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...
2 Sep 2022

Audi Earns Most First Place Honors Within Luxury Segment in MotorTrend’s Ultimate Car Rankings

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="75816"] source: Audi of America Audi earned top-ranked honors with more first place finishes and podium wins than any other luxury automaker in MotorTrend's Ultimate Car Rankings for second half of 2022 Five Audi models across various categories awarded first place finishes recognized for excellent technology and safety MotorTrend updates Ultimate Car Rankings twice a year; award criteria based on value, safety, and over 70 years of vehicle-test...
10 Aug 2022

Selected Aesthetic ABT Carbon Fiber Parts for Audi RS 6, A7, S7 and RS 7 Available Through Audi Dealers Directly

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74854"] source: ABT America For decades ABT Sportsline is catering to Audi fans with high quality aerodynamics, wheels, suspension systems and other upgrades. Since 2020 Audi owners in the US have been able to order selected ABT carbon fiber parts like shift knob covers directly through their local Audi dealership. ABT and Audi of America are now expanding the offered product lineup to aerodynamic parts for the Audi RS 6, A7, S7 and RS 7. The Aud...
14 Jul 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 07.14.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73920"] Words: Steve Johnson Audi enthusiasts: do you spend countless hours searching on-line for your favorite car or cars?  If so, we’re here to help!  To save you time, in this Auction Watch series we’re monitoring numerous auction sites for Ingolstadt’s finest up for auction.  Interesting finds will be posted weekly, and hopefully, you’ll be alerted in time to bid on your dream car. This week’s top photo is a head nod to...
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...
11 Apr 2022

Find of the Day: 2019 Audi A7 Audizine ProjectGREY7

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="70579"] words: Bill, photos: Gene Pascua It's not every day when I can feature an Audi that was written up in quattro Magazine as our Find of the Day. This is Anthony Marino's Audi A7. Now some may recognize his name but you will definitely recognize the website he founded: Audizine. This is Anthony's daily driver and it's for sale. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="70599"] Doug's Take The A7 is a wonderful and de...
7 Apr 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 04.07.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="70497"] Words: Steve Johnson Enthusiasts could spend all day searching for their favorite car (or more likely cars) on the many incredible auction platforms that now exist.  So 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 sna...
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 ...
4 May 2021

2021 Audi A7 Plug-In Hybrid Named Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid by U.S. News & World Report

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="60520"] source: Audi of America 2021 Audi A7 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) recognized with 2021 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars award from U.S. News & World Report U.S. News deems award winners to deliver best combination of quality, value and efficiency by segment The 2021 Audi A7 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) has been recognized as the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid of ...
28 Apr 2021

Audi Announces Model Year 2022 Updates With Increased Standard Equipment, Driver Assistance and Personalization Options

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="60359"] source: Audi of America Enhanced standard equipment offerings across full 2022 model line Driver assistance systems and technology updates including Adaptive Cruise Assist and Top view camera system now available on even more models Additional digital personalization options, with several new innovative features available Audi of America today announced updates to its lineup for the 2022 model year, including full-line pricing, vehicle ...
24 Feb 2021

Eight 2021 Audi Models Recognized for 2021 IIHS ‘TOP SAFETY PICK+’ or ‘TOP SAFETY PICK’ Distinction

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="58600"] source: Audi of America 2021 Audi A6, A6 allroad, A7, e-tron, and e-tron Sportback receive “TOP SAFETY PICK+” - highest rating awarded by the organization 2021 Audi A4, A5 Sportback, and Audi Q8 recognized with IIHS “TOP SAFETY PICK” designations when equipped with available LED or Matrix-design LED headlights Models across the Audi lineup offer a comprehensive suite of standard and available driver assistance systems, innovative...
12 Oct 2020

Plug-In Trifecta: 2021 Audi Q5, A7 and A8 TFSI e Models Come Standard With Big-Engine Performance, Small-Engine Efficiency

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53984"] source: Audi of America On sale now, the 2021 Audi Q5, A7 and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrids bring torque-rich, powerful plug-in performance and all-electric driving to Audi customers 2021 Audi Q5 TFSI e receives host of updates, A7 TFSI e is new to U.S. The three models represent ongoing commitment to Audi’s anticipated goal of 30% of its U.S. portfolio electrified by 2025 With high performance,  lower fuel consumption and an abundance o...
2 Oct 2020

