4 Jan 2023

The New LEGO® Technic™ Bugatti Bolide

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81471"] source: Bugatti The most extreme Bugatti ever created, the track-only Bolide, has been transformed into LEGO® Technic™ form, continuing a partnership between the LEGO Group and Bugatti that began with Chiron in 2018. The scale LEGO Technic Bugatti Bolide recreation – measuring over 3” (8 cm) high, 12” (31 cm) long and 5” (13 cm) wide and featuring 905 pieces – is packed full of intricate details and immersive touches. These...
Wed, Jan 04 , 2023 Bill
3 Jan 2023

On the Road to the World Premiere: First Appearance of the New ID.7 Sedan With Digital Camouflage

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81455"] source: Volkswagen AG Volkswagen will provide a glimpse of the next model in its EV family at the Consumer Electronics Show Efficient electric sedan with long-range capability Special camouflage for the ID.7 EV creates electroluminescent light effects  Following on from the ID.4 SUV, the new sedan is Volkswagen’s next global electric vehicle and will be offered on three continents World premiere of the series production version sc...
Tue, Jan 03 , 2023 Bill
2 Jan 2023

Ken Block Killed in Snowmobile Accident

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81416"] We've learned tragic news from Hoonigan tonight that Hoonigan founder and Gymkhana star Ken Block was killed earlier today in a snowmobile accident. [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm74ZDVL_PS/[/embed] Our hearts go out to the Block family and Ken's larger Hoonigan organization. His loss is profound not just for his family and the organization he steered, but for the Audi and greater car communities as well. Ken's ability to i...
2 Jan 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch Flash: 01.02.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81409"] Words: Steve Johnson Let’s kick-off the New Year with a flash message, this car’s listing couldn’t wait until Thursday!  Audi enthusiasts: are you looking to begin or add to your collection?  Here’s a special car that may be the best example of its kind for sale today: an R8 GT Spyder.  A quick search for comparable cars found eight listings in the US, three spyders and five coupes.  The Spyder below, #257, has the lowes...
29 Dec 2022

TK Goes Electric

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81371"] source: Audi Australia, words: Patrick Morda, photos: Robert Fischer Undoubtedly one of the finest racing drivers of the modern era, Tom Kristensen never drove a fully-electric car in his racing career – but he has quite a soft sport for his daily driver RS e-tron GT. It’s surprising just how quiet it can be at the Audi Motorsport Headquarters in Neuburg – just north of the brand’s Ingolstadt HQ. Off in the distance a ...
Thu, Dec 29 , 2022 Bill
29 Dec 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 12.29.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81353"] 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. Good-bye to 2022 from Auction Watch!  I...
28 Dec 2022

Audi RS 3 LMS Best TCR Model for the Third Time

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81306"] source: Audi AG Audi again awarded “TCR Model of the Year” after 2018 and 2021 Audi RS 3 LMS most successful around the globe Audi Sport customer racing’s entry-level model has a first-class season record. The compact race car started 1,080 times in 302 competitions worldwide, celebrating 89 victories and 236 podium finishes in total. In the comparative evaluation of all race cars by the WSC organization, the founder and licensor ...
Wed, Dec 28 , 2022 Bill
28 Dec 2022

Event Report: Vintage to Voltage Philadelphia

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81284"] words: Louli Kourkounakis, photos: Audi Club staff Editor’s Note: Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q3_2022 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. Whether it’s introducing to market the quattro all-wheel drive in the ‘80s or e-tron EVs today, Audi has a long history of leading with the latest automotive tech. To celebr...
Wed, Dec 28 , 2022 Bill
27 Dec 2022

Find of the Day: 1939 Audi W23 Cabriolet

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81396"] words: Bill, photos: Classic Car Deals This is the oldest Audi we've ever featured as a Find of the Day: a 1939 Wanderer W23 Cabriolet. Several years earlier in 1932, Wanderer was brought into the Auto Union/DKW/Horch fold so this is technically an Auto Union but it also wears the Wanderer logo. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81391"] 1939 AUDI W23 CABRIOLET THAT IS LOW NUMBER BUILT. IT LAST RAN TWO YEARS...
Tue, Dec 27 , 2022 Bill
27 Dec 2022

