,000 readers of “Auto Zeitung” cast their votes for the best new car designs in five classes in the Design Trophy competition. The new Audi A7 Sportback won in the “Sedans/ Station wagons/Minivans” category with 13.5 percent of the votes cast. The large four-door coupé also took third place in the overall “Champion of All Classes" standings. With this victory, ...
Tue, May 29 , 2018 Bill
28 May 2018

Champion René Rast Back in Audi RS 5 DTM

[source: Audi Sport] Title defender returns to grid in Hungary after serious accident Driver unharmed, monocoque intact and in use again Hungaroring like a home round for Audi Sport Only two weeks after his serious racing accident reigning DTM Champion René Rast will be back on the grid at Budapest on the first weekend in June – driving the same Audi RS 5 DTM in which he had his accident in the DTM round at the Lausitzring. Motorsport fans around the world held their...
Mon, May 28 , 2018 Bill
27 May 2018

Huge Celebrations in Silverstone: First Podium for Audi Driver Andreas Bakkerud

[source: Audi Sport] Norwegian second on World Rallycross Championship premiere in Silverstone Mattias Ekström completes string result for EKS Audi Sport with fourth place Silverstone -  Huge celebrations in Silverstone (Great Britain): in his fourth event for EKS Audi Sport in the FIA World Rallycross Championship (World RX), Andreas Bakkerud made the step onto the winners’ podium for the first time after finishing second. Mattias Ekström completed the strong showin...
Sun, May 27 , 2018 Bill
24 May 2018

GMG Ready for Monday Doubleheader at Lime Rock Park

[source: GMG Racing] Just a few days after the most recent round of Pirelli World Challenge competition at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Global Motorsports Group (GMG) will arrive at this weekend’s SprintX round of the GTS category ready to continue their championship fight in to the historic Lime Rock Park, located in Lakeville, Connecticut. Following two wins in as many weekends of the series, the combination of Alex Welch and James Sofronas will once again be joined by George Kurtz ...
Thu, May 24 , 2018 Bill
24 May 2018

Car and Driver: 2020 SQ3 Spied At The Ring

[source: Car and Driver] Ah the Nurburgring...a great place to watch professionals and amateurs fling their cars around with reckless abandon (check out all the YouTube videos). Also a great place to spot manufacturers testing new vehicles like this SQ3 which is likely to come to the States as a 2020 model. See the article and many more pictures at Car and Driver
Thu, May 24 , 2018 Bill
23 May 2018

Autoblog: 2019 Audi S8 Spied Completely Uncovered at the Nurburgring

[source: Autoblog] The extra-fast version of Audi's flagship A8, the 2019 Audi S8, is basically ready to go if these spy shots are any indication. The super sedan was spied without any camouflage at all, sliding around on the Nürburgring. Though subtle, there are a number of visual cues that give it away as the performance version of the full-size Audi... Read more at Autoblog
Wed, May 23 , 2018 Bill
23 May 2018

Choice Gear: Hot Wheels with Audi RS 6 Avant for 2018

Heads up to Audi RS 6 Avant fans, as it appears the dark red metallic wagon you see here appears to be available in the United States. Yes, it's just a toy, but this 1:64 scale Avant will have to hold you over... at least for now. Here's what we know about this Hot Wheels RS 6. The car is part of Hot Wheels 2018 Super Treasure Hunt set, part of the Factory Fresh series in the Hot Wheels lineup. The car is painted "Spectraflame burgundy" with HW:RS 618 license plate, quattro script logo on...
23 May 2018

Auto Express- Audi R8 RWS vs Porsche 911 GT3: Which Is Fastest In The Wet?

[video: Auto Express] Well, that didn't take long. Auto Express put the new Audi R8 RWS against the Porsche 911 GT3 in a very wet drag race. Normally, the wet conditions would be no problem for the R8 V10 but remember, this one is rear wheel drive. How will it fare against its corporate rival? [embed]https://youtu.be/qSRDbAQlqzQ[/embed]   [gallery size="large" ids="14499,14500,14501,14502,14503,14504,14505,14506,14507"]
Wed, May 23 , 2018 Bill
22 May 2018

Audi exclusive Porsche Grauschwarz at Ed Carroll Audi in Colorado

We fell in love with the shade 'Grauschwarz' (Gray Black) as the Porsche GT3 RS paint code that was used on one of H&R's RS 3 sedans on display at SEMA. It's a great looking medium grey with undertones of blue, and thanks to Ed Carroll Audi in Fort Collins, CO, we now know it looks as good on an RS 7 performance as it did on an RS 3. What we know about this car is the basics. First off, it's an Audi RS 7 performance that's come available at Ed Carroll Audi. In addition to the Porsche ...
21 May 2018

Jab and Counterjab…Audi South Africa vs Mercedes-Benz SA

[source: Audi South Africa Twitter, Mercedes-Benz SA Twitter] The Audi vs BMW billboard war is legendary and some say Audi won that war so when Audi South Africa  spotted Mercedes-Benz SA using a Q7 as a camera vehicle, they couldn't help themselves: [embed]https://twitter.com/audisouthafrica/status/996727000638386177[/embed] Mercedes-Benz SA wasn't the type to take that lying down so they counter attacked and threw an ad in for good measure: [embed]https://twitter.com/Mercede...
Mon, May 21 , 2018 Bill
21 May 2018

The New A6 Sedan With Full Gallery And Video

[source: Audi AG] The new Audi A6 is more versatile than ever before – with end-to-end digitalization, enhanced comfort, more sportiness and a technical, elegant design. The all-digital MMI touch response system provides intuitive operation and even more personalization. The extensive connectivity and assistance systems demonstrate intelligent automotive connectivity. The suspension combines smooth ride comfort and unshakable stability with enhanced sportiness. All engines use an effic...
Mon, May 21 , 2018 Bill
20 May 2018

Audi Electrifies Berlin: One-Two Finish in Formula E Home Race

[source: Audi Sport] Daniel Abt wins ahead of team mate Lucas di Grassi in Berlin Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler becomes the first ever Formula E team to score maximum points Audi e-tron FE04 the outstanding car in Berlin-Tempelhof Berlin - Audi electrified Berlin with a fairytale finish at the Formula E home race. Thanks to pole position, a dominant one-two finish and the fastest race lap, Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler is the first team to score maximum points on a race day ...
Sun, May 20 , 2018 Bill
17 May 2018

Drag Race: RS 6 vs Ariel Atom

[video: Carfection] We've featured some oddball drag races like SQ7 vs Ford Focus RS and allroad vs Porsche Boxster but this has to take the cake. Carfection pitted the 552-hp 4,299lb Audi RS6 against the 350-hp 1,213lb Ariel Atom. While the result may be a forgone conclusion, it's entertaining nonetheless. [gallery size="large" ids="14106,14107,14108,14109,14110,14111,14112,14113"] Enjoy! [embed]https://youtu.be/j0pRBA7SXr8[/embed]
Thu, May 17 , 2018 Bill