3 Mar 2019

quattro Magazine: A4 Avantage

by: George Achorn, photos by: Eric Yeager, George Achorn Editor’s note: This article originally ran in the Q1_2019 issue of quattro magazine. Maybe it’s tenor of the Italian language. It almost sounds poetic… maybe as if by destiny…when a guy with the last name “Avantaggio” builds the ultimate OEM plus B8 A4 Avant. You see, the Italian suffix aggio is equivalent to the English age, indicating action but perhaps with a more stylish flair. The translation, “Avantage” then seems a...
Sun, Mar 03 , 2019 Bill
10 Dec 2018

Autoblog: 2020 Audi A4 Avant Spy Photos Show Yet Another Refresh

source: Autoblog Audi just showed a refreshed A4 back in June, but the company apparently still feels the design won't be up-to-date when sharing showroom space with the new A8, A7 and A6. We know this because one of our spy photographers caught the above A4 Avant example testing with yet another new front fascia. This update is more dramatic, but it's still just a mild refresh overall.... Read the rest of the story HERE
Mon, Dec 10 , 2018 Bill
22 Oct 2018

Dan Is Selling His Audi!

words: Bill Cho, video: Alfa Romeo USA YouTube Remember the continuation of the 'Billboard Wars' between Audi and BMW? Well several months and in the original billboard war case, years later, Alfa Romeo has decided to jump into the fray. Here stands Dan. He's a successful businessman. He loves his Audi. It helps him close deals but... Shots fired. It'll be interesting to see if Audi returns the salvo...or maybe Audi will have better things to do like actually selling cars. En...
Mon, Oct 22 , 2018 Bill
20 Sep 2018

Audi Launches Audi select, A Monthly Vehicle Subscription Service, In Dallas

source: Audi of America Audi select offers customers flexiblity with a selection of five Audi models, plus two days of Silvercar rentals for travel convenience, available for a flat monthly subscription fee of $1,395 The single market program will allow for quick optimization and scaling of Audi subscription-based model in U.S. The launch follows on broader efforts to build Audi mobility network capabilities HERNDON – Audi announces a new monthly subscription service called ...
Thu, Sep 20 , 2018 Bill
27 Aug 2018

Audi A4 Ultra sport Returns, Manual Only and Highly Limited

  [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="17916"] By now you may have heard that the remaining manual transmission models in the Audi lineup, including A4 and A5 coupé, will disappear with the arrival of the 2019 model year. No doubt manual transmission purists lament this day, though Audi of America’s own manual aficionados have created a proper send-off with the return of the A4 Ultra sport. The reality of today’s car market is that the fierce loyalty for manual transmission mo...
23 Aug 2018

4 More Fun: ER-C 20-inch Wheels and Over 300 HP For A4

Driving fun in the business class doesn’t just start with an Audi S4 or an RS4: ABT Sportsline demonstrates how to get more out of a normal Audi A4 regarding sporty appearance and driving fun. Regardless of whether a gasoline or diesel engine is under the hood or if it is a notchback sedan or an Avant station wagon. One feature of the car on the picture catches the eye especially: the impressive 20 inch alloy wheel ABT ER-C. The distinctive lines of the boldly curved and delicate spokes ...
Thu, Aug 23 , 2018 Bill
31 Jul 2018

Audi exclusive Mocha Latte A4 allroad at Walter’s Audi

"Buick Beige"? The hell you say. The Audi exclusive color Mocha Latte may be on the beige end of the spectrum, but it's anything but boring. It's been a unique regular amongst Audi exclusive builds, here most recently on an allroad that's in inventory over at Walter's Audi in Riverside, CA. Mocha Latte first wowed Audi aficionados when it landed on an RS 6 in the Audi Forum Ingolstadt. Consider it an extension of the lighter toned paint trend that ushered in the likes of Nardo Grey, its a...
13 Jun 2018

ABT Upgrades For The 2018 Audi A4 and S4 Sedan

[source: ABT America] The Audi S4 is the benchmark among medium-sized premium cars and will be on top of any situation with upgrades from ABT. With some new aerodynamic add-ons like a front skirt add-on, front grille frame and fender inserts, either made out of ABS plastic or carbon fiber, S4 owners (and A4 drivers too!) are ready for some show and shine. The ABT rear skirt insert draws even more attention thanks to the increased sound performance of the ABT exhaust system. T...
Wed, Jun 13 , 2018 Bill
13 Mar 2018

H&R Sport Springs for the Audi A4 and S4

source: H&R  The Audi A4 and S4 have always been innovative and stylish vehicles – making them a huge hit with enthusiasts. To enhance the characteristics of these vehicles, H&R ride development engineers designed an all-new Sport Spring kit. H&R Sport Springs (part #: 50357) improve handling and provide superb ride quality to the A4/S4. Lowering on sport suspension models is approx. 0.80” front and rear, and on non-sport suspension models, approx. 1.6” front and...
Tue, Mar 13 , 2018 Bill
26 Feb 2018

