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Audi offers more efficient A3 and A4 models

February 12, 2007 5:55pm

Audi is expanding the range of its two highest-volume models, delivering four new, more efficient models — the A3, A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e and A4 2.0 TFSI e (sedan or Avant). The advanced engines employ direct fuel injection for both the petrol and diesel engines.
All four new models feature a gearshift indicator, located in […]

Audi threatening to pull R10s out of ALMS

February 11, 2007 6:05pm

Due to changes in the rules, Audi is re-considering its participation in the American Le Mans Series. “After all the discussion in the last two weeks, we are rethinking whether we compete in the ALMS,” said Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich, the head of Audi Motorsport, in an interview with Globecast Radio.
Following the most recent IMSA technical […]

Audi S5 to join A5 in Geneva?

February 10, 2007 11:45am

It has been official for some time, but it is worth repeating that Audi will stage the world premiere of the A5 coupe at the Geneva Motor Show in March. But Audi’s plans go further than just the debut of the A5. According to the folks over at Fourtitude, Audi is brimming with confidence about […]

Audi A5 microsite

February 9, 2007 1:45am

Audi has begen to pump up the volume for its all-new A5 coupe ahead of the car’s world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Audi has said it is planning to be more aggressive with its future marketing efforts, and they are launching a microsite to generate some buzz for the new A5.
Check out […]

Audi posts its best-ever January

February 1, 2007 9:01pm

Audi of America today recorded its best January in the brand’s history, with sales up 5.2 percent over last year. January marked the 10th month of the past 12 when Audi sold more vehicles than the pervious year.
“Audi has a great deal of momentum as we enter 2007. We’re coming off record sales in 2006, […]

Audi prices 2008 TT Coupe, Roadster

January 29, 2007 2:21pm

Audi today announced pricing for its all-new 2008 TT Coupe and TT Roadster. Prices for the TT range from $34,800 to $45,900 depending upon model and options.
The 2008 Audi TT Coupe 2.0T starts at $34,800, with 3.2 quattro models begin at $41,500. TT Roadster 2.0T models have a base price of $36,800, and 3.2 quattro […]

Updated Gallardo to feature improvements developed for Audi R8

January 28, 2007 12:45pm

After Lamborghini’s help with the development of the Audi R8, Lamborghini looks set to raid the R8’s part bin and benefit from the developments for the R8. The head of development at Audi, Ulrich Hackenberg, has said that the Gallardo will receive the R8’s rear suspension and several other components as part of a mid-cycle […]

Audi has a bold strategy for growth in the U.S.

January 27, 2007 9:09pm

Audi is tired of playing second fiddle to other luxury brands, including Lexus and its German competition, and is looking to expand U.S. sales. The German automaker has a three-pronged plan to boost sales, including increasing its vehicle offerings, more exclusive dealers and be more aggressive in promoting its brand image.
Johan de Nysschen, Audi’s U.S. […]

Spy Shots: More photos of Audi’s A5

January 26, 2007 5:23pm

Here are a few more spy shots of the all-new Audi A5 during cold weather north of the Arctic Circle. As we have reported before, the Audi A5 is inspired by the Nuvolari Concept that debuted at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show.
Judging by the photos, the new A5 is nearly the size of the current […]

Specing the Audi A1

January 25, 2007 1:42pm

Speculation continues about whether Audi is developing an A2 replacement to compete in the premium B-/C-class to take on the MINI Cooper and others, like the Mercedes A-Class, and while nothing is official, it doesn’t prevent artists from wondering what the rumored Audi A1 could look like.
Infomotori commissioned designer Andrea Rosati to develop a few […]


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