24 Jun 2024

Successes for the Audi R8 LMS in Three Countries

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102943"] Second place in the standings for Tresor Audi Sport Italia after the endurance season opener Third victory in a row for PB Racing by JMH in British endurance racing Class title for Wolfbrook on New Zealand’s North Island While Tresor Audi Sport Italia competed for victory with the Audi R8 LMS at the start of the Italian endurance racing season, PB Racing by JMH recorded its third win of the season in Great Britain and Tea...
21 Jun 2024

Audi Sport GmbH Streamlines Production with Fixturemate and UltiMaker Supported 3D Printing

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102739"] [source: Trinckle] UltiMaker's fixturemate software has been a game-changer for many companies, including Audi Sport. By integrating fixturemate with UltiMaker’sadvanced 3D printing technology, Audi Sport has significantly improved the efficiency of their production lines, reducing part costs by 80% and design costs by 92%. For an in-depth look, check out the use case and see the related use case on UltiMaker.com. Cem Guela...
21 Jun 2024

Sauber / Audi F1 Appoints Stefano Battiston as Chief Commercial Officer

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102735"] [source: Sauber Group] Hinwil, Switzerland - Sauber Motorsport is making another step towards a bright future as it appoints Stefano Battiston as Chief Commercial Officer, effective from June 1, 2024. Battiston will report directly to CEO, Andreas Seidl, and spearhead the commercial strategy as the team transitions to become the Audi F1 factory team in 2026 In his new role, Battiston will lead all commercial aspects of Sauber Mo...
21 Jun 2024

Back on Track: Lap Record for Audi Sport in the Compact Segment

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102937"] 7:33.123 minutes: new Audi RS 3 preproduction model* with legendary five‑cylinder engine achieves Nürburgring-Nordschleife lap record for compact car class Optimized chassis setup: higher cornering speeds prove key to success [source: Audi of America] Ingolstadt, June 21, 2024 – Frank Stippler has set a new lap record on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife with a preproduction model of the upcoming RS 3 product upgrade*. The...
21 Jun 2024

Semiconductors Becoming Neurons of Our Cars

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102584"] Audi and Volkswagen Board Members discuss semiconductors as a critical innovation component in cars On behalf of the Volkswagen Group, Audi holds third Semiconductor Summit titled “Innovation needs Coopetition” Top players in the semiconductor industry and the Volkswagen Group are working together on the future of mobility [source: Audi AG] Semiconductors can be found throughout modern cars, from the engine control a...
20 Jun 2024

Join Audi Club North America at Legends of the Autobahn 2024: Celebrating German Automotive Excellence

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102899"] Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of German automotive mastery at Legends of the Autobahn, returning on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Nestled along the scenic shores of Seaside, California, this prestigious Concours D'Elegance is a cornerstone of Monterey Car Week, drawing enthusiasts from around the globe to indulge in a showcase of precision engineering and timeless design. Hosted by BMW Car Club of America, Mercedes-Benz Club o...
20 Jun 2024

Hagerty Drivers Club Launches “HDC Days” Celebration for 830,000 Members from June 21- 23

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102731"] Weekend-long campaign includes exclusive member experiences, discounts and contests [source: Hagerty] TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY), an automotive enthusiast brand and leading specialty vehicle insurance provider, is hosting Hagerty Drivers Club “HDC Days,” a celebration of the largest automotive membership in the world and ultimate community for car lovers, from Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23. Ou...
20 Jun 2024

Unitronic JDC-Miller Audi Battles Through Issues for Podium Finish in Ohio

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102728"] [source: Unitronic] As the summer temperatures heat up, so too does the IMSA racing schedule and kicking off the busy summer season was the Unitronic JDC-Miller Motorsports team’s second 4-hour race of the season at the Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Four Hours of Mid-Ohio. Coming into the race on a three race winning streak, the team knew it would be tough to keep the chasing pack behind as every comp...
20 Jun 2024

Stefano Sordo Joins Sauber / Audi F1 Effort as Performance Director

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="94359"] [source: Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber] Hinwil, Switzerland - Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber will reinforce its growing technical structure with the appointment of Stefano Sordo in the newly created position of Performance Director. Reporting directly to Technical Director, James Key, Sordo will bring a wealth of Formula One performance-based experience to the team as it continues to progress towards becoming the Audi F1 works team in 2026. ...
19 Jun 2024

Audi and SingleThread Announce Partnership, Celebrating Farm-to-Table MICHELIN Excellence and Net-Zero Emissions

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102718"] Audi of America to serve as Official Automotive Partner of SingleThread Farm – Restaurant – Inn based in Healdsburg, Calif. Audi and SingleThread to offer sustainability-focused drives and curated adventures for guests of the Inn  SingleThread is the first and only MICHELIN Three-Star, Three-Key and Green Star property in the U.S., and was awarded 46th Best Restaurant by the World’s 50 Best in 2024  [source: Audi o...
19 Jun 2024

