1 Oct 2022

First Drive: Initial Impressions of the Audi Q4 e-tron

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76910"] by: George Achorn, photos: Audi of America The reason I’ve been traveling in Los Angles is mainly to drive this. It’s the new Audi Q4, based on the Volkswagen Group MEB scalable electric chassis matrix. As you may have surmised from the name, it fills the position between Q3 and Q5 crossovers, closer in exterior dimensions to Q3 and closer to the Q5 in interior room due to the more efficient use of space thanks to the electric drivetr...
Sat, Oct 01 , 2022 Bill
29 Sep 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 09.29.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76793"] 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. We pick-up where we left off last week w...
23 Sep 2022

Morocco Rally: Audi Sport’s Dress Rehearsal for the Dakar

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76526"] source: Audi AG Three Audi RS Q e-tron E2 cars with Mattias Ekström/Emil Bergkvist, Stéphane Peterhansel/Edouard Boulanger and Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz Entire team back in competition mode Tough conditions expected in southwest Morocco A packed schedule characterizes the second half of the year for Audi Sport: After the start of testing of the Audi RS Q e-tron E2 in Europe in July, the premiere on September 1, a subsequent nine-...
Fri, Sep 23 , 2022 Bill
22 Sep 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 09.22.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76447"] 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. There are a couple of interesting overse...
16 Sep 2022

Audi at the 2022 Greentech Festival New York

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76327"] source: Audi of America Audi is a founding partner of Greentech Festival, a sustainability conference that invites discussion on topics related to sustainable development, climate, and environmental protection Greentech Festival will make its first New York appearance on Sept. 15 and 16 at The Shed, a cultural center in Hudson Yards Audi Environmental Foundation awards two grants to U.S based environmental organizations: Save The Bay and...
Fri, Sep 16 , 2022 Bill
16 Sep 2022

quattro Magazine: The Gift of Inexperience

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76313"] words: Carey McNeal, photos: Gene Sparks, Mark Lew 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. One is never too old to be a rookie. I learned this after driving 675 miles alone for a weekend to be with members of Audi Club Southern California (SoCal) for which I had no knowledge of customs, etiquette, nor expect...
Fri, Sep 16 , 2022 Bill
16 Sep 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 09.16.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76251"] 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. Sorry about being a day later than usual...
13 Sep 2022

Volkswagen Presents All-Electric ID. XTREME Off-Road Concept Car in Locarno

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76179"] source: Volkswagen AG ID. XTREME concept car is based on the performance-enhanced ID.4 GTX All-electric off-road vehicle with all-wheel drive is the most powerful ID. model yet ID. XTREME shows the performance potential and versatility of the modular electric drive matrix Volkswagen is supporting the international ID. Treffen in Ticino as a partner Electrifying surprise at the ID. Treffen in Locarno: Volkswagen presents the ID. XTRE...
Tue, Sep 13 , 2022 Bill
8 Sep 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 09.08.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76056"] 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. I’m back from TT West 2022 which was e...
6 Sep 2022

Audi Customer Team Wins TCR Eastern Europe

[gallery columns="1" link="none" size="full" ids="75825"] source: Audi AG Eastern Europe title for Bartosz Groszek in the Audi RS 3 LMS 1-2 victory and class title at GT World Challenge in Hockenheim Worldwide successes of GT3 and GT4 teams Audi Sport customer racing started September extremely successfully: While the Aditis Racing customer team secured the TCR Eastern Europe title for the first time, a class title in the Fanatec GT World Challenge powered by AWS Endurance Cup as well as GT...
Tue, Sep 06 , 2022 Bill
19 Aug 2022

2022 One Lap of America: From A Puppy To A Big Dog

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="75102"] words: Bill Cho, photos: David Ogburn, Michael Trevor, Bill Cho Editor’s Note: The abridged version of 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. From a Puppy to a Big DogOne Lap of America in the #teamcannonball4kq As I sat on the very narrow shoulder with tractor trailers barreling by inches away, I thought to myself, “One...
Fri, Aug 19 , 2022 Bill
15 Aug 2022

First 24-Hour Win for Audi R8 LMS GT2

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74982"] source: Audi AG PK Carsport claims overall victory at the Zolder 24 Hours GT3 successes for the Audi R8 LMS in China and Norway Three trophies for the Audi RS 3 LMS on debut in Estonia The first overall victory of the Audi R8 LMS GT2 in a 24-hour race marked the second weekend in August as did GT3 successes and a successful debut of the Audi RS 3 LMS gen II in the Baltic States. Audi R8 LMS GT2 Strong team performance in Belgiu...
Mon, Aug 15 , 2022 Bill
11 Aug 2022

Audi Enthusiast’s Guide to Monterey Car Week

  [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="34108"] “Monterey Car Week”, “Monterey”, “Pebble Beach Automobile Week”… whatever you call it, there is no doubt that it should be part of any car enthusiast’s bucket list. From phenomenal gatherings, incredible vintage or the most cutting-edge and exotic concepts, this week stacked with automotive events is a must for anyone. And, with so much going on, it is very likely you can’t see it all and will miss something. Gi...
4 Aug 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 08.04.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74644"] 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. And speaking of dream cars, the big Car ...
28 Jul 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 07.28.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74481"] 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. Mecum Auctions Harrisburg event is under...
26 Jul 2022

Event Report: L’oe Show 2021

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74415"] words/photos: George Achorn Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q4_2021 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. L'oe Show 2022 registration is open. You can register here. Jamie Orr, better known for his YouTube channel and European car importation, jokes that the name of his hometown “Pottstown” may be apropos given the number of potholes on the s...
Tue, Jul 26 , 2022 Bill
25 Jul 2022

Audi Teams up with Netflix on “The Gray Man” as the Official Automotive Brand Featured in the Film

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74250"] source: Audi AG Four Audi vehicles are featured in the new action thriller directed by Joe & Anthony Russo presenting intelligent and sophisticated performance Audi and Netflix release an exclusive behind-the-scenes video showcasing the vehicles in action Audi and Netflix collaborate on The Gray Man to bring the world of Sierra Six (Ryan Gosling) to fans around the world. As the film’s official automotive brand, four Audi vehic...
Mon, Jul 25 , 2022 Bill
21 Jul 2022

Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica Makes Dynamic Debut on Track and Tarmac

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74223"] source: Automobili Lamborghini Latest aspirated-V10 Huracán takes all its souls to drive The Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica made its dynamic premiere on both road and circuit in Valencia, Spain at the end of June, putting the handling and performance of the latest Lamborghini Huracan model to the test in all environments. The three souls of this super sports car – easy every-day driving; sporty fun-to-drive; and high-performing track-d...
Thu, Jul 21 , 2022 Bill
7 Jul 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 07.07.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73737"] Words: Steve Johnson Enthusiasts can and probably do spend many hours searching on-line for their favorite car or cars.  To save you time, Audi Club aims to keep its members up to date on Ingolstadt’s finest up for auction with this Auction Watch series.  We’re monitoring numerous auction sites for interesting finds and hopefully you, an Audi enthusiast, will be alerted to your dream car. If you’re looking for a colorful ...
1 Jul 2022

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...
Fri, Jul 01 , 2022 Bill