Live to Compete: New Carlos Sainz Documentary on Red Bull TV

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81383"] source: Audi Australia A new documentary series honours Spain's Matador of motorsport About to embark on the next Dakar Rally, Carlos Sainz remains one of motorsports greats and now a documentary series on Red Bull TV charts the rise and rise of this racing force of nature. The first person to win a stage of the Dakar Rally in a hybrid electric vehicle, the three-time Dakar winner and dual world Rally Champion, Carlos Sainz&nb...
Tue, Dec 27 , 2022 Bill
26 Dec 2022

Feature Car: Ken Block Homologation Extra-Special

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81178"] words: Louli Kourkounakis, photos: Hoonigan Editor's Note: 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. Turbo Monster. That was the name of the Sport quattro that Ken Block flew to Germany to pick up. It was also originally red before being made his own, stripped and repainted in white with a s...
Mon, Dec 26 , 2022 Bill
26 Dec 2022

A Prize A Day II – Free-For-All Sweepstakes Giveaway

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81106"] This is the last week of the Audi Club RS 3 Sweepstakes! So this week, the prizes are Monday - an Audi Collection Germany Audi Sport hat, Tuesday - an Audi Collection Germany quattro beanie, Wednesday - an Audi Collection Germany travel rucksack, Thursday - a 1:43 scale Audi RS 6 Avant in Daytona Grey, and Friday - a 1:18 scale Audi RS 6 Avant RS Tribute edition. Each day, we will randomly chose a name to win one of these prizes. Wit...
Mon, Dec 26 , 2022 Bill
23 Dec 2022

Need a Quick Last-Minute Stocking Stuffer? How About an Audi RS 3?

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81086"] When it comes holiday shopping, you’re down to the wire and running out of options. So if you need a last minute stocking stuffer for a car enthusiast, we believe we have you covered. Audi Club North America is giving away a new Audi RS 3 sedan and naming the winner in early January. Buying your friend or loved one a chance to win the car is a great way to spread the holiday spirit, support Audi Club and (with luck) become super jealou...
23 Dec 2022

AWE Exhaust Suite for the Audi 8Y RS 3

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81066"] source: AWE Tuning Firing on all five. Presenting the AWE Exhaust Suite for the Audi 8Y RS 3 Available as valved SwitchPath™ or more unleashed Track Edition 50-state emissions-compliant catback exhausts Proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house at AWE Max gains of 9 hp and 11 lb-ft of torque at the wheels Available as valved SwitchPath™ or more unleashed Track Edition SwitchPath™ retains factory valve behavior and c...
Fri, Dec 23 , 2022 Bill
22 Dec 2022

Unitronic Dogbone Mount for DQ500 8Y Audi RS 3 Now Available

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81036"] source: Unitronic Unitronic® is proud to launch its Dogbone Mount Upgrade for the 2022+ (8Y) Audi® RS 3® equipped with the 2.5TFSI EVO (DHXA) engine and DQ500 transmission. This Dogbone Mount Upgrade, also referred to as the Pendulum Mount, was engineered to maximize performance through eliminating the slop present in the factory style mount and improving drivetrain stability to ensure the system is better suited to withstand the force...
Thu, Dec 22 , 2022 Bill
22 Dec 2022

034Motorsport: SüperDüper S34 Insuction Bundle for Audi B8/B8.5 Q5/SQ5 3.0TFSI

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81027"] source: 034Motorsport The SüperDüper S34 Insuction Bundle for the B8/B8.5 Audi Q5/SQ5 includes all of the best 034Motorsport products required to upgrade your intake system in one comprehensive and convenient package. Included with this kit are the SüperDüper 84mm Throttle Body System and S34 Carbon Fiber Intake. 034Motorsport Dynamic+ Tuning is required to safely run this SüperDüper S34 Insuction Bundle. Files to sup...
Thu, Dec 22 , 2022 Bill