6 Mar 2018

New Highlights for the Luxury Class: Audi A6 and Audi e-tron Prototype at the Geneva Motor Show

source: Audi AG Audi A6: world premiere of the new business sedan Audi e-tron prototype: preview of the first electric car from the brand Trailblazing luxury: revolution in the full-size class Geneva - Audi continues its model initiative in the luxury class: following the new Audi A8 and the new Audi A7, the premium brand now introduces the next generation of the Audi A6. Whether in terms of digitalization, comfort or sportiness – the elegantly sculptured sedan is ...
Tue, Mar 06 , 2018 Bill
5 Mar 2018

Event Report: Audi of America Open House

words and photos: George Achorn With the Audi Cars and Coffee: The Second Edition approaching, we are going to rerun our Audi of America Open House coverage. This story originally ran in the Winter 2018 issue of the Audi Club North America quattro quarterly print magazine. If you don’t receive quattro quarterly and wish to subscribe, join the Audi Club North America HERE. When it comes to the Audi brand, the Audi Club North America’s Potomac-Chesapeake Chapter enjoys a home field advan...
Mon, Mar 05 , 2018 Bill
5 Mar 2018

From Hunter to Hunted: The New Audi RS 5 DTM

source: Audi Sport Title defender Audi shows further developed DTM championship-winning car Extensive modifications of aerodynamics and suspension Head of Audi Motorsport Dieter Gass: “DTM on the right track” Neuburg a.d. Donau - DTM Champion, winners of the teams’ and manufacturers’ classifications, Audi drivers in the top four spots of the table: In 2017, Audi Sport finished the season with its most successful results of all time. In tests at Vallelunga, Ital...
Mon, Mar 05 , 2018 Bill
5 Mar 2018

Live From Geneva: Watch Here as Audi Live Streams The e-tron SUV

source: Audi AG Geneva - Audi is live streaming the e-tron SUV as it drives around Geneva. They are encouraging people to take pictures of it and use the #etron hashtag. Join in and hope you can capture it! [embed]https://www.facebook.com/Audi.AG/videos/1699137560121449/?hc_ref=ARSXuw78_X4yZVtrOJgC7ZIl0LHXruzpyJuuuNy6e2VhqLjUmHXtui31S2DtlPGWSYk&fref=gs&dti=909399225854482&hc_location=group[/embed]
Mon, Mar 05 , 2018 Bill
4 Mar 2018

Daniel Abt Takes First Formula E Victory for Audi

source: Audi Sport Commanding victory in E-Prix in Mexico City 25-year old first German winner in the electric race series Lucas di Grassi drives from last on the grid to ninth Daniel Abt from the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler squad is the first German winner in Formula E history. In Mexico City, the 25-year-old produced a faultless race and in doing so simultaneously clinched the first victory for the Audi works team in the electric race series. Team mate Lucas di Grassi c...
Sun, Mar 04 , 2018 Bill
2 Mar 2018

Continental Audi of Naperville: Audi exclusive Aventurine Orange S5 Cabriolet

words: Bill Cho, photos: Continental Audi of Naperville and Audi exclusive Let's say you want a new Audi but it isn't offered in the exterior color nor the interior you want...what do yo do? You go to your dealer and order it through the Audi exclusive program is what you do. A client of Continental Audi of Naperville did just that. They saw an Aventurine Orange S5 coupe at the dealer and loved it.  They ordered their Cabriolet in that color and also went with an exclusive interior. ...
Fri, Mar 02 , 2018 Bill
2 Mar 2018

Save The Date: Live Streaming of Audi Press Conference at 2018 Geneva Motor Show

source: Audi AG Show premiere of the new Audi A6 Live broadcast of Audi press conference via satellite, Internet and Smart TV  At the 88th Geneva International Motor Show from March 8 to 18, 2018, the brand with the four rings will present the new Audi A6 for the first time. The elegantly drawn sedan is the all-round talent in its segment – scoring in terms of digitalization, comfort and sportiness. Audi will also present its new full-size luxury models in Geneva, the A...
Fri, Mar 02 , 2018 Bill
2 Mar 2018

Audi Cars & Coffee: The Second Edition

The 1st one was fantastic and this one should be even more so. Hope to see you there! Date: Saturday March 31, 2018 9:30AM-11:30AM Location: Audi of America HQ, 2200 Ferdinand Porsche Drive, Herndon, VA 20171
Fri, Mar 02 , 2018 Bill
1 Mar 2018

More Horses Than Spruce Meadows: ABT RS4-R with 530 HP Premieres in Geneva

source: ABT Sportsline There are more than 400 permanent horses in Spruce Meadows, the largest equestrian facility in the world. The Canadian estate encompasses a massive 360 hectares. With its brand-new ABT RS4-R, the German tuner ABT Sportsline demonstrates how to accommodate considerably more “horses” on less than nine square meters. To be introduced for the first time at the 88th Geneva Motor Show (March 8 to 18, 2018), the powerful Avant delivers 530 HP (390 kW) and 690 Nm. That ...
Thu, Mar 01 , 2018 Bill
1 Mar 2018

