29 Mar 2018

2018 New York International Auto Show – Audi Sport Pre-Night Event Video and RS 5 Sportback Videos

words: Bill Cho, videos: Audi of America The night before the New York International Auto Show, Scott Keogh, Audi of America president, and Michael-Julius Renz, CEO of Audi Sport, introduced two new models, the R8 V10 RWS and the RS 5 Sportback. We broadcasted their speeches live on the Audi Club North America Facebook page but in case you missed it (and admittedly the video was a little shaky), Audi has released their speeches and also footage of the RS 5 Sportback going through ...
Thu, Mar 29 , 2018 Bill
28 Mar 2018

Audi Reveals RS 5 Sportback at Classic Car Club Manhattan Event

Audi is stepping up its focus on the American market, revealing the new Sportback derivative of its RS 5 high performance model the night ahead the New York Auto Show. It chose to do so at Classic Car Club Manhattan's facility on the Hudson River, one night before the main event. Going one further with the RS 5 Sportback, Audi aims to launch the car into the American market first. Orders will likely begin before the end of the year as sources target the initial cars in dealers in the firs...
28 Mar 2018

The Audi A8 is the “World Luxury Car 2018”

Flagship model wins prestigious award Ninth victory for Audi in the World Car Awards Audi Board Member for Development Peter Mertens: “The Audi A8 is an innovation driver for our entire industry.”' The Audi A8 is the “World Luxury Car 2018.” The win underscores the status of the brand’s flagship as the embodiment of “Vorsprung durch Technik.” The award ceremony took place Wednesday at the New York Auto Show. In their decision, the 82 jury mem...
Wed, Mar 28 , 2018 Bill
27 Mar 2018

The All-New 2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback Makes Global Debut at New York International Auto Show

World debut of the RS 5 Sportback marks the 7th new Audi Sport entry Five-door coupe silhouette with seating for five delivers maximum functionality 444 hp TFSI V6 biturbo engine coupled with quattro sport rear differential offers exceptional performance and handling NEW YORK – Joining the performance family, Audi Sport launches its latest RS model - the Audi RS 5 Sportback. Making its world debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, the RS 5 Sportback offers a balance...
Tue, Mar 27 , 2018 Bill
27 Mar 2018

Drag Race: Audi RS 5 vs BMW M4 Competition Pack

words: Bill Cho, video: Cars.co.za It's been awhile since we visited the guys at Cars.co.za. Last time, they dragged an RS 3 against a BMW M2. This time, they're pitting the RS 3's bigger brother against the M2's bigger brother. How does the RS 5 do against its rival? Will the race be close or a run away? What do you think? [embed]https://youtu.be/mpacFPnD3kI[/embed]
Tue, Mar 27 , 2018 Bill
26 Mar 2018

​EKS Audi Sport Fired Up for 2018 World RX Season with New Package

Second-generation Audi S1 EKS RX quattro presented at Silverstone Audi factory driver Mattias Ekström relies on new technology and new teammate Season kicks off at Barcelona on April 14 and 15. On the official test and media day of the racing series at Silverstone (Great Britain) this Monday, EKS Audi Sport presents the second-generation Audi S1 EKS RX quattro in which Ekström and his new teammate, Andreas Bakkerud, will contest the 2018 season. The ...
Mon, Mar 26 , 2018 Bill
26 Mar 2018

First Victory for Audi R8 LMS GT4 in the United States

GMG Racing wins GT4 category in Pirelli World Challenge SprintX Second place for Audi Sport Team BWT in VLN opener at the Nürburgring Podium results in championship and Trophy wins in Australia Audi Sport customers on three continents clinched trophies with their GT sports cars on the fourth weekend in March. Audi R8 LMS GT4 GMG Racing celebrates first American success for Audi R8 LMS GT4: James Sofronas and Alex Welch stood on the top step of the pod...
Mon, Mar 26 , 2018 Bill
23 Mar 2018

“From 0 to 100” at Audi museum mobile

As part of the "From 0 to 100" special exhibition, Audi museum mobile is presenting one of the most exciting moments in the history of AUDI AG: the company entering the upper executive class with the Audi 100. From March 28 to June 24, 2018, visitors can expect to see 15 variants of this historically important model which the company premiered 50 years ago. The Audi 100 won the "Golden Steering Wheel" award five times, was crowned "Car of the Year" twice and was also v...
Fri, Mar 23 , 2018 Bill
22 Mar 2018

GMG Has Four Cars Ready for SprintX Kickoff in Texas

source: GMG Racing Following a strong kickoff to the 2018 Pirelli World Challenge season with a pole position and podium at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Global Motorsports Group (GMG racing) will head to this weekend’s Grand Prix of Texas at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) with four cars ready to tackle the first “SprintX” round of the season. Now in its third year of existence, the one-hour, two-driver format of SprintX will see GMG participate with three GTS entries in the Pro...
Thu, Mar 22 , 2018 Bill
21 Mar 2018

Audi Squashes Rumors of the V6 R8

words: Bill Cho, photo: Audi AG We reported on Monday that an entry level R8 would be powered by a twin turbo V6 but now that rumor has been officially squashed by Audi. When asked by Road & Track about the future of the R8, an Audi spokesperson "unequivocally" told R&T that "there is no V6 planned for the R8." When The Drive followed up to that with an email, an Audi spokesperson confirmed R&T's report. "We can confirm that there is no V-6 in the product plan an...
Wed, Mar 21 , 2018 Bill
21 Mar 2018

