27 Feb 2023

Find of the Day: 2022 Audi exclusive Solar Orange RS 7

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83658"] words: Bill, photos: elite autos LLC Occasionally I type in Audi exclusive in the keywords section of  search engines and while most places don't know what Audi exclusive means, others do. For example, this 2022 Audi RS 7 popped up in the latest search and it's a pretty bold one. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83652"] 2022 Audi RS 7.Finished in Special order “Solar Orange” exterior over an all Black ...
10 Jan 2023

Audi Delivers Over 100,000 Electric Models in 2022 – Despite Challenging Environment

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81619"] source: Audi AG Over 44 percent more fully electric cars handed over than in 2021 Total volume of 1.61 million vehicles just below the previous year’s figure Hildegard Wortmann, Member of the Board of Management for Sales and Marketing: “Focusing on electric mobility is the right strategy; positive outlook, thanks to an attractive portfolio and large number of orders” In 2022, Audi was once again able to significantly increase ...
9 Jan 2023

Event Report: 2022 Carlisle Import Nationals

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81886"] words and photos: George Achorn 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. For East Coast owners of vintage Audi models, the Carlisle Import Nationals is a bit of an institution. This small-town fairground plays home to car shows over various ilks throughout the summer, and it’s mid-May cat...
9 Nov 2022

Event Gallery: 2022 SEMA Show

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="78826"] photos: George Achorn Audi Club went to the 2022 SEMA Show to cover the vast array of the latest and greatest product innovations from exhibitors. This is the companion gallery for the article which will be in the Q1 2023 issue of quattro Magazine. Enjoy.
25 Oct 2022

Event Gallery: L’oe Show 2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="78193"] photos: George Achorn This is the photo gallery companion piece for the L'oe Show 2022 article in the Q4_2022 issue of quattro Magazine.
20 Oct 2022

Event Gallery: 2022 Legends of the Autobahn West

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="77918"] photos: Denis Podmarkov Audi Club North America joined BMWCCA and Mercedes-Benz Club of America for the 2022 Legends of the Autobahn West during Monterey Car Week. Look for the article in the Q4 2022 issue of quattro Magazine which should be hitting mailboxes now. Thank you to Denis Podmarkov for the photos.
5 Oct 2022

Event Gallery: 2022 Big SoCal Euro

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="77208"] photos: Denis Podmarkov The 2022 iteration of Big SoCal Euro was held on October 1st at Irwindale Speedway in sunny California. Audi Club North America was there along with thousands of spectators and hundreds of cars including a large gathering of Audi at AudiFest. Look for the event report in an upcoming issue of quattro Magazine.
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...
29 Jul 2022

Audi Group First Half-Year: Operating Profit at All-Time High

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74545"] source: Audi AG CEO Duesmann: “Global fossil fuel crisis affirms strategic focus on e-mobility and carbon-neutral production.” CFO Rittersberger: “A strong first half-year shows that Audi has mastered the turbulence well and systematically seized opportunities.” Revenues of €29.9 billion, operating profit of €4.9 billion, operating margin of 16.5%, net cash flow of €2.6 billion. The Audi Group is pre...
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...
19 Jul 2022

Win a New Audi RS 3: The Audi Club Fall 2022 Sweepstakes

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="75022"] We just gave away a 1985 Audi quattro in our Spring Sweepstakes and now we're moving back to the future with the new Audi RS 3 sedan! Click HERE! Audi Club North America is pleased to confirm that the all-new Audi RS 3 sedan will be the grand prize in our Fall 2022 Sweepstakes. The RS 3 is the latest RS-car from Audi Sport and takes the brand’s commitment to 5-cylinder performance to an even higher level, packaging this incredible dri...
9 May 2022

Bentley Follows Record Sales Year with Best-Ever First Quarter

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71577"] source: Audi AG British marque starts 2022 with unparalleled performance Operating profits up 162 per cent to €170 million in first quarter Figures mirror second best full-year profit figure ever Revenue per car soars from €184,000 in 2021 to €212,000 - return on sales reaches 21 per cent Bentley sales up 38 per cent in Europe year to date Global Continental GT sales increase by ten per cent Record figures ...
18 Apr 2022

A Record-Breaking First Quarter for Lamborghini: The Best Ever

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="70908"] source: Automobili Lamborghini Winkelmann: “Every month the orders we take outstrip our production” Lamborghini continues to soar in the first quarter of 2022, with a total of 2,539 vehicles delivered globally, making Q1 the company’s best-ever quarter. The figure was up by 5% on the same period in 2021 and 31% on 2020. The result comes on the back of 2021’s record-breaking figures in terms of sales (8,405 units), turnover (€1.9...
18 Apr 2022

Ducati Continues Its Growth Trend, Record First Quarter 2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71080"] source: Audi AG 13,450 motorcycles delivered to passionate customers worldwide during the first three months of 2022, up by 5% compared to 2021 Italy is again the leading market for Ducati with 2,544 motorcycles The results obtained were penalized by a strong discontinuity in supplies, a situation that could continue over the course of the season The first quarter of 2022 ends with another record for Ducati, which...
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...
13 Jan 2022

The 2022 Audi Club Spring Sweepstakes is Here and the Prize is…

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="67880"] Audi Club is proud to announce its latest Spring 2022 Sweepstakes where one lucky winner will drive away in a very special 1985 Audi quattro. For the first time, we look to Audi's rich heritage as the subject of our focus. This very special example painted in Zermatt Silver Metallic has been rebuilt and augmented to as as an ultimate driver and road going variant of the rallying icon. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="67...
9 Nov 2021

Audi Q4 e-tron Wins Green Car Journal’s 2022 Green Car of the Year Award Recognizing Exceptional Efficiency, Cutting Edge Features, and Overall Driving Experience

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="65669"] source: Audi of America Q4 e-tron family delivers 4th and 5th EV models to Audi portfolio, with Audi on track to have the largest offering of fully-electric models of any automaker in U.S. by the end of 2021 Award recognizes excellence and innovation in safety, value, performance, style, and mass market affordability The all-new Q4 e-tron has been recognized as Green Car Journal’s 2022 Green Car of the Year. In a clear display of th...
12 Oct 2021

All-New 2022 Audi A3 Now on Sale, Marking More Than 15 Years of Excellence and Innovation in US Market

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="64757"] source: Audi of America The 2022 Audi A3 40 TFSI quattro sees a 24% improvement in combined fuel efficiency compared with the previous quattro model An impressive entry point to the Audi brand, the A3 comes equipped with many of Audi’s flagship technologies and a comprehensive list of standard driver assistance and safety features The all-new 2022 Audi A3 comes to US market with a wider and bolder stance that pays homage to Audi’s he...