DTM: The Champion Keeps The 33

source: DTM, photos: DTM and Audi Sport The number jigsaw has been solved as all the 18 drivers have made up their mind. The most important information beforehand: in the 2018 season, the spectators will not find the No 1 on the DTM grid. The reigning champion, René Rast, opted for the same approach as Lewis Hamilton in Formula One or Marc Márquez in MotoGP: despite being the champion he does without contesting the season with the #1 that is reserved for the title defender but once agai...
Thu, Mar 01 , 2018 Bill
28 Feb 2018

GMG Confirms Three Entries in Pirelli World Challenge GTS Competition

source: GMG Racing Continuing a heritage that has surpassed two decades in the Pirelli World Challenge, Global Motorsports Group (GMG Racing) is proud to announce a three-car program for the upcoming Pirelli World Challenge season GTS competition. Campaigning the prolific new Audi R8 LMS GT4 in two full-season programs, drivers George Kurtz and James Sofronas will compete full-time, joined by Colin Braun and Alex Welch respectively, while development driver Elias Sabo will also return wit...
Wed, Feb 28 , 2018 Bill
28 Feb 2018

Find of the Day: 1990 Ur-quattro 20V RR

words: Bill Cho, photos: 4 Star Classics The Ur-quattro will always be a special car and because so, they are getting harder and harder to find in good condition. This one classifies as "good" if not "great" condition.  The last of the breed, this is a 1990 example with only 81,092 miles since new. The description says there's no damage aside from a small crack in the front splitter and only a couple of small blemishes in the Crystal Silver Metallic paint.  All the glass and lens...
Wed, Feb 28 , 2018 Bill
28 Feb 2018

HELLA Lighting Concept Sets New Standards in New Audi A8

source: HELLA HELLA develops comprehensive lighting package for new Audi A8 Matrix LED headlamps and laser high beams for more safety Ambient lighting and Matrix LED reading lamps for interior First large scale-produced OLED rear combination lamps with animated welcome scenarios Lippstadt - The lighting and electronics expert HELLA has implemented a comprehensive lighting concept for the new Audi A8. It combines intelligent safety with individual comfort and striking ani...
Wed, Feb 28 , 2018 Bill
27 Feb 2018

New Audi A6 Sedan: Upgrade in the Business Class

  source: Audi AG With the new A6, Audi is presenting the eighth generation of its successful full-size Sedan and brings numerous innovations to the segment. Whether in terms of digitalization, comfort or sportiness – the elegantly sculptured Audi A6 is the multitalent in the luxury class. The all-digital MMI touch response system provides intuitive operation. The extensive connectivity and assistance solutions demonstrate networked intelligence. The interior systematicall...
27 Feb 2018

Leaked Photos of the New C8 Audi A6…Maybe

words: Bill Cho, photos: Romano_A7 via WorldScoop Yesterday we posted the teaser video of the new A6. Today, photos were leaked of the alleged new C8 A6 on the French site, WorldScoop, by Romano_A7. We say alleged because nobody will confirm that this is the actual car but there are some hints that it is. If you look closely at the front plate on the teaser video car, it's the same as the one in the picture right below it. Also, the car is the same color as the one in the vid...
Tue, Feb 27 , 2018 Bill
26 Feb 2018

Teaser: The New Audi A6

words: Bill Cho, video: Audi Germany Audi Germany's YouTube channel released a teaser video for the new A6 which is expected to be debuted in March at the Geneva Motor Show. When I saw 'teaser', that's exactly what this video is. The video is 25 seconds long but you only catch glimpses of the grill, dash, and exterior. Total amount of screen time for the A6 is probably 3 seconds long. The A6 Avant, sedan, and the S6 Avant have been photographed during testing here and here if yo...
Mon, Feb 26 , 2018 Bill
26 Feb 2018

Video: Audi A4s Used for Armored Truck Heist in South Africa

Maybe it was the influence of the first Audi S8  in the oft-sighted movie Ronin, or maybe it's just because Audi automobiles tend to be both fast and practical. Whatever the reason, Audi tends to be a go-to getaway car or heist car of choice... and not just in the movies. The latest example of such is a pair of Audi A4 sedans used by a gang in Pretoria, South Africa to hit an armored car on the N4 highway in the middle of the day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=15&v=x7t...
24 Feb 2018

DTM: Audi Ready For Title Defense

source: Audi Sport Fitness week of Audi’s DTM campaigners in Lanzarote Robin Frijns to become Nico Müller’s teammate DTM Champion René Rast would like to keep “lucky number 33” Neuburg a.d. Donau - Winter in Germany, sun on the Canary Islands: In Lanzarote, Audi's DTM campaigners prepared for the new DTM season in optimum outdoor conditions. In addition, the officials determined which driver is going to race for which Audi team in 2018. Swimm...
Sat, Feb 24 , 2018 Bill