16 Mar 2018

Fully Integrated: 50th Audi R8 LMS GT4 Produced at Böllinger Höfe

source: Audi AG Audi Sport customer racing’s most recent product a sales success Highest level of synergies between production and racing Neuburg a. d. Donau/Neckarsulm - In close vicinity to the Neckarsulm location, the 50th Audi R8 LMS GT4 was driven out of the assembly hall at “Audi Böllinger Höfe” in Heilbronn in mid-March. The GT4 model is a worldwide sales success and, like no other race car at Audi, benefits from synergies in terms of its technical concept ...
Fri, Mar 16 , 2018 Bill
16 Mar 2018

Exclusive Benefits at Audi Pittsburgh + Photo Gallery

words: Troy Sicotte, photos: George Achorn This story originally ran in the Winter 2018 issue of the Audi Club North America quattro quarterly print magazine. In order to subscribe to quattro quarterly, join the Audi Club North America HERE. We’ve all seen them on Instagram, earning an eager double-tap: Amazing hues of paint not seen on your everyday Audi with interiors featuring custom-looking two-tone leathers, stitching and piping on just about every interior surface. You should...
Fri, Mar 16 , 2018 Bill
15 Mar 2018

H&R Super Sport Springs for Audi Q5 (FY)

source: H&R The Audi Q5 is the luxury mid-size SUV to keep your eyes on, it’s a top seller! With so many Q5 owners, the H&R ride development team has introduced a special set of H&R Super Sport Springs with aggressive lowering for an over the top European stance. H&R Super Sport Springs feature a little more lowering than our sport springs and retain ride comfort – perfect for the seasoned enthusiast. H&R Super Sport Springs (part #: 50381-77) for the 2018 Q5 lo...
Thu, Mar 15 , 2018 Bill
15 Mar 2018

Audi Expands Traffic Light Information to Washington, D.C.

source: Audi of America Washington enables smart city technology by connecting its traffic signal network to Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) technology Traffic Light Information (TLI) allows select Audi models to communicate with traffic signals “Time-to-green” feature shows the driver how many seconds until a red light will turn green Herndon - Audi of America announced today that more than 600 intersections in the District of Columbia support the “time-to-green”...
Thu, Mar 15 , 2018 Bill
14 Mar 2018

Three Audi Jubilees at Techno Classica

source: Audi AG 50 years of Audi 100, 80 years of Auto Union Type D and 30 years TransAm More than 185,000 visitors expected at the world's largest classic vehicle exhibition Ingolstadt - Audi Tradition celebrates three big anniversaries at the Techno Classica in Essen from 21 to 25 March. The 50-year-old history of the Audi 100 will be the leading brand presentation theme at the world's largest exhibition of classic vehicles. In 1968, Audi entered the upper executive seg...
Wed, Mar 14 , 2018 Bill
14 Mar 2018

Volkswagen Group To Expand Production of Electric Vehicles Worldwide on a Massive Scale

source: Volkswagen AG “Roadmap E” is picking up speed: 16 production sites for electric vehicles by the end of 2022 Future partnerships with battery manufacturers agreed for Europe and China CEO Matthias Müller: “Things are really moving. A change of course for the Volkswagen supertanker – full speed ahead to the future!” Fiscal year 2017: record earnings despite billions in cash outflows from the diesel crisis CFO Frank Witter: “The results of the year 2017 de...
Wed, Mar 14 , 2018 Bill
14 Mar 2018

Audi Sport Teases e-tron Vision GT Concept For Gran Turismo Game

words: Bill Cho, photos: Audi Sport Get ready because on April 6th, Audi Sport will unveil the e-tron Vision GT Concept for Gran Turismo. This Playstation franchise has been around since 1997 and Audi has been a part of it since Gran Turismo 2. From street cars like the TT to race cars like the Audi R18 TDI, Audiphiles have been challenging each other for years. Talk on the internet suggest that due to its silhouette, the e-tron Vision GT Concept will be an R8 based electric or possib...
Wed, Mar 14 , 2018 Bill
13 Mar 2018

Following Victory in Mexico: Audi Travels To Formula E in Uruguay

source: Audi Sport Round six of the electric racing series along the beach of Punta del Este Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler determined to repeat success clinched in Mexico Daniel Abt: “Victory whets appetite for more”  Neuburg a. d. Donau - On triumphing in Mexico, Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler wrote a piece of Formula E history. Daniel Abt was the first German driver to have clinched a victory in this racing series. In the next round at Punta del Este (Uruguay) on S...
Tue, Mar 13 , 2018 Bill
13 Mar 2018

Must Watch: Smithsonian Channel “Supercar Superbuild” R8 Episode Airing March 13, 2018 9:00PM ET

words: Bill Cho, photos: Smithsonian Channel In 1997, Audi was looking to get back into the showcase of racing, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Their efforts brought forth the R8R and that experience lead to the iconic R8 LMP which won Le Mans in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006. To capitalize on this fame, Audi presented the Le Mans quattro concept car at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show and a legend was born. The Smithsonian Channel show, Supercar Superbuild, dives into the hi...
Tue, Mar 13 , 2018 Bill
13 Mar 2018

2018 Audi Sport customer racing Announces Largest Number of Entries for Pirelli World Challenge Season

source: Audi of America Audi Sport customer racing to compete in the 2018 Pirelli World Challenge with nine entrees representing all three classes Largest number of PWC entrees in brand history Audi Sport customer racing continues expansion of globally homologated, stair-step customer racing offering in TCR, GT4 and GT3 classes Herndon - Audi of America announces a two-class offering for the Pirelli World Challenge (PWC) season opener at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Mar...
Tue, Mar 13 , 2018 Bill
13 Mar 2018

