2 Feb 2022

AudiStream: Online Production Tour from Audi Brussels

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68377"] source: Audi AG Starting immediately, online tours through the Audi Brussels factory Digital tour tells the history of the location’s specialization in electric drive systems Look behind the scenes at the production of the Audi e-tron in the world’s first premium segment factory to manufacture a mass production model on a carbon-neutral basis From now on, exploring Audi Brussels from home will be quite simple: via AudiS...
Wed, Feb 02 , 2022 Bill
2 Feb 2022

The 2021 Audi Club Member of the Year – Deadline: February 22nd

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61801"] [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61920"] Kelly Batton (Audi Club Arizona) - 2020 Audi Club National Member of the Year Each year, our Club recognizes an individual member, nominated by their peers, to be named as our Member of the Year. It is a wonderful moment where we all celebrate the volunteering, leadership, and comradery of special people who make Audi Club North America what it is. Nominations are due by February...
Wed, Feb 02 , 2022 Bill
1 Feb 2022

AWE Tuning S-FLO Carbon Intake Suite for the Audi 8V RS 3 and Mk3 TT RS

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68290"] AWE Tuning has been around since 1991 and in that time, has become a name in the aftermarket for Audi. This item is the S-FLO Carbon Intake system for Audi 8V/MK 3 TT RS (SKU: GRP-ITK-AU8VRS325T). The largest constant diameter intake system on the planet for the 8V RS 3 and MK3 TT RS. Colossal 4.5" intake tube, 30% increase in filter surface area compared to stock, and a completely modular design four-stage upgrade path from one single s...
Tue, Feb 01 , 2022 Bill
29 Jan 2022

Porsche Confirms LMDh Engine Based on RS 6 Motor, Begins Testing

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68246"] Whereas once Audi Sport and Porsche Motorsport shared virtually nothing between their R18 and 919 LMP1 programs, the modern era of LMDh prototype development ahead of the 2003 racing season will see the two Volkswagen Group marques (and possibly a third likely Bentley or Lamborghini) share chassis construction and engine. Since Porsche Motorsport has begun to reveal details of their version of the project, much of what is shared confirms ...
29 Jan 2022

Chicanes at Daytona, Le Mans Renamed in Symbol of Endurance Racing Unity

  [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68267"] Le Mans Chicane Debuts This Weekend during Rolex 24 At Daytona [source: IMSA] DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The two biggest endurance sports car races in the world – the Rolex 24 At Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans – are now even more closely aligned with the news that chicanes at the 3.56-mile Daytona International Speedway road course and the 8.49-mile Circuit des 24 Heures in Le Mans, France. will be named after eac...
29 Jan 2022

IMSA Plans LMDh Renaming to GTP Beginning in 2023

  [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68264"] [source: IMSA] New Name Reaches Back to ‘Golden Era’ of Prototype Racing DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A new era will dawn at the 2023 Rolex 24 At Daytona, when new Le Mans Daytona h (LMDh) prototypes will make their worldwide competition debut. Through a historic convergence with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) announced last summer, Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) prototypes from mainstream automotive manufacturers also will be ...
28 Jan 2022

Find of the Day: One-Owner 1989 Audi quattro Coupé

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68224"] words: Bill, photos: autoscout24.de Iconic cars from my youth are getting harder and more expensive to find and this example is no different. Gleaming in the eye-catching Tornado Red, this one-owner quattro waits for its next owner. Here's the ad (translated from German): [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68226"] We picked up the car from the Audi factory in 1989 and ithas been in our family ever since. 1 hand.Completely ...
Fri, Jan 28 , 2022 Bill
28 Jan 2022

Upgrade: Porsche Classic Single DIN Radio for Our ur quattro 20V

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68214"] There’s a challenge most purchasing a new-to-them 80s car like our Audi Club Sweepstakes 1985 ur quattro 20V can attest, and that’s the challenge of audio. With a brightly lit and colorful head CD player, our quattro’s audio system looks period incorrect for our car, and we needed a change. For that we turned to Audi’s brand sibling Porsche. Cars of the 80s had both less-than-stellar sound and a nearly universal-sized single-DIN...
Fri, Jan 28 , 2022 Bill
27 Jan 2022

Event Gallery: Longroof Rally 2021

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="78426"] photos: George Achorn Audi Club joins Longroof Rally 2021 with stops at FCP Euro, Palmer Motorsport Park, and of course, Stratton Mountain Resort. Read about the rally in the Q1_2022 issue of quattro Magazine.
Thu, Jan 27 , 2022 Bill
26 Jan 2022

Audi Club Sweepstakes Giveaway: 1:18 Scale 1987 Walter Röhrl Audi S1 Pikes Peak Winner

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68136"] It's that time again...time for one lucky participant to win this 1:18 scale model from our 2022 Audi Club Spring Sweepstakes! In this sweepstakes, we are giving away a 1985 Audi ur-quattro Coupé...the model that started it all. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="67876"] This 1:18 scale model is Walter Röhrl's 1987 Audi S1 Pikes Peak winner. Made by Classic Model Replicars, this S1 is festooned with flares and spoilers. E...
Wed, Jan 26 , 2022 Bill
26 Jan 2022

