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  • 2012 Audi RS5 Cabrio spy shots

    Saab is on the brink of bankruptcy--finally, and seriously, this time--as backing from its Chinese suitors may be blocked by the Chinese government. The 2012 Lexus LFA shows its stuff, yet again, in another new gallery and video. The 2012 Audi RS5 Cabrio and 2013 BMW 3-Series Touring are caught in spy shots. Yep, it's a mish-mash today. Check it all out in the links below. 2012 Lexus LFA mega-gallery and video. 2013 BMW 3-Series Touring spy shots. 2012 Audi RS5 Cabrio spy shots. Get the details on the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. BMW gives its real-time traffic tech a boost. The Chinese government...

  • 2011 Rimac Concept One
    Infiniti Electric, Alfa's Plans, Ferrari Tailor Made: Car News Headlines

    Get all of the details on the 2012 Audi RS5 here. [MotorAuthority] Infiniti's electric sports car concept will debut at the Geneva Motor Show ahead of its 2014 production start. [MotorAuthority] Jennifer Lopez teams up with Eminem and Chrysler for the Fiat 500. [TheCarConnection] Rimac presents the...

  • 2012 Audi RS5
    2012 Audi RS5 Preview

    The 2012 Audi RS5 is almost here, and luckily for us U.S. fans Audi’s uber-coupe will launch in facelifted form. This latest version of the RS5 made its official debut this week at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, bringing with it all the latest updates we saw introduced on the 2012 Audi A5...

  • 2012 Audi RS5 live photos
    2012 Audi RS5 Live Photos: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

    We're finally getting some more RS loving from Audi, and it's coming in the svelte form of the 2012 RS5. Sure, we'll have to wait until next year, but for now, we have these live images of the car from the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. With a 450-horsepower, 4.2-liter V-8, quattro all-wheel drive, and...

  • 2012 Audi A5 DTM race car live photos
    2012 Audi A5 DTM Live Photos: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

    What's wrong with a hot German sports coupe getting a full-on, ground-up, carbon fiber monocoque race treatment? Nothing at all, that's what. Here's the proof. These live images of the 2012 Audi A5 DTM car show that, whatever BMW's M3 DTM car and Mercedes-Benz's AMG DTM car have to offer on track...

  • 2012 Audi A5 DTM race car live photos
    2012 Audi A5 DTM Race Car: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

    The 2012 Audi A5 DTM is a purpose-built racer with little more than some visual cues in common with the production car, but it'll do battle with the companies primary rivals, both on and off track: Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

  • Project Kahn matte gray pearl Audi A5

    We’ve already seen Project Kahn’s work with the Audi A5 Cabrio, but now the British tuner has turned its sights to the A5 Coupe, adding a very distinct look to the car thanks to a custom matte gray finish. Whilst retaining much of the sleekness of the standard A5, arguably one of the best looking two-doors currently in production, Project Kahn’s latest styling package consists of front and rear vented bumpers with an R8 look and mesh inserts, a rear spoiler, and a stainless steel sports quad exhaust system. Other bespoke elements include steel detailing (on the door mirrors...

  • New 1.8 TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder for the Audi A5
    40 MPG And 170 BHP? Audi Engine Offers Frugality And Fun

    High performance usually means taking a hit as far as economy is concerned, and impressive economy numbers don't often provide much in the way of fun. Proving that MPG and MPH aren't mutually exclusive, Audi's new 1.8 TFSI engine boasts some impressive statistics. Turbocharging, clever fuel...

  • 2012 Audi A5 Coupe
    Audi Unveils New 1.8 TFSI: 170 HP, 41 MPG

    Audi isn't the first name in high-mpg luxury cars--it has yet to release a hybrid, though it has several on deck, including the A6 Hybrid, which we won't get here in the U.S. But Audi does have its diesel engines, and those manage pretty solid economy while maintaining a level of performance thanks...

  • 2012 Audi A5 Coupe
    2012 Audi A5 Coupe Shown In 360-Degree Video

    Audi fans can take a complete virtual walk-around of the 2012 Audi A5 Coupe thanks to a 360-degree video posted on YouTube.

  • 2012 Audi R17 A5 DTM race car preview sketch
    Audi Previews A5-Based 2012 DTM Race Car

    The 2012 Audi A5 will do battle against BMW and Mercedes in next year's DTM championship before heading to the U.S. for several races in 2013.

  • 2012 Audi A5 Coupe
    2012 Audi A5, S5 Preview

    Audi's stylish mid-range coupe gets some minor aesthetic updates for the 2012 model year, but otherwise leaves well enough alone.

