6 Feb 2023

Two Class Victories for Audi Sport Customer Teams at the Bathurst 12 Hour

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82698"] source: Audi AG Double victory for Audi R8 LMS in Pro-Am class thanks to Melbourne Performance Centre and The Bend Motorsport Park Myland Team IMS wins Silver Cup, third place for M-Motorsport/Vantage Racing Lap record with an all-electric road vehicle by Christopher Mies in the supporting program As many as four Audi Sport customer teams were on the podium at the Bathurst 12 Hour 2023: After a strong recovery, the three Australians ...
Mon, Feb 06 , 2023 Bill
3 Feb 2023

Find of the Day: 2017 1,400HP Twin Turbo Audi R8 V10 plus

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82655"] words: Bill, photos: Kyle Loftis For most of us, an R8 V10 plus is good enough but for others? Well, Kyle isn't like most of us. Not content with the stock 610hp, he went slightly overboard...with twin turbos and 1,400hp. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82659"] So many extra options on this 1400hp twin turbo build: BILLET intake manifold, BILLET gear set, Motec with all the goodies! (Launch control, rollin...
Fri, Feb 03 , 2023 Bill
2 Feb 2023

Find of the Day: One of One 2020 British Racing Green Audi RS 3

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82623"] words: Bill, photos: Graham Weir I look for Finds of the Day that are unique, super, desirable, unobtainable, or just what I like. Purportedly 1 of 1, this Audi exclusive British Racing Green RS 3 probably fills most of those categories for me and I've seen this one in person before. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82616"] Available for purchase is my Paint To Sample 2020 model year Audi RS3 finished in B...
Thu, Feb 02 , 2023 Bill
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
31 Jan 2023

034Motorsport B9/B9.5 Audi RS 4/RS 5 EA839 2.9TT Dynamic+ Performance ECU & AL552 ZF8 Transmission Tuning Bundle

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82486"] source: 034Motorsport 034Motorsport Dynamic+ Performance Software for the Audi B9/9.5 Audi RS4 & RS5 equipped with the EA839 2.9TT engine and Dynamic+ TCU Software Upgrade for AL552 ZF8 Transmission. 034Motorsport EA839 2.9TT ECU and TCU tunes are flashed directly through the factory OBD-II port using the 034Motorsport Dynamic+ End User Flashing Kit, and offer dramatic increases in horsepower and torque throughout the powerband. Inc...
Tue, Jan 31 , 2023 Bill
31 Jan 2023

Spy Photo: Audi Q8 Winter Testing

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82472"] We have some new photos showing the Audi Q8 facelift and this time the Q8 is out winter testing. Compared to the close-ups from the parked car on our earlier photos, we can see the changed graphics on the front and rear lights so we think they're newsworthy.
Tue, Jan 31 , 2023 Bill
31 Jan 2023

Find of the Day: 1985 Copenhagen Blue Audi Sport quattro

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82419"] words: Bill, photos: Mouse Motors There's a poster near my desk that has every Sport quattro made and what color they are. Of course, Tornado Red (128) dominates the palette followed by Alpine White (48), Copenhagen Blue (21), Malachite Green (15), and Black (2). This Sport quattro is one of the 21 Copenhagen Blue.I've seen Tornado Red and Malachite Green in person but not this color and I have to admit, it may be my favorite. Here's th...
Tue, Jan 31 , 2023 Bill
30 Jan 2023

Audi Acquires a Minority Stake in the Sauber Group Ahead of 2026 F1 Entry

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="79905"] Word came out today from Sauber Group that Audi bought a minority stake in Sauber this month ahead of Audi's entry in the 2026 Formula 1 season. After many years of rumors, Audi announced in August 2022 of its intention to race in the premier motorsport class and in September, Audi selected Sauber as its factory team. Read the statement from Sauber Group below: The Sauber Group is pleased to announce that, as per the plans outlined...
Mon, Jan 30 , 2023 Bill
26 Jan 2023

ABT Sportsline: Audi RS Q8 – Make It Your Own With Exterior, Interior & Performance Upgrades

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82396"] source: ABT America The Audi RS Q8 is the ultimate sports utility vehicle: it is powerful, luxurious, practical – and a perfect fit for an extensive upgrading done by ABT Sportsline RS Q8 owners can go all in with the ABT RSQ8-S package. First and foremost, the RSQ8-S impresses with an aerodynamics package made of visible carbon fiber that highlights the sporty character of the SUV. The exterior upgrades consist of a front lip with re...
Thu, Jan 26 , 2023 Bill
26 Jan 2023

The Audi activesphere concept

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82357"] source: Audi AG Audi presents crossover study with electric drive and quattro A luxury coupé that turns into a pickup Innovative operating concept with augmented reality headsets As the fourth model in the series, the Audi activesphere concept marks the culmination of sphere concept vehicles brought forth by the brand with the four rings. Following on from the Audi skysphere roadster in 2021, and both the Audi grandsphere sedan, and t...
Thu, Jan 26 , 2023 Bill
25 Jan 2023