H&R Sport Springs for the Audi A4 and S4

source: H&R  The Audi A4 and S4 have always been innovative and stylish vehicles – making them a huge hit with enthusiasts. To enhance the characteristics of these vehicles, H&R ride development engineers designed an all-new Sport Spring kit. H&R Sport Springs (part #: 50357) improve handling and provide superb ride quality to the A4/S4. Lowering on sport suspension models is approx. 0.80” front and rear, and on non-sport suspension models, approx. 1.6” front and...
Tue, Mar 13 , 2018 Bill
13 Mar 2018

2018 Audi Q5 Named One of Autotrader’s “10 Best Car Interiors”

source: Audi of America Award based on attractive, comfortable and thoughtfully planned interiors for models under $50,000 2018 Audi Q5 has improved interior space and a driver-focused cockpit with expanded infotainment and functionality Second consecutive year an Audi model has won “10 Best Car Interiors” Herndon - The 2018 Audi Q5 has been named one of Autotrader’s "10 Best Car Interiors under $50,000.” The annual Autotrader "10 Best Car Interiors Under $50,0...
Tue, Mar 13 , 2018 Bill
12 Mar 2018

On Sale Now, The All-New 2018 Audi RS 5 Coupe Joins The Audi Sport Model Line

source: Audi of America Second generation RS 5 coupe delivers 444 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque Featuring a newly developed V6 biturbo engine, the high-performance coupe sprints from 0-60 mph in a class-leading 3.7 seconds The newest Audi Sport model is on sale now HERNDON - The all-new 2018 RS 5 coupe builds on the heritage and success of the first generation, delivering even more performance, a refined design and everyday usability. As the newest model in the Audi Sport line...
Mon, Mar 12 , 2018 Bill
12 Mar 2018

Audi Sales Continued To Grow in February

source: Audi AG Worldwide around 130,950 deliveries (+4.6%) China and United States as growth engines Sales chief Bram Schot: “we keep on expanding our luxury-class” In February the brand with the Four Rings handed over around 130,950 premium automobiles worldwide, up 4.6 percent year-on-year. China (+22.4%) and North America (+13.1%) once again substantially boosted sales. With the new Audi A6 which just was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, Audi is entering...
Mon, Mar 12 , 2018 Bill
12 Mar 2018

quattro Magazine Q2_2020: On A Mission Build List and Photo Gallery

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44500"] photos: Chris Daley, Joshua Sharp On a Mission: The Build List Josh's 2012 B8 Audi S4 Prestige: Exterior, wheels, and brakes: BBS CH-R wheels (winter set) (Private Party) BBS CI-R wheels (summer set) (Private Party) RS-4 Style Front Grille, Silver (Amazon) ECS Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines (Rameez Waliyani) ECS Wheel Spacer and Bolt Kits (Rameez Waliyani) Engine and Performance: 034Motorsport Heat Exchanger (Cascade German) 034Motor...
Mon, Mar 12 , 2018 Bill
8 Mar 2018

The Fast Lane Car: RS 5 Sportback Spied in New Jersey

words: Bill Cho, photos: The Fast Lane Car, render: X-Tomi Design A reader of TFLcar.com sent them pictures of the RS 5 Sportback they captured testing in New Jersey. Scott Keogh, Audi of America President, confirmed in January that the hot sportback was coming to the States. This is exciting news as we expect a new wave of RS models to hit our shores and what the secret RS model is that Scott alluded to in that interview has been a hot debate on our Facebook page. Keep an eye out...
Thu, Mar 08 , 2018 Bill
7 Mar 2018

Audi, Italdesign and Airbus Combine Self-Driving Car and Passenger Drone

source: Audi AG Pop.Up Next – a modular concept to solve traffic problems in cities Board Member for Procurement, Dr. Bernd Martens: “A vision that could permanently change urban life” The study employs lightweight construction, a 49-inch screen, facial recognition and eye-tracking At the Geneva Autosalon from 8 to 18 March, Audi, Italdesign and Airbus are presenting “Pop.Up Next”, an entirely electric, fully automatic concept for horizontal and vertical mobil...
Wed, Mar 07 , 2018 Bill
7 Mar 2018

Pirelli Presents Cyber Car in Geneva

source: Pirelli New Original Equipment Sensor System Enabling Interaction Between Tire & Car New Technology Currently In Testing On Major Electric and Traditional Car Platforms Cyber Car Enables a Safer Drive and Improved Performance Via Transmitting Tire Functionality to On-Board Intelligence to Adapt ABS and Stability Control Systems Geneva, March 6, 2018 – Pirelli’s digital revolution has taken a new step forward in enabling a tire to gather and transmit data. At th...
Wed, Mar 07 , 2018 Bill
6 Mar 2018

Formula E: Audi e-tron FE05 Ready for First Laps

source: Audi AG Head of Motorsport Dieter Gass: “Technology proves rapid advancement of electric mobility development” First pre-season tests coming up in spring While the current Formula E season is well underway, the future of the electric racing series has already begun at Audi in Neuburg. The first pre-season test of the new Audi e-tron FE05 for Season 5 (2018/2019) is coming up soon. The futuristic design of the second-generation Formula E car i...
Tue, Mar 06 , 2018 Bill
6 Mar 2018

Audi e-tron Prototype Unveiled at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show (Gallery & Videos)

source: Audi AG Audi unveils the prototype for its first all-electric model at the Geneva Motor Show. The sporty SUV combines the space and comfort of a typical luxury car with a range suitable for everyday use. Until the start of series production, almost 250 development vehicles will complete testing under extreme conditions worldwide. Specially camouflaged prototypes kick off the chase for the most spectacular photos. The Audi e-tron prototype offers a prev...
Tue, Mar 06 , 2018 Bill