Audi do Brasil Relaunches its National Production Line in Paraná with the New Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73630"] source: Audi AG With the new Audi Q3 quattro and Q3 Sportback quattro manufactured in São José dos Pinhais (PR), the manufacturer will have an SUV line that is fully equipped with quattro drive in Brazil The automaker is investing R$ 100 million to resume production with new machinery, technology and logistics infrastructure, in line with global Audi quality standards Resuming production reinforces Audi’s strategy to c...
Bill

Lamborghini Esperienza Avventura Islanda

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73622"] source: Automobili Lamborghini Eleven Urus, fifty customers, and over five thousand kilometers traveled to appreciate the versatility of the Lamborghini Super SUV Automobili Lamborghini has just concluded a program of new events under the banner “Esperienza Avventura”. Created for customers who are most eager to enjoy unexpected and remarkable experiences, the concept comes from the desire to combine the usability and beauty of the ...
Bill

Espada 400 GT: The Legendary V12 Lamborghini

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73554"] source: Automobili Lamborghini In a year full of V12 celebrations, find out about the first four-seat Lamborghini In 2022 Lamborghini is celebrating the V12: the legendary 12-cylinder engine that has powered its most iconic cars for almost 60 years. They include the Espada 400 GT, which was the first four-seat vehicle by Lamborghini and was its biggest selling model for years. Encapsulating an exceptional approach to technical innovatio...
Bill

Video of the Day: German Muscle Versus American Muscle

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73470"] words: Bill, photo: carwow What happens when you pit a mid engine C8 Corvette Stingray V8 against a mid engine Audi R8 V10 and a rear engine Porsche 911 twin turbo flat 6? A fun drag race. The R8 is a Rear Wheel Series one so obviously it's rear wheel drive as are the Corvette and 911. So will American brawn take out the Germans? You may or may not be surprised. Either way, it'll be fun. Watch the video below. [embed]https://yout...
Bill

Volkswagen and Siemens Invest in Electrify America’s Ambitious Growth Plans

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73464"] source: Volkswagen AG $450 million equity investment supports Electrify America’s expansion plansin U.S. and Canada Siemens is first external investor in Electrify America LLC and becomes new shareholder; in line with company’s commitment to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility $2.45 billion post-money valuation for Electrify America confirms Volkswagen’s successful e-mobility strategy in North America NEW A...
Bill

Find of the Day: 1990 Audi V8 quattro

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73458"] words: Bill, photos: Jeff Lavery The Audi V8...yes there was a model just called the Audi V8. Built between 1988 and 1993, this was Audi's flagship and the 1st one to have a V8. They ran in DTM and won back-to-back driver's titles in 1990 and 1991 with Hans-Joachim Stuck and Frank Biela. There were 2 V8s available in the D1: the 3.6L and the more familiar 4.2L. This one is a 3.6 and is a virtual time capsule. Here's the ad: [gallery link=...
Bill

Video of the Day: 2023 Audi RS 3 vs 1985 Audi Sport quattro S1

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73419"] words: Bill, photos: carwow This is the drag race of your dreams. Mat Watson takes on a former Walter Röhrl/Stig Blomqvist-driven 1985 Audi Sport quattro S1 in a 2023 Audi RS 3...legendary 5 cylinder vs modern 5 cylinder. The stats: 1985 500hp, 354 ft-lb torque, 2400lbs vs 2023 400hp, 369 ft-lb torque, 3473 lbs. Just looking at those make you think that the outcome of the drag race would be a known quantity but... Enjoy the race...
Bill

Audi Club Sweepstakes Ends Thursday So We’re Throwing Formawerx Into The Mix!

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69098"] As the sweepstakes period winds down and we are already giving away the shop with our latest promotion (two 1:18 scale models and a 3-pack decal set), we decided to add one last item to the mix: a Formawerx key. We gave one away a couple of months ago and just like last time, you have your choice of either the DTM key or the VTEC key (non-titanium model). Formawerx will also engrave it for you. [gallery link="none" columns="2" s...
Bill

Spy Photo: Cupra Tavascan EV Mule at the Nürburgring

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73402"] Cupra is about to get its first all-electric crossover with the Tavascan. After the VW ID.4, the Skoda Enyaq, and the Audi Q4, it's now time for SEAT. This time the Seat crew is testing on the Nürburgring in order to get their version of the VW Group siblings the sportiest of them all. Said to debut in 2024, it still has a long way to go but the long time sounds strange to us since the Cupra Tavascan will be based on the Volkswagen Group...
Bill

