19 Mar 2022

quattro Magazine Q1_2022: Member Profiles

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69698"] Each month, our editors choose a selection of Audi Club members’ personal cars to share with quattro Magazine readers. If you would like to see your car featured, send your name, hometown, model, model year information, and a short paragraph about yourself to [email protected]. Louli Kourkounakis - 2001 Audi TT | Plainfield, NJI've owned TT's since 2010, this being my 2nd one. Finally got it to a place where it's just about don...
Sat, Mar 19 , 2022 Bill
18 Mar 2022

Only 25 Units – ABT Sportsline Creates the RS6+ Limited Edition

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69664"] source: ABT Sportsline After the overwhelming response of the North American market towards its special editions based on the current Audi RS 6 Avant ABT Sportsline has come up with an exclusive limited offer to show its appreciation to American and Canadian Audi enthusiasts: Only 25 units of the ABT RS6+ will be built, transforming the iconic Audi station wagon into one of the rarest ABT models. Like all special editions from ABT Sportsl...
Fri, Mar 18 , 2022 Bill
17 Mar 2022

The Twelve Hours of Sebring: Unitronic and New German Performance Go Racing

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69654"] source: Unitronic, New German Performance Two of our favorites will be battling on the fabled Sebring track this weekend. Also keep an eye out for FastMD Racing (Audi R8 LMS GT4), Belgard & Technical Racing (Audi RS 3 LMS), and Road Shagger Racing (Audi RS 3 LMS). Will you be watching and cheering? Read their press releases below: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69657"] Unitronic JDC Audi Seeks Redemption at Sebring...
Thu, Mar 17 , 2022 Bill
17 Mar 2022

The Storage Champ – Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69621"] source: Audi AG Audi exhibits concept for an executive class Avant with electric drive system Unmistakable design for the electric age Fast charging with 270 kW – 300 km (186 miles) range in just 10 minutes Audi A6 e-tron concept, the second: as part of its 2022 Annual Media Conference, Audi is presenting the next model in its future electrically powered A6 Luxury Class: the Avant. The company with the four rings introduced the A...
Thu, Mar 17 , 2022 Bill
17 Mar 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: St. Patrick’s Day Edition 2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69552"] Words: Steve Johnson With so many incredible auction platforms, both traditional and untraditional, enthusiasts could spend all day searching all these outlets for interesting cars hitting the market.  Audi Club aims to keep its members up to date with Ingolstadt’s finest as they are listed with this new series of stories.  We’ll monitor the auction houses looking for interesting new finds, and hopefully our Audi enthusiast member...
16 Mar 2022

Spy Photo: Audi A6 e-tron Spied Close Up

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69577"] Following our first shots of the Audi A6 e-tron, we can now also offer you some new photos giving us a clear and close look of the new electric Audi. On these photos, it’s also easier to see the split headlights, the closed grille, and more of the overall design. We can also see that the Audi A6 e-tron will be a sportback instead of a conventional sedan...a nod back to the original Audi 100 Avant. [gallery link="none" columns="1" s...
Wed, Mar 16 , 2022 Bill
16 Mar 2022

World Premiere Tonight at 7PM: Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept by Auditography

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69520"] words: Bill, photo: Auditography If you're not familiar with Auditography, this photographer has ingrained himself into all that is Audi. His unique style is instantly recognizable to millions of people around the world. Why do I mention this? Yesterday, Audi released a teaser photo of the Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept and Auditography will premiere it tonight on his YouTube channel. So watch tonight at 7pm Eastern for the future of th...
Wed, Mar 16 , 2022 Bill
16 Mar 2022

Polo Storico Lamborghini at Retromobile

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69515"] source: Automobili Lamborghini From 15 to 20 March, Lamborghini Polo Storico will be at the Rétromobile classic car show in Paris. The Sant’Agata Bolognese company’s participation in the event is officially kicking off a year of tributes to its legendary 12-cylinder engine’s history, before the hybridization process begins in 2023 with the launch of the first hybrid production model. Displayed on its stand will be a reconstruction ...
Wed, Mar 16 , 2022 Bill
16 Mar 2022

Spy Photos: Audi A6 e-tron Spied for the First Time

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69492"] Yesterday, Audi revealed a silhouette of the A6 Avant e-tron concept and we went bonkers but as some concepts go, they never make it to production. However, we spied what appears to be the all-electric Audi A6 e-tron at a supplier working with multiple brands giving away that Audi is opting for the split headlight design with more models than the Q6 e-tron. When Audi revealed the A6 e-tron concept, it was a stunning looking car but now wi...
Wed, Mar 16 , 2022 Bill
15 Mar 2022

Enhanced Teaser Photo of the Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69485"] words: Bill, photos: Audi AG Earlier today, Audi released a teaser of the upcoming Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept. We (and by we, I mean George) took that photo and pulled the shadows out of it to reveal more details. Last year, Audi revealed the A6 e-tron concept and from what we can see in the enhanced photo, the Avant concept has the same nose, same greenhouse ahead of the B-pillar, and same wheels. [gallery link="none" columns="2" size...
Tue, Mar 15 , 2022 Bill
15 Mar 2022

