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  • Walter Röhrl and his Audi Sport quattro S1.

    In 1987, Walter Röhrl climbed behind the wheel of an Audi Sport quattro S1 on the unpaved road to the summit of Pike’s Peak. From the time Röhrl launched the car on the gravel road, until he broke the beam at the summit, just 10 minutes and 48 seconds elapsed. No driver before or since has matched that time on pure gravel, and Röhrl’s record is now etched into history. The road to the summit has been paved (and was partially paved years ago), so modern records don’t reflect the challenge that Röhrl faced on pure gravel. In 2012, the German driver will...

  • 2013 Audi A8 L Hybrid
    2013 Audi A8 L Hybrid: Gallery

    While it may yet prove to be forbidden fruit, we have our hopes up for the eventual arrival of the 2013 Audi A8 Hybrid and its long-wheelbase version, shown here fresh from its web reveal, on U.S. streets sometime soon. The new model goes on sale in Europe in May. Audi hasn't said if it will bring...

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    Audi Tops Luxury Brands In Latest Strategic Vision Study

    For the second year in a row, Audi is the luxury manufacturer with the highest number of vehicles on the Strategic Vision Total Value Index, which recognizes models for their overall value. Factoring in to the equation are variables such as warranty coverage, technical innovation, standard...

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    Luxury Automakers Forced To Offer Big Discounts In China

    While once they enjoyed record margins on each of their sales, luxury automakers in China are now offering big discounts to move vehicles off showroom floors. As recently as last year, buyers in China seeking a popular model like the Mercedes-Benz S600 L were paying as much as $31,600 on top of the...

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    Audi Working On A4 ‘Superavant’ MPV: Report

    Despite sales of its 5-Series Gran Turismo proving less than spectacular, BMW is so adamant that demand for upmarket MPVs will eventually take off that it’s planning two more additions in the coming years. One will be based on the latest 3-Series platform and will likely be called the...

  • The 2012 Audi R8 V10.
    Want An Audi R8? Audi Brings Back Twitter Campaign: Video

    Audi is bringing back last year's successful #WantAnR8 Twitter campaign, and entrants can win the use of an Audi R8 for the day.

  • 2013 Audi Q5 facelift spy shots

    Two prototypes for Audi’s mid-cycle update for its Q5 have been spotted almost completely undisguised, revealing some telling details planned for the compact luxury crossover due out later this year as a 2013 model. The biggest change to the car’s styling is the new grille, which is almost identical to the unit fitted to the latest-generation A3. This is joined by subtle updates to the head and tail-lights, which include some new LED detailing, and the bumpers have also undergone some revisions. The prototype finished in red is for a standard Q5 but the one in black has been...

  • 2012 Audi RS5
    10 Minutes Of 2013 Audi RS5 Action: Video

    We can’t get enough of the 2013 Audi RS5 and we hope you can’t either as we’ve now got a new video showing off the latest Audi coupe from almost every angle. We also get to see plenty of driving action and hear the sonorous sounds of the RS5’s naturally-aspirated V-8. Make...

  • New Audi A3 Hatchback live photos, 2012 Geneva Motor Show
    2013 Audi A3 Live Photos: 2012 Geneva Motor Show

    We caught our first glimpse of the 2013 Audi A3 when images leaked onto the internet last month, but the model finally made its official debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The new A3 is instantly recognisable as an Audi - the deep, confident grille, LED-equipped lights and clean lines from nose...

  • Audi's new A3, debuting at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show
    New Audi A3 Debuts In Geneva

    Audi is unveiling its redesigned A3 at this week's Geneva Motor Show, but it's opted to release images ahead of the car's debut

  • 2012 Audi A5 DTM finalized for homologation
    2012 Audi A5 DTM Design Finalized As Testing Ends

    Even though we saw the general outlines of Audi's upcoming 2012 A5 DTM race car at last fall's Frankfurt auto show, its final design, particularly in terms of aerodynamics, has been in constant flux since then, with on-track testing being done at increasing levels of secrecy. As of yesterday, the...

  • 2012 Audi A3 e-tron prototype
    Audi Confirms A3, A4, And Q7 Plug-In Hybrids For 2014

    Audi is quickly becoming a leader in the field of electric cars, having already shown off a barrage of zero-emission concepts and established the standalone e-tron electric car department, as well as a R&D center for electric drive systems at its Ingolstadt headquarters in Germany. And...

