Confident Both Off-Road and On-Road: the Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94984"] Editor's Note: Audi of America confirmed for us today that there are no plans to bring the Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar to the USA at this moment in time. source: Audi AG Optimized off-road capability: Ground clearance raised by 31 millimeters A unique design language: Striking exterior and optional decals inspired by the RS Q e-tron from the Dakar Rally More grip: Off-road ready General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tires improve acceleration a...
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Spy Photo: Audi Q3 Winter Testing

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94606"] This time we spotted a prototype up in northern Sweden for some cold weather testing. Like on the first sighting at the Nürburgring, we can see the split headlights are here to stay. The new Q3 looks like a smaller version of the Q5 and the fact that the Q3 will grow slightly also helps that impression. Hopefully there will be some more space inside for both passengers and luggage. There will be a wide range of engines and also PHEV vers...
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Feature Car: Performance & Pragmatism, Nick and Henny’s Audi e-tron S

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93808"] photos: James Lee aka food4audis Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q1_2023 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. As the tide of electromobility rolls into the automotive market, we suspect the story of this e-tron S is something that is likely to be repeated. Nick and Henny aren’t new to enthusiast car ownership. They’ve had a ra...
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2024 Audi RS Q8 – Exterior, Interior, and Performance by ABT Sportsline

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93705"] source: ABT Sportsline As the top-of-the-line SUV from Audi, the 2024 model year RS Q8 gets the best treatment from ABT Sportsline The ABT RSQ8-S package impresses with aerodynamic parts made of visible carbon fiber that highlights the sporty character of the SUV The exterior upgrades come with a front lip with red RSQ8-S lettering, front and rear side skirt add-ons and a two-part roof spoiler. Behind the quartet of 4-inch (102 mm) end ...
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Spy Photo: Porsche Macan EV

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="91243"] Here are the latest and most revealing photos of the upcoming Porsche Macan EV that is said to be revealed in just a few weeks’ time. Let's see if that information is correct. Until then , enjoy the photos.
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Update for the Audi Q4 e-tron: More Range, More Efficiency, More Emotions

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90333"] source: Audi AG Faster: Quicker charging, more power, characteristic sound Sportier: The new suspension with Audi’s DNA Safer: Comprehensive assist packages Audi is systematically continuing its course for growth in fully electric models. More than other e-models, the Audi Q4 e-tron family has contributed to the strong growth in deliveries in the first half of 2023 (+51.2 percent). It is being comprehensively updated in the 2024 mod...
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Lamborghini Unveils All-Electric 4th Model Concept During The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88868"] source: Automobili Lamborghini The historic marque celebrates its 60th Anniversary with the global debut of Lamborghini Lanzador, a vision for the company’s fourth model introducing the Ultra GT segment Automobili Lamborghini unveiled the company’s first pure-electric fourth-model concept, the Lanzador, a high-ground-clearance Gran Turismo with 2+2 seats, yesterday at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. The all-electric concept c...
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ABT Power Upgrade for 2023 Audi SQ8

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88747"] source: ABT America If it was not for the Audi RS Q8, the SQ8 would be the crowning SUV champion of the Audi fleet. But thanks to ABT Sportsline the 2023 Audi SQ8 can rival the bigger RS brother in performance and looks. From the factory the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that is powering the SQ8 is already providing a respectable 500 HP and 568 lb-ft of torque. But with the ABT Engine Control installed an exceptional gain of up to 640 hp...
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Spy Photo: Porsche Macan EV Drops Camo

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88711"] Porsche did not only reveal the 911 S/T today but they also almost revealed the new electric Macan. We spotted a Macan EV going out for some testing with a major camo drop giving away most of the car's lines and details. As we can see, most of the camouflage has been dropped with only minor places still covered such as some foil over the headlights, the rear lights, and also the outer corners on the rear bumper, just under the rear lights...
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2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron Injects More Performance Into the Brand’s Sophisticated and Seamless Flagship Luxury Electric SUV

