6 Jul 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 07.06.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="87641"] Words: Steve Johnson Guten Tag Audi enthusiasts!  Searching through the internet’s multiple car auction sites for a specific model, while fun, can take up your valuable time.  So let us do some of the daily grind for you.  Auction Watch monitors auction sites for Audi models worthy of your bids.  Here in weekly Auction Watch, we post a short report with key data, a few pictures, and a link to the listing.  Our goal is to help...
1 Jun 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 06.01.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="86683"] Words: Steve Johnson Guten Tag Audi enthusiasts!  Searching through the internet’s multiple car auction sites for a specific model, while fun, can take up your valuable time.  So let us do some of the daily grind for you.  Auction Watch monitors auction sites for Audi models worthy of your bids.  Here in weekly in Auction Watch, we post a short report with key data, a few pictures, and a link to the listing.  Our goal is to h...
23 May 2023

1-2-4-5-3: The Return of a Unique Concept

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="86463"] “At the time we said to ourselves: the TT is a real sports car, and a high-performance version of it simply belongs on the road.” -- Stephan Reil, former Head of Technical Development at quattro GmbH [source: Audi AG] After two RS 4 and RS 6 models, each in the mid-range, quattro GmbH presented its first compact class vehicle in 2009: the Audi TT RS. “We said to ourselves at the time: The TT is a real sports car, and a high-performance ...
18 May 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 05.18.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="86331"] Words: Steve Johnson Fellow Audi enthusiasts, do you lose track of time searching the internet’s multiple car auction sites for a specific model?  If so, please let us do some of the work for you.  Auction Watch is monitoring numerous auction sites for Audi models worthy of bidding on.  Then, weekly in Auction Watch, we’ll post a short description with key data, a few pictures, and a link to the listing.  We hope to help you...
11 May 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 05.11.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="86231"] Words: Steve Johnson Fellow Audi enthusiasts, do you lose track of time searching the internet’s multiple car auction sites for a specific model?  If so, please let us do some of the work for you.  Auction Watch is monitoring numerous auction sites for Audi models worthy of bidding on.  Then, weekly in Auction Watch, we’ll post a short description with key data, a few pictures, and a link to the listing.  We hope to help you...
13 Apr 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 04.13.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="85245"] Words: Steve Johnson Fellow Audi enthusiasts, do you lose track of time searching the internet’s multiple car auction sites for a specific model?  If so, please let us do some of the work for you.  Auction Watch is monitoring numerous auction sites for Audi models worthy of bidding on.  Then, weekly in Auction Watch, we’ll post a short description with key data, a few pictures, and a link to the listing.  We hope to help you...
2 Mar 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 03.02.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83837"] Words: Steve Johnson Audi enthusiasts: do you spend countless hours searching on-line for your favorite car or cars?  If so, we’re here to help!  Auction Watch is monitoring numerous auction sites for Audi models worthy of bidding on, then posting a short description with key data and a few pictures to, hopefully, help you find the car you’re looking for in time to bid. Two RS 2 Avants in as many weeks on Auction Watch!  T...
23 Feb 2023

Audi RS 3 Sedan Wins 2023 Best Performance Car Award from Women’s World Car of the Year International Jury

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83586"] source: Audi of America Audi RS 3 Sedan recognized in performance segment on criteria of safety, driving, comfort, technology, design, efficiency, impact on the environment and value for money Award emphasizes legendary performance of the unmistakable five-cylinder engine and a new dimension of driving dynamics with RS Torque Splitter Second consecutive year Audi has earned the WWCOTY Best Performance Car award, with the Audi e-tron GT n...
Thu, Feb 23 , 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
2 Feb 2023

Find of the Day: One of One 2020 British Racing Green Audi RS 3

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82623"] words: Bill, photos: Graham Weir I look for Finds of the Day that are unique, super, desirable, unobtainable, or just what I like. Purportedly 1 of 1, this Audi exclusive British Racing Green RS 3 probably fills most of those categories for me and I've seen this one in person before. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82616"] Available for purchase is my Paint To Sample 2020 model year Audi RS3 finished in B...
Thu, Feb 02 , 2023 Bill
19 Jan 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 01.19.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82027"] Words: Steve Johnson Fellow Audi fans: make a New Year’s resolution to stop spending countless hours searching the internet for your favorite car(s) and simply check out this post every week.  Auction Watch is monitoring numerous auction sites for Audi models worthy of bidding on, then posting a short description with key data points and a few pictures to, hopefully, help you find the car you’re looking for in time to bid. B...
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
9 Jan 2023

