23 Feb 2023

The Epitome of Absolute Luxury with the Heart of a Race Car – the Audi S8

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83571"] source: Audi Magazine (Audi Australia) The Audi S8 occupies a highly specialised place in the automotive market – a car with all of the benchmark attributes of the brand’s benchmark A8 but with performance and handling straight from the supercar ranks. By every conceivable standard the S8 is a true specialist that occupies its own niche market In many ways the Audi S8 is an enigma. On the one hand it is a large, supremely luxurious l...
Thu, Feb 23 , 2023 Bill
22 Feb 2023

Bentley Announces End to 12-Cylinder Engine Production with the Most Powerful Version Ever

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83515"] source: Bentley Motors Production of Bentley’s iconic W12 engine to finish in April 2024 after more than 100,000 units produced in Crewe Decision strategic to Bentley becoming a leader in sustainable luxury mobility Milestone marked with confirmation of the most powerful version ever Power for sold-out Bentley Batur confirmed as 750 PS, with 1000 Nm of torque, as development engine completes durability testing Aim for all 30 W12 manufa...
Wed, Feb 22 , 2023 Bill
22 Feb 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 02.23.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83541"] Words: Steve Johnson Audi enthusiasts: do you spend countless hours searching on-line for your favorite car or cars?  If so, we’re here to help!  Auction Watch is monitoring numerous auction sites for Audi models worthy of bidding on, then posting a short description with key data and a few pictures to, hopefully, help you find the car you’re looking for in time to bid. There’s no time to waste this Thursday morning, the ...
21 Feb 2023

Spy Photo: Lamborghini Aventador Successor Cold Weather Testing

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83490"] Set for a debut most likely next month, the successor to the Lamborghini Aventador has been photographed during some last minute testing in the cold. Slightly more details are now visible and we also got a decent look at the dash. Enjoy the photos.
Tue, Feb 21 , 2023 Bill
21 Feb 2023

Major League Soccer and Audi Extend Sponsorship

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83477"] source: Audi of America Audi to remain League’s Official Automotive Partner; first presenting sponsor of the MLS Cup 2023 marks debut of Audi Goals Drive Progress Impact Award presented by MLS WORKS, recognizing charitable work by players in their communities Major League Soccer and Audi of America announced today a multi-year extension of their partnership. As part of the new agreement, Audi will remain the League’s Official Automo...
Tue, Feb 21 , 2023 Bill
21 Feb 2023

Audi Sport customer racing with 14 Drivers in the 2023 Season

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83469"] source: Audi AG Twelve familiar and two new faces in the Audi Sport customer racing driver squad Audi Sport signs Simon Gachet and Max Hofer Audi Sport customer racing is relying on a mix of experience and youth for its 2023 driver squad. In addition to established drivers, the brand also includes two former customer drivers in the driver squad, Simon Gachet and Max Hofer. Audi Sport is relying on twelve familiar and two new fa...
Tue, Feb 21 , 2023 Bill
20 Feb 2023

Unfair Advantage Podcast: George Achorn Considers Electrification vs. Internal Combustion. Are We There Yet?

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83451"] When George Achorn produced the latest issue of quattro Magazine with a heavy focus on electromobility, he thought he knew just about everything he needed to know. He’s owned an e-tron since 2019. Even still, driving the new Q4 on the autobahn, the RS e-tron GT on Angeles Crest Highway, diving into the makings of Electrikhana with Hoonigan and real world experiences have opened his eyes to a lot. So what’d he learn and where does h...
Mon, Feb 20 , 2023 Bill
20 Feb 2023

Automobili Lamborghini Celebrates 60 Years as an Icon

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83439"] source: Automobili Lamborghini Automobili Lamborghini marks its 60th anniversary in 2023 with a full schedule of events Sixty years ago, in an area that at the time was open countryside, construction of the Automobili Lamborghini factory began. The company was established on May 6, 1963, realizing Ferruccio Lamborghini’s dream of becoming a manufacturer of sports cars, an industry back then dominated by just a few brands. Right f...
Mon, Feb 20 , 2023 Bill
20 Feb 2023

Video of the Week: Tuned Drag Race – BMW M240i vs VW Golf R vs Audi RS 3 vs AMG A45

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83420"] words: Bill, photo: carwow So this wouldn't normally be a fair drag race but there's nothing normal about this race. All the vehicles here have been modified; some more than others. Also, the most modified car here, the Volkswagen Golf R, is driven by...Ben Collins, formerly known as The Stig. How is that fair? The results may not be a surprise but how will the RS 3 do? Find out below. [embed]https://youtu.be/erQScFlNTi8[/embed]
Mon, Feb 20 , 2023 Bill
17 Feb 2023

Find of the Day: 1995 AAN-Swapped Audi 90 quattro

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83413"] words: Bill, photos: Ben Castle via Bring A Trailer People send me Finds all the time. Sometimes I get sent multiples of the same Audi but this time, I only got the one email. As I opened the link and went through the photos, I saw one with the Q2 2022 cover of quattro Magazine and then it hit me...we featured this car in that issue. I kicked myself for not recognizing this Audi because it is a beauty. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none"...
Fri, Feb 17 , 2023 Bill
16 Feb 2023

