8 Aug 2023

Audi Celebrates Motorsports Heritage and Readies for Future with R8 Taking Final Lap at Monterey Car Week

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88476"] source: Audi of America The Audi R8 will take its final lap around the storied Laguna Seca raceway during the annual Monterey Car Week Audi enthusiasts invited to see final model year R8 and full Audi e-tron model line at Legends of the Autobahn Concours Brand will continue motorsports legacy with 2026 Formula 1 entry Audi of America says farewell to the Audi R8 at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion hosted at Laguna Seca during this...
Tue, Aug 08 , 2023 Bill
8 Aug 2023

Find of the Day: 2007 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Manual in Monterey Blue

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88437"] photos: cars & bids With the Audi Club crew gearing up to attend the Legends of the Autobahn during Monterey Car Week, it seemed appropriate to feature a Monterey Blue Lamborghini as a Find of the Day as Monterey is literally crawling with Lamborghinis during the week. According to VinWiki's Ed Bolian (current high bidder as of publication): This is 1 of 23 US Manual LP640 coupes (10 Roadsters). 1 of 88 manual LP640 coupes worldwide a...
Tue, Aug 08 , 2023 Bill
8 Aug 2023

ICE or EV Sweepstakes: 200 Trans-Am Avant Decal Plus Chance to Win RS 6 Avant or e-tron GT

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="88465"] Audi Club is giving away its biggest sweepstakes price ever this year with the winner’s choice of a 2024 Audi RS 6 Avant or 2024 e-tron GT Prestige. The RS 6 Avant marks peak internal combustion engine (ICE) performance, while the e-tron GT is one of the most sought-after electric vehicles (EV) on the market. If you win, you get your choice. And even if you don’t win, you can now get a new decal design from Audi Club. Measuring 7″ x 2.01″,...
8 Aug 2023

Video of the Day: Martin Harp builds a V10 B5 AND a V8TT B5

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88432"] video: Deutsche Auto Parts I don't know what to say about these B5s other than the fact that they are true Q-ships...when they are parked and have their hoods closed. Once you hear them though, their covers are blown. Martin Harp is the genius behind these B5 builds. The V10 B5 started life as a "regular" S4. Martin transplanted a 4.2 V8 but decided to install a VR6. After running into some difficulties with parts and other things, he fou...
Tue, Aug 08 , 2023 Bill
7 Aug 2023

Series of Successes for Audi Customer Teams in Europe, South Africa and the USA

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88417"] source: Audi AG A total of six victories for the Audi R8 LMS in three continents Audi RS 3 LMS wins two TCR races and holds the top three positions in the standings before the finale in Canada Two victories for the Audi RS 3 LMS in Eastern Europe While Filip Salaquarda continued his winning streak in the Eset Cup in Eastern Europe with the Audi R8 LMS, the GT3 sports car was also successful in South Africa and the USA. Four victories...
Mon, Aug 07 , 2023 Bill
7 Aug 2023

Audi Group: Good Performance in the First Half of the Year Despite Major Challenges

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88401"] source: Audi AG CFO Jürgen Rittersberger says: “In the first six months, Audi has shown financial stability and is fully within the target corridor for operating return on sales” Member of the Board of Management for Sales Hildegard Wortmann: “Strong growth in all major sales regions – with more than 50 percent more electric cars delivered worldwide” Revenue increased to €34.2 billion in the first half of 2023, operating pro...
Mon, Aug 07 , 2023 Bill
4 Aug 2023

Does Lambo Urus Hybrid Test Mule Reveal Hardcore RS-Car Drivetrain?

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="88385"] With electrification an inevitability, Lamborghini's approach thus far has been to go with plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variants of its future and current models. We've seen it already with the Revuelto, and here is more confirmation of Lamborghini engineers testing a PHEV version of the Urus. The PHEV Urus is expected to replace the non-hybrid versions of the Urus in the second half of 2024. This latest test mule reveals production headl...
3 Aug 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 08.03.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88320"] Words: Steve Johnson Guten Tag Audi enthusiasts!  Searching through the internet’s multiple car auction sites for a specific model, while fun, can take up your valuable time.  So let us do some of the daily grind for you.  Auction Watch monitors auction sites for Audi models worthy of your bids.  Here in weekly Auction Watch, we post a short report with key data, a few pictures, and a link to the listing.  Our goal is to help...
1 Aug 2023

Urus and Huracán lead Automobili Lamborghini’s record results in the first half of 2023

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="79103"] For the first six months of 2023, Automobili Lamborghini has once again posted record results in terms of sales, turnover and profitability, mainly thanks to the commercial success of the Urus and Huracán families pending the market debut of the Revuelto. The Super SUV and the V10 super sports car were instrumental in achieving the global deliveries of 5,341 units, up 4.9% compared to H1/22. The two combustion-engine models are sold out until the ...
1 Aug 2023

ICE or EV Sweepstakes: RS Q e-tron Dakar Decal Plus Chance to Win RS 6 Avant or e-tron GT

