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  • 2019 Audi A8 at the “Spider-Man: Homecoming” premiere

    Audi’s redesigned A8 will be formally introduced on July 11 at an event in Barcelona, Spain, but fans of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” who attended the movie’s world premiere in Hollywood on Wednesday night got to see it up close. It was still camouflaged, albeit only with a body-hugging wrap. You’ll notice that the typical swirl pattern Audi uses to hide the design of its upcoming cars has been replaced with a pattern incorporating spider webs. Why was the redesigned A8 at the “Spider-Man: Homecoming” premiere? The car has a starring role in the new movie...

  • 2019 Audi A8 rear-wheel-steering system
    Audi reveals new A8’s chassis technology

    Audi has revealed a bit more of the technology that will appear on its redesigned A8 debuting next month. Due in showrooms next year, as a 2019 model, the redesigned A8 will boast multi-material construction, a 48-volt electrical system, a standard mild-hybrid system, and a self-driving system...

  • Teaser for 2019 Audi A8 debuting on July 11, 2017
    More of the 2019 Audi A8 revealed in new teasers

    Audi has released two new videos that reveal more of its upcoming fourth-generation A8 flagship sedan. Both videos only provide glimpses of the new sedan which will be revealed to the world on July 11, but they also show some of its cool new electronic driver aids in action. The first video...

  • Scene from “Spider-Man: Homecoming”
    Look out for the 2019 Audi A8 in “Spider-Man: Homecoming” debuting June 28

    Although Audi’s new A8 is scheduled for a formal debut at a July 11 event in Barcelona, Spain, you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of the fourth generation of the Audi flagship sedan in the new movie “Spider-Man: Homecoming” premiering on June 28. In the latest Marvel...

  • Teaser for 2019 Audi A8 debuting on July 11, 2017
    2019 Audi A8 teased ahead of July 11 reveal

    Audi will unveil the new, fourth-generation A8 on July 11 at an event in Barcelona, Spain. Describing the upcoming flagship sedan, CEO Rupert Stadler said the car will be “generously dimensioned” and feature “a completely new operating concept.” The operating concept...

  • 2019 Audi A8 spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    2019 Audi A8 to feature 48-volt mild-hybrid system

    As power demand rises in modern cars from all the ancillary features they are being fitted with, automakers are responding by installing more powerful 48-volt electrical systems to complement the existing 12-volt systems we’re all used to. The higher voltage of the system also means smaller...

  • 2019 Audi A8 spy shots

    Audi's next-generation A8 has been spotted again. The car is confirmed for a reveal on July 11 but won't reach showrooms until 2018. It will arrive as a 2019 model. The new A8, the nameplate’s fourth generation, is the first model to be styled under the guidance of Marc Lichte who took over the design reins at Audi in late 2013. 2019 Audi A8 spy video from Motor Authority on Vimeo. He’s already previewed the new look with the series of Prologue concepts, which, judging by our latest spy shots and video, the new A8 will closely resemble. The size of the vehicle isn’t changing...

  • 2019 Audi A8 spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    Audi A8 to be first with ‘Level 3’ self-driving capability, but regulations holding back tech

    Last year’s death of driver in a Tesla Model S that crashed while in Autopilot mode is a strong reminder that self-driving technology is still in its infancy. That doesn’t mean the technology isn’t advancing at a rapid rate. In fact, as early as this year we’ll see the first...

  • 2019 Audi A8’s multi-material spaceframe
    Audi provides look at new A8’s lightweight, multi-material construction

    Audi is intensifying its mixed material usage for its next-generation A8. Like rival BMW and its carbon core construction, Audi is out to prove it’s come up with the perfect combination of materials for the optimal blend of low weight and high strength. The new A8, which arrives later this...

  • 2017 Audi A8 L Extended in Norway - Image via Motor Authority reader Raymond
    Audi A8 L Extended commissioned by King of Norway

    It turns out the extra-long Audi A8 we saw yesterday was commissioned by Harald V, the King of Norway. Its delivery is part of the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of his inauguration. The car has already been spotted in Norway with the license plate "A-2”. We're told this is a...

  • 2017 Audi A8 L Extended
    Audi rolls out 21-foot, 6-door A8 L Extended

    There are a surprising number of automakers offering limousines straight from the factory. In the past year alone we’ve seen the S600 Pullman from Mercedes-Maybach and the Mulsanne Grand Limousine from Bentley. Now Audi has entered the fray with its A8 L Extended. The A8 L Extended measures...

  • 2016 Audi RS 7 Performance and S8 Plus, Sebring 2016
    2016 Audi RS 7 Performance and S8 Plus first drive review

    It wasn't that long ago that 300 horsepower was exceptional, 400 was the domain of Corvettes, and 500 was reserved for supercars. Then we saw a 662-horsepower Mustang and 707-horsepower Hellcats, and soon the 600-horsepower club had double-digit members. Add two more cars to that club for the 2016...

