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The Audi SQ5 isn’t the only car in Audi’s stable to get the brand new twin-turbo 3.0-litre TDI V6 engine. The company has brought in an Audi A6 and A7 model powered by the same race-bred engine. The high-performance diesel will propel the Audi A6 from 0-100km/h in just 5.1 …

It seems Ferrari’s and Lamborghini’s aren’t the only supercars that will spontaneously combust on their wealthy owners. An Audi R8 Coupé that was part of a procession of supercars participating in the ‘Parx Supercar Show 2013’ in Mumbai, India went up in flames. Luckily for the owner and his passenger, …

Audi tuning specialist ABT has released its latest offering – a new performance upgrade package available the whole range of Audi A5 Sportback. Called the ABT AS5, the kit includes an improved intake system, new custom exhaust system with controllable valve flap and a remapped ECU. The result is a …

To us here at ForceGT and many of our readers, a car is more than an A to B mode of transport.  They have soul and character. They bring joy to us on those weekend country runs. However, to the majority of the car buying masses, it’s a different story. …

In a sign that the vast Chinese car market is increasingly important to car makers from across the world, Audi has launched a limited edition R8 specifically for the wealthy Chinese. Limited to just 80 examples, the Audi R8 China Edition is based on the pre-facelift R8 V10. It borrows …

 Audi has officially unveiled the 2013 Audi RS6 Avant. Described as a “high-performance sports car for everyday use,” the super-fast wagon will hit 100km/h from a standstill in a blistering 3.9 seconds, and storms towards a top speed of 250km/h (155mph). It will hit 280km/h (174mph) with the optional …

Audi tuning specialist MTM has released a new performance package for Audi’s top of the line R8 GT. The MTM treatment boosts the power output of the 5.2-litre V10 from 560hp / 540Nm to 606hp and 560Nm, thanks to a new engine tune. The six-speed R-tronic transmission has also been given …

If you are not convinced that people are buying more SUVs than ever, then this piece of news hopefully will deliver the message loud and clear. According to Car Magazine in the UK, Audi has shelved plans to put the evocative Quattro Concept that celebrated the original Quattro rally car’s …

Exotic tuner Prior Design has revealed a new widebody kit for the Audi R8. Looking almost like something that was designed in-house by Audi, the Prior Design PD GT850 R8 aerokit literally transforms your R8 into a GT3 race car look-alike. The package includes a front bumper with lip spoiler, side …

Audi has released the specification of the 2013 Audi S3 and it is looking like a cracker. The premium hot-hatch packs more power and technology, but with improved efficiency. Powered by a brand new 2.0-litre four-cylinder direct injected turbocharged engine, it produces a potent 221kW of power, 33kW more than …

Audi has taken the lid off the new 2013 Audi RS5 Cabriolet, the first topless high performance RS to ever hit production. It shares the RS5 Coupé’s high-revving naturally aspirated 4.2-litre V8 engine that churns out 331kW (444hp/450PS) of power and 430Nm of torque. Drive is sent to all four …

 The refreshed Audi RS 5 Coupé has made its way to Australia with better performance and less fuel consumption. Price from A$161,400, it is now available with two new optional Dynamic Sport Packages that is said to improve the handling of the sports coupé. Both packages include Sports Suspension …

The new Audi R8 e-tron is now in its final stages of development and Audi has unleashed the all electric car at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Driven by Markus Wankelhock, the supercar completed the demanding course in just 8:09.099 minutes – the quickest laptime achieved by any production electric vehicle. The …

Traditionally, Audi’s sports range, as denoted by the alphabet ‘S’ in its name, has always been petrol powered. However, as diesel power plants are being accepted in more market segments than ever, Ingolstadt has introduced its first ever S model powered by a diesel engine – the Audi SQ5 TDI. …