Slash Gear: 2019 Audi A6 and A7 First Drive: A Preview of the Future

source: Mike Juergens, Slash Gear It all started with the beautiful Audi Prologue concept unveiled by Audi at the 2014 LA Auto Show. The Prologue heralded the future of Audi exterior and interior design, under the pen and leadership of Marc Lichte. The rounded lines of the past are now strong and aggressive; gone are button-heavy consoles from the interior and, in their place, touchscreens and a handful of necessary keys... Read the rest of the story HERE  
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ABT Presenting The Speed-Style A6 3.0 TDI in Geneva

source: ABT Sportsline Ok...let's get this out of the way. We know we do not get the TDI in the States/Canada and probably will not see a new one in the future but we may get the A6 Avant so this still applies (at least in terms of everything but the engine management)? The Jet d’Eau fountain with its up to 140 meters (460 ft) high and bright white water jet is the best known attraction of Lake Geneva: Thanks to a pump performance of 1,000 kW, the cool water is jetted upwards with ...
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Motor Authority: Decision To Bring Audi RS 6, A6 Avant To US Coming Soon

source: Motor Authority Audi plans to make a decision on whether it will introduce a new generation of the A6 Avant and the hotter RS 6 Avant for the U.S. market soon. CarBuzz initially reported in January that its own source was told by Audi executives that the company had given both wagon models the green light for the U.S., and that they will arrive with the next RS 7 Sportback. However, Audi spokesman Mark Dahncke told Motor Authority on Monday that information is not correct. He s...
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Audi of America Receives Four Vincentric “Best Value in America Awards” Including “Best Luxury Car Brand”

source: Audi of America “Best Value in America Awards” honor Vincentric’s determination of vehicles that represent best value across 2019 model segments For second time, Audi brand named overall winner of Vincentric “Best Value in America” in Luxury Car segment 2019 Audi A5 Cabriolet and 2019 A6 and A7 sedans awarded “Best Value in America” in respective model segments HERNDON – Audi of America has won four Vincentric “Best Value in America” awards, inclu...
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Audi Revolutionizes The Test Drive In Seattle Event At Amazon Go

source: Audi of America This first-of-its-kind test drive allowed today’s connected shoppers to interact with the Audi A6 Amazon Go shoppers were delighted to discover the opportunity for a unique Audi A6 test drive experience The all-new A6 features cutting-edge connectivity and digitalization HERNDON – Audi offered a first-of-its-kind test drive for shoppers at Amazon Go’s original checkout-free store location in Seattle. True to the checkout-free experience, customers...
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Audi Brings All-New 2019 Sedans, SUVs And First Fully Electric e-tron To Los Angeles Auto Show

source: Audi of America All-new 2019 Audi A8, A7, A6 and Q8 now on sale and on display at LA Auto Show, Nov. 30 – Dec. 9 Audi e-tron, first fully electric production model from the brand, available for reservations and on stand Fully electric supercar concept – e-tron GT – to be revealed Wednesday, Nov. 28 at Audi press conference HERNDON – Audi of America will showcase the brand’s all-new 2019 sedans, SUVs and the first all-electric Audi e-tron at the Los Angeles Aut...
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Departures And Audi Reimagine In-Book Advertising With Innovative, First-Of-Its-Kind User-Activated Ad In November/December Issue

HERNDON and NEW YORK- Departures®, the luxury brand published by Meredith Corporation exclusively for American Express Platinum Card Members, in partnership with Audi of America, is unveiling an exclusive print advertisement in the November/December issue, featuring a user experience that emulates a premium feature of the all-new Audi A8. The interactive in-book experience provides the reader with a key fob that animates organic light-emitting diode (OLED) taillights on a virtual Audi A8...
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Five Stars: The New Audi A6 in the Euro NCAP

source: Audi AG New business model passes important safety test with flying colors Body with steel-aluminum hybrid construction for greater safety and comfort Numerous driver assistance systems and central data fusion The new Audi A6 get top grades when it comes to passive safety — in the Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), one of the most important safety tests in Europe, it earned the highest rating of five stars. This makes the business sedan one of the safes...
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Practical. Beautiful. Sporty. The New Audi A6 Avant

source: Audi AG High level of utility meets striking design: 565 to 1,680 liters (20.0 – 59.3 cu ft) of luggage compartment capacity First Avant model in new design language: flat D-pillar, stretched roof line Extensive driver assistance systems, mild hybrid and fully digital operating system High variability and a dynamic, elegant design, supreme comfort and increased sportiness – the new Audi A6 Avant unites opposites. For improved efficiency, it combines vario...
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Pricing Announced For The All-New 2019 Audi A6 – Driving Intelligence Has Progressed

[source: Audi of America] Eighth generation Audi A6 brings benchmark infotainment and advanced driver assistance systems to mid-size luxury sedan segment New V6 turbocharged engine delivers 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque Suspension and standard progressive steering make the A6 more dynamic than outgoing model HERNDON, Va. – The all-new 2019 A6 delivers the latest in innovative technologies including benchmark infotainment and digital solutions, and a better driving ex...
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Audi AG: North American Government Agencies Approve Technical Solutions for Diesel Automobiles

