13 Jun 2024

Steve Beddor, Sport quattro Owner & ACNA Founding Family, Talks Selling His Dad’s Sport quattro

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102573"] Steve Beddor doesn’t just own a real Sport quattro with Audi Sport rally era upgrades, he’s also selling another identical car that was his father. And his father wasn’t just any father, but also the founder of Audi Club North America who imported no less than five of the short-wheelbase Group B homologation cars in period (1986). Steve covers all kinds of ground you won’t want to miss, including tales of the missing fifth Spo...
13 Jun 2024

Audi Club Auction Watch: 06.13.2024

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="102524"] Words: Steve Johnson Hello again Audi aficionados!  Thank you for clicking on another 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.  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 Audi that you’re l...
12 Jun 2024

Audi Family Fan Guide for the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102489"] Even though Audi Sport remains out of the running for Le Mans competition, that doesn’t change the fact that Audi fans will still likely be tuned in to the 24 Hours of Le Mans this week. As the second -most winning marque has the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ingolstadt’s influence in this historic race carries on with the presence of its former drivers, teammates and Volkswagen Group sibling Porsche and Lamborghini. Given that, we wanted...
12 Jun 2024

RS 6 Avant Replacement: C9 Audi RS 7 Long Roof Test Mule Spied!

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102478"] There's no doubt that the Audi RS 6 Avant is presently the crown jewel of the Audi lineup when assessed by enthusiasts. Audi is taking the role of that car incredibly seriously despite the arrival of the EV transition, meaning the next-generation of cars will have both an EV RS 6 and an ICE RS 7. And while we've seen PPE-based RS 6 e-tron test mules already, we hadn't yet seen an internal combustion RS 7 Avant test mule just yet. That...
12 Jun 2024

ABT Sportsline Defends Lead in the DTM

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102455"] ABT Sportsline defended its lead in the DTM drivers’ standings with Kelvin van der Linde in Zandvoort. His team-mate Ricardo Feller remains in third place in the standings. The team from Kempten is also still ahead in the teams’ standings ahead of the home race at the Norisring (July 6/7). [source: ABT Sportsline] The two ABT drivers had an unexpectedly difficult time on a track that has always suited the Audi R8 LMS particu...
11 Jun 2024

‘Fall Guy’ Movie Audi Q8 Product Placement

The Audi brand has a long history of product placement in movies and event TV. And while spots like the S8 in Ronin or the many Iron Man and Avengers appearances tend to offer more screen time and "hero car" prestige, we're also fans of spotting supporting roles as well. Take for instance the black pre-facelift Q8 that turns up in the latter half of The Fall Guy. A remake of the '80s TV show by the same name, this movie may have had some chips stacked against it. TV reboot feature movies like...
11 Jun 2024

Volkswagen Group Enters the Industrial Energy Storage Business with Elli

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="102448"] Stationary large-scale storage systems are an important component in tomorrow’s energy system. The demand for storage solutions will increase throughout Europe in the coming years, with experts expecting growth by a factor of 100 in Germany alone Elli will develop and operate energy storage projects on an industrial scale together with partners. The company is thus opening up a new business area and further expanding its range ...
10 Jun 2024

New ABT RS-7S: Performance and Elegance Combined

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102435"] With the introduction of the RS7-S, ABT Sportsline is expanding its product lineup of special editions for Audi RS high-performance models. As usual from ABT, the latest member of the special edition series offers a striking aerodynamics package made entirely of glossy visible carbon fiber, consisting of a front lip with red RS7-S lettering, front blades, side skirt-add ons, and a trunk lid spoiler. The ABT stainless steel exhaus...
10 Jun 2024

Audi Tradition Opens “125 Years of Horch” Exhibition at Audi Forum Neckarsulm

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102427"] Special exhibition from June 10 to December 31, 2024, at the Audi Forum Neckarsulm A variety of exhibits – from the first to the last Horch – bring the glamour of the luxury brand to life [source: Audi AG] It was 125 years ago that Audi founder August Horch started A. Horch & Cie., his very first company. Audi Tradition is celebrating the prestigious anniversary with a new special exhibition. Open from June 10 to De...
10 Jun 2024

Lamborghini Set for Historic Le Mans 24 Hours Debut with Two-Car Effort

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102422"] #63 of Bortolotti-Kvyat-Mortara joined by Cairoli-Caldarelli-Grosjean in #19 for FIA WEC endurance classic [source: Audi Sport] Sant’Agata Bolognese, 10 June 2024 – Lamborghini Iron Lynx will embark on the most significant race in its history this weekend as it prepares to fight for outright honours at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a pair of Lamborghini SC63 LMDh prototypes in round four of the FIA World Endurance Championsh...
7 Jun 2024

B10 Audi S5 Sportback Spied

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102399"] In this latest batch of Alpine B10 Sportback spy images, we believe we see the makings of the S5 Sportback specification. So far, most of the B10 Sportback prototypes seen have had basically the same spec, except some having quad exhaust tips that were likely S5s as well. In this case though, what we see under the camoflauge is what appears to be a more production bumper design that is more sporty, not to mention the grille that we...
6 Jun 2024

How Do You Check an Auto Policy for HPDE Exclusions?

