7 May 2019

Forbes: Why The New Audi A7 Might Make You Rethink Buying That SUV

source: forbes.com Sure, passenger cars only account for around 30 percent of the new-vehicle market these days, and yes, some sport-utility vehicles are fun to drive and can be lavishly equipped. But not everyone wants to spend their daily commutes, let alone their precious free time, piloting a boxy people mover. If you fall into that narrowing category and have the means in which to indulge yourself, the redesigned-for-2019 Audi A7 might just be your antidote to vehicular monotony. As w...
13 Feb 2019

Slash Gear: 2019 Audi A6 and A7 First Drive: A Preview of the Future

source: Mike Juergens, Slash Gear It all started with the beautiful Audi Prologue concept unveiled by Audi at the 2014 LA Auto Show. The Prologue heralded the future of Audi exterior and interior design, under the pen and leadership of Marc Lichte. The rounded lines of the past are now strong and aggressive; gone are button-heavy consoles from the interior and, in their place, touchscreens and a handful of necessary keys... Read the rest of the story HERE  
17 Dec 2018

Car & Driver: Driving Audi’s e-tron GT Concept Gives Us a Taste of the Brand’s EV Future

source: Car and Driver Developed alongside the Porsche Taycan, Audi's sleek electric four-door is still a long way from reality. According to Audi, the Audi e-tron GT concept represents the logical next step in the brand's effort to grow its presence in the EV segment. While there is truth to that statement, logic rarely arrives wrapped in such a seductive package. After a short, low-speed excursion behind the wheel, we'd say the e-tron GT concept is a four-door EV missile launched on a prec...
17 Dec 2018

Car and Driver: The 2019 Audi e-tron Is The Anti-Tesla EV

source: Car and Driver Audi's first mass-produced electric vehicle channels the character of its gas-powered cars. It seems odd at first, to be driving the all-electric 2019 Audi e-tron in the oil-rich Middle East. But even the United Arab Emirates, a country smaller than Maine sitting on 6 percent of the world's oil reserves, can't avoid the clean-energy future. Within a few decades, the UAE's near-bottomless oil wells could be as valuable as a basement full of AOL free-hours floppy...
3 Aug 2018

Car & Driver: 2017 Audi Q7 Long-Term Road Test Wrap Up

[source: Car and Driver] Comfortable, capable, and quick, the Audi Q7 is one of the best luxury SUVs on the market, a distinction we made official by awarding it two straight 10Best Trucks and SUVs awards. Our long-term example arrived after the first trophy was handed out for 2017—the first year for the second-generation Q7, which improved upon its predecessor without abandoning its best attributes. Crucially, the current Q7 shed noticeable mass while retaining its family-friendly s...
27 Apr 2018

Car & Driver: In-Depth Review 2018 Audi A5 Sportback

[source: Car & Driver] The A5 Sportback combines the features of several Audis: the sweeping lines of the A5 coupe, the four-door layout and cargo space of the A4 sedan, and the convenience of the Q5 SUV’s rear liftgate. Despite this Frankenstein formula, the A5 Sportback doesn’t look or feel cobbled together. Just the opposite. It’s rewarding to drive, with nimble sports-sedan handling and a spirited turbo four-cylinder. Its sheetmetal is Euro chic, and inside, its high-quality...
14 Feb 2018

Cousin Rivalry: Audi allroad vs Volkswagen Alltrack

words: Bill Cho, video: The Fast Lane Car A couple of weeks ago, The Fast Lane Car dragged the allroad against a Porsche Boxster. This time, they have a proper challenger- the Volkswagen Alltrack. They not only drag the two, they take them out on the trail. I'm all for wagon vs wagon battles because that means more new longroofs are being made and that's a good thing. In this battle amongst cousins, who will win? The wagon loving public will win, that's who.   [embed]https:...
12 Dec 2017

L’argus.fr Takes An RS 4 Avant Around Circuit Paul Ricard

word: Bill Cho, photos and video: L'argus.fr, Adrien Cortesi Ok let's just get this out of the way. Yes, I know we do not get the RS 4 Avant in the States. Yes, I know North American fans have been pining for this uber Avant for years. This is the Forbidden Donut that is hanging just beyond our outreached hands but it's cool to see someone stretch its legs on a track, right? Right? The French website L'argus recently reviewed the RS 4 Avant. Aside from the normal test on public roads...