17 Nov 2023

Unitronic Performance Software for B9 RS 5 2.9TFSI EA839 Now Available

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93124"] source: Unitronic Unitronic® Performance ECU/TCU Software is now available for the B9 Audi® RS 4 & RS 5® equipped with the 2.9TFSI EA839 (DECA) engine.* With testing and validations completed, power outputs are increased by up to +118HP / +149LB-FT with Unitronic Stage 1+ E85 Performance Software for a maximum of +571HP / +574LB-FT when combined with Unitronic Stage 1 AL552 TCU Performance Software for seamless operation.** The...
Fri, Nov 17 , 2023 Bill
17 Nov 2023

Unfair Advantage Podcast: Humble Mechanic, Charles Shackelford, Talks Tail of the Dragon, Rallying B8s and Humility

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93150"] During Audi Club Nationals 2023 at Tail of the Dragon, we caught up with Charles Shackelford, the YouTuber known best as Humble Mechanic who was on location to take part in the event. Watch it below, or find it on these Podcast Channels. Apple | Amazon | Spotify | Google | YouTube [embed]https://youtu.be/LmQrg438ONc?si=vTvHXMBX1RhG6BId[/embed]
Fri, Nov 17 , 2023 Bill
16 Nov 2023

Stig Blomqvist Announces Ice Driving Experience

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93144"] 2024 will mark 40 years since Stig Blomqvist nabbed the rally world championship at the wheel of his Audi quattro, and to celebrate that anniversary he’s announced a super exclusive ice driving experience in cooperation with Routevare in Sweden and planned for February. Set to take place between February 19-25, Stig will act personally as driving instructor for 12 students (in two waves of six), while they’ll also reportedly be able t...
Thu, Nov 16 , 2023 Bill
16 Nov 2023

Video of the Day: Audi R8 Spyder V10 performance quattro vs Stage II Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93121"] photo: carwow Today we have the Audi R8 Spyder V10 performance quattro up against its cousin from Stuttgart, a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. While a stock 911 Carrera 4S has around 445hp and 390lb-ft torque, this one has been tuned to 600hp and 480lb-ft. The R8 Spyder has 620hp, 428lb-ft of torque but is heavier. Normally in carwow drag races, Mat Watson likes to race in the likely winner so how will the R8 fare against a Stage II Porsche 911...
Thu, Nov 16 , 2023 Bill
16 Nov 2023

The Virtual Supercar: Carlos Sainz Drives Audi Sport’s e-tron Vision Gran Turismo

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93042"] source: Audi Australia Two-time World Rally Champion and three-time Dakar winner, Carlos Sainz, trials a car that started life in virtual reality before brought very much to life as a one-of-a-kind electric supercar. It’s an interesting combination to say the least – a rally great behind the wheel of a car that started life as a virtual racing in the world’s most celebrated driving simulator game. But at Audi Sport Neuburg recently...
Thu, Nov 16 , 2023 Bill
16 Nov 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 11.16.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93095"] Words: Steve Johnson Greetings Audi enthusiasts!  It’s almost Thanksgiving, we hope you have your holiday meal plans made by now.  You can save yourself some time by letting us search the internet’s multiple car auction sites for Audi models worth bidding on.  Auction Watch monitors online auction sites for Audi models of all types in the hopes you’re looking for one of them to be your next car.  Each Thursday we post thos...
15 Nov 2023

Digital and Sustainable: Audi Forges Ahead with Construction of its New EV Factory in China

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93032"] source: Audi AG Construction of Audi FAW NEV Company in Changchun, China, is advancing according to plan. In June 2022, the joint company of brand with the four rings and its Chinese partner FAW (First Automotive Works) laid the cornerstone for the new production site. The factory exclusively produces all-electric Audi models. With its state-of-the-art facility, the company aims to set new standards in digitalization, efficiency, and ...
Wed, Nov 15 , 2023 Bill
15 Nov 2023

Lia Block Confirmed for 2024 F1 Academy Season

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90456"] Lia Block hinted at an interest in open wheel when we interviewed her in the Unfair Advantage Podcast earlier this year (LISTEN HERE). That was just last summer, but it’s a been a hot minute since we spoke to her and a time where she landed a seat in the Extreme E series, won her class championship in SCCA Pro Rally, and now has earned herself an entry into F1 Academy, a stepping stone for young talent headed toward Formula 1. As ...
Wed, Nov 15 , 2023 Bill
15 Nov 2023

Feature Car: Alessandra Rambo’s Merlin Job Opportunity

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93010"] words: Ray Reyes, photos: Tanner Bischofberger Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q3_2023 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. For every car enthusiast, there’s usually a source of inspiration they might point to who ignited the passion. Most will tell you that it runs in the family, or it started with their dad, uncle or mot...
Wed, Nov 15 , 2023 Bill
14 Nov 2023

Concept Corner: Tremendous Thrust Right from the Start: the Audi TT clubsport turbo technology concept Car

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92949"] source: Audi AG Editor’s note: Occasionally, we feature a concept vehicle on the site. Most don’t make it into production but sometimes we wish they did.  With the 25th birthday of the Audi TT and its final run, we decided to have this and the next few Concept Corners focused on this design icon. Originally published on May 8, 2015 Premiere at Wörthersee: show car has 2.5 TFSI and electric biturbo 441 kW (600 hp) and 650 Nm (47...
Tue, Nov 14 , 2023 Bill
14 Nov 2023