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102388"] [source: Lockton Motorsports] “Always read the fine print” is good advice, especially when it comes to insurance for your Audi. But let’s be honest, reading a complicated insurance document isn’t much fun, so many skip it. Most personal auto policies cover a lot, but they don’t cover everything. The last thing anyone wants is to have an accident during an HPDE event only to find out your insurance company excludes cove...
6 Jun 2024

Outgoing Audi Design Chief Marc Lichte Bids Adieu

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="91380"] After ten years as Head of Audi Design, Marc Lichte is seeking new impulses outside the VW Group His design language will continue to shape the model range for a long time to come Marc Lichte: “The most important project is always the next one” [source: Audi AG] He stands for reduced shapes, courageous thinking, and untiring passion, traits with which he designed more than 150 vehicles over the past 28 years. For an e...
6 Jun 2024

FIA Reveals 2026 Formula 1 Regulations and New Spec F1 Racecar

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102378"] Nimble car’ concept at the heart of 2026 Technical Regulations targets improved raceability and closer racing 2026 cars will be 30kg lighter than current generation F1 cars improving efficiency and handling Redesigned power unit builds on world’s most efficient engines with almost 300% more battery power and even split between Internal Combustion and Electric power Active aerodynamics to suit the energy management requi...
6 Jun 2024

Audi Club Auction Watch: 06.06.2024

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="102307"] Words: Steve Johnson Hello again Audi aficionados!  Thank you for clicking on another 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.  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 Audi that you’re l...
5 Jun 2024

Road to Le Mans: The Lamborghini SC63 Story so Far

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102302"] Strong reliability, improved performance and a steep learning curve the key aspects of the maiden season [source: Automobili Lamborghini] Sant’Agata Bolognese, 5 June 2024 – The iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans, which will take place next week over the weekend of 15-16 June, will mark the halfway point of the Lamborghini SC63’s maiden season of racing in the topflight of both the FIA World Endurance Championship (Hypercar class...
5 Jun 2024

Unitronic JDC-Miller Ready for Round Four at Mid-Ohio

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="82435"] Round four of the 2024 Michelin Pilot Challenge Championship takes the Unitronic JDC-Miller Motorsports team to Mid-Ohio for what promises to be another action packed TCR battle. This will be the second 4-hour race of the season and it is sure to test the endurance of both driver and machine over this tricky 2.2 mile circuit. ECS TUNING RETURNS FOR HOME RACE Joining the team for round four will be Unitronic Authorizer Dealer and ...
4 Jun 2024

Pirelli Tires with Sensors for Audi RS 4 Avant edition 25 years

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102295"] In addition to the P Zero Corsa that comes as original equipment, customers will receive a kit consisting of P Zero Trofeo RS tires linked to the Pirelli Track Adrenaline system. Track Adrenaline acts as a ‘virtual engineer’ for optimal tyre management during track days, made up of tires with sensors connected to an app. Pirelli has been standard equipment on the Audi RS 4 since the first model was launched, 25 years ago. ...
4 Jun 2024

Second 24-Hour Race Victory for an Audi customer Team in the 2024 Season

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102291"] Overall victory for SCHERER SPORT PHX at the Nürburgring 24 Hours More trophies for the Audi R8 LMS in the southern hemisphere Two race wins and championship lead for Audi RS 3 LMS in Australia [source: Audi AG] Audi R8 LMS GT3 Convincing private teams: Following the success of the Austrian team Eastalent Racing at the Dubai 24 Hours in January, a private team with an Audi R8 LMS came out on top in an endurance cl...
4 Jun 2024

Audi Names Board Member for Innovation and Software Defined Vehicle

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102287"] The Supervisory Board is reinforcing the long-term technology and innovation strategy by creating a dedicated position on the Board of Management Audi CEO Gernot Döllner: “Geoffrey Bouquot will make a decisive contribution for Audi with technological competence, ability to innovate, and leadership qualities.” Geoffrey Bouquot: „I would like to initiate a positive upward trend together with the team at Audi and its ecosy...