8 Jun 2021

First Trophies for the Audi RS 3 LMS on Debut

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61379"] source: Audi AG Two Trophy class wins in the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup Nathanaël Berthon best Audi Sport driver in sixth place Gilles Magnus leads the Trophy standings ahead of Tom Coronel The new second-generation Audi RS 3 LMS clinched its first World Cup trophies on its racing debut. Privateer Tom Coronel won the Trophy classification in the first sprint at the opening round of the 2021 FIA WTCR season at the Nürburgrin...
Tue, Jun 08 , 2021 Bill
4 Jun 2021

Find of the Day: 2016 Audi Sepang Blue RS 7

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61297"] words: Bill, photos: J Cole Photographs Every once in awhile, I get into a blue phase for the Find of the Days like this Sprint Blue RS 5 Cabriolet the other day and who could blame me? Audi has some of the most beautiful hues of blue and Sepang Blue ranks right up there. I also love very descriptive ads and this particular ad is just that. Here it is: I’m thinking about selling my 2016 Audi RS7, I am in no rush to do so, as I love the ...
Fri, Jun 04 , 2021 Bill
4 Jun 2021

Bugatti Takes the World’s Most Exclusive Development Lineup to the Nürburgring

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61351"] source: Bugatti Every hyper sports car made by the French luxury brand is required to meet exceptional quality standards whatever the conditions, be it in day-to-day use or on the circuit. Bugatti therefore regularly tests its vehicles – current models and future series production models – on various test tracks and circuits. Once a year, the Bugatti development team sets out for the demanding circuit at the Nürburgring. Recently wit...
Fri, Jun 04 , 2021 Bill
4 Jun 2021

Continental GT3 Pikes Peak – Technical Details Revealed

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61334"] source: Bentley Continental GT3 Pikes Peak powers through dynamic testing Race engine completes prove-out phase using renewable fuel More than 750 bhp in testing and 1000 Nm from reworked 4.0-litre V8 30 per cent more downforce than standard Continental GT3 Revised chassis, water-cooled brakes and 3D-printed parts Bentley bids for triple crown of Pikes Peak records Targeting Time Attack 1 record, to add to Production SUV and Production C...
Fri, Jun 04 , 2021 Bill
4 Jun 2021

Bugatti’s La Voiture Noire – From a Vision to a Reality

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61310"] source: Bugatti Bugatti unveiled the La Voiture Noire, the world’s most exclusive automobile, is now being handed over to its owner. A breathtaking sculpture, perfect in form and entirely in black – the La Voiture Noire. This one-off was created exclusively for a Bugatti enthusiast within the space of two years. A piece of automotive haute couture will now soon be delivered following extensive development work and testing. “W...
Fri, Jun 04 , 2021 Bill
2 Jun 2021

Three For All: GT Spirit Merlin Purple Matte or Top Speed Daytona Grey or Minichamps Tango Red 1:18 Scale RS 6 Avants

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61276"] In our last Audi Club Audi exclusive RS 6 Avant sweepstakes giveaway promotion, we gave you a choice between two 1:18 scale models. Now we've upped the ante to three 1:18s from three different modelers in three different colors and you get your choice of any one of them when you enter the RS 6 sweepstakes. Congrats to Fabio C. from the Lone Star chapter who won and chose the Navarra Blue 1:18. The GT Spirit Merlin Purple was the othe...
Wed, Jun 02 , 2021 Bill
2 Jun 2021

Find of the Day: 2014 Audi Sprint Blue RS 5 Cabriolet

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61261"] words: Bill, photos: Jim Newhouse Ok...this is one Audi that I knew existed but have never seen in the flesh and that's a shame...because in this color combination (or any other one), it's beautiful. I spent time in an S5 coupe with the same interior and let me tell you, it was a pain to keep clean but this one looks brand new. Here's the ad: About This Vehicle Driven 15,200 miles Automatic transmission Exterior colo...
Wed, Jun 02 , 2021 Bill
1 Jun 2021

Victory and Championship Lead for Audi in New Zealand

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61247"] source: Audi AG First success of the season for Neil Foster/Jonny Reid in the Audi R8 LMS in New Zealand Team WRT takes over championship lead with second place in GT World Challenge Europe Triple victory for Audi RS 3 LMS in Italy In the North Island Endurance Series in New Zealand, there is tension in the title fight after the first success of the season by the IMS Racing customer team. Audi Sport customer racing’s other successe...
Tue, Jun 01 , 2021 Bill
1 Jun 2021

Audi with “Dream Team” at the Dakar Rally

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61239"] source: Audi AG Driver teams confirmed for Audi Sport’s Dakar project Dakar record winner, World Rally champion and DTM champion start for Audi Audi to herald energy revolution in cross-country rallying Audi is the first car manufacturer to fight for overall victory in the famous Dakar Rally with an electrified powertrain, thus also heralding an energy revolution in cross-country rallying. Audi Sport has succeeded in recruiting thr...
Tue, Jun 01 , 2021 Bill
28 May 2021

Audi at the Biggest Motorsport Festival of the Year

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61156"] source: Audi AG Audi Sport customer racing fights for sixth victory at the Nürburgring 24 Hours with three R8 LMS cars Four more GT3 sports cars from Audi and ladies team with GT4 on the grid New touring car Audi RS 3 LMS debuts in FIA WTCR The Nürburgring 24 Hours from June 3 to 6 is one of the most important races of the year for Audi Sport customer racing: With a track length of 25 kilometers, a 24-hour race duration and more th...
Fri, May 28 , 2021 Bill
28 May 2021

New Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2: Racing In Style

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61123"] source: Automobili Lamborghini Lamborghini Squadra Corse presents the new version of the car that will race in the Super Trofeo starting in 2022 Uncompromising design, optimized aerodynamics and a new braking system make the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2 the most high-performance version ever designed for the one-make championship Lamborghini Squadra Corse presents the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2, the latest version of racing car that will ...
Fri, May 28 , 2021 Bill
28 May 2021

Lamborghini’s Design DNA Originated with the Countach

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61115"] source: Automobili Lamborghini The distinctively contemporary lines of the Lamborghini Countach, a legendary model celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, shaped the design of all subsequent Lamborghinis even up to today’s models, including the Aventador, Huracán, Sián, as well as the Urus. “There are works of art that always remain relevant, and the form of the Countach is one of them.” These are the words that Mitja B...
Fri, May 28 , 2021 Bill
27 May 2021

“Hey Audi, What’s New for 2022?” – Audi Infotainment Platform Expands with Voice Assistant and Personalization Features

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61101"] source: Audi of America Native “Hey Audi” voice assistant and integrated Amazon Alexa allow customers to control in-vehicle and home functions with “wake up” words Personalization 2.0 enables drivers to save settings such as climate control, locking, lighting, and seat settings, and lets them transfer settings between Audi vehicles Integrated Apple Music allows drivers to log into account without phone The Audi M...
Thu, May 27 , 2021 Bill
26 May 2021

Go Behind the Rings with Audi

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61097"] source: Audi UK Debut eight-part podcast series lifts veil on legendary car manufacturer A brand-new eight-part podcast series, Audi | Behind the Rings, launches this week, lifting the veil on one of the most famous and iconic brands in motoring. The eight 30-minute episodes tell the story of Audi through past, present and future via a series of lively, informal and entertaining conversations. Host Alex Goy, authority on all things ...
Wed, May 26 , 2021 Bill
25 May 2021

Video of the Day: Chris Harris Drives: Audi RS e-tron GT vs BMW M5 CS

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61088"] words: Bill, photo: Top Gear The all electric RS e-tron GT and the petrol BMW M5 CS…a titanic clash between the new and the old. If you are not familiar with the M5 CS, it is a monster. Powered by a 4.4l twin-turbo V8, it cranks out 627hp and 553 lb-ft torque which moves it from 0-60 in 2.9 seconds and is not only the fastest production BMW ever made, it’s the fastest BMW sedan around the Nürburgring. A very worthy opponent to ...
Tue, May 25 , 2021 Bill
25 May 2021

Progressive and Sporty Into the New Model Year: The Audi e-tron S line black edition

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61081"] source: Audi AG Wheels, Singleframe and side mirrors in black Sustainable microfiber material in the interior, stitching and seatbelts in orange Edition model 50 quattro available starting at 79,350 euros; presales have begun A progressive, profoundly sporty exterior look with a black Singleframe and black side mirror caps, an interior with orange accents – Audi presents its fully electric SUV models e-tron and e-tro...
Tue, May 25 , 2021 Bill
24 May 2021

Audi of America Appoints Emilie Cotter as Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61077"] New Audi of America SVP and CCO appointed May 24, 2021 Cotter to lead Audi U.S. communications strategy across corporate, product and lifestyle segments as well as government affairs SVP and CCO role reports to Daniel Weissland, president, Audi of America Beginning today Audi of America has appointed Emilie Cotter as Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer to lead U.S. public relations. Cotter will report to A...
Mon, May 24 , 2021 Bill
24 May 2021

Victorious Start For Audi Sport Italia

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61070"] source: Audi AG First place for the Audi R8 LMS in Italian endurance racing Class success for Audi RS 3 LMS in Belcar Endurance Championship Second place for Audi in the TCR class of the Hockenheim 12 Hours For Audi Sport Italia, the endurance season in its Italian homeland started extremely successfully. After two second-place finishes at the beginning of the sprint race series three weeks ago, the team clinched its first victory of...
Mon, May 24 , 2021 Bill
24 May 2021

Find of the Day: 1983 Audi 20V-Powered Quattro 6-Speed

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61011"] words: Bill, photos: Chris S. via Bring A Trailer Chris isn't unfamiliar with restoring and older Audi. We had another one of his as a Find of the Day last year. I said this about his S2/RS2 Coupe quattro clone: First of all, I have to say this is how you do an ad for a car. Lots of details, lots of clear photos that are actually in focus. Well, he doesn't disappoint with this BAT ad. Here it is: This 1983 Audi Qu...
Mon, May 24 , 2021 Bill
21 May 2021

Charging Stations and E-Cars: Audi Electrifies FC Bayern

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61001"] source: Audi AG FC Bayern’s electrification initiative with Audi continues Charging infrastructure for electric cars at the Allianz Arena to be expanded Member of the Audi Board of Management for Sales and Marketing Wortmann: “Together with FC Bayern, we embody progress.” FC Bayern and its partner Audi have installed 21 charging points for electric vehicles at the Allianz Arena. As of this summer, the charging infrastructure wi...
Fri, May 21 , 2021 Bill