A1

Audi’s A1 hatchback sold overseas has just spawned a 231-horsepower S1, whose market launch later this year will coincide with the arrival of a facelifted A1 range. However, further down the track the A1 range may be expanded to include a proper RS 1 built by Audi’s quattro performance...

Audi’s smallest car, the A1 subcompact, has been on sale overseas since its launch back in 2010. It’s now about to receive a mid-cycle update, which will not only include some changes to the styling but also the launch of a sporty S1 variant. Audi has already shown the S1, which makes...

Audi’s pint-sized A1 hatchback has proven to be a relative success for the automaker in the markets it’s sold in, thanks mostly to its promise of genuine luxury in the compact class. Now Audi is expanding the range with a new five-door variant. Called a “Sportback” in...

Yet another reason to be jealous of our European counterparts, lovers of all things fast and small may get a special treat from Audi come 2012: an RS-badged A1. All-wheel drive, a turbo 2.0-liter borrowed from the Golf GTI and some serious suspension and appearance tweaks could make for an awesome...

It's coming to the U.S. No wait, it isn't. Wait, maybe it is. Oh, sorry, no, it's not. So far, that's the story of the 2011 Audi A1, though by the time it reaches the U.S., if it ever does, it'll likely be 2015 or later. When it comes to European hatches, we Americans have to look for the silver...

When he’s not touring the world or producing new albums, singer Justin Timberlake is out flogging Audis, so to speak. Timberlake is in fact the brand ambassador for Audi and his first major task under the new role is to help promote the A1 premium compact. The singer will play the leading role in...

The minicar segment is about to explode, with new models planned from most of the major automakers including, for the first time, premium labels such as Audi. While most are heading down the budget road Audi will be launching an upmarket model to tackle the likes of the MINI, Fiat 500...

The 2011 Audi A1 will debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March.

The 2011 Audi A1 premium compact is expected to go on sale in Europe in late 2010.

The entertainer will play the leading role in a new Internet campaign for the A1 to be launched in the spring of 2010.

The Audi A1 would be positioned as rival to the top selling MINI range of premium compact cars.

The new A1 range will compete with other premium compacts such as the Mini Cooper.

Just a few weeks ago, we brought you news that Audi's all-new A1 and next-gen A8 would be skipping the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, but a new report today puts the A1, at least, back on for the Frankfurt show. But the Frankfurt appearance will be more than just a debut - it will be a launch...

Audi is working on a handful of new models set for launch over the next 12 months but despite the prominence of the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show two of the key models won’t be appearing. The cars are the all-new A1 minicar and next-generation A8 flagship. Both cars are expected to be...

At a time when General Motors and Chrysler are facing the reality of bankruptcy, Toyota is forecasting a multi-billion dollar loss, and most other carmakers are either shutting down plants or laying off workers, Audi has managed to post a record profit and its best ever sales figures. Both the U.S...