GT3 victory for Liam Talbot and Audi Sport driver Max Hofer in Australia
Further successes for Audi R8 LMS in Germany, Great Britain, Hungary and South Africa
Two 1-2-3 wins for Audi RS 3 LMS in TCR Europe, two trophies in Kumho TCR World Tour
Audi R8 LMS GT3
Third win of the season in Australia: Liam Talbot and Audi Sport driver Max Hofer managed to clinch their third joint victory this year at the second event of the Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS. On the W...
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With Bentley now part of the Audi business, we've taken to the practice of keeping you up-to-date on the latest from Crewe. In this case, it's sightings of a facelifted Continental GT. As is typical of mid-lifecycle freshening, changes are expected to be "soft points" such as bumpers and lights, while "hard points" like body stampings tend to carry over unchanged.
In as much, one of the most noticeable changes that appears on this test mule is the ...
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[source: Audi Tradition]
Audi has made history at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with 13 wins in 18 years. In 2023, the classic endurance race on the Sarthe is celebrating its hundredth anniversary, and Audi Tradition is fittingly releasing a book for the occasion. At 320 pages, “Audi at Le Mans” offers previously unpublished images and extensive insights into the four rings’ success story in this tradition-steeped race. The book is being publish...
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Words: Steve Johnson
Fellow Audi enthusiasts, do you lose track of time searching the internet’s multiple car auction sites for a specific model? If so, please let us do some of the work for you. Auction Watch is monitoring numerous auction sites for Audi models worthy of bidding on. Then, weekly in Auction Watch, we’ll post a short description with key data, a few pictures, and a link to the listing. We hope to help you...
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When Audi launched the current RS 6 Avant into the U.S. market in 2021, it led the charge with the "RS Tribute Edition", a model built to pay homage to the iconic RS2 of the 1990s. Only 25 examples were built to an identical spec, featuring Nogaro Blue paint, red brake calipers, silver optic 5-spoke wheels, black optic trim, and blue-stitched interior with additional leather on surfaces such as seat base sides.
With just 25 built, this already made...
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The next-generation Q5 was spied cold-weather testing about a year ago, and now a test mule of the SQ5 has popped up in and around the Nürburgring.
This latest version is sporting what appears to be more finalized headlight and taillight designs. Photographers report it also appeared as if the production grille and bumpers were also likely underneath the camo. Bigger brakes can also be seen.
The give-away that this was an SQ5 versus more pe...
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[source: Audi Tradition]
Even the name is special: Ro 80 – Ro stands for rotary piston, and 80 is the type designation. When first unveiled at the IAA International Motor Show in September 1967, the NSU Ro 80 astonished the automotive world. NSU connoisseur Klaus Arth described it this way: “Many visitors don’t know what to admire first. The futuristic shape, the extravagant drive, or both”. The car inspired the public but did not...
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Audi Sport Team Comtoyou with two Audi RS 3 LMS cars in new global racing series
Audi Sport driver Frédéric Vervisch and Rob Huff with a wealth of experience
Calendar with nine events on four continents
With 29 overall titles and 72 additional class titles since 2017, the Audi RS 3 LMS is one of the most successful models in the Audi Sport customer racing program. The touring car won the worldwide “TCR Model of ...
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The Legends of the Autobahn West returns for its thirteenth year running and second time at the Pacific Grove Links in Pacific Grove, CA this August 17, 2023. This year the event will feature the Audi R8 for it's final model year. Registration is now open for all those looking to display their vehicles!
Legends of the Autobahn press release:
Legends Of The Autobahn® is an all-German marque Concours d’Elegance held in Pacific Gro...
8th Annual Rallycross Fest - Hosted by DirtFish Rally School
Our friends at DirtFish Rally School are hosting the 8th annual Rallycross Fest this July! Nestled in the trees and mountains of beautiful Snoqualmie, WA , Dirtfish Rally School provides the best background for our favorite week of the year. This event is all about making RX available to all levels of driver, partnering with the best instructors to help drivers build their skills and bringing the community together for an incredible...
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There’s a rumor circulating amongst the UK and European press that Audi is seriously considering and may even be moving forward with a large rugged SUV in the vein of the Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen. Below is summary of what we’ve read, what we know and a few renderings generated by our @4Rings.AI Instagram account to help visualize.
From CAR Magazine (UK), there are direct quotes from Audi design boss Marc Lichte. “If you l...
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[source: Audi AG]
Audi R8 LMS prevails in Thailand, New Zealand and England
Two victories for the Audi R8 LMS GT2, one for the Audi R8 LMS GT4
Excellent season opener for Audi RS 3 LMS in Italy
Audi R8 LMS GT3
Triple success in Thailand: Team B-Quik Absolute Racing started its title defense in the Thailand Super Series with a one-two-three. Last year’s champion Akash Nandy from Malaysia, who is part of the Audi Sport Asia driver squa...
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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 some great Audi Club decals.
During pr...
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Performance exhaust specialist extends its Milltek Sport Classic range to include the next generation of modern classics
Milltek Sport has developed bespoke new OEM+ systems to add to the existing line up for the latest crop of classic performance heroes, including the Audi TT, Honda Integra Type R, Mini Cooper S, Mitsubishi Evolution (VII/VIII), Volkswagen Golf R32 and Audi RS4 (B5/B7)
[source: Milltek Sport]
Milltek Sport, the leading premium ...
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Le Mans Collection marks 20th anniversary of Bentley’s sixth victory at the world’s most iconic endurance race – the 24 Hours of Le Mans
Shared history: 100 years since the first Le Mans – when a Bentley recorded the fastest lap
Bentley Rotating Display houses a valve from the engine of the 2003 Le Mans winning #7 Bentley Speed 8
Limited edition of a total of 48 Continental GT and GTCs globally
Powered by 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12,...
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Editor's Note: This press release from Volkswagen references the brand's all-electric ID models. Behind the scenes, all ID-model cars thus far are based on the Volkswagen Group MEB electric car matrix. This component set also underpins the Audi Q4, and one would assume that such upgrades would also apply to any Audi variants. At the time of this publishing, this has not been confirmed with Audi.
Significantly more power and torque
ID. models ca...
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Electrify Home, a business unit of Electrify America dedicated to residential charging solutions, is offering Earth Week savings on its Level 2 residential charger, HomeStation.
With 9.6kW of available power at 40 amps, the HomeStation is designed to charge up to 6.8x faster than a Level 1 charger. The charger’s current maximum output is 40 amps and can be configured to 32 or 16 amps during installation to fit almost any home electrical panel. ...
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[source: Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS]
Audi Sport Customer Racing Australia has once again called on a pair of European factory aces as it aims to continue its unbeaten start to the 2023 Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS.
Following on from double success at the opening round at Mount Panorama, Max Hofer will re-join Liam Talbot in the Shannons Insurance Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo2.
Austrian Hofer is race winner ...
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[source: Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS ]
Renee Gracie says that she is excited to make her official return to motorsport in Round 2 of the Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS at Wanneroo Raceway next weekend.
Gracie will compete in an Audi R8 LMS GT3 Ultra in a much-anticipated return to the race track.
The former racer turned adult content creator will compete in the privately-run Audi with ...
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Eleven Audi R8 LMS GT3 in sprints and endurance races, at least twelve at SpaBrand’s customer teams also aim to defend titles in GT2 European SeriesGT4 European Series on course for growth with strong Audi teams
Source: Audi AG
The Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS will remain a central pillar in European GT racing in 2023 with a comprehensive program of Audi Sport customer racing teams. A total of 23 Audi R8 LMS cars in t...