Spy Photo: Audi S3 Facelift

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82246"] We have some more Audi news this week and this time it’s our first look at the updated Audi S3. The S3 facelift follows the classical facelift rules with a new grille, new bumpers and new front and rear light graphics.
Wed, Jan 25 , 2023 Bill
24 Jan 2023

Find of the Day: Illuminated Audi Sign

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82150"] words: Bill, photos: goehen via Bring-A-Trailer One of the very few pandemic adventures I had was going with a friend to buy a huge Audi sign from a former dealer. We took his pickup and carefully loaded the sign after wrapping it in blankets...it barely fit. This one however, you could probably put in the back of your Avant or Q7. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82142"] This illuminated Audi sign features...
Tue, Jan 24 , 2023 Bill
24 Jan 2023

Spy Photo: B10 A4 Avant Drops Camo and Adds Production Lights

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82214"] We have some more photos showing the all new B10 Audi A4 Avant during testing. This time the prototype has both dropped some camo and added the production lights. Up front we can now see the production version of the grille and the production headlights with DRLs. We can also get a good impression on how the front bumper will look like. We can see the shape and the graphics of the rear lights on this prototype , a prototype that basi...
Tue, Jan 24 , 2023 Bill
23 Jan 2023

Find of the Day: 2014 Audi exclusive Porsche Signal Green RS 7

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82138"] words: Bill, photos: Jonathan James The Audi exclusive program is great if you want to make your Audi personal and unique. It's obvious that the original owner of the RS 7 dove into the color palette and chose a color that is definitely unique and probably polarizing. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82136"] 2014 Audi RS 7 74761 mi 3rd owner Clean title/no accidents Packages/Options: $131035 MSRP Audi Exclu...
Mon, Jan 23 , 2023 Bill
23 Jan 2023

Spy Photo: Audi Q8 Facelift

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82110"] When the Audi e-tron got its facelift, it was re-named as the Q8 e-tron at the same time just to show everyone that it’s the flagship of the electric models. That will not be the case with the ICE-powered Audi Q8 when it gets it facelift in 2024. The Q8 will stay Q8 in this case. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82122"] We spied the facelifted Audi Q8 for the first time and it looks like a classic facelift with a re-des...
Mon, Jan 23 , 2023 Bill
23 Jan 2023

Save The Date: the Online World Premiere of the Audi activesphere concept

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82106"] source: Audi AG Concept car offers maximum flexibility for active lifestyles Digital presentation at “Celebration of Progress” on 26 January 2023 Audi presents the next and final representative of its family of concept vehicles: the Audi activesphere concept. In this way, the brand with the four rings is illustrating its vision for the progressive luxury of the mobility of the future, as well as providing another glimpse of...
Mon, Jan 23 , 2023 Bill
20 Jan 2023

Audi Sport with Strong Local Teams at the Bathurst 12 Hour

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82101"] source: Audi AG Season highlight in Australian GT racing on challenging circuit Six Audi Sport drivers take turns in three R8 LMS cars Audi customers again aim for success in various classes For the twelfth time already, the Audi R8 LMS will face the biggest endurance competition in Australia. The tradition-steeped hill-and-dale track at Bathurst, 200 kilometers west of Sydney, will be the venue of the 12-hour race from February 3 to...
Fri, Jan 20 , 2023 Bill
19 Jan 2023

034Motorsport: Dynamic+ Lowering Springs for 4M/4M.5 Audi Q7

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82080"] source: 034Motorsport Dynamic+ Lowering Springs for the 4M/4M.5 Audi Q7 are the perfect solution for those looking to lower their vehicle and improve handling dynamics while retaining excellent ride quality. 034Motorsport Lowering Springs are engineered and optimized to pair perfectly with the factory shocks on the Audi Q7. The Dynamic+ Lowering Springs offer a smooth and comfortable ride for taking coworkers out to lunch or the kids to s...
Thu, Jan 19 , 2023 Bill
18 Jan 2023

Global Battery Alliance Launches World’s First Battery Passport Proof of Concept

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82002"] source: Audi AG The Global Battery Alliance today launched the proof of concept for its Battery Passport at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos It has been developed over three years by the GBA’s members, including Audi “More sustainable batteries are vital to our efforts to responsibly and successfully shape the shift towards e-mobility,” says Markus Duesmann, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG ...
Wed, Jan 18 , 2023 Bill
17 Jan 2023

Video of the Day: BMW M240i xDrive vs Ford Mustang California Special vs Volkwsagen Golf 8 R vs Audi RS 3 Drag Race

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81965"] words: Bill, photo: Car Magazine There are so many titles we can think of for this video: V8 vs everyone, America vs Germany, Crowd Seeking Cruise Missile vs...well, you get it. I think the real title should be traction vs horsepower. Watch as this lone American (RWD) takes on the BMW M240i xDrive, VW Golf R, and our hero, the Audi RS 3 (all AWD). Who will win? Watch below. [embed]https://youtu.be/Wl5dRPjO9Yw[/embed]
Tue, Jan 17 , 2023 Bill