Audi has unveiled its latest interpretation of the Audi Sport Quattro concept. Introduced in 1983, the legendary classic was designed as a homologation model for the World Rally Championship. With 225kW (306hp) and many technical innovations, it was the supercar of its day. The latest Sport Quattro concept show car …
Read More »Video: 2014 Audi A8 sedan revealed
Audi’s face lifted 2014 A8 luxury sedan has been revealed sporting minor cosmetic changes. As we all know by now, the latest Audi A8 features the company’s LED matrix lighting system with 18 LEDs for each unit. The diodes can be activated and deactivated or dimmed individually, depending on the …
Read More »Rockenfeller extends Audi’s DTM lead after a treacherous Nürburgring
Thanks to Audi Sport Team Phoenix’s clever strategy, Mike Rockenfeller kept his cool in poor weather to extend his lead in the overall standings to 35 points at the Nürburgring. Some 84,000 spectators watched the most thrilling DTM race of the year, after rain set in as the cars …
Read More »2013 Audi Quattro concept confirmed for Frankfurt Motor Show
Audi has confirmed that a successor to the 2010 Audi Quattro concept will debut at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Unlike its predecessor, which is based on the RS5, the 2013 Audi Quattro concept will sit on a significantly shortened RS7 platform. It will be motivated by the company’s 4.0-litre …
Read More »ABT tweaks the Audi SQ5 TDI
Audi tuning specialist ABT has introduced a new tuning program for the Audi Sportsline’s mid size crossover, the SQ5 TDI. The twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine has been tuned to lift power output from the standard 230 kW and 650 Nm to a healthy 265 kW and 700 Nm. The …
Read More »Audi RS 6 Avant arrives in October priced from $225,000
The all-new Audi RS 6 Avant has launched in Australia. As the name suggests, the latest RS 6 is available only in Avant-body style, with a practical 1,680 litres boot space, and joins the Audi RS 4 Avant as one of the company’s most aspirational products. It is also the …
Read More »All-new Audi S3 Sportback on sale in December from $59,990
The all-new Audi S3 Sportback has arrived in Australia with a sharper than expected pricing. Available from December, the new Audi S3 Sportback is priced from $59,990 plus on-road costs. Sadly, the new S3 is only available as a 5-door (Sportback), with Audi Australia dropping the sporty 3-door version due …
Read More »Audi A1 Sportback ‘S line Competition’ LE joins local lineup
Audi Australia has today announced a new Limited Edition for the A1 Sportback range. Only 200 of the Audi A1 Sportback ‘S line Competition’ will be brought in, priced at $35,500. The limited edition model is based on the A1 Sportback 1.4TFSI Attraction which starts at $32,250 but adds the …
Read More »Pink Hello Kitty Audi R8 anyone?
While most people choose to wrap their supercars in various shades of matte hue, as long as they are black, gold or grey, a bright pink supercar is rare as Justin Bieber in a ballet dress. But that’s exactly what we have got for you. A pink Audi R8 V10! …
Read More »Audi R18 e-tron quattro wins Le Mans 24 Hours, again!
For the second time in succession, Audi has won the Le Mans 24 Hours with a hybrid race car and e-tron quattro drive, thus continuing its unique success story at the world’s most important endurance race. Victory was clinched by Loïc Duval (F), Tom Kristensen (DK) and Allan McNish (GB). …
Read More »2015 Audi R8 to be lighter and more aggressively styled
While we know that Lamborghini is preparing the next iteration of the Gallardo, its twin under the skin, the Audi R8 is also expected to be replaced in 2015. New reports have emerged that the next-generation R8 will retain similar proportions to the current car but embrace a more dynamic …
Read More »2014 Audi R8 GT facelift caught testing at Nürburgring
The limited edition Audi R8 GT was launched back in 2010 and all 333 examples of it were sold in no time. Compared to the standard R8, the GT gets an extra 26 kW of power and is 100 kg lighter thanks to lightweight construction. Recently, the German car maker …
Read More »Audi A3 Sportback priced from $35,600
The new third-generation Audi A3 Sportback has landed in Australia, starting at $35,600, plus on road costs. Audi’s new small car is lighter and more advanced, but also more affordable, costing $5,600 less compared to the previous model. “We are immensely proud of the extraordinary new Audi A3 Sportback. It …
Read More »Audi SQ5 arrives in Australia from $89,400
Audi Australia has launched the world’s fastest diesel-powered SUV and the company’s first TDI S model, the Audi SQ5. Priced from just $89,400 plus on-roads, the SQ5 is powered by a high-performance 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 diesel engine producing 230kW and 650Nm @ 1,450-2,800rpm. Mated with a quick shifting 8-speed tiptronic …
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