20 Mar 2023

Spy Photo: Audi A5 Sportback

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="84437"] With the electric models expanding the model line-up more and more at Audi, there will be some changes regarding the names of the models. This also means that some models are going away in the way we know them and the Audi A4 sedan is a good example for that. It's not just that the models with the even numbers will be the EV models and the odd numbers will be for the ICE powered cars; in the case with the A4 sedan it will be deleted compl...
10 Mar 2023

Spy Photo: Audi A3 Sportback Facelift

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="84136"] We managed to spot an Olive Green Audi A3 Sportback facelift with virtually no camouflage. Thanks to these photos, we can see the new headlights, new grille, and new designed front bumper. Look at the grille and you will see that the Audi rings have moved up a bit but also that the grille is now wider as before...its wider but not as high like on the current model. The front bumper still has some black tape in order to make the changes ha...
1 Mar 2023

Find of the Day: 2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback Panther edition

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83726"] words: Bill, photos: Fletcher Jones Audi This week is turning into an Audi exclusive Find of the Day week. Today, we present the Audi RS 5 Sportback. What makes this RS 5 different from others? First of all, it's a Panther edition. Only 100 were sent to the States back in 2019; 75 Sportback and 25 Coupes. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83734"] Limited edition 1 of 100 Panther editions built!!! What a find...
27 Feb 2023

Find of the Day: 2022 Audi exclusive Solar Orange RS 7

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83658"] words: Bill, photos: elite autos LLC Occasionally I type in Audi exclusive in the keywords section of  search engines and while most places don't know what Audi exclusive means, others do. For example, this 2022 Audi RS 7 popped up in the latest search and it's a pretty bold one. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83652"] 2022 Audi RS 7.Finished in Special order “Solar Orange” exterior over an all Black ...
6 Feb 2023

Spy Photo: Is this the Audi RS 6 e-tron?

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82709"] Is this the electric RS 6 e-tron? Protected by the darkness, a prototype of the A6 e-tron was spotted and something caught our eye so much that we decided to shoot some photos of it. It turns out that this A6 e-tron prototype actually has some red and bigger brake calipers making us believe this is the powerful RS 6 e-tron. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82710"] Rumors suggest that the RS 6 e-tron could bring as much as...
26 Jan 2023

The Audi activesphere concept

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82357"] source: Audi AG Audi presents crossover study with electric drive and quattro A luxury coupé that turns into a pickup Innovative operating concept with augmented reality headsets As the fourth model in the series, the Audi activesphere concept marks the culmination of sphere concept vehicles brought forth by the brand with the four rings. Following on from the Audi skysphere roadster in 2021, and both the Audi grandsphere sedan, and t...
25 Jan 2023

Spy Photo: Audi S3 Facelift

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82246"] We have some more Audi news this week and this time it’s our first look at the updated Audi S3. The S3 facelift follows the classical facelift rules with a new grille, new bumpers and new front and rear light graphics.
5 Dec 2022

Spy Photo: Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback Winter Test

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="79949"] It's time for a new winter test season. First out is the Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback that makes its first tour in winter wonderland. Spied earlier in Germany during the summer, it's only our second sighting of the Sportback version of the electric Q6 e-tron. Both the Audi Q6 e-tron and the Q6 e-tron Sportback will of course share the same PPE platform with the upcoming Porsche Macan EV. The Sportback will share the front end with the standa...
29 Nov 2022

Gallery: Audi RS 7 Sportback performance

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="79651"] source: Audi AG Editor's Note: This is the photo gallery for the Audi RS 7 Sportback performance. You can find information on the RS 7 Sportback performance HERE. Power increase of 30 PS and 50 Nm make for a faster sprint from 0–100 km/h in 3.4 seconds More precise handling thanks to optimized self-locking center differential, new 22-inch lightweight wheels, and high-performance tires Matte exterior components and blue interior accents...
28 Nov 2022

