Audi News
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After years of promises, Audi is finally ready to roll out plug-in hybrid versions of its core models globally. They will feature the automaker's next-generation plug-in hybrid powertrain, and the first of them was confirmed on Tuesday as the Q5 55 TFSI e. Others will include A6-, and A7- and A8-based models. The Q5 55 TFSI e's lengthy name represents the new format Audi is using for its plug-in hybrids, as the previous e-tron badge is now exclusively reserved for battery-electric models, like the e-tron and upcoming e-tron Sportback. Its powertrain meanwhile consists of a 2.0-liter...
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2020 Audi Q3 Sportback spy shots and videoIt was in early 2017 that Audi first confirmed the addition of a Q4 to its lineup, though there have been some changes to the automaker's plans since then. The Q4 was originally planned to be a compact crossover SUV with a coupe-like profile based on the same structure as the recently redesigned...
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Updated Audi A4 arrives with mild-hybrid tech but still no plugAudi has introduced an updated version of its A4, which benefits from revised looks, some extra goodies in the cabin, and mild-hybrid tech.
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2020 Audi RS Q3 spy shots and videoAudi Sport is out testing prototypes for a new generation of the RS Q3 due on the market in late 2019 or early the following year. Also in the works is a more coupe-like variant dubbed the RS Q3 Sportback.
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Audi not giving up on fuel cells, new prototype coming this yearGiven concerns about range and charging times for electric cars, Audi is reviving its fuel-cell vehicle program.
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Disintegrating Audi R8 artwork is our kind of decorAudi commissioned artist Fabian Oefner to create a "disintegrating" portrait of the Audi R8 in celebration of the car's V-10 engine.
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After almost 500 miles behind the wheel of the 2019 Audi A8 L, we share some things we like and don't like about Audi's flagship sedan.
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Try not to drool over this 1986 Audi Sport Quattro for saleThere may be no more desirable classic Audi than the limited run of Sport Quattros. The coupe, homologated for Group B rally racing, is an icon for Audi enthusiasts. Those with the right bank balances can turn a dream into a reality because one has surfaced for sale. Canepa listed this 1986 Audi...
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2020 Audi RS 7 Sportback spy shots and videoAudi has a redesigned A7 Sportback on its hands but the version we're most interested in, the RS 7, is yet to make its debut. A prototype has been spotted and reveals the aggressive look the high-performance liftback will convey.
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André Lotterer daily drives a 1984 Audi Sport QuattroThose lucky enough to own classic cars often choose something other than old, finicky, heritage vehicles as a "daily drivers." André Lotterer is different than most classic car owners. Lotterer featured his 1984 Audi Sport Quattro on the YouTube series "Petrolicious" and described his...
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2019 Audi Q3 previewSales of compact crossover SUVs are booming and Audi looks to have one of the strongest offerings in the form of its redesigned 2019 Q3. The new Q3 was unveiled last October at the 2018 Paris International Motor Show and on Wednesday was shown in the United States for the first time, at the 2019...
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2021 Audi S5 spy shotsAn updated version of the Audi S5 is just around the corner.
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Audi's car subscription service now offers a more affordable set of vehicles with the introduction of the Core Collection. The brand announced Tuesday the service will expand to two tiers in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area. Audi Select launched with a single tier of vehicles available for a flat monthly fee of $1,395. Now, with two tiers of vehicles, Audi relegates its more luxurious and higher-performance cars to the Premier Collection, which costs $1,495—a $100 increase. In the Core Collection, $995 per month gives subscribers access to the Audi TT coupe, A4, S3, and Q5 SUV. The...
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2020 R8 gets new look, 200-mph top speed for all modelsThe 2020 Audi R8 is ready to storm the Big Apple with a refreshed version of its high-end R8 sports car. On Thursday, the German brand revealed the updated R8 for the U.S. market after showing the global car last year. Of note, Audi will skip the 2019 model year and jump straight to the 2020 model...
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Audi AI:ME concept is an A2 from the futureAudi will preview its vision for electric mobility a decade from now with the AI:ME concept, which debuts at Auto Shanghai 2019.
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2019 Audi TT previewAudi's TT enters the 2019 model year with a sharper look and a 20th anniversary special edition, but sadly there's no extra power to be had.
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2019 Audi TT RS refined with round of updatesAudi's TT RS sports car has benefited from a more aggressive look but sadly there's no extra power to match it. We're not complaining, though, as the TT RS was already a fast, agile car.
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New Audi S6 and S7 Sportback arrive with turbo V-6 powerAudi's latest S6 and S7 downsize to V-6 power but no performance is list. The final numbers come in at 450 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque.
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Audi's e-tron only gets 204 miles of range but its battery has been designed to offer a more consistent range over the life of the vehicle and in a wider variety of conditions.
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2020 Audi RS 6 Avant spy shots and videoAudi Sport is currently working on the next RS 6 Avant. Spotted in prototype form, the new RS 6 Avant has an aggressive front fascia, massive brakes, and oval-shaped exhausts.
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Audi design boss confirms A4-sized electric sedanThe Volkswagen Group is committed to launching 70 new EVs by 2028 and many of these will come from Audi. One we can look forward to is an electric sedan similar in size to the A4.
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2019 Audi Q2 L e-tron spy shotsAudi is out testing an electric version of the Q2 compact crossover sold overseas. To be badged a Q2 L e-tron, the electric crossover is based on the Q2's long-wheelbase body style sold exclusively in China and will be launched on the market there later in 2019. We know this is the electric version...
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Audi will launch 13 performance cars and SUVs in 2019Audi Sport fans have a lot to look forward to this year as the brand announced on Thursday at its annual General Meeting that it has 13 performance cars in the pipeline for 2019. "The brand is sharpening its sporty image with nine new S models as well as four especially powerful R and RS models,"...
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Audi sees an electric range sweet spot in the futureAs electric cars continue to slowly creep into the market, we certainly haven't reached the point at which any EV offers too much driving range. More often than not, the best EVs hover around 300 miles. Eventually, we'll find a sweet spot as customers discover how much range makes the most sense...
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