The All-New Audi RS Q8: The Beast Is a Beauty

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="39407"] source: Audi of America, photo: Audi AG, Denis Podmarkov All-new RS Q8 first RS-SUV from Audi in America Dominating performance of an RS, everyday functionality of an SUV, and dynamic silhouette of the Audi Ur quattro Audi RS Q8 fastest production SUV to lap Nürburgring racetrack with official time of 7 minutes and 42.2 seconds Audi RS Q8 combines the genes of a high-performance RS model with the practicality of an SUV and the dynamic ...
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2020 Audi SQ8 Delivers Powerful V8 Performance and Bold Road Presence

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="41686"] source: Audi of America 2020 Audi SQ8 4.0 TFSI® V8 engine generates up to 500 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque Twin-turbo V8 can propel SQ8 from 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds Bold design further accentuated by S model design elements The 2020 Audi SQ8 offers the perfect balance of SUV functionality and emotional design with exceptional S model performance. The SQ8 carries an all-new engine for the U.S. market, a 4.0-liter TFSI® V8, capabl...
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2020 Audi SQ7 Balances the Performance of a 500-Horsepower V8 Engine With Premium Seven-Passenger Practicality

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="41629"] source: Audi of America For the first time in the U.S., the new SQ7 features a 4.0 TFSI® V8 engine, generating 500 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque Standard All-wheel steering and available Active roll stabilization and quattro sport differential enhance the capabilities of the standard quattro® all-wheel drive The SQ8 comes with standard seven-passenger seating and front S sport seats with Valcona leather and diamond stitching The ...
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Spy Photos of the Refreshed Audi Q2

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="42194"] The Audi Q2 has been on the market for a few years now and it's time for a refresh. Our photographers captured this facelift Q2 during winter testing in northern Sweden. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="42198"]   As we can see the facelift follows the classical ingredients with new head lights, a new grille, and a new designed front bumper. The headlight DRLs resemble the look that we have seen on the facelifted Audi A4 ...
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Sport, Meet Utility: 2020 Audi SQ7 And SQ8 SUVs Coming To The US Delivering Premium Performance And Utility

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="41664"] source: Audi of America Packing 500 horsepower, 4.0-liter TFSI® V8 engines, Audi SQ7, SQ8 to make late spring U.S. arrival Electromechanical active roll stabilization available for added dynamic capabilities and comfort as well as standard all-wheel steering SQ7, SQ8 receive full S model performance design elements like Alu-optic trim and quad exhaust pipes The 2020 Audi SQ7 and SQ8 premium SUVs are coming to the U.S. in late spring eq...
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2020 Audi Q7 Brings Significant Updates Including New Engine, Refreshed Design And Advanced Technology

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="40492"] source: Audi of America New 3.0-liter V6 engine delivers impressive driving dynamics and improved torque output over the previous generation New MMI® touch response added to Audi Q7 in a first for the model line Benchmark technologies and enhanced exterior and interior design among highlights of the 2020 Audi Q7 The 2020 Audi Q7 has received an all-encompassing update – from enhanced technologies and infotainment systems to exterior ...
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The Sportiest Q: The New Audi RS Q8

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="39407"] source: Audi AG The most powerful SUV coupe from Audi Sport GmbH High performance, variability, everyday usability 441 kW (600 hp), 800 Nm (590 lb-ft), from 0 to 100 km/h (62.0 mph) in 3.8 seconds The new Audi RS Q8 (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 12.1 (19.4 US mpg); combined CO2 emissions in g/km*: 277 - 276 (445.8 – 444.2 g/mi)) is the top model in the Q product line. It combines the power of an RS model with the eleganc...
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All-New Audi RS Q8 Makes Global Debut At Los Angeles International Auto Show

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="38674"] source: Audi of America All-new RS Q8 is the first RS-SUV from Audi in America Dominating performance of an RS, everyday functionality of an SUV, and the dynamic design of an Audi coupe Audi RS Q8 is fastest production SUV to lap Nürburgring racetrack with an official time of 7 minutes and 42.2 seconds The all-new Audi RS Q8 will make its global debut today at the 2019 Los Angeles International Auto Show. The Audi RS Q8 combines the ...
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2019 Audi e-tron Achieves Five-Star US NCAP Rating

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37576"] source: Audi of America 2019 Audi e-tron receives a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) in its latest series of tests Vehicle performed impressively in all three NCAP tests including frontal, side and rollover tests The e-tron offers a comprehensive suite of standard and available driver-assistance technologies The 2019 Audi e-tron, the first fully-elec...
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Lamborghini Presents Two World Previews During The 2019 World Finals In Jerez

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37132"] source: Lamborghini Teaser of the first hypercar developed by Lamborghini Squadra Corse Debut of the Super SUV for racing, Urus ST-X: the first race in Misano in 2020 Lamborghini Squadra Corse looks ahead to the future with two world previews presented during the World Finals in Jerez de la Frontera. A teaser foreshadows the new 12-cylinder hypercar that will debut in 2020, while the Urus ST-X will take to a circuit for the first time, ...
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Auto Express: Audi TT Set To Morph Into All-Electric Crossover

