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KBB’s Total Cost of Ownership hands out awards to Kia, Audi

Kelly Blue Book has just released an all new set of awards called the Total Cost of Ownership Awards for current model-year vehicles and brands. The awards are based on the initial five years of ownership costs, and go to those brands and models with the lowest figures. Costs included are finance and insurance fees, [...]

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2013 Audi TT RS Plus

2013 Audi TT RS Plus unveiled, will debut in Geneva

What’s even more powerful, even faster and ever more dynamic than the Audi TT RS? The Audi TT RS Plus. So what’s the story? The Audi TT RS Plus is powered a 2.5 liter 5-cylinder turbo engine pumping out 360-hp an increase of 20-hp and a maximum torque of 343 lb-ft. Mated to a manual 6-speed [...]

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Audi R8 TDI Le Mans Concept

Report: Next Audi R8 to be lighter and faster than current model

Audi’s next R8 is already in development with promises of being fast enough and advanced enough to keep up with supercar competitors like Lamborghini and Porsche (which it actually share a parent with). Two variants will be available for the next R8, starting with a 4,2-liter V8, and going up to the 5.2-liter V10, both mated [...]

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Audi A6 BiTurbo Diesel

Audi launches new bi-turbo diesel engine for A6

An all-new b-turbo diesel motor has been engineered by Audi, and is to be featured in the A6, A6 Allroad and A7 Sportback packing all the perks of the current TDI and adding some new ones. All three models will get the same 3.0-liter motor that makes 309 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, with [...]

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2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder price starts at $211,200

The hand-built 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder will see a limited production run of just 333 units, however, only 50 will make it to the United States. Each model will come with a uniquely distinguished with an individual vehicle number displayed on the gear shift and a starting price tag of 211,200 (including $1,200 Destination and Delivery [...]

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CARandDRIVER Lightning Lap

Video: CARandDRIVER’s annual Lightning Lap returns, features hot SUVs for the first time

Car and Driver loves doing special features. So they’re back with their latest one for the 2012-year: the annual Lightning Lap. The competition is to compare some of the most critically acclaimed cars as of recent. Taking place at Virginia’s International Raceway, the C/D team will compare a series of cars organized in various price [...]

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2012 Audi Q5 Hybrid Interior Driver Seat

Report: Audi pitches Q5 diesel as performance variant, hybrid version for fuel economy

Diesel passenger cars are slowly making their way into prominence here in America for the first time and of course, the Germans are at the forefront. For good reason too, and that’s because diesels have proven to be just as powerful, if not more powerful, than their gasoline counterparts while returning considerably more mpg’s. And [...]

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Video: See what happens when the Audi S7 shows up to a vampire party

Edward Cullen is a vampire concerned with safety – hence him driving a Volvo in the Twilight series. But what happens when a vampire decides to show off and buy an Audi S7? Well, we’ll let you see for yourself in Audi’s Super Bowl XLVI commercial. Check out our original post on the 2013 Audi [...]

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2012 Audi A3 Interior

2012 Audi A3 interior revealed

Audi has recently revealed the 2012 Audi A3 at the Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas, an improved version of spy shots caught before. The model’s interior features a dash angled in the driver’s favor, and a new MMI control panel which integrates handwriting recognition. Other highlights include circular air vents, a 7 inch [...]

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Audi Q3 Vail Concept

Report: Audi Q1 could be in the works

Audi is hinting that it will produce a crossover based on the new A1 compact hatchback. Known so far as the Audi Q1 that model will expand the A1 range with a more premium compact SUV that will compete with the Mini Countryman and BMW X1. “We are not looking at what other manufacturers are [...]

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