Audi 24 Hours of Le Mans Driver Lineup Finalized
With the absence of Porsche’s RS Spyder LMP2 sports cars competing this year, Audi has recruited Porsche’s top two Le Mans drivers to compete in the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans. Driving a Porshe RS Spyder Timo Bernhard (28, from Germany) and Romain Dumas (31, from France) were the most successful driver pairing in [...]
2010 Audi Q7 Revealed
Although media focus has shifted to the smaller Q5 crossover, Audi hasn’t forgotten about the larger Q7. The 2010 model, debuting at this week’s 2009 Shanghai motor show, sports a few small repairs, helping it fit in with Audi’s heavily-revised portfolio. If you’re a fan of the Q7’s physical form, you’ll be elated to know [...]
Audi Introduces New Technologies to Raise Efficiency in 2009 Models
Audi is adding a couple of new technologies to its modular efficiency platform to further boost efficiency. Starting in the second quarter of 2009, Audi will start equipping some of its vehicles with a start-stop system and will add an efficiency program to the vehicles’ on-board computers. The modular efficiency platform is Audi’s program for [...]
Leslie Mandoki Produces Audi Motorsport Theme Song
Just in time for the start of the DTM season, Leslie Mandoki has produced an upbeat new song to accompany Audi Motorsport’s DTM team. As fate would have it, Mandoki, a successful German music producer, also happens to be a big fan of DTM racing. Mandoki’s song is called “Is There A Dream Left.” He [...]
2011 Audi A8 Confirmed for Fall 2010 Debut
The last full redesign for the A8 was in 2003, and since then it has received only minor facelifts. In the meantime, we’ve seen the new Mercedes S-class, BMW 7-Series and Lexus LS all debut with substantial upgrades, and the A8 is beginning to show its age. According to Audi’s chairman, Rupert Stadler, that’s about [...]
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