19 Apr 2023

F1 Rumor: Carlos Sainz Jr. Considering Move to Audi Sport / Sauber

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85466"] News broke this morning from the racing world that Carlos Sainz Jr. is considering a move from Ferrari to Audi Sport's new F1 team beginning when the brand makes the switch to the four rings in 2026. Though not confirmed with Sainz Jr., Audi or Ferrari, the rumor has spread like wildfire across outlets including our link here from Sports Illustrated's FanNation F1 Briefings website. At Ferrari, Sainz Jr. continues to both drive alongside teammate C...
18 Apr 2023

Rumored & Rendered: Next-Generation A4 e-tron

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85459"] If you're a regular reader of this blog, then you likely already know that the MLB-Evo-based B10-generation platform Audi has been testing for some time in the forms of sedan/Sportback, Avant and crossover Q5. You likely also already know that next-generation internal combustion offerings will go for odd numbers (A3, A5, A7, etc.) while all-electric e-tron EV versions will go for even numbers (A2, A4, A6, etc.). So while we've seen those "B10" A5 ...
18 Apr 2023

Audi at Auto Shanghai 2023: All-Electric Booth and Tailored Offerings for China Audi at Auto Shanghai 2023

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85447"] [source: Audi AG] At Auto Shanghai 2023, Audi and its two joint-venture partners – First Automotive Works (FAW) and SAIC Motor - showcase their product portfolio for China on a joint booth. Sustainable premium mobility is taking center stage with a lineup of all-electric Audi vehicles. The Formula 1 show car featuring the four rings’ signature livery as well as the Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept and the Audi urbansphere concept are displayed p...
18 Apr 2023

Audi Presents Formula 1 Project in China

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85430"] [source: Audi AG] Audi is presenting its Formula 1 project in China for the first time from April 18 to 27: The F1 show car with the striking Audi Launch Livery is a central element of the brand’s presence at Auto Shanghai. Audi CEO Markus Duesmann has provided insight into the current progress of the project during the press conference. Under the motto “F1 Power made in Germany” the company is preparing to enter the top class of motorsport....
17 Apr 2023

Find of the Day: Nogaro Blue RS e-tron GT at Audi Lancaster

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85416"] The RS e-tron GT is new enough in Audi of America's lineup that tailored Audi exclusive versions are still relatively rare. So, when they do pop up, we definitely take notice... especially if it's an iconic and sought-after color like Nogaro Blue. This particular version is especially interesting, because it's both highly desirable and new inventory (so available). It's currently sitting in inventory at Audi Lancaster in central Pennsylvania. Yes, ...
17 Apr 2023

Choice Track: Mich​è​le (The Queen Of Speed)

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85405"] Talk of tracks on this blog is typically more about racing circuits than cuts of music, but we stumbled across this audio track over on BandCamp and figured it was worth a mention. A Miami-based account named Speedworld has produced a creation dedicated to Audi driving legend Michèle Mouton. The vibe is pretty 80s synthesizer mixed with guitar, something that suits the '80s era of Audi Sport in rally racing where Mouton cemented her legend. Th...
17 Apr 2023

Lamborghini Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Three Limited−Edition Huracáns

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85386"] Premiere at Milan Design Week for Huracán STO, Tecnica and EVO Spyder 60th Anniversary Editions [source: Automobili Lamborghini] Sant’Agata Bolognese, April 17, 2023 – Lamborghini is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a limited editions dedicated to Huracán STO[1], Huracán Tecnica[2] and Huracán EVO Spyder[3] of 60 units each, all to be unveiled on April 21 during an exclusive event as part of Milan Design Week. Each model in the V10 ra...
17 Apr 2023

AzuBioTop project: New Audi recruits committed to environmental protection in the region

Since October 2022, Ingolstadt has been creating a biotope for endangered animal and plant species at the request of junior employees Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role for training at Audi Trainees plant fruit trees together with Member of the Board of Management for Human Resources Xavier Ros, Board Member for Production and Logistics Gerd Walker, and Chairman of the General Works Council Peter Mosch A new habitat for endangered animal and plant species is currently...
17 Apr 2023

Girls in STEM To Build Electric Vehicle and Meet Industry Experts at the Summer Camp That Focuses on Moving The World

The imaginations of STEM girls are being transformed by industry leaders in transportation sectors of land, sea, and air at this extraordinary summer STEM camp! [source: Club Athena] SAN FRANCISCO, CA /APRIL 17, 2023 – Summer camp at the award-winning STEM education program, Club Athena powered by Athena Racing, will put girls in the driver’s seat of their careers as they learn from lauded and celebrated industry experts. Developed specifically for girls in middle school and high school, F...
14 Apr 2023

