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This time we spotted a prototype up in northern Sweden for some cold weather testing.
Like on the first sighting at the Nürburgring, we can see the split headlights are here to stay. The new Q3 looks like a smaller version of the Q5 and the fact that the Q3 will grow slightly also helps that impression. Hopefully there will be some more space inside for both passengers and luggage.
There will be a wide range of engines and also PHEV vers...
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by: Laura Parmer-Lohan
Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q3_2023 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here.
Calling all teens! Sign up today and “hit the gas hard, accelerate and then slam the brakes!” What parent in their right mind would allow their newly minted driver to take a driving clinic that encouraged them to take such...
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source: Audi AG
CFO Jürgen Rittersberger notes: “Stable financial performance in the first three quarters with an operating margin within the target corridor”
Member of the Board of Management for Sales Hildegard Wortmann: “We can be very satisfied with around 1.4 million vehicles delivered despite the challenging market environment”
Revenue rises to €50.4 billion in the first three quarters, operating profit reac...
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The next generation Audi Q3, the third in line, has made an unexpected appearance as we spied a prototype on the roads around the Nürburgring performing some testing. By the first look of the prototype, it looks like a smaller Audi Q5 in many ways. The fact that it has grown slightly also helps that impression.
Surprisingly the prototype already has the production lights and yes, split headlights are here to stay . The upper ...
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source: Bentley Motors
Operating profits more than double year-to-date to €575 million
Previous highest full-year total profit was €389 million
23.1 per cent return on sales highest recorded in Bentley history
Sales year-to-date increase 3 per cent to 11,316 cars
Bentayga SUV sales, in its sixth year, up 9 per cent over 2021
British marque sees growth of 25 per cent in home market
Americas still the strongest sales region with 7 per ...
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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...
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source: Audi of America
Enhanced standard equipment offerings across 2023 model lines
Driver assistance systems and technology updates now available on more models than ever before
New sights and sounds emerge in A4/A5/Q5 models
Audi Sport interior packages now available on select S models
Audi of America today announced updates to its lineup for the 2023 model year, including pricing, vehicle packaging updates, and new standard and ava...
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source: Audi AG
A matte finish lends top models RS Q3 and TT RS a distinctive look
Both matte and glossy lacquer make their debut on the same production line in Győr, Hungary
From Python Yellow to Dew Silver – this is how color names are created at Audi
In addition to Python Yellow for the TT RS and the exclusive Dew Silver for the RS Q3, Daytona Gray and Florett Silver complement the new matte-finish color palette, which Audi now...
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words: Bill, photo: Audi of America
You may (or may not) have heard about the contestant on a recent Wheel of Fortune who lost out on a new Audi Q3 due to a technicality. That technicality was her not saying the winning phrase (CHOOSING THE RIGHT WORD) as one phrase. Charlene said "Choosing the right.....................word!"
Winner? Unfortunately, you can hear the beep beep buzzing of a wrong answer. Host Pat Sajak had to tell Charl...
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words: George Achorn, photos: Lenny Piedmont
Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q3_2021 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here.
There’s something special about the arrival of a new performance offering like the RS 6 Avant. One-part pent-up demand and one-part the high level at which enthusiasts engage with such a car (sampled and compared on pp. 22-...
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source: Audi of America
Enhanced standard equipment offerings across full 2022 model line
Driver assistance systems and technology updates including Adaptive Cruise Assist and Top view camera system now available on even more models
Additional digital personalization options, with several new innovative features available
Audi of America today announced updates to its lineup for the 2022 model year, including full-line pricing, vehicle ...
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words: Bill, photos: Audi of America
Audi of America is rolling out a new entry level SUV - the Q3 40 TFSI. Now entry level doesn't necessarily mean decontented. The Q3 40 has quattro as a standard feature paired to a 2.0L 4 cylinder with 184hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. Also standard are the Touch Response MMI with digital instrument cluster, eight-way power from seats, Audi lane departure warning, high beam assist, and three-zone a...
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source: Audi AG
Strong third quarter: deliveries and revenue up year-on-year, operating profit clearly positive
First nine months: 1.2 million Audi brand vehicles delivered, revenue of €33.3 billion, operating profit before special items of €221 million and operating return on sales before special items of 0.7 percent
Net cash flow of €3.8 billion significantly above high prior-year figure despite corona crisis, partially ...
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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...
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words: George Achorn, photos: Gene Pascua
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.
Let’s face it; the working end of the daily driver concept isn’t always pretty. Crossovers have become more and more of the norm, and when you have to contend with family needs or snarled NorCal traffic then the likes of something endi...
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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...
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words: Tim Enders, photos: Mike Kuhn & Adam Hummel
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.
It is a good time to be an owner of a modern Audi, and in particular those of the performance-oriented S and RS range. There is a panoply of different choices on the market for those in search of a little more performa...
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by: Armen Budagov
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. Follow Audi Club Kansas City quattroBarn YouTube channel HERE.
quattroBarn is a media company created by Audi Club Kansas City leaders Armen Budagov and Jacob Lauck as a worldwide-accessible source that seeks out custom builds, track cars, and other rare Audi...
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words: George Achorn, photos: José Lourseau of dakardantan.com
Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q3_2020 issue of quattro Magazine and is Part 2. You may find Part 1 HERE. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here.
quattro Magazine: How did you become part of the Audi France Dakar team?
José Lourseau: I had the chance to participate in the 1980 race in a Range Rover. I finished 31s...