Blogs Posts in Audi category; 286 blog posts

Audi A6 is built for pleasure

THE gloves are off and this time it has the makings of being the mother of all fights, as Audi locks horns yet again with old adversaries BMW and Mercedes. This time sees the battle royal centre on the executive saloon sector as Aud [...]

Posted On : Apr, 22 2011 | Comments : 0

Shanghai motor show: Audi A3 e-tron

Audi's show concepts are being rigorously exploited as test beds for the VW Group's research into batteries and range extenders, and Shanghai was no exception. We've already seen a battery-powered A1 with a tiny Tobl [...]

Posted On : Apr, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

Audi A3 e-tron Sedan Concept Shown At Shanghai

Audi has unveiled its latest e-tron concept in Shanghai this week, carrying over much of the earlier A3 Sedan concept's styling but swapping in a petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain under the skin. Replacing the A3 Sedan concept's [...]

Posted On : Apr, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

Q1 launch for Q3

Depressed conditions in the new car market haven't diminished the Audi's distributor's optimism about how well-suited to New Zealand the baby Q3 should be. Speaking during the weekend from Singapore, in transit home [...]

Posted On : Apr, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

Audi takes the wraps off the Q3

It was just a matter of time till Audi showed its rival to the BMW X1, and here you have it. Just days before the Shanghai Motor Show is to kick off, Audi has revealed its smallest SUV, the Q3. Designed to be a proper four seater, the Q3 [...]

Posted On : Apr, 13 2011 | Comments : 0

Audi R8 GT Spyder On The Way

Audi's mean limited-edition R8 GT will soon be joined by a topless counterpart, according to new artwork and details revealed today. Brewed to the same formula as the hardtop monster, the new Spyder variant will utilise the sam [...]

Posted On : Apr, 12 2011 | Comments : 0

The 2012 Audi A7 ships this month at a price of $60,125

Spending a good chunk of change on a luxury ride usually means sacrificing fuel economy. But the 2012 Audi A7, which starts at $59,250--plus $875 shipping charges--promises to offer top fuel economy for its class. The A7 rides on an alum [...]

Posted On : Apr, 06 2011 | Comments : 0

2013 Audi Quattro Concept production almost confirmed

According to a number of international reports, Audi has almost confirmed production for the Audi Quattro Concept car first unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The car will be built on the Audi S5 platform and feature a 300kW five-cyl [...]

Posted On : Apr, 05 2011 | Comments : 0

Audi A4 production hits five million

Audi has just rolled off the five millionth Audi A4 at its production plant in Ingolstadt, Germany. The specific milestone model was a Misano Red Audi A4 Avant, 3.0-litre TDI quattro. The Audi A4 first entered the market in 1994 and has [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2011 | Comments : 0

Luxury cars may be dearer by Rs 6 lakh

Top-end luxury cars may become more expensive by up to Rs 6 lakh when the duty cut on completely knocked down (CKD) kits passed by the Lok Sabha gets implemented. CKD kits comprise pre-assembled engines, transmissions and gearboxes. [...]

Posted On : Mar, 24 2011 | Comments : 0

Accolade For Audi V10 TDI Engine

The combination of efficiency, engine power and reliability of the Audi power-plant was the crucial factor in the decision by the panel of judges, consisting of 50 international engine experts, that was used by a specialized British publ [...]

Posted On : Mar, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

Kamal enjoys driving his new Audi A8 L

Kamal Haasan is in a cheerful mood these days. It has nothing to do with his new project opposite Sonakshi Sinha, but with his new car.Kamal has bought a brand new white colored Audi A8 L that is fitted with James Bondesque features. It [...]

Posted On : Mar, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

May even leave India if CKD duty is not rolled back: Audi

Premium carmaker Audi has said that it is taken aback by the government of India's move to impose additional duty on completely knocked down (CKD) kit imports. The German auto maker said that it is studying its business case for Indi [...]

Posted On : Mar, 09 2011 | Comments : 0

Audi aims to lure customers from BMW, Mercedes with revamped...

Audi’s revamped A6 sedan is expected to raise sales and steal customers away from BMW AG and Daimler AG at the more expensive end of the product range. In an interview, development chief Michael Dick said that the A6 is the “ [...]