Video: Audi A4s Used for Armored Truck Heist in South Africa

Maybe it was the influence of the first Audi S8  in the oft-sighted movie Ronin, or maybe it's just because Audi automobiles tend to be both fast and practical. Whatever the reason, Audi tends to be a go-to getaway car or heist car of choice... and not just in the movies. The latest example of such is a pair of Audi A4 sedans used by a gang in Pretoria, South Africa to hit an armored car on the N4 highway in the middle of the day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=15&v=x7t...
14 Feb 2018

Audi Q5 is CAR Magazine’s Best Premium Mid-Size SUV for 2017

source: Audi South Africa The Audi Q5 has been awarded the best premium mid-size SUV in the annual CAR Magazine’s Top 12 Best Buys Awards for 2017. Officially launched into the South African market in July 2017, the all-new iteration of Audi’s best-selling SUV was considered as having the best overall package in terms of personality, performance and price. The vehicles which are considered in the premium mid-size SUV category come from aspirational brands and are seen to be offerin...
Wed, Feb 14 , 2018 Bill
26 Jan 2018

Awards for Audi Since December 2017

source: Audi Ingolstadt - “Best Cars 2018”: Audi A5 Sportback best midsize model The Audi A5 Sportback (fuel consumption combined in l/100 km: 6.5 - 4.1*; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 149 - 106*) won the “Midsize” category in the 42nd “Best Cars” readers survey conducted by the trade journal auto motor und sport. The five-door coupé topped its segment with the majority of votes. The prize was accepted by Peter Mertens, Member of the Board of Management for Technical D...
Fri, Jan 26 , 2018 Bill
25 Jan 2018

H&R VTF Adjustable Lowering Springs for the New Audi A4/S4/A5/S5

source: H&R, photos: H&R and George Achorn Audi A4 and A5 have always been innovative and stylish vehicles – making them a HUGE hit with enthusiasts. VTF is the acronym for Verstellbar TieferlegungsFedern. Translation, Adjustable Lower Springs. The H&R VTF kit is a special specific Sport Spring designed for the new Audi A4/S4 and A5/S5, they include adjustment collars to fine tune the lowering to your taste. All the parts in the VTF Kits are specifically designed to th...
Thu, Jan 25 , 2018 Bill
17 Jan 2018

Audi A4 Named 2018 Cars.com Luxury Car of the Year

source: Audi of America 2018 A4 awarded Luxury Car of the Year by Cars.com at North American International Auto Show in Detroit Vehicles evaluated based on quality, innovation and value com editors praised A4 for “luxurious trimmings, chassis dynamics, spacious interiors and well-executed electronics” HERNDON, Virginia – The 2018 Audi A4 has been named the 2018 Luxury Car of the Year by Cars.com at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The annual awa...
Wed, Jan 17 , 2018 Bill
8 Jan 2018

Silvercar Adds “Bigger” to Its Better Premium Mobility Promise: Audi Q5 Enters the Fleet in January (…and yes, it will be silver)

source: Silvercar, photo: Audi of America Silvercar expands to a two-model offering with addition of the award-winning Audi Q5 SUV - Silver Audi Q5 vehicles available at select airport locations starting in January, with additional roll outs through July - The company continues its U.S. expansion with five new airport locations slated to launch over the next six months, including San Diego and Tampa AUSTIN, Texas - Silvercar kicks off the new year with a new car and big expans...
Mon, Jan 08 , 2018 Bill
19 Dec 2017

Audi Integrates Infotainment Services with Amazon Music

source: Audi of America Amazon Music is now accessible through the Audi MMI® infotainment system via the Audi MMI connect® mobile application With Amazon’s Prime Music and Amazon Music Unlimited, Audi owners can access millions of songs and thousands of playlists and stations right from the road Integration of Amazon Music into the MMI offers customers access to more features including browsing or searching the music library HERNDON, VA – Audi today announced an integrati...
Tue, Dec 19 , 2017 Bill
7 Dec 2017

Audi Networks with Traffic Lights in The USA

source: Audi AG Traffic Light Information is the first true Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) service by an automobile brand The service starts up with variations on the Audi A4 and Q7 in Las Vegas Networking is essential for autonomous driving in cities Las Vegas - If you know in advance when a traffic light will switch from red to green, your driving is more relaxed and efficient. Audi is the first automobile brand to connect the car to the city infrastructure – an important ...
Thu, Dec 07 , 2017 Bill
3 Dec 2017

Audi A4 allroad ALG Residual Value Award Winner

source: Audi of America HERNDON, VA – The 2017 Audi A4 allroad has received the Residual Value Award from ALG, the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data. The annual awards recognize new vehicles that are forecasted by ALG to retain the highest percentage of their original price after a conventional 36-month period. ALG Residual Value Award winners are determined through detailed study of the competition in each segment, historical vehicle performance and indust...