22 Dec 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 12.22.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80998"] 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!  To save you time, in this Auction Watch series we’re monitoring numerous auction sites for Ingolstadt’s finest up for auction.  Interesting finds will be posted weekly, and hopefully, you’ll be alerted in time to bid on your dream car. Happy Holidays from Auction Watch!  Thi...
21 Dec 2022

Audi Sets Sights on Podium at Dakar Rally

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80929"] source: Audi AG Innovative Audi RS Q e-tron: with low-emission drive into the future Mattias Ekström/Emil Bergkvist, Stéphane Peterhansel/Edouard Boulanger, Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz: a team of winners Motorsport boss Rolf Michl: “Great sporting excitement” Revolutionizing the sport in an energy-efficient way and being among the best in the process: Audi has set itself no lesser task for the RS Q e-tron’s second outin...
Wed, Dec 21 , 2022 Bill
21 Dec 2022

Spy Photo: 2024 Audi Q5 Spied Inside and Out

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80900"] Next generation Audi Q5 spied inside and out! Usually there is a saying about prototypes that all test drivers get to hear; never park a prototype next to a current model. Well, I guess they forgot about that in this case as we spied the 2024 Audi Q5 next to the current version giving us a good look in order to compare the two. The new Q5 is both wider and lower by the looks of it but from these angles it's hard to say if the new one is a...
Wed, Dec 21 , 2022 Bill
20 Dec 2022

Audi Presents Plan for the Production of the Future

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80875"] source: Audi AG A comprehensive approach, the 360factory: All production sites will manufacture all-electric vehicles by 2029 The premium brand plans to halve its factory costs by 2033 Board Member for Production and Logistics Gerd Walker: “The path Audi is taking conserves resources and accelerates our transformation to a provider of sustainable premium mobility” Audi is all in on electromobility: As of 2026, the brand with the ...
Tue, Dec 20 , 2022 Bill
20 Dec 2022

Find of the Day: 2001 Audi S8

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80860"] words: Bill, photos: cscott3 via Cars & Bids Yesterday, we featured a 1988 Audi 5000CS Turbo quattro and today, it's another large Audi...the legendary D2 Audi S8 (I will refrain from making any Ronin references).  While it does not have a manual transmission, it still has a presence even after two decades. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80863"] Doug's Take The D2 Audi S8 is one of the cool...
Tue, Dec 20 , 2022 Bill
20 Dec 2022

Video of the Day: Audi RS 3 vs Audi RS 3 vs Audi RS 3

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80828"] words: Bill, photo: carwow No, my fingers didn't stutter while typing out the title. Mat Watson from carwow loves pitting Audi against other OEMs but this time, he brought all three generations of the RS 3. He couldn't get his hands on a MK III hatchback so the sedan version would have to do. So how do they stack up against one another? They all have the 2.5L 5-cylinder but the MK I has 340 hp/354 lb-ft and weighs 3,472 lbs, the MK ...
Tue, Dec 20 , 2022 Bill
19 Dec 2022

Find of the Day: 1988 Audi 5000CS Turbo quattro Sedan 5-Speed

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80799"] words: Bill, photos: 9line via bringatrailer.com Remember when you could get a full size sedan with a manual transmission? Way back when, you could find almost any sedan with three pedals...like this 1988 Audi 5000CS. Painted in ubiquitous Pearl White, this specimen is a survivor. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80801"] This 1988 Audi 5000CS Turbo Quattro Sedan is powered by a turbocharged 2.2-li...
Mon, Dec 19 , 2022 Bill
19 Dec 2022

A Prize A Day – Free-For-All Giveaway Plus an RS Sticker Pack for Everyone

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80791"] There are two weeks left in the Audi Club RS 3 Sweepstakes and we’re giving away the shop! From Monday December 19 through Friday December 23, we are giving away one prize a day AND everyone gets an RS sticker pack that includes an RS 6 Avant RS Tribute edition, a Nogaro Blue RS 2 Avant, and an RS 3 sedan (while supplies left)! So this week, the prizes are a 1:43 ABT RS6-R in Merlin Purple, a quattro hat, an Audi Collection Germany g...
Mon, Dec 19 , 2022 Bill
16 Dec 2022

Record Season for Audi Sport customer racing

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80766"] source: Audi AG Audi wins 76 titles worldwide with its customer teams Victory rate of 36 percent in more than 800 races All four models of the brand achieve individual victories, podiums and titles Audi Sport customer racing has never won as many titles with its teams as it did this year. In the 14th season of the customer racing program, teams all over the world celebrated remarkable successes in individual competitions as well as i...
Fri, Dec 16 , 2022 Bill
16 Dec 2022

Audi activesphere concept

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80745"] source: Audi AG Audi is about to introduce the next member of a family of four concept cars: the Audi activesphere concept. The electric crossover coupe will celebrate its world premiere during the “Celebration of Progress” on January 26, 2023. The Audi activesphere concept provides ultimate freedom and is the perfect companion for ambitious outdoor adventures. Whether it's water sports, skiing, golfing or...
Fri, Dec 16 , 2022 Bill
15 Dec 2022