Daily Driver as Art: Audizine Creator’s Daily Driver

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53534"] words: George Achorn, photos: Gene Pascua Editor’s note: This article originally ran in the Q3_2020 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, join Audi Club here. Let’s face it; the working end of the daily driver concept isn’t always pretty. Crossovers have become more and more of the norm, and when you have to contend with family needs or snarled NorCal traffic then the likes of something endi...
25 Aug 2020

“PHEVs Should Be A Non-Conversation”

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="46492"] words: Bill, photos: Denis Podmarkov, Anthony Garbis Anthony Garbis, A4/A5/Q5/R8 product manager at Audi of America, was recently interviewed by ABC News as part of an article about plug-in hybrids (PHEV). Sales of PHEVs are growing worldwide but few Americans are aware of them...or may be ignoring them. Audi of America offers two PHEVs at the moment: the Q5 TFSIe, the A8 TFSI e, and soon, the A7 TSFI e (all Audi PHEVs will be badged TSF...
9 Jul 2020

2021 Audi A7 55 TFSI e Plug-In Hybrid Captivates With Electrified Power and Sleek Sportback Design

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="49137"] source: Audi of America Electric motor combined with TFSI® turbocharged 2.0-liter engine nets up to 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque A7 55 TFSI e can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds or can drive in nearly silent all-electric mode Standard S line® exterior design The 2021 Audi A7 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) captivates with a broad stance and sleek, sportback design, confident driving dynamics and a su...
20 May 2020

Sparking a Revolution – New Audi Plug-In Hybrid Models Built on Three Decades of Expertise

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="47662"] source: Audi UK As Audi prepares to launch a range of new plug-in hybrid electric models in the UK, we take a look back at the company’s first hybrid model, the 100 Avant quattro Duo of 1989 Audi Duo paved the way for hybrid technology three decades ago Plug-in charging and energy-regenerative braking pioneered in 1989 Audi 100 Avant quattro Duo, which was followed by Audi 100 Avant Duo in 1991 and Audi A4 Avant Duo in 1997 Lessons lea...
11 May 2020

New Audi MMI Infotainment Technologies to Offer Richer Entertainment Experience, Faster Processing Power and Greater Functionality

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="47188"] source: Audi of America Anticipated introduction starting this fall for most 2021 Audi vehicles Audi to introduce its first vehicles with SiriusXM with 360L, including customizable settings and more than 10,000 hours of new content myAudi app adds digital marketplace for purchase of Audi connect® plans and future offerings Audi of America today announced a host of new Generation 3 infotainment technologies expected to arrive in most 20...
6 May 2020

Audi of America Announces Full 2021 Model Year Updates

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="47102"] source: Audi of America Enhanced standard equipment offerings across full 2021 model line Additional personalization options with interior and exterior design updates, more package and trim options Driver assistance systems and technology updates include adaptive cruise assist, integrated toll module, and top view camera system, now available on more models Audi of America announced today its lineup for the 2021 model year, including fu...
3 Apr 2020

Quality Has Four Rings and Four Letters: Audi

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45329"] source: Audi AG The big winner in the Auto Bild “Best Brands in All Classes” reader survey Audi wins seven out of 14 categories in the quality rankings Two additional individual victories and two overall class victories round out the results Quality has a name: Audi. This has been confirmed once more by the Auto Bild “Best Brands in All Classes” reader survey. The brand with the Four Rings won seven out of...
1 Mar 2020

2020 Audi A6 Named IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick+,’ Audi A7 and Audi Q8 Named ‘Top Safety Picks’

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44058"] source: Audi of America 2020 Audi A6 receives highest rating awarded by the nonprofit organization 2020 Audi A7 and Audi Q8 named IIHS "Top Safety Picks" when equipped with available LED Matrix-design headlights with high-beam assist All three models offer comprehensive suite of standard and available driver assistance systems, innovative connectivity features and benchmark infotainment The 2020 Audi A6 has been named an Ins...