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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 A3 Concept

Report: VW Group plans biggest tech overhaul, hopes to lower production cost by 20%

Volkswagen AG has plans to kick off one of the biggest technology overhauls in almost 20 years. The move will come when Volkswagen’s premium brand Audi plans to revamp the A3 compact car next year. The Audi A3 will be one of the first of more than 40 miles that will use standardized components. Volkswagen [...]

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Production Audi A3 to debut at 2012 Geneva Motor Show, four body styles expected

At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, Audi surprised the world with the new A3 Concept, a production version of which is expected to debut at the 2012 show. Power for the quattro all-wheel-drive Audi A3 Concept comes from a 2.5L 5-cylinder turbocharged FSI gasoline engine making 408-hp and a peak torque of [...]

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Volkswagen, Audi recalling nearly 170,000 TDI models

Volkswagen, Audi recalling nearly 170,000 TDI models

Volkswagen is recalling certain diesel models to fix an issue with fuel-injection pulses that could coincide with the natural frequency of the injector line in specific load and rpm conditions. The problem creates an additional stress in the fuel line. The recall consists of certain 2009-2012 Jetta TDI and Jetta Sportwagen TDI models built from [...]

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Audi A3 e-tron Concept is a sporty plug-in hybrid

Audi A3 e-tron Concept is a sporty plug-in hybrid

At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Audi surprised us with a high-performance 408-hp concept version of the next-generation Audi A3. It was refreshing to see a concept without any electric, hybrid or any other fuel-alternative powertrains. However, at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show today, Audi is pleasing tree-hugging lovers with the new Audi A3 e-tron [...]

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Next Audi A3 hatchback sketches revealed, could come in all-electric variant

Next Audi A3 hatchback sketches revealed, could come in all-electric variant

Following the release of some Audi Q3 sketches, which will debut at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show next week, Audi has released sketches of the Audi A3 hatchback. The Audi A3 Concept originally made its debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show lat month in sedan form. The sketches show a more evolutionary look for [...]

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Audi A3 e-tron prototype unveiled, offers 87 miles on single charge

Audi A3 e-tron prototype unveiled, offers 87 miles on single charge

Audi has just recently released a brand new addition to the growing lineup of e-tron concepts: the A3 e-tron. Aesthetically, the e-tron concept appears to be a normal A3 on the outside. It’s distinguished however by a revised instrument cluster, leather and Alcantara seats, a heated windshield and an optimized air conditioning system. Click here [...]

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Production Audi A3 Concept likely to come to U.S., Q3 still in questioning

Production Audi A3 Concept likely to come to U.S., Q3 still in questioning

The Audi A3 Concept was one of the many head-turners at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Well, we have some good news for you – a production version of the Audi A3 Concept sedan will be sold in the United States. As for the bad news, U.S. prospects for the Q3 compact crossover are uncertain. [...]

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Audi A3 Concept unveiled, gets 408-hp 5-cylinder turbo FSI

Audi A3 Concept unveiled, gets 408-hp 5-cylinder turbo FSI

This is the new Audi A3 Concept, unveiled today at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The new Audi A3 Concept is a four-door-coupe study and provides a glimpse into future variants of the A3 family and features an improved MMI operating system, a high-tech infotainment system and a very interesting engine choice. Before we get into the [...]

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2011 Geneva Preview: Audi A3 Concept is a compact 4-door-coupe

2011 Geneva Preview: Audi A3 Concept is a compact 4-door-coupe

The last major change to the A3 took place in 2008 – well, Audi is now ready for 2011 and has planed an “attractive technological concept” car based on the next-generation A3 that will make its debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Audi says that the new A3 Concept will be in the shape [...]

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