DirtFish Rally School to Celebrate Women in Motorsport with Michèle Mouton

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83311"] If you’re familiar with Audi rallying legend Michèle Mouton, then the strong association of women and rallying (an often male-centric space) should be no real surprise. Mouton helped put quattro on the map with her multiple WRC and Pike’s Peak wins at the wheel of a quattro. She’s an owner of Race of Champions and champions women’s place within the FIA, and has inspired countless women to take on a career in rallying or even moto...
16 Feb 2023

Audi UK Announces TT Final Edition: 25 Years of a Design Icon

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83300"] source: Audi UK 2023 marks 25th anniversary of iconic Audi TT Final Edition benefits from unique styling features Generous specification brings enhanced customer offering On sale from March priced from £41,910(RRP) For 25 years the iconic Audi TT has been a trailblazer in the sports car segment and to celebrate its success story Audi UK is launching a highly-specified Final Edition as production draws to a close. On sale from March, pr...
Thu, Feb 16 , 2023 Bill
16 Feb 2023

quattro Magazine Feature: An Enthusiasts Conversation

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83257"] words: Dan Klaudt, photos: Tanner Gjersvig Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q2_2022 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. When you speak with Ben Castle, you can tell by his voice that he is passionate about his cars and has a few cars to be passionate about. He’s had many cars over the years, and numerous Audi models, including a...
Thu, Feb 16 , 2023 Bill
16 Feb 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 02.16.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83086"] Words: Steve Johnson Audi enthusiasts: do you spend countless hours searching on-line for your favorite car or cars?  If so, we’re here to help!  Auction Watch is monitoring numerous auction sites for Audi models worthy of bidding on, then posting a short description with key data and a few pictures to, hopefully, help you find the car you’re looking for in time to bid. This week’s auction listings are headlined by a true...
15 Feb 2023

Video of the Day: Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Kia EV6 GT vs BMW iX M60 vs Audi RS e-tron GT vs Tesla Model X Performance

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83082"] words: Bill, photo: carwow Today, we are witnessing the quietest drag race I've ever seen. Mat and crew have gathered 5 EVs: 3 heavyweights and 2 others - Tesla Model X Performance (778hp/841ft-lb, BMW iX M60 (619hp/811ft-lb, Audi RS e-tron GT (646hp/451ft-lb), Kia EV6 GT (585hp/546ft-lb), and Tesla Model 3 Performance (460hp/487ft-lb). Now we've all seen the videos of Teslas mopping the floor with its competition so how will the Audi f...
Wed, Feb 15 , 2023 Bill
15 Feb 2023

Find of the Day: 1995.5 Audi Ur S6 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83067"] words: Bill, photos: Bobby Hopp There's a cult following for Audi Avants and especially powerful ones. This is a 1995.5 S6 Avant. There weren't a lot of them imported into the States and some that you find today have suffered the decades of neglect and rust...except for this one. Bobby Hopp owns this one and if you know Bobby, he goes through lengths to keep all his vehicles in top shape. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" si...
Wed, Feb 15 , 2023 Bill
13 Feb 2023

Unitronic Stage 2 Performance Software for 2.0TSI EA888 EVO4 Now Available

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83044"] source: Unitronic Unitronic® Stage 2 Performance ECU Software is now available for the MK8 GTI®, MK8 Golf R® and 8Y S3® equipped with the 2.0TSI EVO4 engine. With testing and validations completed, power outputs on the MK8 Golf R and 8Y S3 are increased by up to +133HP / +121LB-FT with Unitronic Stage 2 93octane/98ron Performance Software for a maximum of 470HP / 431LB-FT*. Power outputs on the MK8 GTI are increased by ...
Mon, Feb 13 , 2023 Bill
13 Feb 2023

Spy Photo: Audi Q7 Facelift

  [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82998"] Just when we thought that there would be an new Audi Q7 in the works, Audi surprises us with yet another facelift for the big Q7. We spotted this Q7 prototype testing in the cold hiding some news such as new designed bumpers, new headlights and taillights, and a different grille. The interior is not expected to get any bigger changes other then an updated infotainments system. A debut could come a soon as the end of 2023 as an 2024...
Mon, Feb 13 , 2023 Bill
9 Feb 2023

Three New Locations for Audi on demand

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82985"] words: Bill, photos: Audi on demand Audi on demand is now available at 3 new locations. You can now rent a brand new Audi at the following dealerships: Audi Service Conshohocken - Conshohocken, PA Audi Pembroke Pines - Pembroke Pines, FL Audi Greenville - Greenville, SC This in in addition to the other 42 locations where you can rent an Audi such as a Q7, Q5, A5 Sportback, and even an e-tron. As a member of Audi Club Nor...
Thu, Feb 09 , 2023 Bill