10 Apr 2024

Gallery: Audi S1 Hoonitron x Dindo Capello x Willow Springs Raceway

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="99909"] The Q2_2024 issue of quattro Magazine has gone to print, meaning it's set to land in the next few weeks at members' doorsteps. In the pages of that issue is our recount of tailing Ken Block's Audi S1 Hoonitron around Los Angeles, from the premiere of Electrikhana 2 to a dynamic display of the car at Willow Springs Raceway with Audi motorsport legend Dindo Capello at the wheel. [gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="99732"...
4 Apr 2024

Find of the Day: Hoonitron Wheel to Benefit Lucy Block’s 43 Institute

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="93847"] Normally we feature cars in our Find of the Day series, but occasionally when we see a stand out part, piece of automobilia, etc., we deviate and make an exception. That's especially the case when the sale of the item benefits a good cause. It's for that reason we feel the need to draw your attention to an auction launched by Lucy Block and the 43 Institute via Ebay Motors. Effectively, it's a mix of Ken Block memorabilia. We've inc...
2 Feb 2024

Event: Audi Tradition at F.A.T. Ice Race, Austria

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="96794" orderby="rand"] 2024 has just barely begun, and Audi Tradition has begun the year strong with participation in the F.A.T. International Ice Race (formerly GP Ice Race) in Zell Am See, the spiritual hometown of the Porsche family. [gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="96788" orderby="rand"] Given the event is a Porsche family affair, its reintroduction a few years ago by Ferdi Porsche, the Volkswagen Group brands are ty...
18 Dec 2023

LEGO Reveals Upcoming Speed Champions Audi S1 Hoonitron Kit

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94341"] photos: LEGO Now that Electrikhana 2 has dropped, we’re seeing a lot of new Hoonitron-focused promotion. Amongst these is confirmation of an upcoming kit from Lego. Here, Audi’s drift-happy electric concept that starred in two Gymkhana films gets the small scale Speed Champions along with mini figure. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94340"] If you’re not familiar with Lego’s Speed Champions line, the kits are sma...
Mon, Dec 18 , 2023 Bill
27 Nov 2023

Lia Block Meets Michèle Mouton in San Remo, Drives S1 e-tron Hoonitron

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="93597"] It’s been amazing to watch Lia Block’s trajectory in 2023. Of course nothing can make up for the passing of her father Ken Block in the earliest days of the year. However, Lia was already on her way to a promising racing career in her own right. As 2023 comes to a close, she’s accomplished so many things, from capturing the two-wheel championship in the American Rally Association, to landing a seat in the electric Extreme E rally se...
8 Nov 2023

Hoonigan Teases Electrikhana 2

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92534"] photos: Hoonigan There was a rumor that a second Electrikhana had been filmed before Ken Block’s untimely passing, and fortunately for fans of Ken, his über successful Gymkhana series and of course Audi, Hoonigan has now confirmed it is set to release this final installment. Brian Scotto hinted at the next film for our Relearning Curves feature not long after the first one came out. By that time, we hear the Hoonigan film team had relo...
Wed, Nov 08 , 2023 Bill
13 Apr 2023

Re-Learning Curves: The Making of Electrikhana

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85339"] Ken Block is questioning whether he’s going to pass out. It had taken just a moment from the point he pulled the handbrake for the wheel speed of his Audi Hoonitron S1 to go from 93 mph to 5 mph. He expertly timed turning the wheel to the right and released the brake while mashing the throttle. Without grip, wheel speed climbed faster than it fell, and in a heartbeat the Audi’s four Toyo Tires were spinning past 100 mph. Now in the center of the ...
25 Oct 2022

Ken Block and the Audi S1 Hoonitron Electrify Las Vegas

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="78274"] source: Audi AG Electrikhana film featuring US drift artist celebrates world premiere All-electric prototype developed and deployed by Audi Sport Spectacular shoot in Las Vegas with motorsport icons from Audi When US drift artist Ken Block releases his long-awaited Electrikhana video today, the Audi S1 Hoonitron will be featured as one of the principal performers: Developed and assembled at Audi Sport in Neckarsulm, the all-electric ...
Tue, Oct 25 , 2022 Bill
11 Aug 2022

Audi Enthusiast’s Guide to Monterey Car Week

  [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="34108"] “Monterey Car Week”, “Monterey”, “Pebble Beach Automobile Week”… whatever you call it, there is no doubt that it should be part of any car enthusiast’s bucket list. From phenomenal gatherings, incredible vintage or the most cutting-edge and exotic concepts, this week stacked with automotive events is a must for anyone. And, with so much going on, it is very likely you can’t see it all and will miss something. Gi...
8 Aug 2022

Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron to Make US Debut During Monterey Car Week

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74782"] source: Audi of America Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron will make North American debut at Rolex Motorsport Reunion; perfect setting to electrify enthusiasts Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron to be featured in Ken Block’s first ‘Electrikhana’ film in coming months  Design of all-electric one-of-a-kind vehicle inspired by historic Audi Sport quattro S1, also to be on display Modernized, electrified, and inspired by the iconic d...
Mon, Aug 08 , 2022 Bill