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24 Nov 2023

Updated e-tron GT Spied Testing

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="93528"] It appears that a test mule of the e-tron GT was spied cruising around in Ingolstadt traffic this week. The GT’s J1-chassis mate Porsche Taycan has already been seen testing a facelifted version, so it was probably only a matter of time before the GT followed suit. As you can see, the car’s got cladding in all the typical “soft” areas. While stampings for body panels tend not to change in mid-lifecycle updates, components such a...

26 Oct 2023

Spied: Audi R8 LMS GT2 Street Version?

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92156"] A most interesting R8 popped up at the Nurburgring this week, setting off the rumor mill about just what it could be. Is it a test mule of a limited production swan song for the much-loved R8, or perhaps a track weapon for an uber rich German client? We’re not sure, but we’ve got some ideas about where the rumors in the press are going wrong, and some perspective on who built the car and what that could mean for well-heeled R8 enthusi...

18 Sep 2023

Audi B10 Test Mules Spied at Pike’s Peak

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90101"] photos: Devehn Spitzer Less than 24 hours after the Q6 e-tron was spied in Burbank, CA, another Audi enthusiast Devehn Spitzer caught a trio of B10 test mules on Pike’s Peak (of all places). It seems Audi engineers (and possibly PR staff) are definitely concentrating on logging miles in America. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90100"] Though disguised in the usual camouflage, these definitely appear to be B10 mules… ...

15 Sep 2023

Audi Q6 e-tron Test Mule Spied in Burbank, CA

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90091"] photos: Paul Rivera While we know the reveal of the Q6 e-tron is coming soon, evidence of this is particularly noticeable when US market test mules start popping up in domestic locations… like Burbank, California. And, as it turns out, should those test mules stop to charge, they’re effectively sitting ducks for eagle-eyed enthusiasts stopping in to take a closer look. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90092"] Take Pau...

4 Aug 2023

Does Lambo Urus Hybrid Test Mule Reveal Hardcore RS-Car Drivetrain?

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="88385"] With electrification an inevitability, Lamborghini's approach thus far has been to go with plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variants of its future and current models. We've seen it already with the Revuelto, and here is more confirmation of Lamborghini engineers testing a PHEV version of the Urus. The PHEV Urus is expected to replace the non-hybrid versions of the Urus in the second half of 2024. This latest test mule reveals production headl...

24 Jul 2023

Spied: Test Mule for Facelifted Audi RS 3 Sportback

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="88053"] Now that the RS 3 is in its second year of production, it's about time for Audi to start thinking mid-lifecycle freshening. That's exactly what this RS 3 Sportback represents, spied last week near the Nürburgring. Changes appear to be a slightly different shaped grille, with a change in the mesh and a modified front bumper. It also appears the Audi rings have moved up slightly within the frame of the grille, likely shifting to the new ...

12 Jul 2023

Lamborghini Huracan Successor Spied Testing

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="87754"] We've finally got photos of the replacement to the Lamborghini Huracan. Now that the Revuelto is revealed, it's time for Sant Agata to turn their attentions to their smaller sportscar, and these are the first photos confirming its existence. As you can see from the photos, it shares some details with its Revuelto sibling, including plug-in hybrid tech and a high center-mount exhaust pipe (with two seen inside). This car will ditch the V...

21 Jun 2023

Audi RS 6 or RS 7 Sedan Spied Testing at Nürburgring

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="87025"] When this RS spec C8.5 test mule was spied the first time, we labeled it RS 7, and for good reason. Audi began shifting even alphanumeric nomenclatures to its electrics with the e-tron facelift that took on the name Q8. Factory sources have confirmed the strategy, one that'll see the MLB Evo B10-based A4 ICE replacement become A5 while an electric equivalent remains A4. With an A6 e-tron based on the brand's new PPE electric architecture...

14 Jun 2023

Spied: Audi S5 Sportback B10 Now Testing

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="86896"] As the B10-generation of Audi models gets closer to production, further variants have been seen in test mule form. Today's appearance is the S5 Sportback. Most already know that ICE offerings like the B10 will shift to even numbers, meaning the replacement to any A4 derivative will be badged as an A5 derivative. We also know that the sedan is going way, leaving only a Sportback with more utilitarian hatchback rear opening. [gallery col...

10 May 2023

Spied: Audi RS 7 Sedan

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="86178"] Here's an interesting test mule spied by our photographer sources in the Alps showing what appears to be the upcoming sedan version of Audi's mid-sized RS cars. Expect it to be called RS 7, though there's no RS 6 nor RS 7 sedan on sale currently. Though hotter "performance" versions of the C8 RS 6 and RS 7 models have been shown, neither have gone through full mid-lifecycle freshening just yet. This car could represent such a product improvement (P...