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37077"] source: Auto Express, renders: Auto Express, photos: Audi of America Audi bosses have finally settled on a proposal for the next-generation TT, which will morph into a fully electric crossover, Auto Express can reveal. There has been a fierce boardroom battle within the German company over how the next TT should evolve. It’s been a debate that has raged since 2014 when the firm’s then-boss, Rupert Stadler (who was later char...
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Top Performance: The Audi SQ8 TDI

source: Audi AG Most-powerful diesel engine on the European market High vehicle dynamics thanks to roll stabilization, all-wheel steering and sport differential Touch response operation, extensive connection, many assist systems Audi presents the sporty top model of the Q family: the SQ8 TDI (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.8 (30.2 US mpg); combined CO2 emissions in g/km*: 205 - 204 (329.9 - 328.3 g/mi)). Thanks to the eight-cylinder diesel engine with biturbo charging, the l...
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2019 Audi e-tron arrives next month: Fully electric SUV built for everyday use is designed for customers to go electric today

source: Audi of America e-tron deliveries to begin in May to reservation holders, in line with demonstration vehicles arriving at dealerships   Fully electric e-tron is the right size, in the right segment, with the right tech and right ecosystem to go electric today Audi e-tron battery engineered for repeatable performance, longevity and peak charging power – to deliver EPA-estimated 204 mile range – supported by fastest charging in its class HERNDON – The 2019 Audi e-tron – ...
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Audi Q4 e-tron Concept Drawings Drop Before The 2019 Geneva Motor Show

source: Audi AG The onslaught continues from Audi. Today, Audi AG dropped three drawing of the Q4 e-tron concept. It'll be showcased at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show from March 7 through March 17. The grille is the familiar shape of the Audi e-tron SUV but those hips...definitely more rounded. Me gusta! Audi is planning on a production model in late 2020 or early 2021. [gallery link="file" size="large" ids="22752,22751,22750"]  
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Winner: New Audi Q3 Wins Readers’ Choice of “Best Cars”

source: Audi AG Compact SUV prevails against 56 competitors in its category German Technical magazine “auto motor und sport” awards prize for the 43rd time The new Audi Q3 has established itself as a winner right off the bat: It took home the first prize in the “compact SUV/off-road vehicles” category in the readers’ choice of “Best Cars 2019” by German technical magazine “auto motor und sport.” “This award is important to us because it confir...
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Audi Q7 Earns 2019 Car and Driver “10Best Truck & SUV of the Year” Award for Third Consecutive Year

source: Audi of America, photos: Audi of America, Car & Driver (Michael Simari) 2019 Audi Q7 named Best Mid-Size Luxury SUV by Car and Driver for the third year in a row in its annual “10Best Trucks and SUVs” awards Car and Driver editors recognize Audi Q7 for its winning blend of luxury, functionality and driving dynamics “10Best” vehicles evaluated on value, performance and how well they fulfill intended mission HERNDON – The 2019 Audi Q7 has been named a 2019 C...
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Car and Driver: The 2019 Audi Q8 Is What Luxury Sedans Have Become

source: Car and Driver The new Audi Q8 is a statement vehicle—as much for Audi as it is for the many well-heeled people who will park them in their garages. Audi's flagship A8 sedan still outprices the Q8, which starts at $68,395, yet with more and more buyers having given up on sedans entirely, this new five-seat SUV best defines the Audi brand... Read the rest of the story HERE
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Audi Press Conference 2019 CES Las Vegas

At the world’s largest electronics trade show, Audi will present the next stage in in-car entertainment and provide a preview of the digital premium experience of the future. 2PM Eastern, 1PM Central, 12PM Mountain, 11AM Pacific Watch it HERE
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Audi Turns The Car Into A Virtual Reality Experience Platform At CES

Audi e-tron takes backseat passengers on adventure through outer spaceTechnology combines VR content with vehicle movements in real timeDebuts “Marvel’s Avengers: Rocket’s Rescue Run” futuristic prototype created with Disney Games and Interactive Experiences for CES showcaseStart-up company, holoride, to establish new entertainment category via open platform Audi is redefining in-car entertainment at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In the future, backs...
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Standout Star of the Compact SUVs: The New Audi SQ2

source: Audi AG New S model with output of 221 kW (300 hp); 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 4.8 seconds Striking exterior design, numerous sporty interior accents Body lowered 20 millimeters (0.8 in), 18 and 19-inch wheels Striking design meets tremendously fun driving: The Audi SQ2 can now be ordered. This new top model of the Q2 family stands out in the compact SUV segment: It puts out 221 kW (300 hp), enough to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 4.8 seconds and a t...
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