tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56726562547416018222024-02-19T10:15:27.898-08:00AudiAuto news, review, wallpaper, gallerysatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.comBlogger327125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-77729102857199608802010-03-01T20:18:00.001-08:002010-03-01T20:18:52.255-08:002010 Mazda 3: One Slick Shifter As an enthusiast, there’s nothing like the connection between man and machine with a smooth-shifting manual transmission. I’ll gladly give up a few tenths in the performance column for that gratifying experience of rowing through the gears. Porsche cars tend to do it best, but in the economy segment, I think our long-term 2010 Mazda 3 is tops. Although I’m not a fan of the 3’s completely numb satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-49532996568714544802010-03-01T20:03:00.003-08:002010-03-01T20:03:47.581-08:00Triumph Daytona 675 Audi LEDs rendering There’s little you can reproach to Triumph about the way their Daytona 675 looks, but ways to make it better are continuously found both by tuners and owners around the world. What we’ve recently came across is actually a supposition regarding to weather Audi-like LED headlamps further enhance the aggressive note of middleweight British sports bike. We think this looks quite striking and mightsatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-53219574513438443452010-03-01T20:03:00.001-08:002010-03-01T20:03:12.136-08:00Audi Owner Rebadges TT Coupe as a Volkswagen Audi Owner Rebadges TT Coupe as a Volkswagen At a first glance, few would guess that the first generation Audi TT shares a platform, engine and most of its mechanics with parent company Volkswagen's Golf as well as the VW Jetta, New Beetle, Seat Leon, Skoda Octavia etc., etc. Call it down right honesty, call it stupid, you know, call it whatever, but the owner of this 2000 model year satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-87046332796141833072010-03-01T20:02:00.005-08:002010-03-01T20:02:57.140-08:002011 Audi RS5 Coupe 450HP V8Audi is now ready to show us a lot more of its Geneva Motor Show-bound RS5 as the Ingolstadt automaker published a slew of high-resolution images of the high-performance coupe that will take on the BMW M3 and its ilk. Like all RS models, the hottest A5 has been fully developed by Quattro, Audi's in-house performance division. Under the bonnet of... satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-44917879650627213352010-03-01T20:02:00.003-08:002010-03-01T20:02:44.213-08:002011 Audi A8 Receives its First Tuning Job by Hofele DesignThe new generation of Audi's A8 limo, codenamed D4, was only just presented at the end of 2009, but the tuning industry has already started cranking out performance and styling mods for the German automaker's flagship sedan. One of the first (if not the first) tuners to launch a dedicated programme for the 2011 A8 sedan is Germany's Hofele... satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-81658235815550292722010-03-01T20:02:00.001-08:002010-03-01T20:02:20.006-08:00Audi A1 e-tron is extended-range EV with Wankel rotary generator 2011 Audi A1 - still hasn't released any images of its new electric A1 e-tron concept, but it has revealed some details of the car. Unlike the two previous e-tron sports car concepts that were both pure battery electric models, this one is a range-extended EV. Like the Chevrolet Volt, the A1 e-tron uses a smaller battery pack that allows it to go up to 31 miles on a single charge with no satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-43993926041122069512010-02-25T01:57:00.001-08:002010-02-25T01:57:01.247-08:00V8-powered Audi R8 Spyder in the pipeline? The Audi R8 Spyder was introduced at Frankfurt with a stonking V10 powertrain nestled snugly in its boot, but that doesn't necessarily mean that the righteous 525-horsepower mill will be the R8 droptop's only source of power. Our West Coast friends at Inside LIne insist that the more reasonable 4.2-liter V8 that powers the "base" R8 is going to be offered as well... eventually. The satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-13066384366040289002010-02-25T01:55:00.001-08:002010-02-25T01:55:48.288-08:00Audi teases Geneva-bound A1 with LED headlamps The hype continues... We're still two months away from Audi's official unveiling of the pre-production A1 premium compact at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, but the German automaker's going to milk it for all it's worth. After unveiling not one, but two concepts to preview the