Event Gallery: Alpine Volks Fair 2024

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102652"] The Q3_2024 issue of quattro Magazine will be dropping over the next few weeks, and in that are multiple stories stemming from the Alpine Volks Fair (AVF) weekend. In the meantime, we're publishing a gallery of our photos from various contributors. We hope you enjoy them. [gallery link="file" ids="102652,102653,102654,102655,102656,102657,102658,102659,102660,102661,102662,102663,102664,102665,102666,102667,102668,102669,102670,102...
19 Jun 2024

Audi Club Auction Watch: 06.19.2024

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="102857"] Words: Steve Johnson Hello again Audi aficionados!  Thank you for clicking on a special Wednesday edition of Auction Watch where we’ve done the internet searching for you.  We’ve checked multiple car auction sites looking for Audi models worthy of your bids.  Normally each Thursday we post those listings calling out a car’s highlights, and include a few pictures and a link to the listing.  Our goal is to help you find the...
19 Jun 2024

Audi France Plans for 2024 Paris Motor Show Including A6 e-tron, A5 & Q5

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="69649"] The Audi brand will be present from October 14 to 20 at the Mondial de l'Auto 2024, which is held in Paris, Porte de Versailles The French subsidiary of the Ingolstadt firm will invest the Mondial de l'Auto 2024 with a stand of nearly 600m2 to present its latest news and offer commercial offers to visitors Audi France will welcome the general public around its 2024 flagship products, including its e-tron range, with the unprece...
18 Jun 2024

Find of the Day: Audi exclusive Kyalami Green Q3

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102624"] On the more affordable of the modern Audi spectrum is the Q3, Ingolstadt's smallest crossover based on the same MQB modular transverse architecture as the A3. Audi exclusive examples of the Q3 are rare, especially in attention-grabbing hues like this Kyalami Green example we found at University Audi Lynnwood. The car in question is a 2023 S line Premium Plus specimen, so definitely specced by an enthusiast. It's logged 7,485 miles ...
18 Jun 2024

Event: Horch Gathering at Audi Forum Ingolstadt

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102644"] Audi Club member Joey Bak just happens to be in Germany this summer doing some sight-seeing. Like so many of us who find ourselves in Bavaria, Joey had to make the gratuitous pilgrimage to the Audi Forum Ingolstadt. As he was wandering through the piazza near the Audi museum mobile, he happened to notice a gathering of pre-war Horch automobiles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqFS6JDJ4vI For those who don't know, Audi was found...
18 Jun 2024

Audi Q6 e-tron performance: Even More Efficiency, Even More Range

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="98419"] Highly efficient rear-wheel drive variant with a maximum output of 240 kW and 100 kWh HV battery for the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE)  Up to 641 kilometers of range (according to the WLTP) and 260 kilometers rechargeable in 10 minutes at a suitable HPC charging station  The all-electric SUV with the additional drive variant is now available to order alongside the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro1 and sporty SQ6 e-tron2 [...
17 Jun 2024

New Audi e-tron GT Range – S e-tron GT, RS e-tron GT, RS e-tron GT performance

[gallery link="file" size="full" columns="1" ids="102831"] More distinctive: The model family now includes three variants The Audi S e-tron GT1, the Audi RS e-tron GT2, and the Audi RS e-tron GT performance3 More powerful: Significant advances in range, performance, and charging More variable: Newly developed suspension makes for an ideal balance between driving comfort and dynamics [source: Audi AG] The Audi e-tron GT quattro has been the electric and sporty top ...
17 Jun 2024

Find of the Day: Is this Audi exclusive SQ5 Goodwood Green?

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102619"] On the downside, we aren't positive what green is. On the upside, it's not District Green as it's listed on Audi McKinney's website. We're guessing though that it's the very sought-after Goodwood Green, and are positive it's an Audi exclusive special paint option. Here's what else we know. The car (VIN WA1C4AFY7P2118611) is a 2023 and listed as an SQ5 Premium and has logged 18,523 miles. It's also a Certified Pre-Owned, meaning ext...
17 Jun 2024

C9 Audi A7 Sedan Test Mule Spied Outside Nurburgring

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102595"] Following last week's C9 RS 7 Avant spotting, our spy photographers also caught a sedan variant of the upcoming C9 A7. As you may recall, with Audi preparing to sell a range of EVs alongside a range of internal combustion cars, those burning petrol and other fuels will all move to odd-numbered designation. So, the replacement for the current C8-generation A6 will be dubbed A7. Whether or not the C9 A7 would carry through with a ...
17 Jun 2024

Audi GT3 Customers Lead Standings in Europe and China

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102579"] Audi privateer drivers lead the DTM and GTSC in China Strong performance of the Audi RS 3 LMS on three continents Dakar prototype from Audi at special MAN exhibition [source: Audi AG] While Kelvin van der Linde and ABT Sportsline remain at the top of the standings after a challenging weekend in the DTM, the Audi customer teams claimed all the podium places in both races at the GT Sprint Challenge season opener in China...