4 Oct 2019

Find of the Future Day: Paul Walker’s 2000 Audi S4

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36159"] words: Bill, photos: The Smoking Tire, eBay, George Achorn I really don't have to introduce Paul Walker, do I? Star of The Fast and The Furious franchise, it's appropriate that he was a major gearhead. Sadly passing in 2013, he left behind a legacy that still rings loudly today. And now you can own a piece of his legacy. [gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="36160"] Pictured above is his 2000 Audi S4. It is part of a 21-vehicle coll...
Fri, Oct 04 , 2019 Bill
21 Jan 2019

Find(s) of the Day: Immaculate 1972 Audi 100 LS plus 1976 1.8T swapped Audi Fox (& rolling shell) plus 520hp 2015 A3 prestige

words: Bill, photos: Aaron K. Nice new shiny Audi vehicles are cool but what's even cooler are nice old shiny Audi vehicles like this one...that just happens to be for sale in the DC area. Here's the Craigslist ad: This is an extremely hard to find 1972 Audi 100 LS. This is the first vehicle Audi brought to to United States and a true collectible. This historic car is the C1 generation, which later became the A6. Exterior is in good condition and has been repainted in the same factory red by t...
Mon, Jan 21 , 2019 Bill
20 Jun 2018

Find of the (future) Day: 2019 Hot Wheels Audi Sport quattro (1:64 Scale)

[photo: Hot Wheels Dream Team Instagram]  Instagram is great; it's one of my favorite social media platforms (here is where I put a commercial that we also have an Instagram account, AudiClubNA). Not only can you see the latest things your friends visited, ate, drove, you can find gems like this. Scrolling through last night, this diecast caught my eye (obviously). Hot Wheels Dream Team previewed this Sport quattro. From reading the replies, it looks to be released sometime in 2019 ...
Wed, Jun 20 , 2018 Bill
1 May 2024

FOTD: Uber Rare ABT B3 Widebody Barn Find in Switzerland

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="101111"] While well-loved by those who know, the B3 era isn't a car that tends to be the most collectible. Sure, there was the S2 Coupe in Europe and by association (and thanks in part to Brian Scotto) the Coupe quattro gets love. The sedans though... they almost seem forgotten about by all but the most ardent. So, when we find one that is truly rare or collectible and a barn find no less, we had to draw attention to it. Even by B3 standards, the car y...
29 Jan 2024

Unitronic RS 3 Makes ‘Hail Mary’ Recovery for TCR Win at Daytona

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="96582"] [source: IMSA, by Mark Robinson, photos by Unitronic] Mikey Taylor won two races for JDC-Miller MotorSports on Friday. The first was to and from Orlando International Airport in the morning to pick up a critical part to be installed in the team’s No. 17 Unitronic Audi RS3 LMS TCR. Miller and co-driver Chris Taylor then proceeded to charge to the front and capture the four-hour Touring Car (TCR) class season opener. After turning six ...
29 Jan 2024

Porsche Wins Daytona 24H. Audi Fans Can Celebrate Too.

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="96573"] Porsche Penske Motorsport won overall at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona yesterday, which obviously means a lot for fans of the Porsche brand, but Audi fans can also celebrate in this victory too. Here's why. [gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="96575"] The Porsche + Audi Backstory on the 963 Racecar For Audi sportscar racing fans, most of us know the backstory. Just in case you don't, here's a short summary. After ...
22 Aug 2023

Video of the Day: Audi S1 Hoonitron vs Audi RS e-tron GT vs Audi R8 GT with Celebrity Driver

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88911"] photo: carwow We've seen the EV vs ICE drag races before but this one is a little special. Not only does it feature Ken Block's S1 Hoonitron, it also features the outgoing Audi R8 in the RWD GT guise with Dindo Capello driving. You may be familiar with Dindo...after all he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans 3 times, twice with Audi in 2004 and 2008. The RS e-tron GT is driven by Sebastian Grams, Managing Director of Audi Sport. How will Dindo ...
Tue, Aug 22 , 2023 Bill
9 Aug 2023

Video of the Day: Audi R8 Spyder V10 performance vs Audi RS 6 Avant performance

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88545"] video: carwow It's been awhile since we have last visited Mat Watson and carwow so let's bring them back with a bang. This time, it's Audi Sport stablemates going head to head: an Audi R8 Spyder V10 performance versus an Audi RS 6 Avant performance...the latest kid on the block. The R8's 5.2L naturally aspirated V10 has 620hp, 428lb-ft of torque, and weighs in at 3,736lbs while the RS 6's 4.0L twin turbo V8 has 630hp, 627lb-ft of to...
Wed, Aug 09 , 2023 Bill
23 Nov 2022

Wednesday Only: Audi e-tron Snapback Cap Giveaway!

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="79460"] Wednesday only! Another Audi Club RS 3 Sweepstakes giveaway! This is the Audi e-tron snapback cap that's only available in the Audi Collection Germany website. Sporty companion for new times: the Audi e-tron cap. Details: - Audi snapback cap in black - 3D "e-tron" embroidery on the front panel - With five panels, flat peak and plastic snapback closure - Underside of the peak with "e-tron" all -over print - Flag label with diagonal s...
Wed, Nov 23 , 2022 Bill
15 Nov 2022

Today is the Last Day to Vote in the National Board of Directors Election

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61801"] Today is the last day to vote for the 2023-2025 Board of Directors. There were 3 email reminders sent out to members so please check your spam box if you have not received them; members who have already voted would not have received the reminder emails. If you cannot find the email, please contact [email protected] or call us at 262-567-5476. Audi Club North America’s National Board of Directors election is now open and will be op...
Tue, Nov 15 , 2022 Bill
15 Sep 2022

