The Audi R8 is already a stunner straight out of the factory, but for those who want to personalise their R8 even further, CT Exclusive has just the right package for the supercar. The styling kit is said to be compatible with all variants of the R8, as well as …
Read More »Audi A6 and S6 range revised for 2015
Audi’s A6 family has been updated for 2015 with revised engines, transmission, headlights and an improved infotainment system. The range sees an improvement in fuel efficiency, while the A6 allroad quattro, S6, S6 Avant and RS 6 sport models receive several new features. The engine lineup for the new A6 and A6 …
Read More »Audi A3 e-tron offers electric mobility from $60k
Audi has today launched its first plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). The Audi A3 e-tron has set four tyres on Australian soil, after making its first appearance at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. Based on the Audi A3, the ultra frugal e-tron is powered by a 1.4 TFSI engine developing 110kW, …
Read More »All-new Audi TT is leaner, greener from the start
Audi has made significant gains in reducing the whole-life impact on the environment of its latest high-tech sports car. Compared with its predecessor, the new Audi TT scores high with an increase in power output of up to 14 per cent and a simultaneous decrease in greenhouse gas emissions of 11 …
Read More »ABT Sportline tweaks new Audi S1 to 228kW/440Nm
ABT Sportline has introduced their tuning and styling package for the Audi S1 tiddler. The performance kit boosts the engine output from the EA888 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder unit from 170kW and 370Nm to 228kW and 440Nm. While no performance figures have been released, with the big leap in power and …
Read More »2015 Audi RS3 spied flexing its muscles on the ‘Ring
As the hotly anticipated Audi RS3 inches closer to launch, the company has been busy getting it ready and putting the finishing touches to the most powerful RS3 to date. Caught undergoing testing around the Nordschleife in Germany, the heavily camouflage prototype packs a 2.5-litre 5-cylinder TFSI turbocharged petrol engine …
Read More »2015 Audi TT Roadster caught testing
The all-new Audi TT convertible is not due to arrive in showrooms until 2015, but our friends with the lens have already spotted a prototype out in the wild undergoing real world testing. Despite the heavy camouflage, the third iteration of the TT’s iconic design is still as well recognisable …
Read More »2014 Audi Q3 Review
The Audi Q3 is the premium German brand’s smallest SUV and also one of its most popular. It was one of the first to the fray, beaten only by the niche carving BMW X1, and certainly coming to the party earlier than the fashionably late Mercedes-Benz GLA. Based on the …
Read More »2014 Audi A3 Cabriolet launched in Australia from $47,300
Audi has launched the A3 Cabriolet in Australia, priced from $47,300 excluding on-roads for the entry-level 1.4 TFSI COD Attraction model. The new range also includes a quattro all-wheel drive model for the first time. Read ForceGT‘s A3 Cabriolet Review here. Boasting an electrically folding soft top that retracts in just …
Read More »Three Audi RS 5 DTMs in the Top Four at the Norisring
The dream of clinching a home victory in the DTM race at the Norisring has not come true for Audi again this year. Nevertheless, 121,000 spectators (throughout the weekend) saw an impressive performance by the brand with the four rings as Audi extended its advantage in the manufacturers’ classification. At …
Read More »Audi wins the 2014 Nürburgring 24 Hours
Audi has won the Nürburgring 24 Hours exactly one week following the brand’s 13th success in the Le Mans 24 Hours. Phoenix Racing with the Audi R8 LMS ultra celebrated a hard-fought victory in its home round in the Eifel. Ernst Moser’s squad had previously taken the honours in the …
Read More »Audi details RS5 TDI concept’s e-turbo
Audi has detailed the company’s RS5 TDI concept – designed to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the TDI engine. “25 years ago, Audi launched the first TDI on the market, writing the first chapter of an enduring success story,” says Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Board Member for Technical Development. “Our …
Read More »Audi RS 7 Sportback revised for 2015
Audi has today officially revealed the updated 2015 RS 7 Sportback, following the unveiling of the A7 and S7 last month. The flagship RS model first launched in Australia in February this year. 2014 Audi RS 7 Sportback pricing and specifications The five-door bahn-storming sports coupé has been refreshed with revised …
Read More »ABT Sportline tuned Audi S3 Sedan. 0-100km/h in 4.5s
ABT Sportsline has unveiled their tuning programme for the recently released Audi S3 Sedan. The standard car is already one of the quickest machines on the road, sprinting to triple digits from a standstill in just 5.0 seconds. With ABT’s magic wand waved over the 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder TFSI engine, …
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