Audi A5 News
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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 we've peeped Justin Timberlake and Katy Perry cruising the streets in Audi A5s (separately, thanks), Orlando Bloom in an Audi Q7, and Ashley Greene in an Audi Q5. And now who do we see slipping into the passenger's seat of a completely different, non-Orlando Bloomian Audi Q7? None other than Jenny...
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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...
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Katy Perry and Her Audi A5 Approaching Good TasteKaty 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...
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Audi A5 Aluminum Prototype Sheds 220-PoundsAudi has swapped the steel construction of the A5 Coupe for aluminium and carbon-fiber to save up to 220-pounds.
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Audi A5: A Post-Crash PostmortemYou don't have to total an A5 to appreciate it. I've already done that for you.
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Audi Previews S5 Sportback, Green A4 TDI And A3 TFSI Before FrankfurtThe two efficient models aren't confirmed for the U.S. yet, but the A5 Sportback is expected to make the trip.
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Chicago-area Audi owners and fans will have a new way to get on the track and get pro instruction thanks to a deal with Autobahn Country Club.
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Audi A5 Sportback set for 2009 Frankfurt Auto ShowAudi will be releasing a host of models in coming years to expand into new segments as it attempts to topple BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the quest to sell more than a 1.5 million vehicles by 2015. Some of the cars in the pipeline include the A1 premium hatch, A7 four-door coupe and a Sportback version...
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Audi prices 2010 A4, A5 and Q5The 2010 Audi A4, A5 and Q5 are still on their way to dealerships at the moment, but Audi decided to let the prices of the updated models loose early as it anticipates high demand. Though the updates are minor for the most part, the pricing is also only slightly increased for the 2010 model year...
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Power and style with latest Senner Tuning Audi A5 upgradeUnlike many of their competitors, the designers at Senner Tuning don't do the European version of tacky, flashy tuner cars. Instead, they focus on adding minor enhancements that give the owner a unique look without clamoring for attention. The design program for the Audi A5 offers a range of front...
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Caractere enhances Audi’s A5 Cabrio range with new styling kitUnlike many of their competitors, the Belgians at Caractere don't do the European version of tacky, flashy tuner cars. Instead, they focus on adding minor enhancements that give the owner a unique look without clamoring for attention. The design program for the Audi A5 Cabrio offers a range of...
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ABT Sportsline adds AS5 package to new A5 CabrioABT Sportsline is a long-time Audi tuner with very close ties to the German carmaker’s motorsport division. The firm was recently enlisted by Audi to help develop its R8 LMS race car and the experience gained from the high-level of engineering and testing that went into the car has now been...
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After a tough go of things last week, Avus Performance is trying to spring back with a new matte black Audi A5 dubbed simply the A5 Coupe Matte Black. Though it offers a healthy boost to the pulling power of the V6 TDI under the hood, the main focuses are handling and appearance modifications. Central to the improved handling is a new set of KW coil-overs to give the car fully adjustable compression and rebound plus a lower, stiffer set of springs. Balancing the car on new 21in alloys, also finished in matte black, gives the car an aggressive, low look to match its stealth wrapper. LED tail...
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Audi A5 Sportback headed to Frankfurt Motor ShowAudi will be releasing a host of models in the coming years to expand into new segments as it attempts to topple BMW and Mercedes in the quest to sell more than a 1.5 million vehicles by 2015. Some of the cars in the pipeline include the A1 premium hatch, A7 four-door coupe and a Sportback version...
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Weight reduction and four-cylinder engines planned for next-gen Audi S4 and S5Audi took the risky step of replacing the V8 engine in its sporty S5 range with a new supercharged V6. Sure the six-cylinder mill is lighter and more fuel-efficient but what about the prestige of a V8, not to mention the smoothness and aural delight? Audi believes its customers, current and future...
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Audi insider: U.S. likely to receive TT RS and RS 5The hotly-anticipated TT RS will hit showrooms in Europe by the middle of the year but ask Audi when it will arrive in the United States and the only answer you will likely receive is that it’s still under consideration. A similar response can be expected for the even more extreme RS 5...
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New Audi AS5-R to head ABT Sportsline range in GenevaAudi tuning specialist ABT Sportsline has released a teaser image of its new performance kit for the A5 coupe, which it plans to unveil at next month’s Geneva Motor Show alongside its previous Q5, R8, and Volkswagen Scirocco modified range. ABT’s latest kit for the A5 builds on its...
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Audi’s handsome A5 and S5 cabrios bare all in new imagesThe new A5 and S5 Cabriolet range was quietly revealed late last year during the holiday period between the Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Shows, but with production of the handsome duo kicking off in Germany this month Audi has released a flood of new images and details. The most exciting variant...
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Shifting into a higher gear in Audi A4 and A5 models for European drivers could take as little as 0.2 seconds from this month as the S tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission is now available in the base 2.0L TFSI quattro versions of the A4 Sedan and Avant models as well as the A5 Coupe. In Sedan form, the A4 2.0L TFSI quattro S tronic can power to 62mph from rest in 6.5 seconds - a 0.1 second improvement over the manual - reach a top speed of 150mph and return 31.8mpg according to the combined cycle test. In the A5 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic, the sprint to 62mph can be completed 0.3 seconds...
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Report: Updated S5 to feature supercharged V6Audi’s decision to downsize the engine in the recently revealed S4 range from a naturally-aspirated V8 in the previous model to a forced-induction V6 is set to be repeated for a number of important performance models from the Germany luxury carmaker. According to latest reports the facelifted...
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Audi Releases Official Sketches For A5 Sportback, A7 And Next-Gen A8Just as it did back in July with its upcoming R8 Spider convertible, Audi has released several teaser sketches for some of its important future models. The images reveal new details about the upcoming A5 Sportback model due next year as well the all-new 2010 A7 four-door coupe and next-generation...
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Audi starts trial of fuel-saving Travolution traffic systemMost carmakers are focusing their efforts solely on reducing the tailpipe emissions of their vehicle lineups through conventional methods such as more efficient engines, advanced catalysts and lighter cars. Attacking vehicle emissions from a different angle, Audi is adding a new traffic management...
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Audi S5 tuned by America's StasisWhile the likes of MTM and other German tuning houses are well known for their performance upgrading exploits, Stasis, an Audi-focused tuning house that specializes in chassis and engine upgrades, has managed to fly under the radar for some time now. However, the Californian-based tuner’s...
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300HP Senner Tuning Audi A5 White Speed TDIAudi’s Le Mans-dominating R10 race cars plus a recent string of TDI concepts have shown that diesels are capable of serious speed and are not out of place in performance circles. Thankfully for consumers, diesel engines are finally gaining a foothold in the performance car market as...
Alex Kaufmann