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...
18 Aug 2020

Audi Debuts “THE ACADEMY”, a New Docuseries Capturing Young Athletes’ Pursuits to Become Major League Soccer’s Next Homegrown Pro

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="50651"] source: Audi of America All-access series chronicles Sporting Kansas City’s MLS Academy Five-episode series features up-and-coming youth players as they train through pandemic setbacks and return to play Series debuts across Bleacher Report’s B/R Football channels Aug. 19 Audi, along with Major League Soccer today announced a five-part, all-access documentary series, "THE ACADEMY", featuring Sporting Kansas City’s ...
15 Jul 2020

Find of the Day: Throwdown Edition Ep. 9 – Audi Club vs Audi of America and a Preview of Episode 10

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="49411"] words: Bill, photos: Audi Club North America YouTube channel This last round of our Find of the Day: Throwdown Edition was a good one. We challenged Audi of America and they came loaded. Our guests were: Jacob Brown, Audi PR. This week is his 1 year work anniversary with AoA but he's been in the automotive PR business for 9. Rico Abramzon, Audi Area After Sales Manager. Rico is an old friend and he brought his A game especially with the ...
13 Jul 2020

Tech Talk: Not All Collision Repair Is The Same

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="49316"] source: Audi of America Editor’s Note: We are in some extraordinary times now. COVID-19 has caused many disruptions (to say the very least) and in terms of the automotive world, all industry and enthusiast events are on hold but that doesn’t mean we have to stop learning. In quattro magazine, we have a column by James Benoit called Tech Talk where James talks about…well…the tech of Audi. Audi of America is releasing a series of T...
10 Jul 2020

Find of the Day: Throwdown Edition Episode 7: New German Performance – Episode 8 Preview: Audi of America

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="49272"] words: Bill I knew as we were inviting the Episode 7 guests that it would be a very entertaining episode...I just didn't know that I would have a breakdown midway through it. New German Performance was our guest that week: John Martin, Dave Graf, and Mike Humphrey. New German Performance has two locations: Aberdeen, MD and Manassas Park, VA. They are a full service automotive repair center and online parts retailer, comprised of a group o...
10 Jul 2020

Audi of America and Major League Soccer Celebrate the 2020 Season and Reignite Commitment to Youth Development in North America

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="49265"] source: Audi of America Audi and MLS kick off second season of the “Audi Goals Drive Progress” program to provide critical funding to MLS Academies Launch supported by national ad featuring D.C. United Academy players Audi commited $1 million dollars in funding to MLS Academies in 2019; will commit up to $1 million in 2020 Audi of America and Major League Soccer today unveiled a national television commercial to of...
26 Jun 2020

Audi Trivia Time

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37842"] Editor's Note: Audi of America has released a quiz to keep your brain active. The 1st half is Audi trivia and the latter, general trivia. How well do you think you'll do? [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="48693,48695,48696,48697,48698,48699,48700,48701,48702,48703,48704,48705,48706,48707,48708,48709,48710,48711,48712,48713,48714,48715,48716,48717,48718,48719,48720,48721,48722,48723,48724,48725"]
28 May 2020

Tech Talk: Audi, Traffic Light Information and the Future of What—and How—to Drive

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="47803"] source: Audi of America Editor’s Note: We are in some extraordinary times now. COVID-19 has caused many disruptions (to say the very least) and in terms of the automotive world, all industry and enthusiast events are on hold but that doesn’t mean we have to stop learning. In quattro magazine, we have a column by James Benoit called Tech Talk where James talks about…well…the tech of Audi. Audi of America is releasing a series ...
18 May 2020

2020 Audi A6 allroad Named a 2020 IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick+’

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="47499"] source: Audi of America 2020 A6 allroad was named a 2020 IIHS “Top Safety Pick+”, the highest rating awarded by the nonprofit organization A6 allroad offers a comprehensive suite of standard and available driver assistance systems, innovative connectivity features and benchmark infotainment The 2020 Audi A6 allroad has been named an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2020 “Top Safety Pick+,” the highest rating awarded...
13 May 2020

