Audi continues to steadily chip away its own share of the luxury car market. In fact, Audi is expected to overtake Mercedes-Benz in full-year global sales for the first time and finish 2011 as the world’s No. 2-selling premium brand behind BMW. With less than a month left in the year, Audi is already leading [...]
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Audi is a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group and has made a reputation for itself by offering a lineup of vehicles that balance performance and luxury. Involvement in motor sports has also helped Audi become a formidable competitor in rallying, at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and in other racing competitions. Audi’s slogan “Truth in Engineering” conveys the German automaker’s commitment to producing cars that are both attractive and technically sophisticated. More Audi news and reviews can be read here.
An impressive range of finalists vied for the coveted title of “2012 Automobile of the Year.” When the dust settled, Automobile Magazine‘s prestigious award went to the Audi A7. Stylish, fast, and of course luxurious, the A7 won over the editors of Automobile because it was “the culmination of everything Audi has promised.” “The A7 [...]
Although there has been talk of a double dip recession, there’s no evidence of one at Audi dealers. In September, Audi sold 9,725 vehicles, a 19.3% gain over the previous month. Last month’s performance also marked the ninth consecutive month of record-setting sales for the brand in the U.S. market. Among Audi’s strongest sellers was [...]
Blurring the line between entertainment and advertising, Audi is launching new TV series on FX called Untitled Jersey City Project. The series will be following in the footsteps of BMW’s The Hire film series, and it will feature the all-new 2012 Audi A6 sedan. The first two installments of the series aired on Sunday, Sept [...]
At the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month, Audi will be making S model enthusiasts swoon. That’s because the German automaker will be showing off its new new S6 (both the sedan and the Avant wagon), S7 and S8. The range-topping Audi S8 will receive a new 520-horsepower twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 mated to a seven-speed [...]
Next month at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi will be introducing the Urban Concept. Already, the German automaker has hinted at future electrified vehicles through a string of recent etron-branded concept vehicles. The latest concept is a 1+1 EV that boasts city-friendly dimensions. The concept also features two electric motors and a lithium-on battery pack. [...]
A lucky customer in Texas just took possession of the first 2012 Audi TT RS in the U.S., marking the return of the RS line in North America. Last year, a petition was started on Facebook to help convince Audi to introduce the 360 horsepower coupe in the U.S. Ultimately, the 11,500 fans were successful [...]
Despite numerous crashes, Audi won the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend, marking the 10th win for the German automaker in the past 12 years. German driver Andre Lotterer captured the checkered flag in the No. 2 Audi. Two other Audi racers faced spectacular crashes during the legendary endurance race, leaving the remaining car [...]
There are few station wagons sleeker and sexier than the all-new 2012 Audi A6 Avant. The chassis has been designed to maximize passenger safety while curbing overall weight. This helps the latest A6 Avant weigh as much as 154 pounds less than the outgoing model. Under the hood are many choices, including a 2.0-liter TDI [...]
Pricing for the 2012 Audi A7 Sportback will begin just under the $60K mark in the U.S. U.S.-spec 2012 Audi A7 models feature a 3.0-liter TFSI Supercharged V6 making 310 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque at 2,900-4,500 rpm. Aimed at providing power and efficiency, this unit is mated to an eight-speed Triptronic automatic transmission [...]