Video of the Day: Santa’s ‘grand’ New Sleigh

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80740"] words: Bill, photo: Audi AG Last year, Santa got a new sleigh in the form of an Audi e-tron GT and before that, a new RS 5 Sportback when he slimmed down. This year, he must have been very good because he just unwrapped the Audi grandsphere concept. Watch as he's whisked off on his duties and he doesn't even have to use reins...or a steering wheel. It's good to be Santa. [embed]https://youtu.be/HsHhbUA13rM[/embed]
Thu, Dec 15 , 2022 Bill
15 Dec 2022

Find of the Day: 2001.5 Cactus Green Audi S4

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80724"] words: Bill, photos: Haiden Goggin When I think of B5 S4 colors, Nogaro Blue immediately comes to mind then followed by Imola Yellow and Brilliant Black but then, obviously, there are many colors they came in...including Cactus Green. Purportedly 1 of 54, it's rare enough and I have never seen a Cactus Green S4. This is a clean example of one. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80723"] Selling my 1 of 54 Cac...
Thu, Dec 15 , 2022 Bill
14 Dec 2022

quattromog Avant – Q1_2022 quattro Magazine

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80676"] words: Bill Cho, photos: Drew Carlson Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q1_2022 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. When Kirk Koontz and his wife were expecting their first child, they needed a bigger vehicle for their off-roading experiences. But Kirk isn’t your typical first-time father, and he wouldn’t have any typical ...
Wed, Dec 14 , 2022 Bill
14 Dec 2022

Brussels Plant Kicks Off Production for the New Audi Q8 e-tron

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80652"] source: Audi AG Gerd Walker, Audi board member for Production and Logistics, praises Brussels’ pioneering role in advancing electrification and sustainable production across all plants The electric traction motors for production are transported from Hungary to Brussels by green freight trains The Belgium plant has had carbon-neutral production since 2018 and is a pioneer for Audi’s strategic environmental program, Mission:Zero On...
Wed, Dec 14 , 2022 Bill
14 Dec 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 12.14.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80583"] 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!  To save you time, in this Auction Watch series we’re monitoring numerous auction sites for Ingolstadt’s finest up for auction.  Interesting finds will be posted weekly, and hopefully, you’ll be alerted in time to bid on your dream car. This week’s Auction Watch is a day ear...
13 Dec 2022

Find of the Day: 2016 Audi S3 Widebody Show Car

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80545"] words: Bill, photos: Revitup.com I want to start by first saying that we in the US can't buy this because of the 25-year law...not even our Canadian comrades can. Also, a car like this will have reactions - both for and against. While it may not be your style, it's still worth noting. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80552"] REVITUPUK.COM ARE DELIGHTED TO OFFER A 2016 AUDI S3 SALOON S-TRONIC SHOW CAR ‼�...
Tue, Dec 13 , 2022 Bill
13 Dec 2022

Donkervoort F22 – Shaping The Future and Carrying The Legacy

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80524"] source: Donkervoort All-new Donkervoort F22 supercar to weigh 750kg, with 500hp The F22 is larger than its predecessor, with a bigger cabin and removable carbon-fibre Twin Targa roof The Donkervoort F22 corners with 2.15G of lateral acceleration, with a 30% improvement in braking power First all-new Donkervoort since Denis Donkervoort took over as Managing Director in January 2021 and will mark the end of the D8 GTO era Designed en...
Tue, Dec 13 , 2022 Bill
12 Dec 2022

2022 Audi Club Board of Directors Election Results

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61801"] 2022 Audi Club Board of Directors Election Results The results are in and have been certified for Audi Club North America’s 2022 election. This year, six candidates vied for three open positions on the Audi Club Board of Directors (BoD) for the 2023-2025 term. We want to thank our valued Audi Club members for participating in the election by casting their vote. We’re excited to announce the results: Mayur Bhatia (Elected) - Audi...
Mon, Dec 12 , 2022 Bill
12 Dec 2022

Volkswagen with a First-Class Safety Concept: Five Stars from Euro NCAP for the ID. Buzz

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80483"] source: Volkswagen AG Volkswagen ID. Buzz receives top marks in demanding vehicle safety test Very good rating thanks to holistic safety concept with numerous assist systems as standard Result underscores the high standards for safety at Volkswagen The European test organisation Euro NCAP has announced its latest vehicle safety test results. With the ID. Buzz, a new Volkswagen model has also been awarded a “very good” rating and...
Mon, Dec 12 , 2022 Bill
12 Dec 2022

Spy Photo: B10 Audi A4 Avant PHEV

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80462"] We have some new photos of the Audi A4 Avant and this time it's our first sighting of the PHEV version. Two prototypes were spotted and we can see both the charger port on one of them and some high-voltage stickers on the other one. What we also can see it that they both seem to have a glass roof or is it a roof with solar cells ? Check out the area around the antenna and you will know what I mean. Solar cells on a PHEV car would of cour...
Mon, Dec 12 , 2022 Bill