“2 WIN” Movie to Highlight 1983 World Rally Competition Between Audi and Lancia

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85366"] Perhaps inspired by The Grand Tour’s highly entertaining summary of the 1983 battle between Audi and Lancia in the WRC, Hanway Films is readying a major motion picture to detail the “David vs. Goliath story” that is legend in motorsport. German actor Daniel Brühl who played Nicki Lauda in the 2013 Formula 1 film Rush has been confirmed to play Audi Sport boss Roland Gumpert. Production began last summer in Europe and as of this...
14 Apr 2023

Electrify America Opens its First Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Hawaii

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85361"] Electrify America, the nation’s largest open DC fast charging network for electric vehicles (EV), opened its first electric vehicle charging station in Pearl City, Hawaii. The new charging station on Oahu brings Electrify America’s network presence to 47 states plus the District of Columbia, and will help provide an ultra-fast charging solution for electric vehicles (EV) drivers on the island.   The new station – featuring four charge...
13 Apr 2023

Audi “House of Progress” Opens at AutoStadt in Wolfsburg

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85349"] Wolfsburg, GERMANY - As an attractive location for forward-looking mobility, the Autostadt in Wolfsburg presents the first permanent "Audi House of Progress". From the 22nd In March, the Audi brand makes the values of sustainability, digitization, performance and design tangible for visitors with its newly designed exhibition. The future-oriented automobile manufacturer presents current vehicle models, visionary concept cars and the latest digital te...
13 Apr 2023

Find of the Day: V10-Swapped C6 A6 Avant on Bring a Trailer

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85282"] While the V10-powered C6 S6 was never sold in Avant form in North America, it was in Europe and made for one of the coolest long roof Audi Q-ships to date. No doubt many have thought about converting the rare but accessible C6 A6 Avant to S6 spec. A few have even taken the plunge. Take for example the car you see here, built for a customer German AutoHaus in Woodinville, WA to an incredible spec. Oh yeah, it's available right now on Bring a Trailer...
13 Apr 2023

Three Audi Sport customer Teams in the DTM

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85275"] ABT Sportsline concentrates on two Audi R8 LMS cars  Tresor Orange1 with two drivers in the DTM for the first time Up-and-coming Liqui Moly Team Engstler faces first GT3 season [source: Audi AG] Audi Sport customer racing relies on a strong customer base in the DTM in 2023 as well. Three established teams – including an up-and-coming touring car racing team with motor racing experience – will contest the tradition-steeped series wit...
13 Apr 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 04.13.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="85245"] 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...
12 Apr 2023

Audi Environmental Foundation supports US Coastal Restoration

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85270"] [source: Audi AG] Audi Environmental Foundation (AEF) has awarded grants to two U.S. non-profits – Save The Bay and The Chesapeake Bay Foundation – providing $100,000 to each organization alongside Audi of America employee volunteer opportunities. The joint initiative is launching as “Restore our Bays”. Audi of America partnered with AEF to select the non-profit groups, recognizing the importance of its work to improve climate resilience...
11 Apr 2023

Quick Charging in Downtown Berlin: Latest Audi Charging Hub Uses Existing Infrastructure

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="85205"] [source: Audi AG] Four reservable quick-charging points with up to 320 kW of charging power Audi plans smart management for each additional charging hub High return rates in Nuremberg and Zurich validate the urban premium quick-charging concept Audi is opening its third charging hub: Following on from the Nuremberg and Zurich locations, the brand with the four rings now turns to a local partner company in Berlin, using the existing p...
11 Apr 2023

Updated Q7 Spied Virtually Undisguised Testing in Cold Climates

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="85176"] Our spy photographer sources caught the next-generation Q7 test mule making a cold-weather run, and without camouflage no less. In as much, we can clearly see details that hadn't been seen before. As noted previously, this'll be another update for the existing version and more like a mid-lifecycle freshening. While Audi typically only does one mid-lifecycle freshening or product improvement (P.I.) before an all-new generation, the oncomin...
7 Apr 2023

Spied: PPE-Based Porsche Macan EV Test Mule

[gallery size="full" columns="1" link="file" ids="85148"] While it may be a Porsche and this is Audi Club, the detailed sighting of the upcoming Macan SUV is worth noting and paying attention. Unlike the current Macan, the next-generation crossover will be a pure EV. Like the current Macan, it'll be based on an Audi-derived platform architecture. In this case, it's the PPE modular matrix that will also underpin the Q6 and upcoming A6 e-tron variants. Notable amongst this set of photos is the int...
7 Apr 2023

Find of the Day: Clean Imola B5 S4 Avant on BaT

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85134"] There's this bridge time for classic cars that moves from old and affordable so ripe for modification, on to old and in need of expensive repairs that may not happen, then on to old and classic where pristine and unmodified condition can pay off in spades. The B5-generation A4/S4/RS 4 is definitely reaching the latter status. So, when a clean example of an S4 Avant shows up on Bring a Trailer, it's worth noting... and watching. This example ...