8 Oct 2020

Passion for Quality and Progressiveness: The New Audi e-tron GT

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53806"] source: Audi AG First electrically powered Audi produced in Germany Production in Neckarsulm combines high tech and craftsmanship e-tron GT and Audi R8 travel through the same assembly line Gran Turismo sounds powerful and progressive thanks to own e-sound Passion for detail, maximum precision, and top quality: The new Audi e-tron GT reflects all the passion with which Audi develops and builds cars. For the production ...
Thu, Oct 08 , 2020 Bill
8 Oct 2020

2021 Audi R8 RWD Coupe and Spyder Newest Members of R8 Model Line

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53907"] source: Audi of America R8 Coupe and Spyder with rear wheel drive now permanent addition to R8 model line Additional personalization offered through an interior design package for the R8 V10 performance models Same high-revving 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine powers both rear wheel drive and quattro variants From a limited series to a permanent addition, the R8 rear wheel drive Coupe and Spyder become the newest members of the ...
Thu, Oct 08 , 2020 Bill
8 Oct 2020

Find of the Day: 2015 Audi exclusive Glut Orange S3 Prestige ‘Skittles’

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53731"] words: Bill, photos: FC Auto Audi of America product planners occasionally get to roll out micro batches of special edition cars and 2015 probably saw some of the most colorful ideas to come out of Herndon. The so-called 'Skittles' S3s were a batch of 25 cars equally split between 5 colors: Vegas Yellow, Viper Green, Sepang Blue, Misano Red, and Glut Orange. The paint wasn't the only touch; each car got an Audi exclusive leather package w...
Thu, Oct 08 , 2020 Bill
7 Oct 2020

Functions on demand: a new form of individualization

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53748"] source: Audi AG Book additional selected functions online any time after delivery Start of the new payment service AudiPay for digital additional services Available in eight model series; additional models and markets will follow For the first time, Audi is offering its customers in Norway and Germany the possibility to book selected functions on demand, even after purchasing the vehicle. This opens up completely ...
Wed, Oct 07 , 2020 Bill
6 Oct 2020

Great Attention to Detail and Even Sharper: The Audi TT S line competition plus

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53705"] source: Audi AG New equipment line for the Audi TT with 180 kW (245 PS) The S line exterior package and black styling package characterize its progressive look Interior based on the S line sport package with Alcantara, leather and contrasting stitching Even stronger in character, even sportier – with the TT 45 TFSI2, Audi is introducing the new equipment line S line competition plus to the range. Gloss black at...
Tue, Oct 06 , 2020 Bill
5 Oct 2020

Project e-tron: Racked and Ready

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53642"] words/photos: George Achorn Summer 2020 was to be the ultimate test. With Project e-tron reaching its peak, we were ready to hit the road for the annual road trip to Maine for vacation. Route 1, which runs in the southern reaches of Vacationland, is an automotive fashion show of the family truckster variety. We were excited to show our e-tron amidst this mix and planned our charging station hops along the way. We even lined up some of the...
Mon, Oct 05 , 2020 Bill
2 Oct 2020

quattro Magazine Feature Car: Sebastien Kirch’s Strong Start S4

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53548"] words: Ray Reyes, photos: Sebastien Kirch Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q3_2020 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. The Audi community is an eclectic group; some are racers, others love the low bagged life. Sebastien Kirch doesn’t really fit into either of these boxes. He’s a father, a family man, a network specialist in IT, and an artist thr...
Fri, Oct 02 , 2020 Bill
30 Sep 2020

2021 Audi RS 5 Coupe and Sportback: Exterior Design and Technology Updates

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53462"] source: Audi of America RS 5 Coupe and Sportback models feature aggressive exterior design New Ascari launch edition and Black optic launch edition available on both Coupe and Sportback variants New MIB 3 infotainment system offers drivers a 10.1” touch screen and enhanced computing power The Audi RS 5 Coupe and Sportback have been updated for the 2021 model year – featuring a more aggressive exterior design than the previous genera...
Wed, Sep 30 , 2020 Bill
26 Sep 2020

Sporty, Practical, and Elegant: Audi Presents The Audi Q5 Sportback

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53265"] source: Audi AG The SUV coupe captivates with its powerful and progressive design New generation of lighting from Audi: rear lights with OLED technology Two all-new models on sale in the U.S. in the first half of 2021 Elegant and practical, progressive and sporty: the Q5 Sportback. The Q5 Sportback is a coupe with dynamic lines that addresses customers who appreciate not just expressive design and technical innovation, but also sporty c...
Sat, Sep 26 , 2020 Bill
24 Sep 2020

Find of the Day: 1994 Audi RS2 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53217"] words: Bill, photos: Stephen Gilligan Yes this is our second Avant Find of the Day this week but really...you're going to complain about this one? Actually, I don't think anyone is complaining but I've been told in the past that I'm a little dramatic. This popped up on our Facebook Audi Club North America - Classified page yesterday and it's causing quite a stir. I reached out to Stephen for some additional information and he was kind eno...
Thu, Sep 24 , 2020 Bill
23 Sep 2020