  • 2016 Audi S8 Plus

    It was only yesterday that Audi confirmed the new S8 Plus and RS 7 Performance models for sale in the United States, and now we have the all-important pricing details. The S8 Plus starts at $115,825 while the RS 7 Performance will set you back $129,925. Both prices include a $925 destination charge. READ: 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show Preview Both cars feature identical powertrains and output figures as well as a long list of standard items. They are also both being presented at next week’s Los Angeles Auto Show. A showroom appearance is slated for December, with the cars arriving as 2016...

  • 2016 Audi S8 Plus
    2016 Audi RS 7 Performance And S8 Plus Confirmed For Los Angeles Auto Show

    Audi’s lineup is expanding with several new performance offerings that we’ll see for the first time on local soil at next week’s 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. They form part of the recently announced Audi Sport performance division and include the new S4, RS 7 Performance, S8 Plus...

  • 2016 Audi A8 4.0T Sport
    2016 Audi A8 4.0T Sport Gets Power Bump, Tweaked Styling

    While the next-generation A8 is deep in development, Audi has made some tweaks to 2016 models to help keep the line fresh until its replacement arrives, including the addition of a new A8 4.0T Sport model to fill the gap between the A8 4.0T and high-performance S8. ALSO SEE: Next-Generation LS...

  • 2016 Audi A8 L Security
    Audi A8 L Security: For When The Going Gets Way Past Tough

    The world can be a dangerous place, particularly so if you're a high-value target like a diplomat, tycoon, or celebrity. So for the—hopefully small—percentage of clients who believe that there is quite literally someone gunning for them, Audi offers the A8 L Security. The latest version...

  • 2016 Audi S8 Plus
    2016 Audi S8 Plus Revealed With 605 Horsepower

    Tired of seeing Mercedes-Benz have all the fun in the full-size performance sedan segment, Audi has come out with a new version of its S8 that’s packing a full 605 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque (553 lb-ft with overboost). The new version is the S8 Plus, and it makes its world debut...

  • 2016 Audi A8 4.0T Sport
    2016 Audi A8 Gets New Sport Trim

    Audi has started work on its next-generation A8 but the new model is still a couple of years away. In the meantime, the current one is still looking fresh thanks to a facelift introduced for the 2015 model year. And now for 2016, Audi’s flagship sedan benefits from new Sport trim designed to...

  • Audi Prologue Piloted Driving concept, 2015 Consumer Electronics Show

    Audi’s next-generation A8 is still a couple of years away from its market debut but there’s already a lot we know about the new flagship sedan. The car will ride on a stretched version of the MLB Evo platform that debuts in the 2016 Q7, bringing significant weight savings for the big sedan, and public road trials have already commenced with engineers using a handful of current-generation A8-based test mules. ALSO SEE: Audi Reveals R8 e-tron Piloted Driving Concept The recent series of Prologue concept cars preview the new styling for the A8 and other large Audis, and the concepts...

  • Audi RS 7 autonomous car concept
    Next-Gen A8 To Be Audi’s First Autonomous Car

    Audi was a pioneer in the area of autonomous car technology but the automaker has been overtaken by rival Mercedes-Benz in the race to offer cars that can drive themselves. That won’t be the case for long as Audi’s next-generation A8, due on the market in 2017, as a 2018 model, will be...

  • 2015 Audi A8 L
    2015 Audi A8 Priced From $78,295

    The 2015 Audi A8 and S8 feature subtle styling updates and more technology.

  • 2015 Audi A8 L Security
    Audi Rolls Out 2015 A8 L Security

    Though it wasn’t on show with the rest of the updated 2015 A8 range at the Detroit Auto Show this week, Audi’s 2015 A8 L Security has also received a round of updates. The A8 L Security is the version of Audi’s flagship sedan built by the automaker’s own armored car division...

  • 2015 Audi A8 L
    2015 Audi A8 And S8 U.S. Specs Announced

    Following its world debut last year in Frankfurt, the 2015 Audi A8 along with its sporty S8 variant has made an appearance at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show where its specifications for the U.S. market were announced. The update to the 2015 A8 range isn’t a major one but there are some key...

  • 2015 Audi A8 L W12 Exclusive Concept
    2015 Audi A8 L W12 Exclusive Concept: New Photos

    Following the success of its previous Exclusive Concept based on the A8 L W12 luxury sedan, Audi recently rolled out a new version based on its updated 2015 A8. Audi Exclusive is the personalization service for the brand with the four rings, offering customers of its cars upgrades such as special...

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