News By Topic: Audi

Audi A8 Named 2012 'Connected Car of the Year'

Feb 28, 2012

Audi A8 recently was honored in the first annual Connected World Connected Car of the Year awards, which spotlights vehicles with technology that strikes the right balance between safety, convenience, and infotainment. Chosen by the editorial team at Connected World magazine, Audi A8 was selected for its unmatched Audi ... Continue reading

Elegance, Power and Efficiency - The New Audi A5 has Arrived in Australia

Feb 28, 2012

The new A5 and S5 model series has arrived in Australia. The design has been comprehensively refreshed and now features an electromechanical steering system for significant fuel efficiency gains. ... Continue reading

Audi Q3 is Top Of The Class in 2011 Euro NCAP Crash Tests

Feb 23, 2012

The Audi Q3 has been rated best in class in the 'Small Off-Road 4x4' category by the European consumer protection initiative Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme). The Q3 received five stars - the highest possible score - for passive crash safety. ... Continue reading

Audi Australia launches Facebook with live coverage from Bathurst 12 Hour

Feb 23, 2012

Motoring enthusiasts will get an unique insight into the Audi customer racing teams tipped to take out line honours at the Armor All Bathurst 12 Hour (February 24-26, 2012), with the launch of Audi Australia on Facebook. ... Continue reading

Audi RS 5 Is Back On Top With New Generation Specification

Feb 21, 2012

The Audi RS badge returns, reinvigorated, to its rightful place at the head of the A5 Coupé range this week in the new generation RS 5, combining new styling, mechanical and specification revisions with characteristically extreme performance from a high-revving 450PS V8. ... Continue reading

United Autosports Heads Down Under For Bathurst 12 Hour

Feb 16, 2012

United Autosports is heading Down Under on February 24-26, to take part in the spectacular Armor All Bathurst 12 Hour race. A trio of experienced GT endurance drivers will tackle Mount Panorama in an Audi R8 LMS GT3. ... Continue reading

First Drive: 2012 Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

Feb 13, 2012

LLORET DE MAR, Spain - February 13, 2012: When Audi brought out the A1 model in the summer of 2010, expectations about sales numbers were not published. But with a worldwide sales figure of some 118,000 units since the introduction date, you may say the small Audi is pretty successful. The main market is Germany with 2 ... Continue reading

Even More Dynamic: The Audi TT RS Plus

Feb 13, 2012

The 2.5-litre TFSI in the Audi TT RS plus is a high-performance engine. Compared with the engine on which it is based, this turbocharged direct-injection unit delivers 15 kW more power. ... Continue reading

Audi Named Best Luxury Brand for Total Cost of Ownership by Kelley Blue Book

Feb 8, 2012

Audi today announced that it is the recipient of three inaugural Total Cost of Ownership awardsfrom Kelley Blue Book's, including Best Luxury Brand overall. The 2012 Total Cost of Ownership Awards honors the vehicles and brands with the projected lowest average Total Cost of Ownership during the initial five-year owner ... Continue reading

Limited Edition 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder to Start at $210,000 +VIDEO

Feb 1, 2012

It is a stunningly beautiful car, after all The recently introduced Audi R8 GT Spyder is a hand-built, limited production vehicle with just 333 units produced world-wide and 50 units coming to the U.S. Similar to the R8 GT Coupe unveiled last year, each car will be uniquely distinguished with an individual vehicle numb ... Continue reading

Audi Reports Best U.S. January Sales in its History; 13th Consecutive Record-Setting Month

Feb 1, 2012

Audi today reported its 13th straight record-setting month of sales with 9,354 vehicles sold in January 2012, topping the 7,812 vehicles sold in January 2011. Year-over-year vehicle sales increased 19.7% over 2011, the previous record set a year earlier. "Consumers are sending a strong signal that Audi is at the top of ... Continue reading

New Bi-Turbo TDI Packs Even More Punch Into Audi A6 And A7 Sportback

Feb 1, 2012

Knockout punch in a velvet glove comes courtesy of a formidable new 313PS Audi biturbo TDI engine, which is now available for A6 Saloon and Avant and A7 Sportback models. ... Continue reading

Audi to Air Midnight Viewings of Super Bowl XLVI Spot

Jan 30, 2012

Audi will air its upcoming :60 Super Bowl TV spot during "vampire hours" beginning this week. Viewers can catch the commercial -- which puts Audi signature LEDs up against the iconic vampires -- between midnight and 3 a.m. on select Cable Networks. The cinematic spot features the new 2013 Audi S7 and the brand's signat ... Continue reading

New High-Tech Option Ticks All The Right Boxes In Audi A6 And A7 Sportback

Jan 27, 2012

Technophiles will welcome a new 'one-stop-shop' option package available for all Audi A6 and A7 Sportback models which unites nine advanced convenience and occupant protection features including Google Earth navigation mapping, in-car Wi-Fi and the Audi pre-sense multi-level safety system. ... Continue reading

Audi Picks Up A Pair Of Businesscar Awards

Jan 25, 2012

The Audi A3 and R8 have demonstrated the appeal of the brand with four rings across the spectrum of fleet drivers by topping their individual categories at the annual BusinessCar Awards. ... Continue reading