Video of the Day: Audi R8 V10 performance vs Audi RS Q e-tron Dakar

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76237"] words: Bill, photo: carwow We featured the Audi RS Q e-tron Dakar against the Audi RS e-tron GT before in a battle of electrics but now it's electric/hybrid versus gasoline. The RS Q e-tron Dakar has 340hp but at a literal flip of a switch, it goes up to 680. The R8 has 620hp but is much lighter at 3400lbs versus 4850lbs for the Dakar. So who will win? Find out below. [embed]https://youtu.be/nes85rlHJFI[/embed]
Thu, Sep 15 , 2022 Bill
26 Aug 2022

Video of the Day: 620hp Audi R8 V10 Performance vs Tuned 550hp Audi RS 3 vs Tuned 710hp Audi RS Q8

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="75417"] words: Bill, photo: carwow Here's Mat Watson and carwow with another Audi vs Audi...vs Audi drag race. The RS 3 and RS Q8 have been tuned to 550hp and 710hp respectively while the R8 V10 performance is stock at 620hp. So how will the Audi Sport siblings do against each other? Find out below. [embed]https://youtu.be/uohjBy_GXl0[/embed]
Fri, Aug 26 , 2022 Bill
1 Aug 2022

Video of the Day: Audi RS e-tron GT vs Audi RS Q e-tron

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74583"] words: Bill, photo: carwow Mat from carwow takes on the surprisingly huge Audi RS Q e-tron Dakar (driven by Emil Bergkvist) in an Audi RS e-tron GT. I say surprisingly huge because I've only seen the RS Q e-tron by itself or against other similarly sized vehicles. It looks like to came straight from the movie Aliens. Will it be Game Over, man! for Mat and the RS e-tron GT? It's also interesting to hear the RS Q e-tron. Who will win...
Mon, Aug 01 , 2022 Bill
24 Mar 2022

The Charging Station of the Future, Today: Electrify America to Transform the Electric Vehicle Charging Experience, Creating a Customer Oasis with Ultra-Fast Charging

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69983"] source: Electrify America Enhancing look and feel of electric vehicle charging stations with designs inspired by the surrounding communities Providing a more inviting transition to an electric vehicle lifestyle from traditional gas station Adding solar canopies, waiting areas and other customer services at select locations  Introducing technology and design enhancements to its next generation ultra-fast charger Expanding onsite batt...
Thu, Mar 24 , 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...
3 Dec 2021

Video of the Day: Audi RS 3 vs AMG A45 vs BMW M2 vs Porsche Cayman GTS vs Volkswagen Golf R

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="66579"] words: Bill, photo: carwow This is a fairly even matchup in today's drag race from carwow (with the exception of one). Four (AMG, VW), five (Audi), and six cylinders (BMW, Porsche) are represented as well as AWD (Audi, AMG, VW) and RWD (BMW, Porsche). Four of them are within 20hp of each other (RS 3 400hp, A45 420hp, M2 410, GTS 400) with the lonely Volkswagen Golf R down 100hp from the AMG. How does the RS 3 stack up against its co...
Fri, Dec 03 , 2021 Bill
26 Nov 2021

Video of the Day: Audi RS Q8 vs Dacia Duster

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="66413"] words: Bill, video: carwow Ok...this is one of the oddest comparisons we've featured on our Video of the Day series. Mat Watson from carwow pits a $143,000 Audi RS Q8 against a $25,000 Dacia Duster. Strange comparison but is it really? The Dacia had the advantage of, well, being cheap so the presenters were not afraid of damages costing too much if they wrecked it but were timid when it came to the RS Q8. The RS Q8 was also on street tir...
Fri, Nov 26 , 2021 Bill
24 Sep 2021

100 Days to Go Until the Dakar Rally: A Race Against Time for Audi Sport

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="64272"] source: Audi AG Assembly of the rally cars has begun Audi RS Q e-tron with complex powertrain concept Four kilometers of cables, two central control units and six cooling systems In 100 days from now, the 44th edition of the famous Dakar Rally will kick off. For Audi Sport, this marks the beginning of a real race against time. Audi is tackling one of the greatest challenges in international motorsport, quite deliberately usin...
Fri, Sep 24 , 2021 Bill
16 Sep 2021

Video of the Day: C7 RS 6 Avant vs C8 RS 6 Avant Drag Race with Daniel Abt

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="64046"] words: Bill, video: Daniel Abt If you've ever wondered how the older C7 stacked up to the new C8 RS 6 Avant, wonder no more. In Daniel Abt's (yes, that Daniel Abt) latest YouTube video, he pits the two super wagons against each other. Thankfully, there are English subtitles for those who don't speak German. While the C7 has a lot of miles on it, it's been upgraded with ABT power as has its younger sibling, the C8. Both put out about 700...
Thu, Sep 16 , 2021 Bill
14 Sep 2021

Video of the Day: A Family Affair – Lamborghini Urus vs Porsche Cayman GT4 vs Audi TT RS vs Volkswagen Golf R

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="63927"] words: Bill, video: carwow The lyrics to Sly and The Family's Family Affair was going through my wind when I saw the lineup to this peculiar drag race: Lamborghini Urus, Porsche Cayman GT4, Audi TT RS, and Volkswagen Golf R. It is a family affair with all these brands under the Volkswagen tent and Mat brings them all together. An unusual lineup when you think of the V8 SUV, a 6 cylinder RWD sports car, a 5 cylinder AWD, and a 4 cylinder...
Tue, Sep 14 , 2021 Bill