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="88290"] In case you haven’t heard, Audi Club is giving away its biggest sweepstakes price ever this year with the winner’s choice of a 2024 Audi RS 6 Avant or 2024 e-tron GT Prestige. The RS 6 Avant marks peak internal combustion engine (ICE) performance, while the e-tron GT is one of the most sought-after electric vehicles (EV) on the market. If you win, you get your choice. And even if you don’t win, you can now get a new decal design from Audi Cl...
1 Aug 2023

Call for the 2024-2027 Audi Club Board Member Candidates

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="61801"] Election season is about to begin. Don’t be alarmed. There is no intention to introduce politics into this publication. In this case, the election is to decide the latest members of the Audi Club’s Board of Directors. All Audi Club members in good standing are eligible and encouraged to vote for three candidates to fill three positions that will be open this year. Nomination online form HERE. You can also mail in a nomination form to Audi ...
31 Jul 2023

Customer Racing Update: Audi Teams Successful with R8 LMS in Australia, Germany & Great Britain

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="88271"] Fifth overall victory of the season for the Audi R8 LMS in Australia Tresor Orange1 scores strong overall podium finish at the Nürburgring Class successes for the Audi R8 LMS GT4 in Germany and Japan During final weekend of July, Audi Sport customers won races with the GT3 version of the Audi R8 LMS in three countries. Adding to these GT3 victories was a strong comeback drive for the Tresor Orange1 team to score an overall podium...
31 Jul 2023

Audi Invests in Chinese EV Carmaker SAIC, VW Invests in XPENG

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="88267"] Audi and SAIC sign memorandum expanding existing cooperation The VW brand concludes technological framework agreement for long-term cooperation with XPENG Additional models will supplement the existing product portfolio and tap into further market and customer segments in China’s fast-growing e-mobility market In addition, the Volkswagen Group is investing approximately US$700 million in XPENG via way of capital increase and will ultimatel...
31 Jul 2023

Volkswagen Group Publishes Third Responsible Raw Materials Report

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="88263"] Annual report on progress in transparency and risk mitigation in raw material supply chains   Focus on human rights risks by the appointment of a new Human Rights Officer Highlights in 2022: Joining the “Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance” (IRMA), the “Leather Working Group” (LWG) and “The Copper Mark” advisory council  This year’s Responsible Raw Materials Report focuses on adjustments to the existing man...
28 Jul 2023

Italian flair made in Neckarsulm: the NSU Lambretta

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="88257"] The scooter was built and constantly reinvented between 1950 and 1956 The NSU Lambretta became an in-house development in 1956, the NSU Prima 150 years of the traditional brand NSU: Series with classics and one-of-a-kinds from NSU’s model history – Episode 5 The Lambretta was a famous 1950s scooter with a melodic name and la dolce vita flair. It was not an NSU invention, but a licensed production based on the design of Ita...
27 Jul 2023

AWE Releases Highly-Anticipated Switchpath Exhaust for Audi C8 RS 6 and RS 7 4.0TT

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="88240"] Horsham, PA AWE RELEASES HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED SWITCHPATH™ EXHAUST FOR AUDI C8 RS 6 AND RS 7 4.0TT AWE, the precision engineering firm based outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has announced the release of their new SwitchPath™ Catback Exhaust for Audi’s C8 RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback. “AWE made its name in precision German engineering. RS cars represent that AWE heritage, and our RS 6/7 SwitchPath™ Exhaust puts it...
27 Jul 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 07.27.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88188"] Words: Steve Johnson Guten Tag Audi enthusiasts!  Searching through the internet’s multiple car auction sites for a specific model, while fun, can take up your valuable time.  So let us do some of the daily grind for you.  Auction Watch monitors auction sites for Audi models worthy of your bids.  Here in weekly Auction Watch, we post a short report with key data, a few pictures, and a link to the listing.  Our goal is to help...
26 Jul 2023

Report: Audi Readying Product Offensive Including Small Q2 e-tron Crossover

[gallery link="file" size="full" columns="1" ids="88181"] Audi AG’s new chief Gernot Döllner has barely even landed in Ingolstadt and he’s already announcing the biggest product offensive in brand history. A report out this week by German car industry publication Auto Zeitung confirms his plans, outlining several with some interesting analysis from the magazine. In short, Auto Zeitung points out the challenges Döllner faces. Where the marque once passed Mercedes in worldwide sales and ne...
25 Jul 2023

“Like a Tailor-Made Suit”: What Makes the Decals for Audi Q6 e-tron Prototype Unique

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="88170"] Individual accents for vehicle sculpture: design and craftsmanship for the first fully electric Audi from Ingolstadt The goal is to abstractly reflect and visually reinforce the character of the model through decals Designer Marco dos Santos: “The decals serve as a means to transform technology into a captivating visual language that initiates engaging discussions” [source: Audi AG] Each design is one of a kind: Since unve...
25 Jul 2023

Audi Extends Invitation for Test Drive with Q6 e-tron

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="88151"] Driving experience: Media representatives can get behind the wheel of the Audi Q6 e-tronprototype for the first time Deep dive: Developers of the first model based on the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) provide exclusive insights Technology showcase: presentation of lighting innovations on the Audi Q6 e-tron [source: Audi AG] The countdown is on: Development of the first model based on the new Premium Platform Electri...