25 Jul 2022

20 Years, Four Generations – Audi RS 6: Superior Performance with an Everyday Look

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74280"] source: Audi AG Combination of pioneering performance and outstanding everyday usability have always been trademark features of an RS 6 The current RS 6 Avant – now available in the US for the first time – is the global market leader in its segment with a uniquely wide body From the C5 to the C8, Dynamic Ride Control suspension ensures first class driving dynamics One car has been exciting Audi Sport GmbH and a worldwide fanbase ...
Mon, Jul 25 , 2022 Bill
20 Jul 2022

Find of the Day: A Pair of Audi Sport quattro S1 Doors

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74151"] words: Bill, photos: Ben Radford Well this is a first. Normally we feature a whole vehicle as a Find of the Day but I don't remember featuring parts before but this is too cool to pass up. I'll let the description tell you about them. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74152"] Super rare and sought after, for sale are a pair of Audi Sport Quattro S1 doors complete with handles, catches, period correct wing mi...
Wed, Jul 20 , 2022 Bill
19 Jul 2022

Spy Photo: Audi SQ5

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74138"] We spied the all new Audi Q5 in the hotter SQ5 version for the first time during hot weather testing. The giveaways are the quad exhausts at the back that are clearly visible. No fake exhaust here this time. We can also spot slightly bigger brakes behind those wheels but otherwise the camouflage looks basically the same as with the more regular versions. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74128"] But what will power th...
Tue, Jul 19 , 2022 Bill
19 Jul 2022

Win a New Audi RS 3: The Audi Club Fall 2022 Sweepstakes

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="75022"] We just gave away a 1985 Audi quattro in our Spring Sweepstakes and now we're moving back to the future with the new Audi RS 3 sedan! Click HERE! Audi Club North America is pleased to confirm that the all-new Audi RS 3 sedan will be the grand prize in our Fall 2022 Sweepstakes. The RS 3 is the latest RS-car from Audi Sport and takes the brand’s commitment to 5-cylinder performance to an even higher level, packaging this incredible dri...
Tue, Jul 19 , 2022 Bill
19 Jul 2022

Find of the Day: 2003 Imola Yellow Audi RS 6 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74048"] words: Bill, photos: Premium Classics I remember in the early days of internet forums running across this wagon called an RS 6 and that Audi called them Avants. Avant? What kind of name is that but regardless, I fell hard for it. I had already owned a German wagon by this time (B4 VW Passat GLX) but this Avant was something out of this world. Most examples of the C5 RS 6 Avant I've seen were Daytona Grey so when I ran across thi...
Tue, Jul 19 , 2022 Bill
19 Jul 2022

Club Racing Successes for the Audi R8 LMS in Europe and China

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74084"] source: Audi AG Victories for GT3 customer teams in Germany, Lithuania and China Second success of the season for Audi R8 LMS GT2 in Belgium Audi RS 3 LMS prevails in the USA, Canada and Poland The Audi Sport customer racing teams celebrated successes on three continents last weekend. All four of the brand’s race car types achieved overall or class victories in mid-July, spread across North America, Europe and Asia. Audi R8 L...
Tue, Jul 19 , 2022 Bill
18 Jul 2022

Donkervoort to America

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73984"] source: Donkervoort Dutch supercar maker Donkervoort finally arrives in the United States. American supercar enthusiasts have asked and pleaded for years to be able to buy a Donkervoort and now, finally, they can! Relentless demands from supercar fans convinced Donkervoort to find a way to bring its ultra-lightweight supercars to the US in a precursor to far bigger things to come with future models. While Donkervoort has a two-year wait...
Mon, Jul 18 , 2022 Bill
8 Jul 2022

Limited Edition ABT RS3-R Sedan and Sportback

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73831"] source: ABT Sportsline The Audi RS 3 might be the smallest of the Audi Sport models but what it lacks in size it makes up with its bold design and powerful performance. However, anyone who believes that the ultimate result in the compact class has already been achieved does not know the world’s largest automotive aftermarket and performance parts specialist for Audi and VW very well. Because with the ABT RS3-R, strictly limited to 200 u...
Fri, Jul 08 , 2022 Bill
8 Jul 2022

Find of the Day: 1991 Audi 200 Avant 20V quattro

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73804"] words: Bill, photos: Coventry Motorcar Audi rolled out the C3 in 1982 and with it, the true Audi Avant was born. Audi had called a C2 model an Avant but in actuality, it was a 5-door hatchback. Avants have since captured the fancy of enthusiasts and Avants like this 1991 200 Avant 20v quattro set the stage. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73800"] YEAR: 1991 MAKE: Audi MODEL: 200 Wagon TRIM LEVEL: ...
Fri, Jul 08 , 2022 Bill
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
4 Jul 2022

Two Victories and Lead Extended for Audi Sport Drivers in the GT World Challenge

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73644"] source: Audi AG Audi Sport drivers Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts dominate in Italy René Rast is within striking distance in the DTM Audi RS 3 LMS and Audi R8 LMS GT2 at the front of European classifications The first weekend of July brought quite a few celebrations for Audi Sport customer racing: Two dominant wins for the Audi R8 LMS in the Fanatec GT World Challenge powered by AWS Sprint Cup at Misano, as well as two podiums in...
Mon, Jul 04 , 2022 Bill
1 Jul 2022

