15 Mar 2019

Auto Express Article: “The TT is emotional to us; we’ve been having emotional discussions at the board level.”

Recently we brought the joyous news that new Avants may grace our shores but then Bram Schott said the TT may be on the way out. Dude... However Auto Express is reporting that the TT could become an electric-only model. They caught up with Hans-Joachim Rothenpieler, Audi Board member of Technical Development, at the Audi annual conference. “The TT is emotional to us; we’ve been having emotional discussions at the board level,” Rothenpieler said. “Some people say we should stop it ...
11 Mar 2019

Avants In…TT Out?

The other day, we announced that Audi posted a cryptic Twitter about the summoning of the Avants. Hooray! But then came a crushing quote from Audi CEO, Bram Schot. When asked by Autocar if the TT would continue, Schot said: “That’s a very good question. I think there’s a future for an [Audi] icon but I don’t know if it’s a TT. My heart bleeds when you ask that question! I’ve got some things cooking which could replace TT, though not necessarily directly.” Bummer. There have b...
29 Jan 2019

All-New Audi TT 20th Anniversary Edition – On Sale Now – Celebrates Design and Performance Heritage of Brand Icon

source: Audi of America Featuring unique TT Anniversary Edition interior design details, including the original baseball stitch, and “20 Years of TT” badging Available in coupe and roadster and painted in either Aviator Gray pearl metallic, or – exclusive to the U.S. – Nimbus Gray metallic Limited number available in U.S. and globally HERNDON – To celebrate two decades of iconic design, Audi of America announces the 20th Anniversary Edition of the Audi TT, now available in U....
8 Jan 2019

Video of the Day: 530HP Audi TT Hillclimb Monster With…A V8

video: NM2255 Car HD Videos If you think the sound of the 5 pot in the TT RS is heaven, this TT with a DTM V8 swap is nirvana. Not only does the TT sound mean, it looks the part with this evil aero kit. Watch lunatic Vladimir Vitver as he throws his front engined RWD TT around curves. [embed]https://youtu.be/6dhHF1KKg3c[/embed]
28 Sep 2018

Audi Sport Teases Believed R8 or TT Racer Ahead of Paris Motor Show

The Paris Motor Show's press days are coming up next week, and given that Audi Sport has teased an expected reveal planned for the event. The photo above was posted by Audi Sport to Facebook confirming the reveal of what's under the cover set for October 2. What's under the cover? That remains unclear. The rings on the hood narrow it down to either some sort of TT or R8. Proportionally, it appears to be an R8. Further, hood latches further up the bonnet suggest it's some sort of racecar. ...
19 Jul 2018

Audi Convertibles by ABT – The Perfect Summer Drives

[source: ABT] It is the season for sun-seeking car enthusiasts and ABT offers many ways to dress up the Convertibles from Audi. The Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet not only let’s you feel the wind in your hair but also gives pure driving enjoyment. Time to treat the sporty two-door with some aerodynamic parts from ABT like a new front spoiler and rear skirt set. The latter also comes with a new rear muffler that kicks up the sound performance yet another notch. Height adjustable suspe...
18 Jul 2018

The New Audi TT – An Update For The Design Icon

[source: Audi AG] Sporty design elements underline its dynamic appearance New seven-speed S tronic delivers sporty performance Comprehensive range of standard equipment improves the driving experience Twenty years after the series premiere of the original TT, the third generation of the Audi TT is receiving a comprehensive update. The design icon takes the stage with a sporty and refined exterior design, higher-powered engines and an extended scope of standard equipment...
17 Jul 2018

Wallpaper of the Day: Audi TT clubsport turbo

[source: Audi AG] With an electric biturbo 2.5 TFSI 5 cylinder engine that puts out 600hp and 479lb-ft, the TT clubsport turbo is a dream TT. Introduced at Worthersee in 2015, the inspiration for this car came from the Audi 90 IMSA GTO of the late 1980s. The engine isn't the only thing to enjoy though; the Audi TT clubsport turbo is also a thing of beauty. Enjoy these photos...maybe you'll find a new wallpaper. [gallery size="large" ids="16863,16864,16865,16866,16867,16868,16869,16870,...
20 Apr 2018

