9 Apr 2024

Event: Big SoCal Euro

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="99651"] story & photos by: Denis Podmarkov The West Coast felt decidedly East Coast when it rained on Big SoCal Euro. A lot. But that didn’t stop anyone from enjoying the show. You see, there was a silver lining in all those rain clouds as temperatures were cool and indirect sun meant no more blown-out photos and little risk of sunburn. Rain or no rain, Big SoCal Euro is one of the biggest Euro-focused events in California, with specta...
24 Jan 2024

Electric Attraction: “One More Ring”

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="96206"] words: Denis Podmarkov, photos: Akiko Liu Editor’s Note: We would like to congratulate Denis and Nancy. Denis is a longtime photographer/contributer to quattro Magazine and a friend to all of us. Much love to your future, Denis and Nancy! This article originally ran in the Q4_2023 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. Planning an engageme...
Wed, Jan 24 , 2024 Bill
29 Aug 2023

Event Photo Gallery: 2023 Legends of the Autobahn West

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="89319"] words: Chris May, photos: Denis Podmarkov On August 17, 2023, Legends of the Autobahn returned once again to Pacific Grove Golf links. This event is undoubtedly a must-see for any German-car enthusiast attending Monterey Car Week. As a collaboration between Audi Club North America, BMW Car Club of America, and Mercedes Benz Car Club, Legends of the Autobahn showcases hundreds of German-made cars, their enthusiast owners, and attracts ex...
Tue, Aug 29 , 2023 Bill
5 Apr 2023

Audi activesphere concept Drops in Los Angeles

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85035"] [by: Denis Podmarkov] Concept cars often push the boundaries of automotive design and technology, incorporating features that may not be practical or feasible for mass production - features that seem Star Trek and that we won’t see for years to come. But once you get a chance to experience them and see them for yourself, you realize how this technology is coming sooner than we may have thought. There is no promise of an assured arriv...
20 Oct 2022

Event Gallery: 2022 Legends of the Autobahn West

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="77918"] photos: Denis Podmarkov Audi Club North America joined BMWCCA and Mercedes-Benz Club of America for the 2022 Legends of the Autobahn West during Monterey Car Week. Look for the article in the Q4 2022 issue of quattro Magazine which should be hitting mailboxes now. Thank you to Denis Podmarkov for the photos.
Thu, Oct 20 , 2022 Bill
5 Oct 2022

Event Gallery: 2022 Big SoCal Euro

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="77208"] photos: Denis Podmarkov The 2022 iteration of Big SoCal Euro was held on October 1st at Irwindale Speedway in sunny California. Audi Club North America was there along with thousands of spectators and hundreds of cars including a large gathering of Audi at AudiFest. Look for the event report in an upcoming issue of quattro Magazine.
Wed, Oct 05 , 2022 Bill
25 Aug 2021

Audi Ontario Cars & Coffee

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="63161"] words/photos: Denis Podmarkov The weather in SoCal has finally calmed down for a little bit. Although this upcoming week is climbing back into the 90s, over the past weekend we had perfect overcast weather. Just in time for Audi Ontario Cars & Coffee. Because no one wants to bake in the sun at 8am.    There was a great turn out this past Sunday at Audi Ontario located in Ontario, California. A big thank you to the dealership and...
Wed, Aug 25 , 2021 Bill
4 Jan 2021

Q4_2020 quattro Magazine: Five Instagrammers Audi Enthusiasts Need to Follow

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="56995"] words: Denis Podmarkov, photos: Jamie Orr, Audi Club Western Canada, Audi Royal Oak, Gene Pascua, Calden Horuc-Lake Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q4_2020 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. @xjamiexoe www.instagram.com/xjamiexoe/ The biggest VW nerd we know but that doesn't mean he isn’t an instrumental part of the Audi scene. Jamie Orr (owner ...
Mon, Jan 04 , 2021 Bill
8 Oct 2020

The Ringshouse

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53762"] words: Denis Podmarkov, Design Focus: Karina Wiciak, Wamhouse Studio 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. Inspiration can come from anything…a simple walk in the park can inspire you to draw a picture, the smell of fresh bread can inspire you to bake. But what if something as simple as a logo can inspire you...
Thu, Oct 08 , 2020 Bill
25 Aug 2020

quattro Magazine Q3_2020: Five Instagrammers Audi Enthusiasts Need to Follow

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="51067"] words: Denis Podmarkov, photos: Audi Club Kansas City, mnaudigirl, Audi North Austin, rach__mb, Audi collection USA Editor’s note: This article originally ran in the Q3_2020 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, join Audi Club here. @audi_club_kc www.instagram.com/audi_club_kc/ Founded in 1998, Audi Club Kansas City presently serves Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. It’s one...
Tue, Aug 25 , 2020 Bill
28 Jul 2020

quattro Magazine Q2_2020: Five Instagrammers Audi Enthusiasts Need to Follow

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="49909"] words: Denis Podmarkov Editor’s note: This article originally ran in the Q2_2020 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, join Audi Club here. Audi Club Eastern Pennsylvania, @audiclubeasternpa www.instagram.com/audiclubeasternpa/ A little slice of home - check out Audi Club Eastern PA for all the latest events and shows going on in the area. Eastern Pennsylvania is pretty saturated with the four r...
Tue, Jul 28 , 2020 Bill
28 Jul 2020