Audi Celebrates First Victories of the Season in NLS and FIA WTCR

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73221"] source: Audi AG First success for Audi R8 LMS in Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie Podium results for the Audi R8 LMS GT4 Audi RS 3 LMS with victories in FIA WTCR, on the Nordschleife and in Poland Audi Sport customer racing had every reason to celebrate with its customers on the last weekend in June: GT3 victories on the Nordschleife and in Poland, a GT4 success in the USA and six TCR wins in three countries characterized the race wee...
Bill

Volkswagen’s First Fully-Electric Sedan: World Premiere of the ID. AERO

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73196"] source: Volkswagen AG Volkswagen reveals concept car as a preview of the ID. family flagship Flowing design combines optimised aerodynamics and elegant lines Fully-electric four-door production model will be offered worldwide in the future in the premium mid-size segment Sixth member of the ID. family after the models ID.3, ID.4, ID.5 and ID.6 as well as the iconic ID. Buzz Dynamic, powerful and with pure aerodynamics: with to...
Bill

Find of the Day: 2007 Audi S4 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73359"] words: Bill, photos: Asad Hussain Manual transmission Audi models are a thing of the past but one of them still brings a flutter to my heart, especially one in blue...Sprint Blue to be exact. This is a B7 2007 Audi S4 Avant and yes, it has a 6 speed manual. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73361"] Hi all – I have a 2007 Audi S4 avant in 6 speed manual with 90,000 miles for sale. The car runs and drives t...
Bill

Global Quest for Porsche Penske Motorsport with the New 963

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73180"] source: Porsche Porsche Penske Motorsport fields two cars each in world's greatest endurance series Design of the new Porsche 963 hails from the victorious 956 and 962 classics Experienced works drivers and accomplished sportscar champions behind the wheel The Porsche Penske Motorsport team sends the new Porsche 963 to hunt for overall victories in the world’s greatest endurance races. From 2023, two of the hybrid LMDh-spec prototypes...
Bill

Automobili Lamborghini Celebrates Its Naturally-Aspirated Powerplants at Goodwood Festival of Speed

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73150"] source: Automobili Lamborghini Lamborghini is at this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed with its Aventador Ultimae, the final model of the iconic V12 super sports Aventador, running up the hill together with Huracán STO and EVO models in a celebration of its naturally-aspirated engines before the Italian super sports car manufacturer unveils its first hybrid models from 2023 onwards. Lamborghini’s latest Huracán Tecnica...
Bill

D.C. United Awarded 2023 MLS All-Star Game, to Be Held at Washington D.C.’s Audi Field

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73139"] source: Audi of America Featured match to be held in Washington D.C. near Audi of America headquarters in Northern Virginia MLS to hold a week of events in the Nation’s Capital leading up to the midsummer soccer showcase 2023 season to mark sixth year of Audi naming rights partnership of D.C. United’s home stadium Major League Soccer announced Thursday that Washington, D.C. will host the 2023 MLS All-Star Game presented by Ta...
Bill

#TogetherWeChange: Audi at the GREENTECH FESTIVAL 2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73125"] source: Audi AG Strong voices at the GREENTECH CONFERENCE: In a fireside chat, Silja Pieh, Head of Corporate Strategy, will discuss “Circularity!”; Johanna Klewitz, Coordinator for Sustainability in the Supply Chain, will talk about “Supply Chain, Circularity, and Net-Zero-Industries” KOA22, Berlin’s first HR conference for women, will add to the conference: Miriam Mayer-Ebert, Head of General Services, will offer insights into...
Bill

Audi Club Sweepstakes: One Week Left So We’re Giving Away The Shop!

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73089"] This is it! We are in the final week of the Audi Club 1985 quattro Sweepstakes! In the last promotion, the winner chose the Audi RS 6 Avant Tribute edition so were giving away BOTH remaining 1:18 scale models! In addition, we are still giving away to everyone who enters a 3-pack of decals. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73084"] From June 23rd to the end of the Sweepstakes on June 30th, any purchase of entries in the&nbs...
Bill

Volkswagen’s First Fully-Electric Sedan: The ID. AERO Is Under Starter’s Orders

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73074"] source: Volkswagen AG Design sketches provide a glimpse of the future model for the upper-middle class in China Dynamic four-door model has flowing lines and plenty of space Digital world premiere on 27 June, at 14:00 (CEST) The Volkswagen brand is looking into the future and releasing exclusive design sketches of the ID. AERO1 concept vehicle, the first fully-electric limousine for the Chinese automobile market. At firs...
Bill

Find of the Day: 2010 Audi A6 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73064"] words: Bill, photos: Addison Rickaby 2021 saw the return of the A6 Avant in allroad form and also the arrival of the RS 6 Avant. That was a great year when there were 3 Avant models to choose from. Back in 2010, there were also 3 Avant models: A4 Avant, A3 hatchback (which to some is not an Avant but for the purpose of this post, it will count), and the A6 Avant. This example of one of those A6 Avants. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" ...
Bill