The Winner of the Audi Club RS 3 Sweepstakes is…

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74010"] This afternoon, we picked the winner of the Audi Club RS 3 Sweepstakes and it was...Chris Hamburger from Texas! He is a member of the Lone Star chapter and obviously was very excited to win. Thank you to everyone who donated to our Sweepstakes. The Audi Club quattro Sweepstakes supports Audi Club North America, a 501(c)(3) educational organization. Your purchase is a donation that allows Audi Club to operate 32 chapters across North...
Mon, Jan 09 , 2023 Bill
26 Dec 2022

A Prize A Day II – Free-For-All Sweepstakes Giveaway

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81106"] This is the last week of the Audi Club RS 3 Sweepstakes! So this week, the prizes are Monday - an Audi Collection Germany Audi Sport hat, Tuesday - an Audi Collection Germany quattro beanie, Wednesday - an Audi Collection Germany travel rucksack, Thursday - a 1:43 scale Audi RS 6 Avant in Daytona Grey, and Friday - a 1:18 scale Audi RS 6 Avant RS Tribute edition. Each day, we will randomly chose a name to win one of these prizes. Wit...
Mon, Dec 26 , 2022 Bill
23 Dec 2022

Need a Quick Last-Minute Stocking Stuffer? How About an Audi RS 3?

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81086"] When it comes holiday shopping, you’re down to the wire and running out of options. So if you need a last minute stocking stuffer for a car enthusiast, we believe we have you covered. Audi Club North America is giving away a new Audi RS 3 sedan and naming the winner in early January. Buying your friend or loved one a chance to win the car is a great way to spread the holiday spirit, support Audi Club and (with luck) become super jealou...
23 Dec 2022

AWE Exhaust Suite for the Audi 8Y RS 3

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81066"] source: AWE Tuning Firing on all five. Presenting the AWE Exhaust Suite for the Audi 8Y RS 3 Available as valved SwitchPath™ or more unleashed Track Edition 50-state emissions-compliant catback exhausts Proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house at AWE Max gains of 9 hp and 11 lb-ft of torque at the wheels Available as valved SwitchPath™ or more unleashed Track Edition SwitchPath™ retains factory valve behavior and c...
Fri, Dec 23 , 2022 Bill
22 Dec 2022

Unitronic Dogbone Mount for DQ500 8Y Audi RS 3 Now Available

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81036"] source: Unitronic Unitronic® is proud to launch its Dogbone Mount Upgrade for the 2022+ (8Y) Audi® RS 3® equipped with the 2.5TFSI EVO (DHXA) engine and DQ500 transmission. This Dogbone Mount Upgrade, also referred to as the Pendulum Mount, was engineered to maximize performance through eliminating the slop present in the factory style mount and improving drivetrain stability to ensure the system is better suited to withstand the force...
Thu, Dec 22 , 2022 Bill
20 Dec 2022

Video of the Day: Audi RS 3 vs Audi RS 3 vs Audi RS 3

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80828"] words: Bill, photo: carwow No, my fingers didn't stutter while typing out the title. Mat Watson from carwow loves pitting Audi against other OEMs but this time, he brought all three generations of the RS 3. He couldn't get his hands on a MK III hatchback so the sedan version would have to do. So how do they stack up against one another? They all have the 2.5L 5-cylinder but the MK I has 340 hp/354 lb-ft and weighs 3,472 lbs, the MK ...
Tue, Dec 20 , 2022 Bill
8 Dec 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 12.08.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80341"] Words: Steve Johnson Audi enthusiasts: do you spend countless hours searching on-line for your favorite car or cars?  If so, we’re here to help!  To save you time, in this Auction Watch series we’re monitoring numerous auction sites for Ingolstadt’s finest up for auction.  Interesting finds will be posted weekly, and hopefully, you’ll be alerted in time to bid on your dream car. If you’re in the market for a car capa...
5 Dec 2022

Your Choice: Win One of These 1:18 Scale Models in the Audi Club RS 3 Sweepstakes

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80238"] There are just 4 weeks left in the Audi Club RS 3 Sweepstakes and we just happen to have 4 1:18 scale models left for giveaways. For every purchase of sweepstakes entries (which are doubled in December), one winner will choose their model and then the next week, the remaining ones will be available and so on until the sweepstakes ends on December 31st. There are 2 Audi RS 6 Avant Tribute editions, 1 Audi ABT RS4-S, and 1 Nardo Grey Audi R...
Mon, Dec 05 , 2022 Bill