24 Jan 2023

034Motorsport Dynamic+ Sway Bar Kits Now Available for B8/B8.5 Audi A4/S4/RS 4, A5/S5/RS 5

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82226"] source: 034Motorsport Looking to maximize the handling performance of your B8/B8.5 Audi? The 034Motorsport Dynamic+ Sway Bar Kits for the B8/B8.5 Audi A4/S4/RS4 & A5/S5/RS5 feature perfectly-matched front and rear sway bars designed to reduce body roll, improve turn-in, reduce oversteer and enhance steering feel. 034Motorsport's Dynamic+ Sway Bar Kit is the ideal upgrade for those in search of confidence-inspiring handling on the stre...
Tue, Jan 24 , 2023 Bill
24 Jan 2023

Spy Photo: B10 A4 Avant Drops Camo and Adds Production Lights

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82214"] We have some more photos showing the all new B10 Audi A4 Avant during testing. This time the prototype has both dropped some camo and added the production lights. Up front we can now see the production version of the grille and the production headlights with DRLs. We can also get a good impression on how the front bumper will look like. We can see the shape and the graphics of the rear lights on this prototype , a prototype that basi...
Tue, Jan 24 , 2023 Bill
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 ...
Tue, Jan 10 , 2023 Bill
12 Dec 2022

Spy Photo: B10 Audi A4 Avant PHEV

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80462"] We have some new photos of the Audi A4 Avant and this time it's our first sighting of the PHEV version. Two prototypes were spotted and we can see both the charger port on one of them and some high-voltage stickers on the other one. What we also can see it that they both seem to have a glass roof or is it a roof with solar cells ? Check out the area around the antenna and you will know what I mean. Solar cells on a PHEV car would of cour...
Mon, Dec 12 , 2022 Bill
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...
Wed, Nov 30 , 2022 Bill
15 Nov 2022

Find of the Day: 1998 Audi A4 quattro STW Conversion

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="79151"] words: Bill, photos: leant via eBay.de When I 1st saw this car, I immediately flashed back to playing Gran Turismo. Those rings graphics sweeping up the side of the car is just so nostalgic. The Audi A4 quattro Super Tourer dominated in the short time it ran. It was so successful that ballast was added and added and added. The 4-cylinder wasn't as powerful as its rivals but the all-wheel drive powered the Audi A4 to victory after victo...
Tue, Nov 15 , 2022 Bill
31 Oct 2022

The New Audi A4, A5, S4, and S5 competition edition Packages Create an Even Sportier Appearance

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="78560"] source: Audi AG Two new attractive equipment packages allow for even greater customization Audi presents numerous add-on parts in high-gloss black The attractive packages start from 950 euros for the A4 and S4 and 1,450 euros for the A5 and S5 With the competition edition and competition edition plus packages, Audi is expanding its attractive and comprehensive range of customized equipment for the A4 and A5 and the S4 and S5. In addi...
Mon, Oct 31 , 2022 Bill
11 Oct 2022

Spy Photo: B10 Audi A4 Avant on the Nürburgring

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="77427"] We have some new photos of the Audi A4 Avant and this time the prototypes make their Nürburgring debut. To be honest there is not much to write home about otherwise since the prototype still looks the same since our first sighting. Engine options will continue to stay petrol and diesel though a fully electric version later on is not to be ruled out. Most likely we will also see the manual gearbox go away with this generation making it au...
Tue, Oct 11 , 2022 Bill
15 Sep 2022

Find of the Day: Manual Swapped 2009 Audi A4 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76233"] words: Bill, photos: Denis Borkovskiy I do like a B8 and especially a B8 Avant. Years ago, I had a press fleet B8 A4 Avant Prestige and it was great but missing something...like a manual transmission. Denis must have felt the same way because he solved that problem. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76220"] 2009 Audi A4 Avant Prestige 6 Speed Manual with 124k miles The B8 Generation A4 Avant was never offer...
Thu, Sep 15 , 2022 Bill
25 Aug 2022

Silvercar by Audi Is Now Available at Eight New Locations

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="75378"] words: Bill, photos: Silvercar by Audi Ten years ago, a small rental car agency began offering silver Audi A4 sedans at their first location, Dallas/Fort Worth. Silvercar shook up the car rental experience by offering premium vehicles at daily rates that were comparable to fully-equipped full size vehicles from established car rental companies. Since then, they have grown their fleet to include the Audi Q5, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, Q...
Thu, Aug 25 , 2022 Bill
10 Jun 2022

Audi Captures the Zeitgeist With This Car: First Audi 80 Unveiled 50 Years Ago

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="72774"] source: Audi AG 1972: Audi 80 is launched and becomes “Car of the Year” Bestseller in series production: More than 12.5 million B1 to B9 (Audi 80 and Audi A4 models) produced to date Oliver Hoffmann, Head of Technical Development: “The Audi 80 shows that Vorsprung durch Technik is a tradition at Audi” It establishes the B series, is both a pioneer of innovative technology and a trendsetter, and becomes the first million-selle...
Fri, Jun 10 , 2022 Bill
12 May 2022