Find of the Day: 2000 DTM Audi ABT TT-R

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68113"] word: Bill, photos: aquaramabec.com The Audi TT is legendary and the race version was a hard to beat car in the DTM. It founds its way atop of many a podium. This Audi ABT TT-R is chassis 01 of 18 built. I don't know the history behind this particular car but here's the ad (translated from Italian): [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68122"] Audi-ABT TT-R from 2000 from DTM Car completely overhauled and ready to race, it is...
Wed, Jan 26 , 2022 Bill
25 Jan 2022

Audi Exceeds 2021 CO2 Fleet Targets for Europe

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68090"] source: Audi AG Average CO2 emissions from newly registered vehicles in Europe 7 g/km better than target Hildegard Wortmann, Member of the Board of Management for Sales and Marketing: “Strong indicator of successful electrification” Based on preliminary figures, Audi exceeded its fleet-wide CO2 emission targets for the European Union as well as Norway and Iceland in 2021. With a value of 122 g/km, the company fell...
Tue, Jan 25 , 2022 Bill
25 Jan 2022

Countach LPI 800-4 on the Road for the First Time

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68047"] source: Automobili Lamborghini From the first to the last edition, three generations together to celebrate a timeless icon   For the first time since its unveiling at Pebble Beach on August 13, the Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 is taking to the road. On this special occasion, the brand-new super sports car was accompanied by two of its most important predecessors: the first Countach LP 400 and the last Countach 25th Anni...
Tue, Jan 25 , 2022 Bill
24 Jan 2022

SAIC Audi Opens the World’s Largest Audi Store in Shanghai

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68062"] source: Audi AG The flagship store in China offers a unique customer experience A combination of brand experience and saleroom on two floors Audi A7 L 55 TFSI delivered to customers in China for the first time Two floors and a total of 2,400 square meters (25,833 square feet): with the House of Progress (HoP) in Shanghai, SAIC Audi opened the biggest store of this kind in the world on January 1, 2022. As part of the dedication, the C...
Mon, Jan 24 , 2022 Bill
24 Jan 2022

Audi Sport customer racing with 18 Drivers for 2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68082"] source: Audi AG Touring car champion Luca Engstler, GT champion Ricardo Feller and WTCR Trophy winner Gilles Magnus new to squad 18 drivers in the programs of Audi Sport customer racing Audi Sport customer racing enters the 2022 motorsport season with a mix of established drivers and promising young drivers – including three new signings. The driver squad comprises a total of 16 talents. They are joined by three-time DTM champion R...
Mon, Jan 24 , 2022 Bill
21 Jan 2022

Spy Photo: Lamborghini Urus EVO

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="67970"] We spied the Lamborghini Urus EVO in all its uncamouflaged glory during cold weather testing . Only matte Black and with no sort of camouflage, we can now clearly see all the changes Lamborghini has made to the Urus EVO. The front bumper has a new design , different air intakes on the sides and even the upper part of the bumper is changed to make the grille looking slightly bigger. We do also notice air outlets in the engine hoo...
Fri, Jan 21 , 2022 Bill
21 Jan 2022

A Record-Breaking 2021 for Automobili Lamborghini – The Company Recorded its Best Year Ever, with 8,405 Cars Delivered

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68108"] source: Automobili Lamborghini Automobili Lamborghini ended 2021 with a remarkable all-time record: 8,405 cars were delivered worldwide, making it the company’s best year ever on that front. Sales were up by 13% on 2020 due to a targeted and monitored growth strategy. Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, commented: “This record has provided confirmation of four factors for us: the so...
Fri, Jan 21 , 2022 Bill
21 Jan 2022

Key Upgrade: Formawerx Open Spec DTM Keypiece

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68207"] words: George, photos: Formawerx When it comes to vintage car ownership, enhancing components a driver handles, touches and feels on a daily basis are a key way to enrich the ownership experience. And, while any number of companies can sell you high traffic touch point components such as steering wheels, seats or shift knobs, nobody’s ever taken a run on augmenting the experience of the simple key. Enter Formawerx. Back when cars like o...
Fri, Jan 21 , 2022 Bill
19 Jan 2022

Spy Photo: B10 Audi A4 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="67948"] We spied the next generation Audi A4 Avant in the snow for its first winter test. And one thing that we notice right away is the fact that Audi is making the grille smaller again. In a world when everyone is fighting about who has the biggest grille, Audi is doing the right thing with the next generation A4 called B10 internally. The head lights look sharper than the current generation and as we can see, the rear lights are still just pro...
Wed, Jan 19 , 2022 Bill
18 Jan 2022

To the Moon and Back: Lamborghini Presents the Exclusive Space Key

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="67930"] source: Automobili Lamborghini Artwork paired with carbon fiber flown into outer space, part of the brand’s entry into the NFT world Automobili Lamborghini announces the first NFT (non-fungible token) project in the company’s history. Social media posts around the theme “To the Moon” have been hinting at it, now the space-themed artwork – the so-called Lamborghini Space Key – has been officially revealed and will soon be auc...
Tue, Jan 18 , 2022 Bill