The Audi A3: Fresh dynamism increasing driving pleasure
Apr 24, 2008
The Audi A3 and A3 Sportback, the premium compact models from Audi, are raising their sporty profile with a raft of improvements and an accentuated design. Innovative technologies such as the S tronic dual-clutch transmission with seven speeds and Audi magnetic ride, the suspension control system, makes for even greate ... Continue reading
Apr 23, 2008
Twins Separated at Birth? AUDIâS NEW A4 SEDAN & AVANT: A DYNAMIC DUO FOR 2009 SALES By Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor Ibiza, Spain; Are the Audi A4 and the Avant have the same DNA, but are they paternal or fraternal twins? That depends upon oneâs point of view. In the biological terminology, the c ... Continue reading
Western Automotive Journalists' Annual Media Days Begins Tonight at Sundown - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 22, 2008
MONTEREY, CA - April 22, 2008: While WAJ Media Days is not quite the annual event of other "sundown commencing" events that are taking place this week, for 100-plus west coast automotive journalists it is still a big deal. Western Automotive Journalists, America's second largest group of working automotive journalists, ... Continue reading
"Avanti, Avanti" ABT AS4 Avant - fast, attractive and very practical
Apr 21, 2008
When it comes from ABT Sportsline, the leading tuner of cars by the Volkswagen group, then it is suitable for everyday use and sporty at the same time. In the case of the new ABT AS4 Avant also the outer qualities are impressive as the body kit designed for the multifunctional vehicle by the versatile team based in the ... Continue reading
The new Audi Q5: sporty and versatile
Apr 21, 2008
The new Audi Q5 combines the dynamism of a sports sedan with highly variable interior and versatile options for leisure-time and family use. Strong and efficient engines, quattro permanent all-wheel drive and agile running gear have been brought together to create a superior technology package for both on- and off-road ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Audi S5 Coupes return to the Audi lineup this year in the form of the 265-horsepower V6-powered A5 and the high-performance 354-hp V8 S5 variant. The niche pioneered by the now-legendary long-wheelbase Quattro Coupe of the early 1980s has been revived. Emphatically. The origin ... Continue reading
Audi of America Reports Strong March 2008 Sales
Apr 1, 2008
A4 and TT sales show strength and range of an iconic brand AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 1, 2008 -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today sales for the month of March totaling 7,987, a decrease of 0.4% from last year's figures. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales continued their record-setting trend; compared with last y ... Continue reading
Audi at the AMI in Leipzig: a spectacular array of premiers
Mar 31, 2008
A spectacular array of premiers awaits visitors to the Audi booth at the 2008 AMI in Leipzig from April 5-13. The Audi booth is located in Hall 1 of the Leipziger Messe exhibition center. The focus is on the German premiers of the new Audi A4 Avant, the Audi A3 Cabriolet, the Audi Q7 V12 TDI, the Audi TTS - the sporty ... Continue reading
One millionth 2nd generation Audi A3 built
Mar 27, 2008
Audi has already produced more than one million units of its current-generation Audi A3 since 2003. The anniversary car has now rolled off the production line at the factory in Ingolstadt. It is a Brilliant Red, 140 hp 2.0 TDI Audi A3 Sportback intended for a customer in Franconia, Germany. ... Continue reading
BMW Profits Fall Victim to U.S. Success
Mar 26, 2008
Washington DC March 26, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that however you calculate last year's most profitable premium brand, Mercedes-Benz is certain to be on top. After cutting Chrysler loose, profits at Daimler, Mercedes' parent, have shot upward like an untethered balloon. There was a surprise in last year's re ... Continue reading
Diesels Look to Rev Up Their Reputations
Mar 26, 2008
Washington DC March 26, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that diesel-powered vehicles haven't enjoyed the best reputation in the United States, despite the well-known benefit of impressive fuel efficiency. Consumers have long been unimpressed by other traits, such as their black clouds of exhaust soot, ear-rattling ... Continue reading
Audi R8 Named 2008 World Performance Car and 2008 World Car Design of the Year - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Mar 21, 2008
-- Double victory for Audi R8 at the 2008 World Car of the Year awards -- Audi R8 receives awards won last year by Audi RS 4 and Audi TT -- Audi most successful manufacturer ever at World Car of the Year INGOLSTADT, Germany and NEW YORK, March 20 -- The Audi R8 has achieved a double victory at the 2008 World Car of the ... Continue reading
Audi: Most successful fiscal year of all time
Mar 12, 2008
In the 2007 fiscal year, AUDI AG once again achieved record figures for production, vehicle sales, revenue and profit. ... Continue reading
2008 Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI Review
Mar 10, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI Audis are different. The German manufacturer was an early adopter of front-wheel drive, back in the 1930s. It was also a pioneer in all-wheel drive technology, starting with the Quattro coupes of the early 1980s. And in styling and design, Audi copied ... Continue reading
"Iron Man" and Audi R8: Vorsprung durch Technik
Mar 10, 2008
Robert Downey Jr. plays Tony Stark, the leading man in the Paramount and Marvel Studios movie version of "Iron Man". Head of a big industrial complex, he owes his super-powers to an indestructible, hi-tech suit of armor of his own design that has a variety of uses and earns him the title "Iron Man". When he's not weari ... Continue reading
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