Audi Just Dropped a Teaser of Avant Proportions

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69407"] words: Bill, photos: Audi AG Today on the Audi Facebook page, Audi dropped a familiar and much loved silhouette. I'm sure I'm not speaking for myself when I say the various Avant models are some of my favorites...ever. So when I saw this pic, my heart skipped a beat. This is the fully electric Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept. Out of all the models that bear the name 'e-tron', this is wow (with the exception of the RS e-tron GT). Last Apri...
Tue, Mar 15 , 2022 Bill
14 Mar 2022

Find of the Day: 2003 Highland Green Audi allroad

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69364"] words: Bill, photos: pin maniac via Bring A Trailer For the longest time, the only allroad in the States was the C5 A6 allroad. It was a time when Audi had plenty of Avant offerings such as the S4 Avant, A4 Avant, A6 Avant. Then these started to disappear with the only Avant offered for awhile being the B8.5 A4 allroad. Then the C8 RS 6 Avant showed up as well as its less powerful sister, the A6 allroad. But if you look around, you will�...
Mon, Mar 14 , 2022 Bill
14 Mar 2022

Beginning in the Summer of 2022, Audi Will Become the First Manufacturer to Transform the Automobile Into an Experience Platform for Virtual Reality

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69359"] source: Audi AG Audi vehicles with the MIB 3 infotainment system will be holoride-capable from June 2022 Experience drives by the startup holoride with Audi at the South by Southwest music, film and tech festival New technology merges virtual-reality content with driving movements in real time Audi is the first automobile manufacturer in the world to bring virtual-reality entertainment from holoride into series production. Beginning ...
Mon, Mar 14 , 2022 Bill
14 Mar 2022

Higher Charging Capacity and Expanded Online Features for the Audi Q4 e-tron

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69332"] source: Audi AG On the road with faster charge times and more connected features: Audi is consistently advancing its fully electric Q4 e-tron model range. The Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron models are receiving an array of new features. Customers can look forward to faster charge times for large-battery models as well as an expanded offering via Audi connect and the myAudi app. The powerful models...
Mon, Mar 14 , 2022 Bill
11 Mar 2022

Find of the Day: 2007 Audi RS 4

  [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69314"] words: Bill, photos: Zack Rossiter There's noting quite like the gnarly snarl of an Audi 4.2 V8 and combined with a manual, it's a dream. We in the States didn't get the B5 RS 4 so when the B7 showed up, it was well received. Most (ok...maybe some including me) would have preferred the Avant but little did we know that this would be the only RS 4 to be imported to the States, We longingly looked across the pond as enthusiasts rompe...
Fri, Mar 11 , 2022 Bill
11 Mar 2022

Spy/Real World Photos: Volkswagen ID. Buzz

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69296"] The Volkswagen ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo were officially revealed yesterday and with all vehicle premieres, they roll out the shiniest, nicest examples like the two-toned Buzzes (?) in the story linked. Our spy photographers, however, caught this white ID. Buzz testing the day after the debut. Enjoy!
Fri, Mar 11 , 2022 Bill
11 Mar 2022

World Premiere of the ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69269"] source: Volkswagen The ID. Buzz lineup is the new face of sustainable mobility First versions will come to European market with 82 kWh battery powering 201-hp electric motor with maximum torque of 229 lb-ft Both models in the ID. Buzz range hark back to the iconic Microbus design and formula of maximum space on a small footprint Sustainability measures include replacing leather with non-animal material, incorporating recycled materials, ...
Fri, Mar 11 , 2022 Bill
11 Mar 2022

Emotional First Victory in the Desert: Audi RS Q e-tron wins in Abu Dhabi

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69238"] Historic first success of an electrified drive in the desert Stéphane Peterhansel celebrates eighth personal victory at Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Julius Seebach: “Breakthrough for our innovation” Audi has once again made history in motorsport with technical innovation: Following its debut with four stage victories at the Dakar Rally in January, the Audi RS Q e-tron now clinched its first overall victory – in just it...
Fri, Mar 11 , 2022 Bill
11 Mar 2022

The Light Offerings for the Audi e-tron GT

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69251"] source: Audi AG Headlights and taillights as defining elements of the exterior design Matrix LED headlights illuminate the road without glare Increased safety with night vision assistant The lights on an Audi have long provided more than just safety. They represent the interface between design and technology and they have an authoritative impact on every Audi model’s visual appearance. That is particularly distinct in the exterior ...
Fri, Mar 11 , 2022 Bill
11 Mar 2022

Why an Audi Drives Like an Audi: the Audi DNA in the Driving Characteristics

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69205"] source: Audi AG Development, tuning and calibration… all geared toward a distinctive Audi driving experience Fundamental criteria underline the typical driving behavior of each and every Audi model Intelligent control of an increasingly integrated network of mechatronic chassis components It’s a feeling most people recognize immediately: This is an Audi! The driving experience is unmistakable, a harmonious balance of driving...
Fri, Mar 11 , 2022 Bill