10 Mar 2023

Spy Photo: Audi A3 Sportback Facelift

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="84136"] We managed to spot an Olive Green Audi A3 Sportback facelift with virtually no camouflage. Thanks to these photos, we can see the new headlights, new grille, and new designed front bumper. Look at the grille and you will see that the Audi rings have moved up a bit but also that the grille is now wider as before...its wider but not as high like on the current model. The front bumper still has some black tape in order to make the changes ha...
1 Mar 2023

Audi Integrates Store for Apps Into Various Models

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83774"] source: Audi AG Direct access to popular third-party apps Regular software updates and constantly growing range of apps for even stronger personalization of infotainment system Store with market-specific app portfolio expands third-generation modular infotainment toolkit As of summer 2023, Audi is bringing a store for apps to selected models with the third-generation modular infotainment toolkit (MIB 3). With the embedding of the sto...
27 Feb 2023

Spy Photo: Audi A3 Sedan Facelift

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83622"] We have some photos showing the updated Audi A3 sedan out and testing in the cold. Just like its Sportback siblings, the sedan will also get a new face with new headlights, a new grille, and a new designed front bumper. At the back, some new graphics at the taillights together with a slightly changed rear bumper can be seen.
25 Jan 2023

Spy Photo: Audi S3 Facelift

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82246"] We have some more Audi news this week and this time it’s our first look at the updated Audi S3. The S3 facelift follows the classical facelift rules with a new grille, new bumpers and new front and rear light graphics.
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 ...
30 Nov 2022

Audi Leads All Manufacturers with 15 Models Earning 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="79793"] source: Audi of America Audi awarded most 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards with 15 models meeting IIHS criteria as of Nov. 29, 2022 2023 Audi A5 Coupe is latest model to receive 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award Models include fully electric e-tron models as well as sedans and SUVs Audi earns 15th 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award giving the brand more 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ vehicle ratings than any other manufacturer. The 2023 Audi A5 Coup...
17 May 2022

Spy Photo: Audi A3 allstreet

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71834"] We have spied the higher riding Audi A3 several times before but mostly called it A3 allroad. Now we have some fresh photos and with the words from Audi that the A1 citycarver has changed name to allstreet, we think that the lifted Audi A3 also will get the allstreet moniker. The debut should not be too far away for the A3 allstreet and we are expecting it within the next months. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71829"] T...
21 Apr 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 04.21.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71090"] Words: Steve Johnson Enthusiasts could spend all day searching for their favorite car (or cars) on the many incredible auction platforms that now exist.  To save you time, Audi Club aims to keep its members up to date on Ingolstadt’s finest available for purchase with this series of stories.  We’re monitoring auction sites for interesting finds and hopefully our Audi enthusiast members will be informed enough to snap up the object...
20 Apr 2022

Audi Announces Model Year 2023 Updates with More Standard Equipment, Driver Assistance, and Updates to Option Packages

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71061"] source: Audi of America Enhanced standard equipment offerings across 2023 model lines Driver assistance systems and technology updates now available on more models than ever before New sights and sounds emerge in A4/A5/Q5 models Audi Sport interior packages now available on select S models Audi of America today announced updates to its lineup for the 2023 model year, including pricing, vehicle packaging updates, and new standard and ava...
9 Feb 2022

Nine Audi Models Recognized on 2022 Car and Driver Editors’ Choice List

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="64757"] source: Audi of America 2022 Car and Driver annual roundup listed Audi A3, S3, A5 Sportback, RS 7, A6, A7, A8, A6 allroad and RS 6 Avant among outlet’s top vehicle picks available in market today Audi models were named in Coupe, Convertible, Hatchback, Sedan, and Wagon categories after being tested using Car and Driver’s test data and on-road evaluation process Audi was praised for its innovative technology and unique design o...
15 Dec 2021

Spy Photo: Audi A3 allroad Goes Winter Testing

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="66907"] It was just a matter of time before we would see the Audi A3 in a high riding version in order to join its brothers with the A1 Citycarver and the allroad versions of the A4 Avant and the A6 Avant. Once again we spied a prototype of the A3 Allroad during testing , this time in Sweden during cold weather testing. This time Audi decided to use a more discrete color instead of that bright green of the first prototype. These higher riding ver...
18 Nov 2021