In Order to Assist Audi Customers, Coverage of New Vehicle Limited and Audi Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranties Are Extended by Three Months for Warranties Expiring Between March and May

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="39935"] source: Audi of America Audi is providing a three-month warranty extension on its New Vehicle Limited Warranty as well as its Certified pre-owned Limited Warranty set to expire in March through the end of May, 2020 Audi continues to offer payment relief for customers impacted by COVID-19 through June 1 Audi of America (AoA) today announced additional measures to help customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vehicles with a Ne...
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...
5 May 2020

Audi of America Appoints Thiemo Rusch as SVP of Sales Operations

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="47093"] source: Audi of America Rusch to lead Audi of America sales operations and dealer network Rusch, who began Audi career in 2002, has nearly 20 years with brand Rusch brings blend of marketing, retail and network development experience Audi of America has appointed Thiemo Rusch as SVP, sales operations effective July 1, 2020. He will be responsible for retail operations and dealer network development in the U.S., including ...
4 May 2020

#quarantinequattro: Audi of America Releases Paper Cutout Sport quattro S1, R8, and e-tron Models

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="47052"] words: Bill, photos: Audi of America Our 2nd installment of #quarantinequattro comes from Audi of America. This very Audi Holiday (quattro de Mayo) celebrates 40 years of quattro. First up (and in our hearts) is the Audi Sport quattro S1. This car dominated rally racing so much, it changed it. quattro was declared an 'unfair advantage' when it was introduced into touring car racing. You can download it HERE. [gallery link="none" colum...
24 Apr 2020

Audi Announces Grant to California Institute of Technology for Development of New Climate Model

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="46640"] source: Audi of America The $100,000 grant, issued in collaboration with Audi’s Environmental Foundation, will fund innovative research into a next generation climate model The Caltech team leads an effort of the Climate Modeling Alliance (CliMA), comprised of scientists and engineers from across the country The new climate model aims to provide more precise and actionable projections of future climate, using novel machine learning tec...
15 Apr 2020

Tech Talk: Making the Audi R8 V10 Engine Fast and Robust

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45892"] source: Audi of America Editor’s Note: We are in some extraordinary times now. COVID-19 has caused many disruptions (to say the very least) and in terms of the automotive world, all industry and enthusiast events are on hold…but that doesn’t mean we have to stop learning. In quattro magazine, we have a column by James Benoit called Tech Talk where James talks about…well…the tech of Audi. Audi of America is releasing a serie...
7 Apr 2020

Tech Talk: Deep Dive on 40 Years of Audi quattro® All-Wheel-Drive Technology

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45431"] source: Audi of America Editor’s Note: We are in some extraordinary times now. COVID-19 has caused many disruptions (to say the very least) and in terms of the automotive world, all industry and enthusiast events are on hold…but that doesn’t mean we have to stop learning. In quattro magazine, we have a column by James Benoit called Tech Talk where James talks about…well…the tech of Audi. Audi of America is releasing a serie...
3 Apr 2020

Audi RS 3 Nardo edition: Turning Grey Skies Blue

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45326"] source: Audi of America Equipped for maximum performance, the limited edition model is capable of a top track speed of 174 mph Sportiest iteration of the RS 3 comes to life with standard RS fixed sport suspension Starting at $59,900, just 200 models will be available in the U.S.  Audi of America has announced that the popular RS 3 will now be available in a special Nardo edition, now arriving at dealerships. As the fi...
27 Mar 2020

Audi Virtual Backgrounds Take Your Video Conference From 0-60 in 3.5 Seconds

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44940"] words: Bill, photos: Audi of America I don't know about you but I've been in video conference calls for awhile now and I'm pretty sure people are getting sick of seeing the same wall in my office... [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44941"] Uhhh...ok, back to our regular programming. Audi of America understands this so they've put together some virtual backgrounds to entertain yourself and your fellow Zoom attendees.  The...