A1, followed by some graffiti and spy shots, Audi has released the following video showing – big surprise – that thesatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-79778714817596371412010-02-25T01:54:00.001-08:002010-02-25T01:54:36.473-08:00Audi introduces two new limited-edition packages for the RS6 It wouldn't take much to convince us to lay down the money for an Audi RS6 if our pockets were deep enough (and if it was available in the United States). After all, what's not to like? The twin-turbo V10 puts out 580 horsepower and 479 pound-feet torque through a rear-bias all-wheel drive system, and the super sedan and wagon can reach 60 mph in the mid-four second range. As some extra satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-65642907661485529682010-01-23T19:57:00.001-08:002010-01-23T19:57:23.259-08:00Audi on Auto Express : weekly review 24/1/10 Official: New Audi R4 Bigger than a TT, smaller than an R8... German giant unveils new coupé for 2012, featuring petrol, diesel and electric power Auto Express : Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:13:20 GMT   Audi's baby R8 revealed Stunning new concept finally confirms Audi's plans for an affordable sportscar... And satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-70670380904454649802009-07-03T08:36:00.005-07:002009-07-03T08:36:37.773-07:00Next Audi A8 Pushed Back, Plus Audi Plans for 2010 and Beyond - Car News In a bid to better enable itself to overtake Mercedes-Benz and BMW and become the leading international premium brand, Audi has adjusted the timing of a number of future products, including the next generation of its A8 flagship. The 2010 A8 is being pushed back from a September debut at the Frankfurt auto show, where the launch was originally intended to take place. The car instead will be satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-84759764868736621552009-07-03T08:36:00.003-07:002009-07-03T08:36:23.378-07:002011 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 V10 Audi is getting ready to launch the R8 Spyder at the Frankfurt auto show this September. But the company told us that no teaser shots will be provided in advance, so these spy shots likely are the closest we’ll get to the real thing before then. Like its cousin, the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, the Audi R8 Spyder will have a fabric top. Audi executives like to point out that every one of the satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-58266058040829352782009-07-03T08:36:00.001-07:002009-07-03T08:36:07.082-07:002011 Audi A5 Sportback Not for U.S. Sale - Car News A few months back, our spy shooters nabbed a few pics of the saucy A5 Sportback. Admittedly, we got a little giddy at the thought of the sexy slant-back scouting our streets. Alas, Audi has officially stated that it has no current plans to sell the new model in the U.S. Along with an official teaser image, the German automaker released a short statement discussing its record worldwide sales satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-48598194994790321912009-07-03T08:34:00.001-07:002009-07-03T08:34:05.089-07:002009 Audi TTS Roadster In the past, it was more than a stretch for us to call Audi’s TT a sports car. Fun? Yes. Stylish? Absolutely. But it wasn’t until our recent experiences with the 2009 TTS that we began to consider the little coupe/roadster a willing partner for back-road shenanigans. Our tests have shown the TTS coupe capable of hitting 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, covering the quarter-mile in 13.5 at 104 mph, and satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-22416799072571622302009-06-10T05:39:00.001-07:002009-06-10T05:39:24.941-07:002009 Audi Q5 gets Top Safety Pick award from IIHS The new 2009 Audi Q5 crossover has just earned the Top Safety Pick award for 2009 from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2009 Q5 received a rating of “good” in side impact, offset frontal and rear impact tests. The 2009 Audi Q5 also received a 5-star rating from the NHTSA for frontal, side and rear crash tests. “Audi engineers place unwavering emphasis on the protection satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-75103634597630647972009-06-08T11:04:00.003-07:002009-06-08T11:04:25.618-07:00Audi's Die Geschichte der Audi Markenzeichen In the book Die Geschichte der Audi Markenzeichen, AUDI AG presents an overview of this wealth of signs, badges and symbols for the very first time. satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-45061063063705441052009-06-08T11:04:00.001-07:002009-06-08T11:04:13.630-07:00Audi