Audi e-tron Named 2022 Vincentric Best Certified Pre-Owned Value in America Award Winner

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="66200"] source: Audi of America Audi e-tron announced as winner in the Luxury EV/PHEV segment for 9th annual Vincentric Best Certified Pre-Owned Value in America Awards Audi A3 also recognized as having the lowest total cost of ownership in its class as part of Vincentric awards process For the 5th time in a row, an Audi of America vehicle has been honored with a Vincentric Best Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Value in America award. Th...
16 Nov 2021

Spy Photos: Audi A3 allroad/Cityhopper

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="66042"] The Audi A3 gets a high-riding version! It was just a matter of time before we would see the Audi A3 in a high riding version in order to join its brothers with the A1 Citycarver and the allroad versions of the A4 Avant and the A6 Avant. These higher riding versions are getting more and more popular since they give the buyers the “off-road-look” without having to buy an SUV. Most of the car manufacturers are bringing more and more “...
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...
2 Sep 2021

Did You Know…?

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="63543"] source: Audi AG ...that there are up to 45 1.5-liter PET bottles in the seats of an Audi A3? Another 62 PET bottles are recycled for the carpet. ...that the Audi Q4 e-tron has a seat cover made of 45 percent recycled material? The Dinamica fabric looks and feels like suede, but is nearly half recycled polyester. This comes from textiles and PET bottles, for example. By the way, the trunk cover is also made of recycled materia...
10 Jun 2021

The All-New 2022 Audi A3 and S3: More Spacious, More Powerful, and More Dynamic Than Ever

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61552"] source: Audi of America All-new exterior design exhibits a muscular stance supported by dynamic profile Increases in length, width, and height create more spacious interior for both models Sporty, driver-oriented cockpit design integrates flagship-level technology for an innovative in-car experience Today, Audi of America announced two new models that define a refined sport sedan evolution – the all-new A3 and S3. The all-new A3 combi...
7 Dec 2020

Compact Hybrid with 245 PS System Output: The Audi A3 Sportback 45 TFSI e

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="56155"] source: Audi AG 400 Nm (295.0 lb-ft) of system torque and an electric range of up to 74 kilometers (46.0 mi) Black styling package, red brake calipers, and sport seats as standard Available for order this week, base price in Germany EUR 40,395 Audi continues its electrification campaign in the compact class: Presales of the A3 Sportback 45 TFSI e2 will start in Germany this week. The brand with the four ...
21 Oct 2020

Readers’ Choice for Best New Design Features: Audi Victorious in Five Out of Ten Categories

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="54351"] source: Audi AG A1 citycarver, A3, A5, RS 6 and Q3 Sportback honored with “Autonis” Award Audi models impress in readers’ choice voting with some 16,000 participants Head of Design Marc Lichte: “At Audi, design is the number 1 reason for buying.” Audi won half the trophies awarded today at the “Autonis” Awards ceremony. In the readers’ choice by auto motor and sport, the premium brand took home the...
29 Sep 2020

Drive up to 78 KM (48.5 MI) on Electric Power: The New Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53440"] source: Audi AG Premium compact model with improved plug-in hybrid technology High-voltage battery with larger capacity, more powerful electric motor Launch in fall, base price EUR 37,470.92 Up to 78 kilometers (48.5 mi) of electric range (NEDC) and 150 kW (204 PS) of system output: Audi presents the A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e2. The compact plug-in hybrid is locally emissions-free, offers sporty driving performance with high efficie...
18 Sep 2020

Find of the Day: 2017 Audi exclusive A3 e-tron

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52785"] words: Bill, photos: Audi Fremont For our first Find of the Day on e-tron connect, we present this. You may wonder why we are featuring an A3 Sportback e-tron. It’s a Premium so not well equipped but there’s a story about this one…we think. The 1st thing you’ll notice is the color. We rarely, if ever, have seen Audi exclusive on an A3 e-tron. We confirmed with Audi of America’s Audi exclusive manager that this one was ordered...