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Audi’s first RS model to be priced under $100,000 has been revealed. The Audi RS Q3 will arrive in Australia in the first quarter of 2014 and is the first Q line-up to wear the coveted RS badge. “The RS Q3 transfers the performance philosophy of Audi to the compact …

Audi has introduced the Audi TT RS plus in Australia, priced from $139,900. In the same vein that the Audi R8 plus is a little more powerful than the R8, the TT RS plus’ 2.5-litre turbocharged 5-cylinder has 15kW more power and 15Nm more torque than the TT RS, generating …

The stonking new 2013 Audi RS4 Avant has arrived in Australia priced from just $149,400, making it the cheapest of the Teutonic triumvirate. Sporting a 4.2-litre high-revving, naturally-aspirated V8 that generates 331kW of power and 430Nm of torque, the fearsome RS4 will storm from a standstill to triple digits in …

Audi has revealed the new 2013 Audi S3 Sportback. The five-door hot-hatch will be going on sale in Australia in the fourth quarter of this year. Sadly, the three-door version won’t make it here. Powered by a new 2.0-litre TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder engine that generates 221kW of power and 380Nm …

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 …