growth in Asia-Pacific region Audi reported increasing sales in May in the Asia-Pacific region as well as in important European markets. The brand with the four rings also registered its third consecutive record month in China. satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-5629860105296450692009-06-08T10:59:00.001-07:002009-06-08T10:59:46.624-07:00New ABT AS3 based on Audi A3 Facelift RevealedABT has released a tuning kit for the facelift Audi A3. The tuner calls it AS3 and it’s more than just a cosmetic surgery. Getting into the exterior detail first we see that ABT has modified a few components such as the front grille, the bonnet, the fenders and the front bumpers. Even the front LED lights have changed shape form the standard bulbs. The rest of the bodywork is made up of new sidesatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-84080714706099297162009-06-08T10:49:00.001-07:002009-06-08T10:49:13.717-07:00Audi engineers focus on cutting weight to improve handling and performance While Audi plans the next-generation of its lineup, the German automaker is completely rethinking the way it engineers it cars with a focus on cutting weight. According to Audi’s director of technical development Michael Dick “hybrid and electric powertrains and lightweight construction” are priority for the next-generation version of Audi’s MLP (or modular longitudinal platform). Weight satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-23109845881925920362009-06-06T19:26:00.001-07:002009-06-06T19:26:57.847-07:00Audi R15 TDI's Le Mans début Logical lightweight construction, downsizing, efficiency and the best possible aerodynamics the same subjects which currently occupy the brains of the automobile industry development departments are also key elements in the 24 Hours of Le Mans held for the 77th time on the weekend of June 13/14. satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-44627882301308917662009-06-05T10:33:00.001-07:002009-06-05T10:33:26.588-07:002010 Audi TT RS is ready for its closeup Audi TT RS Coupe and Roadster - Audi has released a plethora of new beautiful photographs of the Audi TT RS Coupe and Roadster, and it just makes us want them to change their mind about bringing the car to the United States even more. After all, what's not to love? The 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder puts out 340 horsepower and 332 lb-ft torque running through a six-speed manual satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-82152258853137122082009-06-05T10:32:00.001-07:002009-06-05T10:32:35.798-07:00Forza Motorsport 3 Forza Motorsport 3 Autoblog visited the official unveiling of Forza Motorsport 3, Microsoft's latest racing title for the XBox, at the E3 expo. With graphics playing on numerous flat screens that, to borrow the phrase, moved the game on, and with the backing of an Audi partnership and a gleaming red R8 V10 on a plinth among the crowd, everyone involved was bullish enough on FM3 to make an satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-48025605946035272432009-06-05T10:30:00.001-07:002009-06-05T10:30:03.301-07:00Auto Union D-Type Silver Arrow back on the auction block at Bonhams in August Auto Union D-Type Silver Arrow The history of the notorious Silver Arrow racers parallels that of the nation which bore its birth. In the years leading up to WWII, Adolf Hitler was bent on world conquest - not just on the battlefield, but on the race track as well. Convinced that motor racing was the perfect venue to exhibit what he viewed as Germany's superiority, the Fuhrer commissioned satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-30993673899599568952009-05-31T03:51:00.001-07:002009-05-31T03:51:42.069-07:00Audi reportedly shoots down electric R8 rumor for FrankfurtRumors in the European press that Audi would bring an all-electric Audi R8 supercar (or an extended range EV that uses a diesel range extender) to the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show in September have been denied by an Audi spokesperson. The anonymous Audi representative told Edmund’s Inside Line that the stories in Auto Motor und Sport in Germany and L’Automobile in France were “not true.” satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672656254741601822.post-47017194568726500512009-05-29T19:01:00.001-07:002009-05-29T19:01:53.310-07:00Audi Q5 custom : 2009 Audi showcased the Customized Audi Q5 custom concept at the Wörthersee Tour 2009. satohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913871924506887022noreply@blogger.com0