Audi do Brasil Relaunches its National Production Line in Paraná with the New Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73630"] source: Audi AG With the new Audi Q3 quattro and Q3 Sportback quattro manufactured in São José dos Pinhais (PR), the manufacturer will have an SUV line that is fully equipped with quattro drive in Brazil The automaker is investing R$ 100 million to resume production with new machinery, technology and logistics infrastructure, in line with global Audi quality standards Resuming production reinforces Audi’s strategy to c...
Fri, Jul 01 , 2022 Bill
30 Jun 2022

Find of the Day: 1990 Audi V8 quattro

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73458"] words: Bill, photos: Jeff Lavery The Audi V8...yes there was a model just called the Audi V8. Built between 1988 and 1993, this was Audi's flagship and the 1st one to have a V8. They ran in DTM and won back-to-back driver's titles in 1990 and 1991 with Hans-Joachim Stuck and Frank Biela. There were 2 V8s available in the D1: the 3.6L and the more familiar 4.2L. This one is a 3.6 and is a virtual time capsule. Here's the ad: [gallery link=...
Thu, Jun 30 , 2022 Bill
29 Jun 2022

Video of the Day: 2023 Audi RS 3 vs 1985 Audi Sport quattro S1

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73419"] words: Bill, photos: carwow This is the drag race of your dreams. Mat Watson takes on a former Walter Röhrl/Stig Blomqvist-driven 1985 Audi Sport quattro S1 in a 2023 Audi RS 3...legendary 5 cylinder vs modern 5 cylinder. The stats: 1985 500hp, 354 ft-lb torque, 2400lbs vs 2023 400hp, 369 ft-lb torque, 3473 lbs. Just looking at those make you think that the outcome of the drag race would be a known quantity but... Enjoy the race...
Wed, Jun 29 , 2022 Bill
27 Jun 2022

Audi Celebrates First Victories of the Season in NLS and FIA WTCR

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73221"] source: Audi AG First success for Audi R8 LMS in Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie Podium results for the Audi R8 LMS GT4 Audi RS 3 LMS with victories in FIA WTCR, on the Nordschleife and in Poland Audi Sport customer racing had every reason to celebrate with its customers on the last weekend in June: GT3 victories on the Nordschleife and in Poland, a GT4 success in the USA and six TCR wins in three countries characterized the race wee...
Mon, Jun 27 , 2022 Bill
27 Jun 2022

Find of the Day: 2007 Audi S4 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73359"] words: Bill, photos: Asad Hussain Manual transmission Audi models are a thing of the past but one of them still brings a flutter to my heart, especially one in blue...Sprint Blue to be exact. This is a B7 2007 Audi S4 Avant and yes, it has a 6 speed manual. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73361"] Hi all – I have a 2007 Audi S4 avant in 6 speed manual with 90,000 miles for sale. The car runs and drives t...
Mon, Jun 27 , 2022 Bill
23 Jun 2022

#TogetherWeChange: Audi at the GREENTECH FESTIVAL 2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73125"] source: Audi AG Strong voices at the GREENTECH CONFERENCE: In a fireside chat, Silja Pieh, Head of Corporate Strategy, will discuss “Circularity!”; Johanna Klewitz, Coordinator for Sustainability in the Supply Chain, will talk about “Supply Chain, Circularity, and Net-Zero-Industries” KOA22, Berlin’s first HR conference for women, will add to the conference: Miriam Mayer-Ebert, Head of General Services, will offer insights into...
Thu, Jun 23 , 2022 Bill
22 Jun 2022

Find of the Day: 2010 Audi A6 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73064"] words: Bill, photos: Addison Rickaby 2021 saw the return of the A6 Avant in allroad form and also the arrival of the RS 6 Avant. That was a great year when there were 3 Avant models to choose from. Back in 2010, there were also 3 Avant models: A4 Avant, A3 hatchback (which to some is not an Avant but for the purpose of this post, it will count), and the A6 Avant. This example of one of those A6 Avants. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" ...
Wed, Jun 22 , 2022 Bill
21 Jun 2022

How the Four Rings Became the Audi Trademark: Auto Union AG Founded 90 Years Ago

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73042"] source: Audi AG Audi, DKW, Horch, and Wanderer merge to form Auto Union AG in 1932 The Audi Tradition app: Information on Audi history as well as the Audi museum mobile and the vehicles on display there available online 24/7 As Audi’s trademark, the four interlocking rings symbolize the June 29, 1932 merger of four previously independent automobile manufacturers: Audi, DKW, Horch, and Wanderer. They are the roots of today’s AUDI ...
Tue, Jun 21 , 2022 Bill
20 Jun 2022

Audi Customers Top in DTM and GT World Challenge

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73019"] source: Audi AG Victories for Team ABT Sportsline in the DTM and Team WRT in the GT World Challenge Sprint Cup Club racing successes for Audi R8 LMS GT3 and GT2 in Europe and the USA Championship lead for two Audi private teams in TCR Europe and in Sweden Audi Sport customer racing and its teams clinched twelve victories with the Audi R8 LMS GT3, GT2 and Audi RS 3 LMS race cars on two continents during the third weekend in June. The ...
Mon, Jun 20 , 2022 Bill