Q8 e-tron edition Dakar Looks Good in German Configurator

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="99959"] If you've never checked out the German market then it's probably worth a visit. While it's not available in English, it's a great way to look at some of the colors, equipment and trim that are available outside the USA. We headed over there recently to model out last week's Goodwood Green Q8 e-tron Find of the Day, and while digging around the Q8 e-tron section we ran across the Q8 e-tron edition Dakar. [gallery link="file" columns=...

FoTD: Audi exclusive Goodwood Green Q8 e-tron at Audi Wilsonville

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="99689"] Audi aficionados who cut their teeth learning to love the four rings during the early 2000s need no introduction to Goodwood Green. Similar to British Racing Green (but better we'd argue), the paint color was common on cars like the later production Mk1 TT, B5 RS 4, B6 A4/S4 and C5 RS 6. Nowadays it's a popular choice in the Audi exclusive range, seldom offered as a standard color but not altogether uncommon either. Finding one is like...

Audi Creates First Pop-Up Store at 8500 Feet to Exhibit the Q8 e-tron edition Dakar

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="97452"] Audi conquers the Baqueira Beret station in a magical weekend, with the four rings and electrification as the protagonists The Q8 e-tron edition Dakar is exhibited in an impressive Por Up Sore created by Audi at the viewpoint of the station, at 2,500 meters high Fourth edition of the Audi e-tron Ski Night, joining night skiing with LED lighting technology [source: Audi Spain] Madrid, Spain - Last weekend Audi conquered Ba...

Q&A: Carlos Sainz Part of Q8 e-tron edition Dakar Development

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="95180"] The Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar1 draws inspiration from a remarkable source: On the exterior, the lifted chassis and the optional decals of the special edition model, which is available in limited numbers throughout Europe, are reminiscent of the RS Q e-tron. It was designed for the Dakar Rally featuring an electric drive system and an energy converter. When evaluating the off-road capabilities of the Q8 e-tron edition Dakar1, Car...

Audi Celebrates Motorsports Heritage and Readies for Future with R8 Taking Final Lap at Monterey Car Week

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88476"] source: Audi of America The Audi R8 will take its final lap around the storied Laguna Seca raceway during the annual Monterey Car Week Audi enthusiasts invited to see final model year R8 and full Audi e-tron model line at Legends of the Autobahn Concours Brand will continue motorsports legacy with 2026 Formula 1 entry Audi of America says farewell to the Audi R8 at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion hosted at Laguna Seca during this...
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Seven Audi Vehicles Earn IIHS awards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsb7VdhkitU [source: IIHS] Five Audi vehicles earn 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and two more qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK. The winners of the higher-tier TOP SAFETY PICK+ include the 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron, the 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron, the 2023 Audi Q8, the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron and the 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron. (Because only the name was changed and the vehicles...

Quick Charging in Downtown Berlin: Latest Audi Charging Hub Uses Existing Infrastructure

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="85205"] [source: Audi AG] Four reservable quick-charging points with up to 320 kW of charging power Audi plans smart management for each additional charging hub High return rates in Nuremberg and Zurich validate the urban premium quick-charging concept Audi is opening its third charging hub: Following on from the Nuremberg and Zurich locations, the brand with the four rings now turns to a local partner company in Berlin, using the existing p...

2024 Audi Q8 e-tron

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="84963"] source: Audi of America 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron brings sophisticated, seamless electrification to luxury SUV segment with increased range, higher-power charging & improved driving dynamics Audi’s flagship electric SUV evolves from e-tron to Q8 e-tron; refining the driving experience and everyday usability, while enhancing performance and efficiency Elegant design enhancements optimize aerodynamic functions, and incorporate Audi’s new...
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Audi Integrates Store for Apps Into Various Models

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83774"] source: Audi AG Direct access to popular third-party apps Regular software updates and constantly growing range of apps for even stronger personalization of infotainment system Store with market-specific app portfolio expands third-generation modular infotainment toolkit As of summer 2023, Audi is bringing a store for apps to selected models with the third-generation modular infotainment toolkit (MIB 3). With the embedding of the sto...
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Spy Photo: Audi e-tron Sportback Facelift / Q8 e-tron

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68623"] The Audi e-tron has been on the market since 2018 and now it’s time for a refresh. Back in December, we spied the first photos of the e-tron facelift and now it’s time for some new photos of the e-tron Sportbackfrom winter wonderland. Up front the grille seems to get a new and smaller shape or the camouflage is doing a very good job. Maybe the design will mirror more of the look from the e-tron GT? [gallery link="none" columns="1" siz...
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