  • Project Kahn Audi A5 Convertible

    Project Kahn is back with another creation inspired by the Audi R8 supercar, this time 'round with a new styling pack designed for the Audi A5 Cabriolet. We first saw this design with Project Kahn’s package for the TT, which not only borrowed the R8’s bumper design but also its iconic side blades. Given the A5 Cabriolet’s missing roof, the side blades have been left out but the car still gets custom bumpers, a rear spoiler and a stainless steel quad exhaust system. There’s also a suspension lowering kit to improve performance and looks, as well as 21-inch RSX light...

  • 2012 Audi A5 Sportback spy shots
    2012 Audi S5 Sportback Spy Shots

    Facelifts, revamps, mid-cycle updates--call them what you will, they usually bring minor tweaks and mild upgrades. These spy shots of the upcoming Audi A5 Sportback update hint that larger changes may be afoot, particularly for the S5 variant. With a face that looks decidedly more A6-like and a...

  • APR Tuned Audi S5 goes under 12 seconds in the quarter
    APR Supercharged Audi S5 Runs Sub-12 1/4 Mile: Video

    The 2012 Mustang Boss is perhaps the most impressive off-the-shelf naturally-aspirated muscle car ever. But if you're looking for a little more four-ringed elegance and some forced-induction action, and can't wait for Audi to bring its latest RS models to the U.S., you can talk to the good folks at...

  • 2011 Audi A5 e-tron quattro hybrid prototype
    Audi Shows Off A5 e-tron quattro Plug-In Hybrid Prototype

    Sophisticated hybrid systems that utilize an internal combustion engine to power one axle and an electric motor spinning the opposing one seems to be all the rage these days and could potentially form the next wave of green car technology to sweep the auto industry. By powering two axles instead of...

  • Kellan Lutz
    Kellan Lutz Gives Us A Little Audi And A Lot Of Abs

    Remember when saw Kellan Lutz rocking his Infiniti G35? We appreciated that. It was refreshing, invigorating -- an automotive palate-cleanser to help wash the taste of Land Rovers and G-Wagens out of our mouths. Then, we saw him in what appeared to be an Audi A5, and our hearts sank, because Audi...

  • 2010 Audi A5 2-door Coupe 2.0L Auto Premium Side Exterior View
    Kellan Lutz Pumps An Audi A5, Or, When Will Twilight Fade To Black?

    Remember when we spotted Kellan Lutz scooting around town in an Infiniti G35? Remember how impressed we were that he hadn't fallen in with the G-Wagen crowd, or the Bentley crowd, or the SLK crowd? Well, we have some bad news: he's fallen in with the Audi crowd, which is, as everyone knows, the new...

  • Michelin Pilot Sport 3

    Michelin has launched the new Pilot Sport 3 to replace part of its Pilot Exalto and Pilot Sport 2 ranges, the latter being the tire of choice for the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 supercar and recently revealed Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. According to Michelin’s own test results, the new Pilot Sport 3 tires holds the road better than its predecessor when cornering and stops up to 10 feet shorter. The new Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tires are also some of the most flexible in the industry, capable of fitting sporty hatchbacks and large, powerful saloons as well as sports cars. Some of the cars it will be...

  • 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet
    Zac Efron's Audi A5: Like HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, This Is Getting Old

    Green goddess in a bottle, this is getting old: another celebrity caught cruising the streets of Los Angeles in an Audi. This time, the celebrity in question is none other than former teen heartthrob (and current 22-year-old heartthrob) Zac Efron, best known (a) for his turns in various High School...

  • Jennifer Lopez [via SocialiteLife]
    Jennifer Lopez Plops Down On Big, Juicy Audi Q7

    We admit it: we totally laughed when Audi announced its goal of beating BMW and Mercedes-Benz in worldwide sales by 2015. But you know, if we were still the betting type (let's just say we learned our lesson), we'd probably take a very long look at those increasingly shorter odds. In recent weeks...

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake Brings Sexy Back...With An Audi A5?

    Sometimes, celebrity car photos are like drunks at a frat party: they say more than you might've expected, and you walk away a changed person -- sometimes for the better, and, well, sometimes not. Take, for example, this shot of Justin Timberlake, prepping for an exhilarating morning of golf as he...

  • Katy Perry
    Katy Perry and Her Audi A5 Approaching Good Taste

    Katy Perry, we're so on the fence about you. One of the Boys? Pretty delicious confection there. Our editors truly believe the bass line on "I Kissed a Girl" is 20 years ahead of its time. And no doubt, the insanely catchy riff of "Waking up In Vegas" is the new musical earwig, sure to haunt us...

  • 2009 Audi A5 Aluminum Coupe Prototype
    Audi A5 Aluminum Prototype Sheds 220-Pounds

    Audi has swapped the steel construction of the A5 Coupe for aluminium and carbon-fiber to save up to 220-pounds.

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