Automobili Lamborghini Drives Awareness and Funding for Movember With Largest Gathering of Lamborghinis in the History of the Americas

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92934"] source: Automobili Lamborghini Southern California "Bull Run" draws 200 Lamborghinis in support of men's health [On] Saturday, Nov 4, a record 200 Lamborghinis took to the roads of Southern California on a collection mission to raise awareness and funding for the world's leading charity changing the face of men’s health, Movember. Automobili Lamborghini Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Stephan Winkelmann, as well as Andrea Baldi,...
Tue, Nov 14 , 2023 Bill
14 Nov 2023

APR Exhaust System for the Audi RS Q8

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92502"] source: APR Our premium catback exhaust system is a full length T304 stainless steel exhaust system that's sure to turn heads! Cast flanges make a smooth transition from the factory turbo catalyst pipes into our downpipes and upgrade the size of the piping to 3". High quality brushed T304 stainless steel adorns the system with TIG welding throughout. The piping is as straight and smooth as possible, with mandrel bends and minimal mu...
Tue, Nov 14 , 2023 Bill
13 Nov 2023

Audi Battles for Overall Victory in the Kumho TCR World Tour

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93000"] source: Audi AG Points tied at the top of the Kumho TCR World Tour ahead of the finale Good results in Macau secure local drivers’ participation in the Guia Race Fifth victory for Audi in the 25h Thunderhill amateur race Maximum suspense is guaranteed in the title fight in the only worldwide TCR racing series: Audi driver Rob Huff is level on points with Yann Ehrlacher at the top of the standings after the race weekend in Bath...
Mon, Nov 13 , 2023 Bill
13 Nov 2023

ABT Power Upgrades, Aero Parts, and Wheels for the 2024 B9.5 Audi Models

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92913"] source: ABT America With the refined 2024 model year, the Audi B9.5 lineup continues to excite with sporty exterior styling, strong performance and good ride quality – everything which can be further improved by products from ABT Sportsline. The world’s largest tuner of vehicles from the VW Group offers a respectable boost for the 349-hp turbocharged V-6 of the AudiS4, S5 and SQ5 of up to 419 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque. Th...
Mon, Nov 13 , 2023 Bill
13 Nov 2023

Tom Kristensen and Frank Lamberty Autographed Audi R8 Sketch Print

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90032"] photo: Denis Podmarkov Audi Club is giving away its biggest sweepstakes prize ever this year with the winner’s choice of a 2024 Audi RS 6 Avant or 2024 e-tron GT Prestige. This is a Tom Kristensen/Frank Lamberty autographed Frank Lamberty sketch of the Le Mans concept/Mk1 R8. In the halls of the studios the Audi design team calls home, Frank Lamberty is also very much a legend. Frank’s influence has touched too many Audi models to co...
Mon, Nov 13 , 2023 Bill
10 Nov 2023

Find(s) of the Day Perfect Storm: The Black Collection Lines up on Bring a Trailer + Cars & Bids

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92920"] photos: Bring a Trailer + Cars & Bids Maybe you've seen RM Sotheby's messaging the heck out of The White Collection, an obscenely big collection of mainly white Porsches by a Houston collector that will now be sold off. And while that's all well and good, we also happened to notice a theme taking shape this week in our "Audi" search notification list from auction sites Bring A Trailer and Cars & Bids. If RM has a White Collection,...
Fri, Nov 10 , 2023 Bill
9 Nov 2023

The New Audi Q8 and SQ8 Photo Galleries

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92606"] source: Audi AG Audi is updating the flagship of the Q family with a pure design and upgraded technology. The revised exterior aesthetic with new front and rear aprons underscores the strong character of the SUV coupé. Newly designed headlights and taillights harness digitalization to offer personalization options. Drivers benefit from a greater range of front vision thanks to laser technology and even more visibility and expression in t...
Thu, Nov 09 , 2023 Bill
9 Nov 2023

Spy Photo: Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92588"] It’s been a while since we last spotted the Sportback version of the electric Audi Q6 e-tron but now it’s time again and of course we figured we could share this set with you. With the regular version of the Q6 e-tron basically already revealed both in and out, Audi has still kept the Sportback version away from both us and journalists. Of course the Sportback will share everything with its boxier brother except for the sloping roof t...
Thu, Nov 09 , 2023 Bill
9 Nov 2023

Audi Begins Production of Electric Motors for the PPE in Győr

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92518"] source: Audi AG Newly developed electric drive systems used for the first time in the Audi Q6 e-tron series Audi CEO Gernot Döllner: “Győr is predestined for the production of these highly compact and efficient electric motors for the PPE” Around 700 employees work in three shifts to produce up to 2,000 electric motors a day for the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) A new chapter in drive production at Audi is beginnin...
Thu, Nov 09 , 2023 Bill
9 Nov 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 11.09.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92849"] Words: Steve Johnson Greetings fellow Audi enthusiasts!  Do you find yourself searching through the internet’s multiple car auction sites looking for a specific model?  While it can be fun, it does consume valuable time.  So let us do some of the work for you.  Auction Watch monitors online auction sites for Audi models worthy of your bids.  Each Thursday we post those listings calling out a car’s highlights, and include a ...