  • 2012 Audi R18 ultra and e-tron quattro LMP1 race car

    Testament to Audi’s commitment towards pioneering new technologies, the brand with the four rings has unveiled its new 2012 Le Mans racing prototypes, which combine highly-efficient TDI diesel engines with hybrid technology and quattro all-wheel-drive. Audi first saw Le Mans victory back in 2001 with a TFSI engine, and followed this up in 2006 with a historic first win for a diesel powered car. Now Audi is targeting yet another technical milestone in the world's most famous endurance race. The automaker will be fielding four race cars in the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship, which...

  • 2012 Audi A3 e-tron prototype
    Audi Announces A3 e-tron Electric Car Trials For U.S.

    A small fleet of all-electric A3 e-tron prototypes will soon be driving across some major U.S. cities, with Audi announcing this week its latest e-tron pilot program. Audi made the announcement yesterday at the TED2012 conference in Long Beach, California, where the automaker was presenting its...

  • 2013 Audi A3 Hatchback leaked images
    2013 Audi A3 Hatchback Leaked

    It's been spied, previewed, the interior shown at the 2012 CES show in January, and its tech shown off last week at CeBIT. Today, the 2013 Audi A3 has leaked onto the web in much more revealing fashion. The images, leaked via ZR.ru, show a crisp, clean design--a hallmark of Audi's last several...

  • Audi A1 Quattro snow drifting video
    Audi A1 Quattro Goes Snow Drifting: Video

    Following last week’s enticing Audi RS5 desert run video, the brand with the four rings has released a new video, this time with another high-performance vehicle from its quattro division drifting in the snow. The vehicle is the limited edition A1 quattro, which is being built in a limited...

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    Audi A1 Cabrio To Feature 500C-Style Roll-Back Roof: Report

    Although a traditional A1 cabriolet has proven too costly to build, Audi appears to be developing a retractable roof version instead.

  • A. Kahn Design custom Audi Q7
    A. Kahn Design Adds Bespoke Touch To The Audi Q7

    The Audi Q7 has been with us for a while, more than six years to be exact, yet the full-size luxury SUV remains one of the most stylish offerings in its segment even after all these years. Nevertheless, there are always ways to improve the styling of a vehicle and in the case of the Audi Q7...

  • 2013 Audi A3 Interior previewed at CES 2012

    Following the reveal of its new 2013 A3’s interior at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Audi has announced its presence at this year’s CeBIT in Hanover, Germany. Audi will present its new A3, just days after the car makes its official world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on March 6, as well as showcase a host of new Audi Connect technologies. The name “Audi Connect” describes the fully networked mobility of Audi--that is, the networking of Audi models with the Internet, with the surrounding infrastructure, and with other vehicles. The new A3...

  • 2013 Audi RS4 Avant
    2013 Audi RS4 Avant: Official Details And Mega Gallery

    Sure, the Cadillac CTS-V is great. We love it, in fact. But sometimes you might need to fly a little under the radar, rather than targeting it with heat-seeking missiles. If that's the case, the 2013 Audi RS4 Avant may be just what you're looking for--and the newest version has now been fully...

  • 2012 Audi RS5
    Get Ready For The New 2013 Audi RS5: Video

    One of the most anticipated new cars of the year is the 2013 Audi RS5 super-sports coupe, which sails into showrooms this spring complete with fresh new styling, high-tech features, and one of the last naturally-aspirated performance V-8s from a German automaker. The new 2013 model is a facelifted...

  • Audi TT RS Plus
    Audi TT RS Plus Headed For 2012 Geneva Motor Show

    Audi is set to launch a new version of its TT RS sports car at next month’s Geneva Motor Show, one that brings European versions in line with U.S. models in terms of power but also adds a host of other upgrades. The new version is the TT RS Plus, which now sports the same 360 horsepower and...

  • 2012 Audi A5 Coupe
    Audi And Kia Least Expensive Brands To Own, Per Kelley Blue Book

    KBB's latest study examines the total cost of ownership for the initial five years, and it's named Kia as the most affordable brand and Audi as the most affordable luxury brand.

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    First Details On Next-Gen Audi TT

    Yesterday we brought you more details on the next-generation Audi R8 super-sports car but that’s just one new performance vehicle the brand with the four rings is working on. Audi is also developing its third-generation TT sports car and according to latest reports we may see it unveiled as...

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