Secure A Last Minute Seat As A Driver At The Audi Sport ABT TT Cup

[source: ABT Sportsline] More than 100,000 spectators at each race live at the track, comprehensive TV coverage on Sport1 with Patrick Simon as commentator and its exclusive position as a fringe event of the DTM: The TT Cup is a crowd puller with spectators and for the drivers it is also a great springboard for their racing careers: The winner can, for example, look forward to a place in the Audi DTM Young Driver Test. An Audi TT RS road sports car also awaits the winner, while there is a...
6 Apr 2018

Awards for Audi since January 2018

  All awards at a glance: “What Car”: Audi TT voted “Best Coupé” for 16th time; Audi A4 winner in the “Executive Cars” category; Audi Q7 “Best Luxury SUV” “auto motor und sport China”: Audi wins award for best advertisements and best marketing Hong Kong: 25 awards for Audi in 2017 “U.S. News & World Report”: Audi A3 receives accolade for best value for money “Good Housekeeping”: Audi Q7 best new car in its class “CAR ...
4 Jan 2018

Event: First of Its Kind Tourist Trophy of America Rally to ACNA National

words: Bud Dannemiller, photos: Bud Dannemiller and George Achorn Note: Planning for the Audi Club North America 34th National Event in Tacoma, WA ongoing and so is the next Tourist Trophy of America (TTOA 2018). If you want to follow or even join in on this cross country run, join the Facebook event page, TTOA 2018 by Audi Club North America: "The Run to Rainier". - Bill While not every good idea starts on the back of a cocktail napkin, sometimes the best do…the idea of the Touris...
19 Dec 2017

Audi Integrates Infotainment Services with Amazon Music

source: Audi of America Amazon Music is now accessible through the Audi MMI® infotainment system via the Audi MMI connect® mobile application With Amazon’s Prime Music and Amazon Music Unlimited, Audi owners can access millions of songs and thousands of playlists and stations right from the road Integration of Amazon Music into the MMI offers customers access to more features including browsing or searching the music library HERNDON, VA – Audi today announced an integrati...
6 Dec 2017

Four Audi Models Earn Women’s Choice Awards at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show

source: Audi of America 2018 A3 Cabriolet earns the Women’s Choice “eco-friendly” and “safety” award in convertible category 2018 A3 Sportback e-tron earns the Women’s Choice “eco-friendly” award in hatchback category 2018 TT Coupe and 2018 Q3 earn the Women’s Choice “reliable” award in coupe and crossover categories HERNDON, Virginia – Four 2018 Audi models – the Audi A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sportback e-tron, TT Coupe and Q3 – are being hono...
3 Nov 2017

Video: Audi TT clubsport concept Visits the Hoonigans

If you've been following any news of the SEMA Show this week, then you know Audi shipped over its TT clubsport turbo concept built for Worthersee 2015. As it turns out, the car was shipped first to Los Angeles. Manned by Audi engineer Dr. Rouven Mohr, the car was driven to Las Vegas for its showing... though not before making a pit stop at the Hoonigan garage in Long Beach. For those who don't know, Hoonigan is a brand that's part of the Ken Block media empire. Yes, the same team that bri...
30 Oct 2017

SEMA 2017: Audi Sport Performance Parts & TT clubsport turbo concept

source: Audi of America HERNDON, VA – Audi of America announced today two Audi Sport debuts for this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association Show (SEMA) in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 31 to November 3. With decades of knowledge gained from competing in top Motorsport series’ around the world, Audi Sport Performance Parts represent entry into a new Audi brand segment, which caters to the ultimate in Audi driving enthusiasts.  New for 2018, Audi Sport Performance Parts fo...