The premium compact SUV segment has welcomed an all-new entry from Audi today with the arrival of the Q2 crossover across showrooms in Australia. The new Audi Q2 will be offered initially in two model lines: the 1.4 TFSI design for $41,100 and the 2.0 TDI quattro sport for $47,900. Both …
Read More »All-new 2017 Audi S4 dips just under $100k packing 260kW/500Nm
The all-new Audi S4 sedan and Avant have arrived in Australia, powered by an all-new 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine. With the same standing acceleration figures as the last-generation RS 4 Avant – reaching 100km/h in just 4.7sec – the all-new S4 promises serious performance under its svelte new shape. “Over five generations, …
Read More »2017 Audi RS 3 Sportback is the most powerful 5-cyl in the world
The updated 2017 Audi RS 3 Sportback now sports the most powerful production five-cylinder engine in the world, delivering 294kW of power and 480Nm of torque from its 2.5-litre TFSI mill – 24kW and 15Nm more than its predecessor. The new engine is also 26kg lighter than the old engine, …
Read More »Driver crashes Audi R8 V10 Plus into a river
A brand-new $389,000 Audi R8 V10 Plus has plunged into a river in the Netherlands. According to reports, the supercar was driven by a German driver before he lost control of the car and landed in a river between Abcoude and Loenersloot in the Netherlands. It was unknown if speed was …
Read More »First ever Audi Q2 arrives as Launch Editions from $49,900
The all-new Audi Q2 has arrived in Australia as Launch Editions ahead of its official launch later this month. Featuring elements from the Q2 Edition #1 shown in Europe last August, the limited edition models offer the very first owners a unique Q2 model with exclusive quantum grey paint, black and Manhattan …
Read More »How does the Audi TT RS look lowered? H&R shows us
The Audi TT RS is the performance hero of the TT range. It comes packing a five-cylinder inline turbocharged petrol engine developing 294kW (400hp) of power and 480Nm of torque available between 1,700 and 5,850rpm. Already equipped with an RS body kit, fixed rear spoiler and 19-inch wheels – or 20-inch …
Read More »Audi Q8 Concept previews X6 and GLE Coupe rival
Audi has unveiled the Q8 Concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today, previewing the brand’s BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE Coupe rivalling model that will enter into production in 2018. The new Audi Q8 will be the company’s first coupe-like SUV, tapping into a new segment of full-size …
Read More »Audi Q8 Concept teased ahead of Detroit debut
The first teasers of Audi’s new Q8 have found their way onto the web ahead of its official debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January. First shared by German publication, Welt, the sketches show a new interpretation of Audi’s single shield grille with vertical slates and a fastback profile, …
Read More »Porsche bids Audi sentimental farewell on WEC exit [video]
Porsche and Audi have long been rivals in motorsport, especially in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and 24 hour of Le Mans. The rivalry has come to an end as Audi announced back in October this year that it will terminate its FIA WEC commitment, including the 24 Hours of …
Read More »Biturbo V8-powered Audi SQ7 lands in Australia
Audi‘s mighty twin turbo-diesel V8-powered SQ7 TDI has landed in Australia, delivering 320kW of power and a potent 900Nm of torque to the popular seven seater SUV. The engine’s two variable-vane exhaust turbochargers sit inside the V8’s 90-degree vee, and operate in series to produce a maximum of 2.4 bar …
Read More »Audi first to connect its cars to traffic lights in the U.S.
Audi has beaten other manufacturers to be the first to connect its cars to the city infrastructure in the U.S. The Traffic Light Information is claimed to be the first true Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) service and is an important step towards autonomous driving. “For the first time, our cars are exchanging …
Read More »HG-Motorsports upgrades Audi TT RS
With 294kW (400hp) of power and 480Nm of torque from its turbocharged five-cylinder engine, the new Audi TT RS is one powerful machine. But that doesn’t stop HG-Motorsport from turning the heat up on the sports coupe even further. In goes a new higher flow air intake, along with a …
Read More »New emission cheating device reportedly found in auto transmission Audi
While Volkswagen Group‘s sales may seem to have escaped the dredge of the Dieselgate, the saga is apparently far from over, as the latest report found another emission cheating device in a petrol-engine Audi. According to German newspaper, Bild am Sonntag, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has discovered a …
Read More »2017 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet unveiled
The all-new 2017 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet have been revealed, adding to the burgeoning A5 family. Like its predecessor, the A5 Cabriolet features a soft top that opens in 15 seconds and closes in 18 seconds at the push of a button. It can be operated at speeds of …
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