Gentex SmartBeam to be offered on new Audi models
May 30, 2008
Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that its SmartBeam® High-Beam Headlamp Assist system - called "Fernlichtassistent" (FLA) by Audi - will be offered this spring on the Audi A4, A5 and Q7. The FLA feature will be available ... Continue reading
With "Vorsprung durch Technik" to German Open
May 27, 2008
When the HypoVereinsbank Ladies German Open tees off next Thursday, some of the lady golfers can already count on 'Vorsprung durch Technik': Audi provides each of the ten best pros with an Audi A3 Cabriolet for the duration of the tournament. Today, the players received their vehicles at the tournament venue, Golfclub ... Continue reading
Impressively sporty - the new front grille for ABT AS4, AS6, AS7 and AS3 facelift
May 26, 2008
single frame grille of the newest Ingolstadt model range is definitely a striking design object. ABT Sportsline has directed its whole attention to this specific design element and has advanced a front grille for the models AS4, AS5, AS7 and AS3 Facelift so that it equals the philosophy of the world's leading tuner of ... Continue reading
Making Pledges, Zoom Zooming; CTSing, V10 ing and Other (Th)ings in This Months Letter From Europe
May 22, 2008
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Even though this letter from Europe is supposed to be all about cars let me digress for a second to something even more important than the number of seats in a Cadillac Escalade. For most readers this wonât seem like a big deal but it was for me. Last week I ... Continue reading
The Audi TT clubsport quattro: open-top driving machine with over 300 hp
May 21, 2008
An open cockpit, an engine producing more than 220 kW (300 hp) and a host of technologies borrowed from the world of motorsports – the Audi TT clubsport quattro is an uncompromising driving machine. ... Continue reading
The Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro
May 19, 2008
Audi, the inventor of TDI, blazes a trail in the field of engine manufacture. At the 27th annual Lake Wörther Tour being held at the end of May in the Austrian province of Carinthia, the brand behind the four rings is showcasing this technology's potential with a sensational study. The two-liter TDI unit under the bon ... Continue reading
Audi A3 TDI(Diesel) 40+ MPG Clubsport Quattro Concept
May 16, 2008
16 May 2008 Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro (concept) (Images available above on 'photos' tab)Audi, the inventor of TDI, blazes a trail in the field of engine manufacture. At the 27th annual Lake Wörther Tour being held at the end of May in the Austrian province of Carinthia, the brand behind the four rings is showcas ... Continue reading
Audi wins European Inventor of the Year 2008
May 14, 2008
The European Patent Office has named AUDI AG European Inventor of the Year. The honor is bestowed on companies whose ideas have made significant contributions to Europe's economic growth and competitiveness. Audi was recognized for the invention of Audi Space Frame technology (ASF). ... Continue reading
Thank You OPEC - It's (becoming) a Small-Car World
May 8, 2008
Washington DC May 8, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that most automakers sell the bulk of their smaller cars overseas. Americans like space and plenty of utility in their vehicles, marketers say. Hence, the popularity of crossover SUVs. However, with rising gas prices and greater environmental awareness, demand fo ... Continue reading
Iron Man Movie Makers Explain Spectacular Audi Q7 Stunt - VIDEO STORY
May 2, 2008
AUTO CENTRAL - May 2, 2008: The highly talked-about and long waited feature film version of Marvel Comics' Iron Man opens in theaters across America today, and Audi's Q7 is involved in a particularly hair-raising stunt. In this video feature, the film's director, Jon Favreau, and Car Coordinator talk about what it took ... Continue reading
Audi of America Reports Increased Sedan Sales in April 2008
May 1, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Audi of America, Inc. announced today sales for the month of April totaling 7,730, a decrease of 4.6% from last yearâs record figures. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales continued their record-setting trend; compared with last yearâs April figures, CPO sales rose to 3,175 units, an inc ... Continue reading
1.8 TFSI now as entry-level engine in the Audi TT
Apr 30, 2008
- Audi is expanding the TT line with a new entry-level engine: the 1.8 TFSI. This highly efficient four-cylinder engine with turbocharger and direct injection, with 118 kW (160 hp) and 250 Nm (184.39 lb-ft) torque, lends the TT Coupé and TT Roadster sporty performance. ... Continue reading
Audi Launches the 2008 Audi Sportscar Experience - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 29, 2008
SONOMA, Calif., April 29, 2008 â Audi of America, Inc. today announced the launch of the 2008 Audi Sportscar Experience based at the Audi Forum Sonoma at Infineon Raceway in California. Created by Audi and its strategic partner, Emotive, the Audi Sportscar Experience is a hands-on driving experience designed espec ... Continue reading
Performance and efficiency - The Audi TT TDI
Apr 28, 2008
Purist sportiness and compelling performance, combined with sensational efficiency – Audi is setting the trends yet again. The Audi TT Coupe 2.0 TDI quattro and Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI quattro are the first series-production sports cars in the world to be powered by diesel engines. ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2008
Ingolstadt Germany April 24, 2008; The 2009 Audi A3, offered in the USA exclusively with the five-door body style, raises its sporty profile with a raft of improvements and an accentuated design. Innovative technologies such as the S tronic dual-clutch transmission and Audi magnetic ride, the suspension control system, ... Continue reading
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