Posts Tagged ‘Audi’

  • Audi Are Looking To Introduce A New Concept In Detroit
    Audi might use the Detroit International Motor Show to reveal a new Concept model. The details are limited, however at a press conference the company said that they will introduce a “showcar (that) underscores Vorsprung durch Technik (advancement through technology).” There is no word which model will be revealed, however the company’s production plan...
    by Dean at January 4th, 2010 at 05:01 pm
  • Volkswagen Will Invest About 7.3 Billion Euros In Audi Over Three Years
    Volkswagen will invest about 7.3 billion into Audi over the next three years as they are planning to compete against BMW and Mercedes-Benz on a higher level. The investment will help Audi add about eight new models to the showroom floor by 2015. Eight new models will mean that the company can offer 42 vehicles. The Audi Q5 Hybrid is expected to be one of the eight cars,...
    by Dean at December 30th, 2009 at 03:12 am
  • MR Car Design Modifies The Audi S3
    MR Car Design has created a new kit for the Audi S3. The new 2.0-litre TFSI engine has been modified with a new intercooler and new engine software. There is a new exhaust system with optimized counter pressure as well. The power will be 248kW with 450Nm of torque. These figures are similar to that of the TT RS, and they should be on par with the up and coming TT RS. Expect...
    by Dean at December 24th, 2009 at 04:12 pm
  • Audi’s e-Tron Won’t Really Make 4,000Nm Of Torque
    The Audi e-Tron is scheduled for a 2012 release where it will feature electric motors with a total 313-horsepower with 4,000Nm of torque. The 0-100km/h time was expected to be 4.8 seconds. However, new reports from Edmunds states that the Audi e-Tron won’t exactly have 4,000Nm of torque. In fact, the 4,000Nm of torque was the combined amount from all four of the...
    by Dean at December 23rd, 2009 at 08:12 pm
  • Audi’s A8 Will Be The First Car With Integrated Google Earth Navigation
    Audi has announced that their new A8 will be the first vehicle to feature a Google-Earth based Navigation system. The multimedia interface navigation plus will have “an integrated hard disk for navigation, phone and audio data and a graphics processor capable of generating high-quality, three dimensional images.” The Audi A8 comes with an optional GPRS/3G connection...
    by Dean at December 18th, 2009 at 09:12 am
  • Justin T. Spotted Next To The Audi A1
    A video regarding Justin Timberlake and the Audi A1 has been created, where a single image from this film has been leaked onto the internet. Audi’s 2010 ambassador is said to be J.T. himself, and we’re expecting to see this dancing-dude in quite a few up and coming commercials. The Audi A1 has a new grille shape along with new air-intakes, and it is aimed at...
    by Dean at December 18th, 2009 at 09:12 am
  • Justin Timberlake Will Be The Audi Ambassador For 2010
    The Audi A1 won’t find its way the US market, however the German automaker has chosen an American icon to act as the brand ambassador for 2010. The new year will Justin Timberlake as the new face of Audi. “Justin Timberlake is an extraordinary artist. He manages to keep advancing his personal development while proving his abilities in different branches of the...
    by Dean at December 17th, 2009 at 05:12 pm
  • The ABT AS5 — A Modified Audi A5 Sportback
    Christian ABT has created a new package for the Audi A5 Sportback where they added a new front grille, skirt, rear wing insets and a rear skirt set. There will be a four-pipe rear muffler include as well. The ABT wheels are diamond cut, high-gloss polished and they measure in at 19 to 20-inches in size. There will be a new suspension kit along with a set of branded brings...
    by Dean at December 17th, 2009 at 05:12 pm
  • The Audi A1 Countdown Has Begun [W/ Video]
    The Audi A1 will make its appearance at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show which starts on the 2nd of March. The new minicar has been promoted with a few images alongside a couple of clips to start the countdown of this important date. Audi’s A1 is a subcompact premium hatchback model and it is aimed at the younger market. It will be funky and fun. “The new A1 has...
    by Dean at December 15th, 2009 at 07:12 pm
  • Hofele Design Modifies The Audi A5
    The latest Audi package from Hofele changes up the A5 Coupe, Convertible and Sportback model. The new Hofele modified A5 will use an R8-look for the front end as the bumper has been changed to incorporate more air vents. There will be R8 design cues all over the car, and the only thing really missing is the V10 engine. ...
    by Dean at December 11th, 2009 at 02:12 am
  • Audi Says That It Doesn’t Want To Label Itself… Like BMW Did
    Audi has dropped a few lines which states that they will not try to be like BMW in an attempt to position itself as a fuel-efficient ‘green’ brand. Rupert Stadler, the CEO said that Audi will do their best to improve fuel figures on the vehicles, however they will not back the brand as a green brand. “We will stick to our Vorsprung Durch Technik philosophy,...
    by Dean at December 10th, 2009 at 07:12 pm
  • Audi’s eTron Will Have More Torque Then Production Models When On The Road
    Audi has confirmed that their super-electric eTron will of course hit the US market during the 2012 year. The pricing is said to be more electrifying than that of the R8. Autocar has reported that there will only be 1,000 units built, and this will be for the entire world market. The eTron will be a limited edition Audi which needs to be ordered before it can be produced. “Electric...
    by Dean at December 9th, 2009 at 02:12 pm
  • Audi Has Said That There Will Be An A7 For The US Market
    North American’s can expect to see Audi’s new A7 hit the market by around 2011. The production version of this car will be related to the Audi Sportback Concept which was at the 2009 Detroit Show earlier this year. Pricing on the new model is expected to be over $80,000, which is a lot of cash for something with a rear-end this ugly. Johan de Nysschen, an Audi...
    by Dean at December 9th, 2009 at 01:12 pm
  • Audi A3 TDI Wins Green Car Of The Year For 2010
    Green Car Journal has named the Audi A3 TDi the 2010 Green Car Of The Year. The media company said that the A3 TDI was awarded with the title after it beat down the Honda Insight, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Toyota Prius and Volkswagen Golf TDI. This compact luxury car features an impressive EPA estimated 42 mpg on the highway – a 50 percent highway fuel efficiency improvement...
    by Dean at December 7th, 2009 at 02:12 am
  • The Audi TT-RS Is Undergoing South African Weather Testing Before Its Local Release
    The news about Audi’s TT-RS coming to South Africa is not revolutionary news at all, in fact, their site tells us about this. The Audi TT-RS will only be released in 2010 where it will boast a 2.5-litre in-line five cylinder engine with turbocharging. The power for the TT-RS will be a whopping 250kW. The 0-100km/h time will be 4.6 seconds for the coupe, and 4.7 seconds...
    by Dean at December 4th, 2009 at 12:12 pm