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 [...]
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 [...]
Audi RS5 Coupe and Cabrio to get 4.2-Liter V-8, 2011 A8 to Debut Later this Year
At Audi’s annual investor meeting regarding future products, Chairman Rupert Stadler revealed a few details about upcoming vehicles such as the 2011 A8, RS5 Coupe and Cabrio and the A5 Sportback. Audi will unveil its redesigned flagship toward the end of the year. The third-generation A8 will continue to use an all-aluminum structure that saves [...]
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