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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 The Audi A3 Concept originally made its debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show lat month in sedan form.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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NHTSA steps up investigation into 100,00 VW, Audi diesels

NHTSA steps up investigation into 100,00 VW, Audi diesels

The NHTSA is stepping up an investigation into nearly 100,000 Volkswagen and Audi diesel vehicles due to fuel pump failures. The investigation is to now include 97,272 diesel powered 2009-10 Volkswagen Jettas, 2010 Golfs, and Audi A3s. The NHTSA received 160 complaints with regard to the aforementioned vehicles, with approximately half of the reports alleging [...]

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Rumor: Jaguar working on luxury hatchback to rival BMW 1-Series

Rumor: Jaguar working on luxury hatchback to rival BMW 1-Series

We’ve been hearing about Jaguar’s upcoming BMW 3-Series competitor but apparently the British, Indian-owned automaker has no plans to stop there. According to AutoExpress, Jaguar is also looking at a premium hatchback that will go head-to-head with the likes of the BMW 1-Series and the Audi A3. Apparently Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar’s global brand directory, has [...]

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Video: Audi A3 owner finds his car covered in 15 cm thick layer of ice

Video: Audi A3 owner finds his car covered in 15 cm thick layer of ice

The Northeast part of United States is probably suffering one of the worst winters they’ve seen years. Besides seeing drivers spinning out of control on snowy/icy roads, once in a while you’ll come across something that will totally blow your mind. Here is an owner of an Audi A3 in Manhattan, who found his car [...]

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2011 Audi RS3 unveiled, not coming to U.S. for now (w/ video and poll)

2011 Audi RS3 unveiled, not coming to U.S. for now (w/ video and poll)

Oh what a beautiful way to kick off Monday, of course that’s if you live in Europe. Audi has just unveiled the latest addition to its RS series with the new RS3 Sportback and so far it seems like the car won’t be coming to the stateside. Power for the 2011 Audi RS3 Sportback comes [...]

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