Audi is proceeding very carefully with its future Q7 replacement to ensure that it’s a smash hit. And to reaffirm the Q7’s new potential—which means expectations for good fuel economy, especially with their TDI models—AutomotiveNews reports that the next-gen crossover will go on a massive 800lbs diet. Additionally, because there’s a major improvement with weight, [...]
So it’s pretty obvious that crossover SUVs have been the buzz for the last decade or so as the mass market leans towards the “one for all” mentality—in other words, most typical buyers these days want the most they can get out of one automobile. And crossovers have been the answer to that as they [...]
Automobile makers are working hard to cater to the fast growing Asian markets, specifically from demand for SUVs and crossovers. That said, Audi has reportedly said that they’re interested in doubling their SUV lineup by 2020 to better compete against BMW and to take up some slack on lost sales in the segment. Currently, Audi [...]
The Audi A8, A6, A7 and Q5 have landed in the United States with a diesel engine under the hood. All the Audi models will carry a 3.0 liter diesel unit making 240-hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. No fuel-economy or performance figures were released but we do have some details on the A8 TDI [...]
At the 2012 LA Auto Show, Audi will debut a new range of its TDI clean diesel models for the A8, A7, A6 and Q5. The addition of these four diesel models marks the first time Audi will feature a full lineup of TDI clean diesel vehicles in the United States along with the Q7 [...]
If you’ve read ’50 Shades of Grey,’ then you’re probably a woman or a man trying to figure out why your other half is so involved in this new book. However, if you’ve heard or read anything about the book, you’ll notice that Audi’s make an appearance throughout the novel series. Audi secured a starring [...]
Following a move where the Volkswagen Group’s family of SUVs, the Porsche Cayenne and the Volkswagen Touareg, received an updated V6 diesel, word is that the 2013 Audi Q7 will be receiving the same updated engine. That engine is a 240hp 3.0L turbodiesel V6 that’s more powerful than the outgoing version by 15hp, while producing [...]
German tuner Fostla has given the Audi Q7 an ultra-black makeover in its latest tuning kit that packs some serious power, as well. The exterior mods start with a matte black foil wrap for the entire body. Fostla continues the theme with tinted lights, side and rear windows, and 23-inch powder-coated wheels wrapped in high-performance [...]
Audi is setting up to bring in the Q2, which will be its smallest SUV, sized to compete with the Nissan Juke. The automaker plans on making this a sportier, lighter model with personalization options in the style of the Mini, with a selection of colors for the larger interior trimmings, roof and mirrors, along [...]
The Audi Q7’s latest tune comes from Project Kahn and features extensive interior and exterior styling modifications. A front apron with gunmetal grey detailing and front fender vents sets off the exterior mods, with the addition of wheel arch extensions, side skirts, a roof spoiler, and a rear apron with upgraded exhaust pipes. A coat [...]