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88520"] source: Audi of America Three-motor electric drivetrain improves acceleration and traction capabilities, and delivers more power than Q8 e-tron The addition of a second rear drive motor elevates total peak output to 496 hp and 718 lb.-ft. of torque in boost mode, and allows for intelligent torque vectoring, improving turn-in and cornering capabilities Form follows function; widened body, wheels and track combine with standard quattro® ...
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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="84963"] source: Audi of America 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron brings sophisticated, seamless electrification to luxury SUV segment with increased range, higher-power charging & improved driving dynamics Audi’s flagship electric SUV evolves from e-tron to Q8 e-tron; refining the driving experience and everyday usability, while enhancing performance and efficiency Elegant design enhancements optimize aerodynamic functions, and incorporate Audi’s new...
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Find of the Day: 2019 Nogaro Blue Audi Q7

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="84595"] words: Bill, photos: Audi Ontario I've said it before but there's something about Audi and the color blue. There are so many great shades but one seems to always stand out: Nogaro Blue. Audi of America celebrated it by offering the RS 6 Avant RS Tribute edition to pay honor to the RS2 Avant of legend. If you missed out on the Tribute but still need the space, you should check out this Audi exclusive Q7. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none"...
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Spy Photo: Audi Q5 with Production Lights

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="84180"] We have some new photos of the upcoming Audi Q5 and this time we had the chance to photograph two prototypes wearing the production light units for the first time. It's strange how much it makes the whole appearance change when you see the car with production lights instead for the placeholder lights since the changes are not that big. As you can, see we spotted two different prototypes seen by the two different exhaust pipes layouts. Whi...
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quattro Magazine: Not Your Average 10-Second Grocery Getter

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="84051"] words: Talia Pakkala, photos: 034Motorsport Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q1_2023 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. Toretto tells you that you owe him a 10-second car; what are you bringing him? In 2001, no one would have suggested a SUV. Had you had asked 6-months ago, I still wouldn’t have suggested an Audi SUV. But ...
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Scout Motors Selects South Carolina for Production Site

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83938"] source: Scout Motors Scout Motors Selects South Carolina for Production Site; Plans to Create 4,000 Jobs Scout to innovate and electrify its American heritage at new US manufacturing facility Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout”) is establishing its first manufacturing plant near Columbia, South Carolina, where it will build next-generation trucks and rugged SUVs harkening back to the iconic Scout vehicles produced from 1960 to 1980. The $2 b...
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Three New Locations for Audi on demand

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82985"] words: Bill, photos: Audi on demand Audi on demand is now available at 3 new locations. You can now rent a brand new Audi at the following dealerships: Audi Service Conshohocken - Conshohocken, PA Audi Pembroke Pines - Pembroke Pines, FL Audi Greenville - Greenville, SC This in in addition to the other 42 locations where you can rent an Audi such as a Q7, Q5, A5 Sportback, and even an e-tron. As a member of Audi Club Nor...
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Spy Photo: Lamborghini Urus PHEV Winter Testing

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82783"] We have some new photos of the electrified Urus and this time, the Urus PHEV was seen testing in the cold close to the Arctic Circle performing its winter test. Once again we can see the different front end with a different bumper, hood and head lights. Its still a mystery why Lamborghini decided to change the front end so much compared to the regular Urus models but they will surely have their reason. [gallery link="none" columns="1" siz...
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Spy Photo: Audi Q8 Winter Testing

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82472"] We have some new photos showing the Audi Q8 facelift and this time the Q8 is out winter testing. Compared to the close-ups from the parked car on our earlier photos, we can see the changed graphics on the front and rear lights so we think they're newsworthy.
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Spy Photo: Lamborghini Urus PHEV

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82063"] We have a batch of new photos showing a prototype for the Lamborghini Urus PHEV and this time we get a clearer look at the all new front end. Why Lamborghini is changing the front so much for an PHEV model is still a mystery but they will have their reason. As we can see all of the front is changed: the headlights, the bumper and even the engine hood is much longer than on the regular Urus models. [gallery link="none" columns="1" siz...
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Brussels Plant Kicks Off Production for the New Audi Q8 e-tron

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80652"] source: Audi AG Gerd Walker, Audi board member for Production and Logistics, praises Brussels’ pioneering role in advancing electrification and sustainable production across all plants The electric traction motors for production are transported from Hungary to Brussels by green freight trains The Belgium plant has had carbon-neutral production since 2018 and is a pioneer for Audi’s strategic environmental program, Mission:Zero On...
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