Audi RS 6 Avant by Mansory

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52958"] words: Bill, photos: Mansory The C8 RS 6 Avant has been out in Europe for awhile which means the tuners over there have been able to put forth their own interpretation of the super Avant. We've featured Wheelsandmore, ABT Sportsline, and MTM...now it's Mansory's turn. This particular Avant was gone over with a fine tooth comb and yours could have the same treatment. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52961"] Mansory is know...
Wed, Sep 23 , 2020 Bill
23 Sep 2020

Tribute to the successful R8 LMS: the Audi R8 green hell

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52988"] source: Audi AG The racing car has won the 24 Hours on the Nürburgring five times since 2012 Edition model pays tribute to the legendary victories in the “Green Hell” Paint finish in Tioman green, interior with Alcantara and exclusive contrasting stitching V10 naturally aspirated engine with 620 PS, zero to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.1 seconds The Audi R8 LMS has notched up five overall victories since 2012 in the 24 Hours on the ...
Wed, Sep 23 , 2020 Bill
21 Sep 2020

Audi Electrifies FC Bayern Munich

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52897"] source: Audi AG Champions League winners start driving Audi e-tron2 Car handover and Audi driving experience in Munich Audi Board Member for Sales and Marketing Wortmann: “Together with FC Bayern we live ‘Vorsprung’ and are sending a message in line with our path toward an electric future.” Enabled by the partnership with Audi: FC Bayern Munich is the first international football club to drive using electric power. The s...
Mon, Sep 21 , 2020 Bill
21 Sep 2020

Title in a Rush: Audi Early Manufacturers’ Champion in the DTM

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52834"] source: Audi Sport 1-2-3 success in the last of the four races at the Nürburgring Dominant win for championship leader Nico Müller Teams’ title is already secure for Audi as well Winning the title in a rush: With a 1-2-3 victory at the Nürburgring, Audi has already secured the DTM manufacturers’ championship with six races still to go before the end of the season. The teams’ title in the last DTM season with Class 1 ...
Mon, Sep 21 , 2020 Bill
21 Sep 2020

1-2-3 Win for Audi Sport Teams in the ADAC GT Masters

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52916"] source: Audi Sport First success of the season for defending champions Kelvin van der Linde/Patric Niederhauser Victories for Audi RS 3 LMS in Italy and China First-generation Audi R8 LMS successful in America and China In its most successful weekend in the ADAC GT Masters to date, the Audi R8 LMS achieved a 1-2-3 win at Hockenheim. The first generation of the GT3 sports car is still a winner as well, while the leader of the TCR Ital...
Mon, Sep 21 , 2020 Bill
17 Sep 2020

Audi RS 3 Sedan Spied on the Nürburgring…Again

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52637"] With the regular Audi A3 sedan out and official, there is no need for Audi to hide the upcoming RS 3 in full camo anymore except for the RS parts. We have spied the upcoming Audi RS 3 sedan several times before but they were always more of mules with a modified A3 bodies than actual production ready prototypes. The wider front fenders where really unfinished and so. But this has all changed now with the latest photos showing an Audi ...
Thu, Sep 17 , 2020 Bill
16 Sep 2020

Audi Summer Drive-In Concert

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52574"] source: Audi of America We hosted our first-ever drive-in concert to celebrate frontline and essential workers with an intimate performance from Kehlani. 2020 Concert Checklist: ✓ Face masks ✓ Social distancing ✓ Car keys ✓ Grammy-nominated R&B star While music festivals, tours and live performances from coast to coast have had to postpone or cancel entirely due to the global impact of COVID-19, resilie...
Wed, Sep 16 , 2020 Bill
16 Sep 2020

Trio of RS Models – 2021 RS 6 Avant, RS 7 and Audi RS Q8 – On Sale Now

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52570"] source: Audi of America High-performance RS 6 Avant capable of 591 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque RS 7 with lowered stance and flared wheel arches emphasize most powerful iteration of Audi Sportback design First RS-SUV from Audi in America delivers dominating performance of RS and everyday functionality of an SUV Representing the latest chapter in the highly successful history of Audi Sport, a trio of 2021 RS models a...
Wed, Sep 16 , 2020 Bill
15 Sep 2020

Sporty Character with a Superior Performance: The Audi SQ7 and SQ8 with V8 TFSI Gasoline Engine

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52432"] source: Audi AG 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 373 kW (507 PS) and 770 Nm (567.9 lb-ft) of torque Suspension comes with all-wheel steering and sport air suspension as standard, and with a sport differential and roll stabilization as an option New connectivity and assist services, and automatic parking upon request Both models will be launched on the European markets in the fall Audi is presenting the SQ7 and the SQ8 with new TFSI e...
Tue, Sep 15 , 2020 Bill
14 Sep 2020

Audi Shows Its Commitment to Diversity at Christopher Street Day in Ingolstadt

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52342"] source: Audi AG The dedicated members of the Audi employee network queer@audi took part in Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Ingolstadt again this year, the second time it has been held there. Following a kick-off event at the Reduit Tilly on Saturday, September 12, this year’s CSD culminated in a rally at Ingolstadt’s Theaterplatz square on September 13. Due to the coronavirus, there was a standing rally instead of the tr...
Mon, Sep 14 , 2020 Bill