A New Name, Plenty of Sportiness, and More Equipment – Updates for the Audi A1, Audi A4 allroad quattro, Audi Q7, and Audi Q8

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71734"] source: Audi AG The popular Audi A1 citycarver will get a new name in the 2023 model year: Audi A1 allstreet New Black Optics Pro Package for the Audi A4 allroad quattro New color options and a newly enhanced interior for the Audi Q7 and Audi Q8 No less than four of the Four Rings’ models will receive exciting updates in the new model year. The compact Audi A1 citycarver opens the quartet with a new model name – with immediate ...
Thu, May 12 , 2022 Bill
26 Apr 2022

Rent an Audi and Keep It Longer…Much Longer

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71177"] Long-Term Rental. No commitment. Introducing Long-Term Rental from Silvercar by Audi. Ultimate flexibility with an experience only Audi can offer. No money down No membership fee 1K monthly miles included* Delivery/pick up Silvercar by Audi is introducing a new program: long term rentals. The award-winning car rental company from Audi is going to make it easier for you into an Audi. It's the ultimate flexibility with an experi...
Tue, Apr 26 , 2022 Bill
26 Apr 2022

Spy Photo: B10 Audi A4 Avant Caught Again

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71183"] Back in January, we saw the first photos of the B10 A4 Avant and now we have a new batch of photos showing the Audi A4 Avant out on test once again. So far we have only spied the Avant (Wagon) version but we think the sedan version will soon show itself as testing continues. One thing that we notice right away is the fact that Audi is making the grille smaller again. In a world when everyone is fighting about who has the biggest grille, A...
Tue, Apr 26 , 2022 Bill
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...
Wed, Apr 20 , 2022 Bill
4 Mar 2022

Ten 2022 Audi Models Recognized for 2022 IIHS ‘TOP SAFETY PICK+’ or ‘TOP SAFETY PICK’ Distinction

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69082"] source: Audi of America 2022 Audi A6, A6 allroad, A7, Audi Q5, Q5 Sportback, e-tron and e-tron Sportback receive “TOP SAFETY PICK+” - highest rating awarded by IIHS 2022 Audi A4, A5 Sportback, and Audi Q8 recognized with IIHS “TOP SAFETY PICK” designations when equipped with available LED or Matrix-design LED headlights The 2022 Audi A6, A6 allroad, A7, Audi Q5, Q5 Sportback, e-tron and e-tron Sportback have been named the ...
Fri, Mar 04 , 2022 Bill
19 Jan 2022

Spy Photo: B10 Audi A4 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="67948"] We spied the next generation Audi A4 Avant in the snow for its first winter test. And one thing that we notice right away is the fact that Audi is making the grille smaller again. In a world when everyone is fighting about who has the biggest grille, Audi is doing the right thing with the next generation A4 called B10 internally. The head lights look sharper than the current generation and as we can see, the rear lights are still just pro...
Wed, Jan 19 , 2022 Bill
29 Jul 2021

Find of the Day: 2012 Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue A4 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="62783"] words: Bill, photos: Bring A Trailer Nogaro Blue and Avant brings the killer Audi RS 6 Avant RS Tribute edition to mind but this isn't that. 25 Tribute editions made it to the States but I wonder how many B8 A4 Avants in Nogaro Blue are here? I can't remember when I last saw a B8/B8.5 Avant that wasn't an allroad and I live on the East Coast where wagons are almost everywhere and in fact, this Avant is located in Maryland. Not only is t...
Thu, Jul 29 , 2021 Bill
21 May 2021

Refined Details: Audi Gives the A1, A4, A5, Q7 and Q8 a Sporty New Look For the New Model Year

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="60932"] source: Audi AG Attractive equipment packages and enhanced performance for the Audi A1 Sportback New S line competition and S line competition plus packages for Audi A4 and A5 Audi Q7 and Q8 head into the 2022 model year with new edition models Audi is launching sales on May 20 of attractive equipment packages for the Audi A1 and stylish appearance packages for the Audi A4 and A5 – the new Audi Q7 and Q8 edition models will follow ...
Fri, May 21 , 2021 Bill
18 May 2021

Function on Demand Navigation Subscription Now Available in 2021 Audi Q5, A4 and A5 Models; Light Function Package for 2021 e-tron Models

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="60874"] source: Audi of America Function on Demand subscription allows drivers to purchase MMI® Navigation plus via the myAudi app for vehicles not optioned from factory Audi connect® adds key enhancements including satellite mapping, natural speech recognition, traffic light information and unlimited Wi-Fi™ 2021 Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback models offer Light Function Package on Premium trim level; features continue as stan...
Tue, May 18 , 2021 Bill