Spy Photo: Audi A6 e-tron Production Lights

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="79548"] The development has moved on for the full electric Audi A6 e-tron and for the first time we can now see the production lights on the prototypes. Both the front and rear has now gotten the production lights and even with the camouflage it's easier to get an good impression on how the car will turn out. We can also see that the Audi A6 e-tron will be a liftback with a big opening to the trunk instead of a conventional sedan...a nod back to ...
8 Nov 2022

The New Audi Q8 e-tron: Improved Efficiency and Range, Refined Design

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="78803"] source: Audi AG Editor's note: To see more videos of the Audi Q8 e-tron, please visit our YouTube channel HERE. More battery capacity and higher charging performance Fresh exterior, new brand design, and dynamic driving characteristics Net-carbon-neutral production and the first-time use of recycled materials in a safety-related component With the Audi e-tron, the premium manufacturer entered the age of electromobility in 2018, mark...
8 Nov 2022

Newest Audi e-tron Models, the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron, Receive IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="78770"] source: Audi of America Audi’s 4th and 5th fully electric model introductions meet criteria  to receive the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award Both 2022 and 2023 model year Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron models meet requirements for highest honors from IIHS Q4 e-tron models join the e-tron and e-tron Sportback which already achieved highest rating The IIHS has announc...
13 Oct 2022

Exclusive Anniversary Package: The Audi RS Q3 edition 10 years

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="77523"] source: Audi AG Limited to 555 cars worldwide Exclusive equipment with sporty details on the exterior and interior Powerful 2.5 liter five-cylinder engine with 294 kW (400 PS) and 480 Nm of torque for outstanding performance Audi is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Audi RS Q3 with a sporty special edition: the RS Q3 edition 10 years. This car is limited to 555 units worldwide and is available for the RS Q3 and RS Q3 Sportback...
3 Oct 2022

Audi Now With More Fully Electric Models Than Any Other Manufacturer With Start of Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron Sales

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76954"] source: Audi of America The Q4 40 e-tron arrives as a new rear-wheel drive variant of the Q4 e-tron SUV for the 2023 model year Audi Q4 40 e-tron has an EPA-estimated range of 265 miles   Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron join Audi electric portfolio making premium electrification more attainable than ever Audi of America today announced that the anticipated on sale date for the 2023 Q4 e-tron portfolio has arrived. The Q4 e-tron...
1 Oct 2022

First Drive: Initial Impressions of the Audi Q4 e-tron

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76910"] by: George Achorn, photos: Audi of America The reason I’ve been traveling in Los Angles is mainly to drive this. It’s the new Audi Q4, based on the Volkswagen Group MEB scalable electric chassis matrix. As you may have surmised from the name, it fills the position between Q3 and Q5 crossovers, closer in exterior dimensions to Q3 and closer to the Q5 in interior room due to the more efficient use of space thanks to the electric drivetr...
25 Aug 2022

Silvercar by Audi Is Now Available at Eight New Locations

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="75378"] words: Bill, photos: Silvercar by Audi Ten years ago, a small rental car agency began offering silver Audi A4 sedans at their first location, Dallas/Fort Worth. Silvercar shook up the car rental experience by offering premium vehicles at daily rates that were comparable to fully-equipped full size vehicles from established car rental companies. Since then, they have grown their fleet to include the Audi Q5, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, Q...
4 Aug 2022

Spy Photo: Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74690"] We spied the Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback testing together with its Q6 sibling in Germany. Just like all the other Audi models, the Sportback will share the front end with its standard Q6 e-tron but with a sleeker roof line. The changes start at the B-pillar and gives the Sportback a sportier look but less cargo space. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74685"] Both Q6 e-tron versions share the same PPE platform which they...
1 Jul 2022

Audi do Brasil Relaunches its National Production Line in Paraná with the New Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73630"] 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...
17 May 2022

Audi RS 5 Turns Up The Volume, Offering The Most Dynamic Experience Yet

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71898"] source: Audi of America Heightened intensity of driving dynamics achieved through coilover suspension, front and rear sport sway bars, enhanced software, 180 mph top track speed limiter, and Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires RS sport exhaust system elevates sound experience to new level Specific and unique interior and exterior design to complete the package Audi of America announces an exclusive Competition package addition for the 2023 RS 5 ...