[source: Audi AG] Plan of action now also given clearance for the last of five engine generations Measures for already-approved models with 3.0 TDI already around 62 percent implemented in the United States and around 42 percent in Canada Almost three years on from the start of the diesel crisis, Audi can offer a specific solution for all its diesel engines in the United States and Canada. The responsible approval authorities have now cleared the proposed package of measur...
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The New A6 Sedan With Full Gallery And Video

[source: Audi AG] The new Audi A6 is more versatile than ever before – with end-to-end digitalization, enhanced comfort, more sportiness and a technical, elegant design. The all-digital MMI touch response system provides intuitive operation and even more personalization. The extensive connectivity and assistance systems demonstrate intelligent automotive connectivity. The suspension combines smooth ride comfort and unshakable stability with enhanced sportiness. All engines use an effic...
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Audi A6 allroad quattro Wins “Auto Bild Allrad” Reader Survey

[source: Audi AG] Avant with off-road character dominates the “Crossover” category All-wheel drive, air suspension and hill descent control as standard Audi’s success in the “All-Wheel Drive Car of the Year” survey goes back decades The Audi A6 allroad quattro (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 6.5 - 5.6*; combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 172 - 149*) is a resounding success, as confirmed by readers of “Auto Bild Allrad,” Europe’s largest all-wheel ma...
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In Detail: The New Audi A6 Avant

[source: Audi AG] The new Audi A6 Avant combines dynamic design with superb everyday utility and excellent adaptability. The rear has a striking design, yet offers a flexible luggage compartment concept with 565 to 1,680 liters (20.0 – 59.3 cu ft) of capacity. The drive and suspension are designed with comfort and sportiness in mind. The standard mild hybrid system boosts efficiency while the dynamic all-wheel steering enhances maneuverability and agility. With its intuitive opera...

Audi at the 2018 New York International Auto Show

There's no doubt that Audi of America continues its dominating pace in 2018. That much was on display at the 2018 New York International Auto Show where the world reveal of the Audi RS 5 Sportback took center stage, alongside the R8 RWS and new A6 sedan that also made their North American debut. In fact, Audi had pulled the cover off of the RS 5 Sportback model the night before at a closed event held across Manhattan's West Side Highway at the Classic Car Club Manhattan. The night before,...

2018 Audi Q5 and A6 Named “2018 Best Cars for Families” In Their Classes By U.S. News & World Report

2018 Q5 named “Best Luxury Compact SUV” and 2018 A6 named “Best Luxury Midsize Car” Audi tied for most awards won by an individual brand Awards received at New York International Auto Show HERNDON, Virginia, March 29, 2018 – The 2018 Audi Q5 and 2018 Audi A6 have been named "2018 Best Cars for Families" in their classes by U.S. News & World Report. Audi received the awards this week at the New York International Auto Show. The annual U.S. News & World Re...
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2019 Audi A6 Makes US Debut at NYIAS

source: Audi of America Eighth generation Audi A6 delivers innovative technologies to the mid-size sedan segment All-new MMI® infotainment system including touchscreen with haptic feedback New V6 turbocharged engine and standard 48-volt mild-hybrid technology deliver performance and efficiency Editor's Note - The staff of quattro quarterly will be on the ground at the New York International Auto Show on March 28 and 29. We will bring you Facebook Live videos and photos on our...
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New Highlights for the Luxury Class: Audi A6 and Audi e-tron Prototype at the Geneva Motor Show

source: Audi AG Audi A6: world premiere of the new business sedan Audi e-tron prototype: preview of the first electric car from the brand Trailblazing luxury: revolution in the full-size class Geneva - Audi continues its model initiative in the luxury class: following the new Audi A8 and the new Audi A7, the premium brand now introduces the next generation of the Audi A6. Whether in terms of digitalization, comfort or sportiness – the elegantly sculptured sedan is ...
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Save The Date: Live Streaming of Audi Press Conference at 2018 Geneva Motor Show

source: Audi AG Show premiere of the new Audi A6 Live broadcast of Audi press conference via satellite, Internet and Smart TV  At the 88th Geneva International Motor Show from March 8 to 18, 2018, the brand with the four rings will present the new Audi A6 for the first time. The elegantly drawn sedan is the all-round talent in its segment – scoring in terms of digitalization, comfort and sportiness. Audi will also present its new full-size luxury models in Geneva, the A...
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New Audi A6 Sedan: Upgrade in the Business Class

  source: Audi AG With the new A6, Audi is presenting the eighth generation of its successful full-size Sedan and brings numerous innovations to the segment. Whether in terms of digitalization, comfort or sportiness – the elegantly sculptured Audi A6 is the multitalent in the luxury class. The all-digital MMI touch response system provides intuitive operation. The extensive connectivity and assistance solutions demonstrate networked intelligence. The interior systematicall...