1 Feb 2023

Audi Launches Audi RED, New Customer Experience Digital Agency

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82523"] source: Audi of America Audi RED will accelerate development across Audi’s digital consumer touchpoints New agency formed in partnership with Toronto-based, BIMM Management Inc.    Today, Audi announced the launch of Audi RED (Rapid Experience Development), a new agency based in North America focused on identifying and creating enhanced customer experiences across Audi’s digital ecosystem. Audi RED will enable th...
Wed, Feb 01 , 2023 Bill
3 Oct 2022

Audi Now With More Fully Electric Models Than Any Other Manufacturer With Start of Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron Sales

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76954"] source: Audi of America The Q4 40 e-tron arrives as a new rear-wheel drive variant of the Q4 e-tron SUV for the 2023 model year Audi Q4 40 e-tron has an EPA-estimated range of 265 miles   Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron join Audi electric portfolio making premium electrification more attainable than ever Audi of America today announced that the anticipated on sale date for the 2023 Q4 e-tron portfolio has arrived. The Q4 e-tron...
Mon, Oct 03 , 2022 Bill
16 Sep 2022

Audi at the 2022 Greentech Festival New York

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76327"] source: Audi of America Audi is a founding partner of Greentech Festival, a sustainability conference that invites discussion on topics related to sustainable development, climate, and environmental protection Greentech Festival will make its first New York appearance on Sept. 15 and 16 at The Shed, a cultural center in Hudson Yards Audi Environmental Foundation awards two grants to U.S based environmental organizations: Save The Bay and...
Fri, Sep 16 , 2022 Bill
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...
Wed, Aug 10 , 2022 Bill
13 Jul 2022

Volkswagen Group of America and Redwood Materials to Create Supply Chain for EV Battery Recycling

Our take: One of the most common critiques and concerns surrounding the oncoming shift to electromobility is consideration of end-of-lifecycle batteries and whether or not this means greater waste or savings through efficiencies realized in recycling and re-use. Volkswagen Group of America, including Audi, have announced a big step today in their maneuver to establish a recycling program domestically here in the USA to set in place a solution ahead of the arrival of a considerably wider mix...
7 Jul 2022

The 2022 Audi RS 7 exclusive edition Ups The Exclusivity Ante

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73808"] source: Audi of America Limited edition of 23 units build on RS 7 exclusivity with design enhancements A fully equipped Audi exclusive interior weaves Sepang blue stitching to magnify Black upholstery finishes Standard performance equipment including Ceramic brakes with blue calipers, Dynamic Ride Control suspension, and Sport exhaust The RS 7 exclusive edition joins the Audi Sport portfolio featuring tailored design cues and standout p...
Thu, Jul 07 , 2022 Bill
23 May 2022

Bringing the RS 3 to the Enthusiast Community This Weekend

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71711"] source: Audi of America The all-new Audi RS 3 will be making its first debut at the South OC Cars and Coffee in San Clemente, California on Saturday morning, May 28th and at an informal gathering at Malibu Kitchen in Malibu, California on Sunday morning, May 29th. Come out and have a look at the revolution of legendary performance before it goes on sale later this year.
Mon, May 23 , 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
30 Mar 2022

Audi Honors 85 Dealers with 2021 Magna Society Awards

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="70223"] source: Audi of America Winners amongst most outstanding Audi retailers in the U.S. Audi customer service and business performance benchmarks required to earn Magna Society status Seventeen dealerships named 2021 Audi Magna Society Elite winners Audi honored 85 top-performing dealerships in the U.S. with the Magna Society Awards, a distinction for dealers who achieved excellent performance in 2021. To earn Magna Societ...
Wed, Mar 30 , 2022 Bill
15 Feb 2022

Refreshed 2022 Audi A8 and S8 Deliver Space for Progress Through Sharpened Design and Enhanced Technologies

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68687"] source: Audi of America Audi flagship reaffirms its position as luxury sedan leader with broad design refresh Simplified A8 model range features powerful 6-cylinder 3.0-liter TFSI engine, while S8 is outfitted with 563-horsepower 4.0-liter V8 Revised equipment offer across model line presents a tiered approach to personalization, from high luxury to high performance Enhanced design of the 2022 A8 and S8 models strengthens their presence...
Tue, Feb 15 , 2022 Bill
5 Jan 2022

Audi of America 2021 YTD Deliveries Up 5% to 196,038

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="67620"] source: Audi of America Editor's note: It's not surprising to see that Q4 2021 sales are down 46.9% over Q4 2020. We've all felt the supply chain challenges from everything from food, medical supplies, to new vehicles. Still, it's encouraging to see Audi of America sales grow 5% and especially the e-tron SUV grow by a whopping 86% in 2021. SUVs dominate the sales categories  comprising 73% of sales for the year and 75% for Q4 2021 ...
Wed, Jan 05 , 2022 Bill
23 Dec 2021

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Loser is Made a Winner by Audi of America

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61991"] words: Bill, photo: Audi of America You may (or may not) have heard about the contestant on a recent Wheel of Fortune who lost out on a new Audi Q3 due to a technicality. That technicality was her not saying the winning phrase (CHOOSING THE RIGHT WORD) as one phrase. Charlene said "Choosing the right.....................word!" Winner? Unfortunately, you can hear the beep beep buzzing of a wrong answer. Host Pat Sajak had to tell Charl...
Thu, Dec 23 , 2021 Bill
8 Dec 2021

Audi Celebrates Final Model Year of the TT RS in the US Market with the Audi TT RS Heritage Edition

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="66733"] Audi TT RS no longer offered after the 2022 model year in the U.S. Five Audi heritage colors celebrate legendary five-cylinder engine and bids farewell to pinnacle performance of a design icon in the U.S. Limited number of just 50 (10 of each) color combinations available Today, Audi of America announces a limited offering of 50 special units of the 2022 Audi TT RS Heritage Edition that combines the power of the emotive Audi five-cylind...
Wed, Dec 08 , 2021 Bill
11 Nov 2021

The Worldview of Audi’s Silicon Valley Driver-Assistance Engineering Office

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="65820"] source: Audi of America Audi is publishing a “Tech talk” series to share more about the people and technology behind their cars – who and what makes an Audi an Audi. They hope you enjoy the series! To see all "Tech talk" articles, click here. “Diversity gives you different viewpoints. It helps you make better products,” said Pilar Quiroz, senior engineer of Geofencing at the Audi Automated Driving Development (A2D2) Lab in ...
Thu, Nov 11 , 2021 Bill
17 Aug 2021

2022 Audi e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback Models Coming to US This Fall

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="63274"] source: Audi of America Three-motor, all-electric Audi e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback are coming to the U.S. this fall with up to 496 horsepower and 718 lb-ft of torque Innovative concept drives rear wheels with separate motors for precise torque distribution and handling First fully electric Audi S models deliver perfect balance of performance, design, and luxury for drivers seeking engaging driving experience with zero direct emission...
Tue, Aug 17 , 2021 Bill