In attempt to get satellite radio loves in the showroom, Audi of America announced today that customers who buy a 2013 model year Audi with the MMI Navigation Plus or MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch – will get a 4-year subscription to SiriusXM Traffic. The feature gives drivers access to traffic speed and flow information [...]
We’ve already heard about some nice new models from Audi in the United States for the 2012 model year. Included in its 2012 model year onslaught are the new Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi R8 GT, Audi TT RS and minor changes to the Audi A4, Audi A3 and the Audi Q5. First time at [...]
Besides adding its e-tron technology to every model by 2020, Audi said that it plans to offer the United States some more diesel options. According to CEO Rupert Stadler, who recently spoke at the 2012 Audi’s Annual Press Conference, the German automaker will be adding the A6 and A8 TDI to its United States lineup [...]
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 [...]
Key Competitors: BMW 7-Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Jaguar XJ, Porsche Panamera, Lexus LS. Power: Supercharged 3.0L V6 333hp. Transmission: 8-speed automatic. Pricing: TBA. Availability: Before summer 2012. Following the move that BMW did with the 7-Series—offering a six-cylinder powerplant for the flagship in North America—Audi announced that they will be offering a six-cylinder option as well [...]
As beautiful as Audi’s lineup is inside-out, it’s hard to find a nice variety of design differences between most of its vehicles. For example, the new A6 looks very similar to the A4 and the A7 looks very similar to the A8. Audi has heard the feedback of its customers and is working on a [...]
Key Competitors: BMW 760i, Porsche Panamera S, Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG. Power: Twin-turbocharged 4.0l TFSI V8, 520 hp. Transmission: 8-speed automatic. Performance: 0-60 in 4.2 seconds, 155mph electronically limited top speed. Pricing: TBA. Availability: Fall 2012. Audi has just unveiled its latest addition to the A8 lineup for the North American market here at the 2011 [...]
At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi showed up with three S models including the new S6, S7 and the S8. The German automaker has now released a bunch of new pictures for the Audi S8 for our wallpaper needs and we’ve updated our gallery for you. Check out our original 2012 Audi S8 post here. [...]
Unlike the new 2012 Audi S6 and S7, the 2012 Audi S8 is powered by a 4.0 TFSI twin-turbo V8 engine pumps out an awesome 520-hp with a peak torque of 479 lb-ft. Also mated to a 8-speed S Tronic transmission and permanent quattro all-wheel-drive, the 2012 Audi S8 goes from 0 to 62 mph [...]
The tumultuous economy is affecting everyone and everything around us, especially in the automobile industry, where some manufacturers are even at the risk of death due to the unstable economy (some small-time electric car manufacturers, Saab). Audi however has defied the stock market slump and as a result, boosted production of their A8 by 57%. [...]
