7 Nov 2023

Video of the Day: Audi RS 4 competition vs BMW M3 Competition vs AMG C63 – a Wagon Drag Race

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92487"] photo: carwow It's a wagon duke out between our favorite Germans...a battle between Audi, BMW, and AMG. While the Audi may be the lowest in horsepower by 60 against its rivals, will it prevail? Will the twin-turbo V6 win against the twin-turbo straight 6 and twin-turbo V8? Watch below. [embed]https://youtu.be/Aqty5rOgntw?si=JQLM2zGamJMaLy94[/embed]
Tue, Nov 07 , 2023 Bill
19 Oct 2023

Video of the Day: Audi RS2 Avant vs BMW M5 Touring vs Mercedes-Benz 500E

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="91903"] video: Hagerty Jason Cammisa and Hagerty bring us this highly entertaining video of 90s German goodness. What you see in the photo above (aside from Jason cosplaying Leo in Titanic) are three wagons that bring joy to enthusiasts and RADwood attendees: an Audi RS2 Avant, an E34 BMW M5 Touring, and a S124 Mercedes-Benz E320T wagon with a dogbone manual transmission. However, the MB wagon is replaced with the mighty W124 500E...it's like ...
Thu, Oct 19 , 2023 Bill
20 Feb 2023

Video of the Week: Tuned Drag Race – BMW M240i vs VW Golf R vs Audi RS 3 vs AMG A45

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83420"] words: Bill, photo: carwow So this wouldn't normally be a fair drag race but there's nothing normal about this race. All the vehicles here have been modified; some more than others. Also, the most modified car here, the Volkswagen Golf R, is driven by...Ben Collins, formerly known as The Stig. How is that fair? The results may not be a surprise but how will the RS 3 do? Find out below. [embed]https://youtu.be/erQScFlNTi8[/embed]
Mon, Feb 20 , 2023 Bill
15 Feb 2023

Video of the Day: Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Kia EV6 GT vs BMW iX M60 vs Audi RS e-tron GT vs Tesla Model X Performance

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83082"] words: Bill, photo: carwow Today, we are witnessing the quietest drag race I've ever seen. Mat and crew have gathered 5 EVs: 3 heavyweights and 2 others - Tesla Model X Performance (778hp/841ft-lb, BMW iX M60 (619hp/811ft-lb, Audi RS e-tron GT (646hp/451ft-lb), Kia EV6 GT (585hp/546ft-lb), and Tesla Model 3 Performance (460hp/487ft-lb). Now we've all seen the videos of Teslas mopping the floor with its competition so how will the Audi f...
Wed, Feb 15 , 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
19 Apr 2022

Video of the Day: BMW M240i vs Audi RS 3 vs AMG CLA 45 Drag Race

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="70972"] words: Bill, video: carwow Mat Watson once again pits our favorite manufacturer against its German rivals. Driving a BMW M240i, he drags against an Audi RS 3 and an AMG CLA 45 S. It's a battle of 6 cylinder vs 5 cylinder vs 4 cylinder and a battle against premium German luxury subcompacts. All participants seem to have disparaging remarks about the RS 3 so how well will our hero fare against its AWD rivals? Watch below. [embed]ht...
Tue, Apr 19 , 2022 Bill
3 Dec 2021

Video of the Day: Audi RS 3 vs AMG A45 vs BMW M2 vs Porsche Cayman GTS vs Volkswagen Golf R

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="66579"] words: Bill, photo: carwow This is a fairly even matchup in today's drag race from carwow (with the exception of one). Four (AMG, VW), five (Audi), and six cylinders (BMW, Porsche) are represented as well as AWD (Audi, AMG, VW) and RWD (BMW, Porsche). Four of them are within 20hp of each other (RS 3 400hp, A45 420hp, M2 410, GTS 400) with the lonely Volkswagen Golf R down 100hp from the AMG. How does the RS 3 stack up against its co...
Fri, Dec 03 , 2021 Bill
30 Jun 2021

Video of the Day: Audi e-tron vs Honda Civic Type R vs BMW X4 M40d Drag Race

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61961"] words: Bill, photo: carwow Ok this has to be one of the oddest assortments of vehicles to ever drag race. First up is the Audi e-tron. Not exactly a speedster you want to put up against the next contender: the Honda Civic Type R. Finally, the BMW X4 M40d. Electric AWD SUV versus ICE FWD sedan versus diesel AWD SUV. The e-tron isn't the S model, it's the heaviest by far, and people don't drag them because...well because who would?...
Wed, Jun 30 , 2021 Bill
25 May 2021

Video of the Day: Chris Harris Drives: Audi RS e-tron GT vs BMW M5 CS

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61088"] words: Bill, photo: Top Gear The all electric RS e-tron GT and the petrol BMW M5 CS…a titanic clash between the new and the old. If you are not familiar with the M5 CS, it is a monster. Powered by a 4.4l twin-turbo V8, it cranks out 627hp and 553 lb-ft torque which moves it from 0-60 in 2.9 seconds and is not only the fastest production BMW ever made, it’s the fastest BMW sedan around the Nürburgring. A very worthy opponent to ...
Tue, May 25 , 2021 Bill
20 May 2020

DTM Confirms Official Test Ahead of New 2020 Season

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="47628"] source: DTM Four-day test at the Nürburgring confirmed for beginning of June Run along strict health and safety rules; no public allowed on-site Managing Director ITR, Mohaupt: “Extremely confident we’ll host exciting races in 2020” Ahead of the start of its rescheduled 2020 season, DTM organisers ITR have arranged an official test for all teams – which takes place at the Nürburgring between June 8 and 11. It’s the signal th...
Wed, May 20 , 2020 Bill
18 Mar 2020