Video of the Day: Urban Playground: A Girl and Her RS 3

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="49903"] words: Bill, video: Imola Media Sometimes, a night drive is all you need to clear your head. Rachel understands this...she takes her RS 3 through the deserted streets of L.A.in this video by Imola Media. Imola Media is the brainchild of two Audi Club members, Denis Podmarkov and Colin McCarty. Denis is a regular contributor of quattro magazine (he's had many cover shots) and Colin has covered events such as Audi Club Nationals, th...
Tue, Jul 28 , 2020 Bill
3 Jun 2020

quattro Magazine Q2_2020 Feature: Pacific German’s Remixed R8

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="48058"] words: George Achorn, photos: Denis Podmarkov Believe it or not, you’ve seen this car before. Well, if you’re a longtime reader of quattro Magazine, then you may recall that we featured a modified R8 back in 2018 (“Red is Right”, pp. 36-38, quattro quarterly Summer 2018). While that may not qualify as a long time by most measures, it is a considerable amount in Pacific German years. For that well-known SoCal shop, life moves prett...
Wed, Jun 03 , 2020 Bill
14 May 2020

Throwback Thursday: SoWo 2015

words/photos: Denis Podmarkov It only feels like a little bit ago we were all planning to attend our next car event but 2020 had other plans. While most events are postponed or canceled, it gives us a perfect opportunity to take a look back at some previous shows. The year is 2015, we are in beautiful Helen, GA. A little town in the woods inspired by German architecture. About 100 miles north of Atlanta. In the middle of May, perfect weather this time of ...
22 Apr 2020

quattro Magazine Q1_2020: 2019 Los Angeles International Auto Show

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="46501"] words: Paul Rivera, photos: Denis Podmarkov Editor’s note: This article originally ran in the Q1_2020 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. For Audi, there is no doubt the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show will go down as one of the most memorable in a very long time. So rich in domestic and world introductions of new models, it must certainly have been the most debutant...
Wed, Apr 22 , 2020 Bill
18 Apr 2020

Audi RS 6 Avant Mobile Wallpapers – Malibu C&C

[gallery size="full" columns="1" link="none" ids="46092"] words/photos: Denis Podmarkov/Imola Media Your phone background says a lot about you. It could be a loved one, a family member, your favorite pet or a 591hp Avant. We like to give you the option to pick what suits you best. Whether you're dreaming of a RS 6 or will be ordering one soon, let it be the first thing you see in the morning. We all know the first thing everyone does is check their phone. Enjoy this mobile wallpaper se...
16 Apr 2020

quattro Lounge – Benny Schwarz

[gallery columns="1" link="none" size="full" ids="45854"] words: Denis Podmarkov, photos: Benny Schwarz Welcome to the quattro Lounge. My own little corner here at ACNA. A place to relax and talk to fellow Audi enthusiasts. No politics, no problems. Just life, hobbies and the four rings. I'm excited to bring to you the stories of all the different people in the Audi world. Up first is Benny Schwarz, also known as @audi_bahn on Instagram. Some of you might have seen his account or alread...
15 Apr 2020

quattro Magazine q1_2020: SEMA 2019

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45900"] words: Denis Podmarkov, photos: Denis Podmarkov, Newspress, Ian Avilla Editor’s note: This article originally ran in the q1_2020 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, join Audi Club here. It's that time of year again…the last minute finishing touches on freshly assembled builds, the sticker installs in the booth. It’s SEMA time. Every year the SEMA Show brings new products, new builders, ne...
Wed, Apr 15 , 2020 Bill
30 Mar 2020

quattro magazine q1_2020: Five Instagrammers Audi Enthusiasts Need to Follow

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="38721"] words: Denis Podmarkov Editor’s note: This article originally ran in the q1_2020 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, join Audi Club here. @auditradition www.instagram.com/auditradition/ Dig deep into the archive with Audi Tradition. More than 100 years of history can be found here all on one account. This is Audi’s in-house history department and their photos reflect that fact. [gal...
Mon, Mar 30 , 2020 Bill