Audi Aims for Fifth Victory in Nürburgring 24 Hours

source: Audi Sport Title defense with four cars supported by Audi Sport customer racing Experienced driver lineup to contest largest race in Germany Audi Sport campaigners and Audi factory drivers from DTM on the grid Audi Sport customer racing has set ambitious aims for the Nürburgring 24 Hours. From May 10 to 13, the Audi R8 LMS is supposed to battle for its fifth victory in the iconic endurance race. Audi Sport customer racing is supporting four off...
Wed, Mar 21 , 2018 Bill
20 Mar 2018

2019 Audi A6 Makes US Debut at NYIAS

source: Audi of America Eighth generation Audi A6 delivers innovative technologies to the mid-size sedan segment All-new MMI® infotainment system including touchscreen with haptic feedback New V6 turbocharged engine and standard 48-volt mild-hybrid technology deliver performance and efficiency Editor's Note - The staff of quattro quarterly will be on the ground at the New York International Auto Show on March 28 and 29. We will bring you Facebook Live videos and photos on our...
Tue, Mar 20 , 2018 Bill
20 Mar 2018

The Audi Annual Press Conference 2018 Speeches

Rupert Stadler Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG Speech at the Annual Press Conference Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to Ingolstadt. I also would like to welcome you most cordially to the Annual Press Conference. We are talking today about new departures. This means that we are breaking with old ways and meeting new challenges. We are currently doing both of those things at the same time. In 2017, we mastered an extremely challenging year. When we look back, the year featu...
20 Mar 2018

Audi Teases e-tron GT at Annual Press Conference

Audi enjoys teasing future product at the company's annual press conference, and the 2018 gathering was no exception. Buried between profit reports, factory highlights and other mundane issues comes more solid confirmation of the brand's second all-electric e-tron offering. And, unlike the e-tron shown in Geneva, this one will skip the more obvious crossover configuration and instead go low-slung and sporty that should be more appealing to car enthusiasts. Sharing the above image with att...
19 Mar 2018

Autocar: Entry Level R8 Will Be Powered By A Twin Turbo V6

words: Bill Cho, photos: Autocar (R8 V10 pictured) Autocar is reporting that Audi will introduce a turbocharged V6 powered entry level R8 to the lineup. This comes after news that the current R8 will have a face lift and there are no plans to replace it. The V6 will be the same 2.9 liter twin turbocharged shared with the RS 4 Avant, RS 5, and the Porsche Panamera. Audi has mentioned that the V6 will come with different power options. Read the rest of the story here.
Mon, Mar 19 , 2018 Bill
19 Mar 2018

Volkswagen Group Is Headed Back To Pikes Peak But It’s Not What You Think

source: Volkswagen of America, intro: Bill Cho Say 'Pikes Peak' to an Audi fan and visions of Michele Mouton, John Buffum, Bobby Unser, Walter Rohrl, and, of course, the Sport quattro E2 Pikes Peak pop into their head. Volkswagen Group is headed back to Pikes Peak but this time it's Volkswagen leading the charge with an electric race car, the I.D. R Pikes Peak. The driver of this car should be familiar to Audi Sport fans, Romain Dumas. Dumas won the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans in the Audi ...
Mon, Mar 19 , 2018 Bill
19 Mar 2018

Champion Lucas di Grassi Back on the Podium

source: Audi Sport Audi on the winners podium also at the E-Prix in Uruguay Daniel Abt unlucky after another strong performance Defending Champion Lucas di Grassi took second and in doing so claimed his first podium finish of the season at the sixth round of the electric racing series Formula E in Punta del Este (Uruguay). The Brazilian from the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler squad produced an impressive performance around the fastest track of the season. I...
Mon, Mar 19 , 2018 Bill
16 Mar 2018

Autoblog: Audi R8 Spied With a Refreshed Face

words: Bill Cho, photo: Autoblog via S Baldauf/SB-Medien Back in December, we posted that the R8 may be dead in 2020 but it looks like she may not go down without a fight or at least a new look. Autoblog is reporting a refreshed look for the R8. The large oval exhaust suggest that it may be a GT variant. Could this R8 GT be the swan song for the R8? Check out the story and many more photos here
Fri, Mar 16 , 2018 Bill
16 Mar 2018

Audi Sport Takes a New Turn with the New R8 V10 RWS

source: Audi Sport UK examples of the first ever rear-wheel drive Audi will arrive next month Coupé and Spyder variants are first Audi production models available with rear wheel-drive, limited to 999 examples worldwide 50 kilograms lighter than R8 Coupé V10 (Spyder 40kg lighter) Available to order in the UK now, priced from £112,450 OTR as a Coupé and £121,140 OTR for the Spyder First deliveries begin during March R8 Coupé V10 RWS: 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds, top speed...
Fri, Mar 16 , 2018 Bill
16 Mar 2018

Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Broadcast Schedule and Spotter’s Guide

words: Bill Cho, spotter guide: Andy Blackmore Design The Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring is upon us and as usual, Andy Blackmore Design has the ultimate spotter guide for this historic race. This spotter guide includes the Audi R8 LMS GT3/GT4 and RS 3 LMS entries from Montaplast by Land Motorsport (Audi R8 LMS GT3 #29), Magnus Racing (Audi R8 LMS GT3 #44), Carbahn Motorsports (Audi R8 LMS GT4 #39), eEuroparts.com Racing (Audi RS 3 LMS TCR #10), Compass Racing (Audi RS 3 LMS TCR...
Fri, Mar 16 , 2018 Bill