18 Jan 2022

The Matte Look: New Colors for Audi TT, TTS, TT RS, Audi Q3, and RS Q3

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="67918"] source: Audi AG A matte finish lends top models RS Q3 and TT RS a distinctive look Both matte and glossy lacquer make their debut on the same production line in Győr, Hungary From Python Yellow to Dew Silver – this is how color names are created at Audi In addition to Python Yellow for the TT RS and the exclusive Dew Silver for the RS Q3, Daytona Gray and Florett Silver complement the new matte-finish color palette, which Audi now...
28 Apr 2021

Audi Announces Model Year 2022 Updates With Increased Standard Equipment, Driver Assistance and Personalization Options

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="60359"] source: Audi of America Enhanced standard equipment offerings across full 2022 model line Driver assistance systems and technology updates including Adaptive Cruise Assist and Top view camera system now available on even more models Additional digital personalization options, with several new innovative features available Audi of America today announced updates to its lineup for the 2022 model year, including full-line pricing, vehicle ...
20 Aug 2019

Video of the Day: CarWow – 2008 Audi R8 V8 vs 2019 TTS in a Drag Race…Who Will Win?

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="32586"] words: Bill, video: CarWow The ur-R8 will always be a legend while the  TT will always be called a 'hairdresser' car...an unfair adjective in my opinion. So what would happen if you pitted the OG R8 against the newest TTS? You don't have to wonder any more because our friends at CarWow did just that. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="32583"] As per their usual MO, CarWow did a drag race, a rolling race, and a brake test. ...
1 Apr 2019

No Fooling…TTS Drives Herself Around Thunderhill Raceway

words: Bill, photo/video: Stanford University Meet Shelley, the plucky Audi TTS who takes on Thunderhill Raceway by herself...with no human driver. Stanford University's Chris Gerdes, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Center for Automotive Research, and his team of students have been testing their autonomous driving algorithms for several years on the aforementioned Shelley. Shelley has reached speeds up to 120 mph but she normally drives around the 50-75 mph...
9 Jan 2019

Compact Premium Sports Car in Top Form: New Audi TTS Available for Order

source: Audi AG Sharper exterior design underscores dynamic appearance New seven-speed S tronic is both efficient and dynamic TTS competition special model adds sporty touch Audi is sending the TTS (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.3 – 7.1* (32.2 – 33.1 US mpg)*; combined CO2emission in g/km: 166 – 161* (267.2 – 259.1 g/mi)) into the new model year—the compact premium sports car is now available for order. The new seven-speed S tronic, a standard featu...
26 Jan 2018

Spy Shots of Facelift TTS Roadster by autoevolution

  words: Bill Cho, photo: autoevolution autoevolution captured the facelift TTS Roadster during winter testing in Sweden. Camouflage covers the front and rear facias and nothing else so don't expect radical changes. Of course, the huge rally lights up front aren't OEM. Too bad, they look great. Check out the rest of the photos on autoevolution.com.