Video of the Day: Audi RS 6 Avant v BMW M5 Competition v AMG E63 v Porsche Panamera

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44639"] words: Bill, video: carwow When it comes to Mat Watson and getting his hands on the latest and greatest, you know it's going to be fun. In this video, he takes the wheel behind an Audi RS 6 Avant and puts it up against an AMG E63, a BMW M5 Competition, and a Porsche Panamera. If you're familiar with Mat, he puts them through a drag race, a rolling race, and a brake test. So how did our favorite Audi do? Well...let's just say... ...
Wed, Mar 18 , 2020 Bill
29 Jan 2020

Video of the Day: carwow – BMW M8 vs Audi R8 vs AMG GT 4dr vs 911 vs Tesla Model X: Drag Race, Rolling Race, Brake Test

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="42501"] words: Bill, photos/video: carwow We're back with an entertaining video from Mat Watson of carwow and as always, he's putting up our favorite OEM against rivals in a drag race, rolling race, and a brake test. This time he has an Audi R8 V10 performance, a Porsche 911 Carrera 4s, a BMW M8 competition, an AMG GT63s, and a Tesla Model X P1000. You can see the results in the video below but I think you'll like them...or at least a 1/3 of ...
Wed, Jan 29 , 2020 Bill
30 Sep 2019

CarBuzz: Audi’s New Vehicle Onslaught Should Concern BMW And Tesla

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="31026"] source: CarBuzz With Audi heavily embroiled in the whole Dieselgate saga, and still paying for it even now, the German brand is wanting to ensure it has no such future troubles. To future-proof the brand, it's preparing a fully electrified onslaught of vehicles, including production EVs in the form of the e-tron GT and e-tron SUV. But the carmaker has now set an official goal for its green mobility, with the brand eyeing to cut down...
Mon, Sep 30 , 2019 Bill
29 Jul 2019

CarBuzz: Alpina Is Smack Talking The 354-HP Audi SQ5 TFSI

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="31615"] source: CarBuzz, photos: Audi AG Actually, one executive described the Audi as "rubbish." Automaker executives love nothing more than competition. It drives both egos and adrenaline. Typically, this is friendly competition as automakers always attempt to outdo one another. This is especially the case with German luxury brands, specifically Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. But every now and then we hear about an automaker executive going p...
Mon, Jul 29 , 2019 Bill
2 Jan 2019

CarWow: BMW E30 M3 vs Audi RS2 – Drag & Rolling Race & Review

video and screenshots: CarWow It's 2019 and we can finally import the early Audi RS2s into the States! While scouring the European sites for an early RS2, I ran across this video from CarWow. They've taken two iconic cars from BMW and Audi and drag them. What are your predictions on which car wins? And which one of these cars would you want to have? Enjoy! [embed]https://youtu.be/9i7cOeOw9z8[/embed] [gallery size="large" ids="21313,21312,21311,21310,21309,21306,21314,21307,21308"]
Wed, Jan 02 , 2019 Bill
28 Jun 2018

Audi, Apple, Samsung & More Agree to Standard for Smartphones as Keys

Technophiles not fond of overly loaded pockets take note, yet another daily need may soon be managed by your mobile device. As part of the Car Connectivity Consortion, Audi has joined with tech companies such as Apple, Samsung, LG Electronics, Panasonic, plus car companies including chief rival BMW (not to mention any number of others) on a technological standard for mobile device to vehicle communications that could see your mobile more readily replacing the key fob to your car. The curr...
10 Apr 2018

Porsche, BMW, Mercedes Confirmed to Join Audi Sport in Formula E

[source: FIA Formula E] LONDON, UK - The full list of manufacturers that will homologate powertrains from season six has today been revealed by the FIA - with a total of 11 manufacturers set to compete in the 2019/20 ABB FIA Formula E Championship. Both Mercedes-Benz and Porsche join the already impressive list of automotive brands and renowned names in the world of motorsport committed to the electric street racing series. The two German giants have a long history in racing ...
27 Mar 2018

Drag Race: Audi RS 5 vs BMW M4 Competition Pack

words: Bill Cho, video: Cars.co.za It's been awhile since we visited the guys at Cars.co.za. Last time, they dragged an RS 3 against a BMW M2. This time, they're pitting the RS 3's bigger brother against the M2's bigger brother. How does the RS 5 do against its rival? Will the race be close or a run away? What do you think? [embed]https://youtu.be/mpacFPnD3kI[/embed]
Tue, Mar 27 , 2018 Bill
8 Feb 2018

Audi vs BMW Billboard War: Part Deux

words: Bill Cho Remember the BMW vs Audi billboard war several years ago? Audi put a billboard up challenging BMW with the then new B8 A4.  BMW replied and admittedly won with a brilliant response. Fast forward about a decade. A BMW dealer in Tunisia, obviously still basking in the long ago win, decided to place a billboard in front of Ennakl Automobiles, a VAG dealer who sells Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT, Porsche, and Skoda. As mon français is nonexistent, I had to ask my wife,...
Thu, Feb 08 , 2018 Bill
2 Feb 2018

Car & Driver: 2018 Audi A5 Sportback vs. 2018 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 2018 Kia Stinger 2.0T AWD

words: Bill Cho, source and photo: Car & Driver Car & Driver ran a comparison test recently against the Audi A5 Sportback, the BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe (that's a really long name), and the new kid on the block, the Kia Stinger 2.0T AWD. While the surprise may be that the Kia is even in this comparo, Kia is moving into the premium market and the Stinger GT is their answer to Audi and BMW. How will the NKOTB fare against the Germans and how will our favorite marque compare ag...
Fri, Feb 02 , 2018 Bill