2 May 2023

Next-Gen A6 Sedan, A6 Avant and S6 Spotted During Cold Weather Testing

Don't let the familiar shape fool you. We're told the hardware underneath these test mules seen testing in northern Europe is actually for the next-generation replacements (C9) for the current A6 and S6 models. Likely to be called A7 and S7 when they arrive (as Audi moves to reserve even-numbered designations for E-tron models), the ICE-powered prototypes shown here will eventually wear all-new sheetmetal for production. We expect to see disguised versions of the new bodywork running around...

26 Apr 2023

Spied: Audi SQ5 B10 Testing at Nürburgring

[gallery size="full" columns="1" ids="85684"] The next-generation Q5 was spied cold-weather testing about a year ago, and now a test mule of the SQ5 has popped up in and around the Nürburgring. This latest version is sporting what appears to be more finalized headlight and taillight designs. Photographers report it also appeared as if the production grille and bumpers were also likely underneath the camo. Bigger brakes can also be seen. The give-away that this was an SQ5 versus more pe...

11 Apr 2023

Updated Q7 Spied Virtually Undisguised Testing in Cold Climates

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="85176"] Our spy photographer sources caught the next-generation Q7 test mule making a cold-weather run, and without camouflage no less. In as much, we can clearly see details that hadn't been seen before. As noted previously, this'll be another update for the existing version and more like a mid-lifecycle freshening. While Audi typically only does one mid-lifecycle freshening or product improvement (P.I.) before an all-new generation, the oncomin...

7 Apr 2023

Spied: PPE-Based Porsche Macan EV Test Mule

[gallery size="full" columns="1" link="file" ids="85148"] While it may be a Porsche and this is Audi Club, the detailed sighting of the upcoming Macan SUV is worth noting and paying attention. Unlike the current Macan, the next-generation crossover will be a pure EV. Like the current Macan, it'll be based on an Audi-derived platform architecture. In this case, it's the PPE modular matrix that will also underpin the Q6 and upcoming A6 e-tron variants. Notable amongst this set of photos is the int...

13 Mar 2023

Spied: B10 Audi S5 Avant

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="84206"] There's a highly believable rumor circulating that Audi will move its ICE offerings to odd numerals in their alphanumeric names, while EV e-tron models will encompass the event numerals. Q4, Q8 e-tron, A6 e-tron concept and the like all seem to point the way, a direction that implies very likely that the upcoming B10 variants will be named with the number 5. It's safe to assume then that what you see here is the S5 Avant, or long roof ve...

14 Jul 2022

Is this PHEV Mule the B10 RS 4 Avant?

Our spy photographers caught a very interesting B10 Audi A4 Avant test mule out testing. While the wheel size and prototype camo on the bodywork suggest something more mundane, the details of this car definitely have us wondering if it's the next RS 4 Avant... and if the next RS 4 Avant is a plug-in hybrid?!? So why do we think RS 4? Well, for starters it's running registration plates beginning with HN. Audi models tend to run IN for Ingolstadt, but Audi Sport models tend to run HN for Heilb...

4 Apr 2022

Spy Photos: Audi S6 Based Mule

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="70371"] What is Audi cooking with this Audi S6? When we first saw this Audi S6, we reacted on the sound it made. It was very loud but didn’t look that different when it was coming towards us. But then when we saw the back of it, the more central mounted exhaust pipes really made us understand why it was so loud. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="70385"] As we can see, the pipes look very provisional and there is also a strange b...

11 Jan 2022

Spy Photo: Audi R8 V10 RWD GT?

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="67743"] A last ”Hurrah” to the R8 or just some performance parts? Audi Sport didn’t show any performance parts for the facelifted R8 yet (only the pre-facelift was available with these parts) but we spotted a prototype in the snow with all the performance parts fitted and that of course raises some questions. We know Audi is planning some more special edition models of the R8 for a 2022 debut (Audi R8 RWD GT?) and this one could be a protot...

16 Nov 2021

Spy Photos: Audi A3 allroad/Cityhopper

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="66042"] The Audi A3 gets a high-riding version! It was just a matter of time before we would see the Audi A3 in a high riding version in order to join its brothers with the A1 Citycarver and the allroad versions of the A4 Avant and the A6 Avant. These higher riding versions are getting more and more popular since they give the buyers the “off-road-look” without having to buy an SUV. Most of the car manufacturers are bringing more and more “...

27 Oct 2021

Spied: Audi Q9 at the Nürburgring

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="65380"] Just as we sent out our photos of the Audi Q9 we received a new batch from the Nürburgring. And this time it looks like the Q9 prototypes have the production body. No more VW Atlas bodies. We can also see the production lights have been fitted both up front and at the rear. As far as we know this is still a China only affair but maybe we will see the Q9 in the rest of the world later on.

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