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Audi

Audi is a German carmaker that makes various types of vehicles ranging from supermini to crossover SUVs. It maintains its worldwide headquarters in Ingolstadt, Germany. Audi produces luxury automobiles and is the number one luxury brand in the world. Their other products include sedans, coupes, compacts and sport models. They are a majority owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen group.

By Marc Stern on August 15, 2018 - 2:59PM
At one time about 750 years ago, a bunch of guys called alchemists tried to turn lead into gold. That they didn't know anything about periodic tables and metals related to lead didn't deter them as they were convinced they could do it. It's too bad they didn't know, they would have saved lots of time. Today's conversions in the auto world work a lot better as this Tesla-Audi Swap. Read On.
By Marc Stern on August 4, 2018 - 4:12PM
With Audi's new Q3 creating quite a stir, there's a new report that a new RS model of the Q3 is in the planning stage and should be delivered sometime in the 2019 sales year.
By Marc Stern on August 3, 2018 - 10:40PM
For one reason or another, Volkswagen has continued to sell very strongly into the intermediate crossover segment. This segment has been redhot and VW has sought to have models that sell into it quite well. The Atlas and the so-called "Long Tiguan" have fulfilled this roll. The other item that has Audi managers happy is the 105th straight month of sales records for VW's luxury division.
By Marc Stern on July 19, 2018 - 11:06AM
When the 20th Anniversary Audi TT goes on sale, it will be a limited edition by default as the automaker is only producing 999 copies of the specialized model for customers.
By Marc Stern on July 15, 2018 - 11:57PM
Scott Speed and Tanner Foust continued their competition as the Volkswagen ARX Rallycross team bumped its way through COTA.
By Marc Stern on July 14, 2018 - 10:07PM
As the Formula E series comes down to the wire in New York City, Audi's factory team finds itself in second place but within an easy shot of number one.
By Marc Stern on July 4, 2018 - 7:00PM
While Volkswagen continued its strong sales string, most other German manufacturers had a slower-than-planned month. Interestingly, two trends emerged in July; 1. trucks are still continuing their hot streak, and, 2. sedans may be making a comeback.
By Marc Stern on July 3, 2018 - 12:18AM
It has been a tough go for Volkswagen and Audi. The automakers have been trying to figure out which of their vehicles should be involved in a braking recall and it looks as if they have found what they were looking for. At one time, it involved over 3 million cars and a stop-driving order.
By Marc Stern on June 28, 2018 - 12:55AM
Owners of Audi A6 and A7 models will soon receive some sort of news from the manufacturer that they have a problem with their cars and that they should return to a dealership as soon as possible. Right now, their best advice is either to stop driving the car or leaving passengers out of the front passenger's seat. The choice is yours!!
By Al Castro on June 26, 2018 - 10:18AM
Luxury car buyers don't want to be left behind and look for luxury electric cars. This forces luxury car makers like Audi, Porsche, Mercedes and Jaguar to finally give Tesla a real competition. Take a look at these interesting stats.
By Marc Stern on June 23, 2018 - 12:19AM
Audi has been improving its A6 and A7 models and now it has turned to improving the S7 for 2019. Though not as breathtaking as its predecessor, the next-gen S7 incorporates changes that are seductively styled.
By Marc Stern on June 22, 2018 - 9:01AM
The next time you are in Ingolstadt, waiting for your cab, you might try looking up and watching. The reason is that your taxi is coming, however, this time it will be flying. Meet the flying taxi by Audi, Italdesign and Airbus.
By Marc Stern on June 21, 2018 - 4:16PM
At last, the real A1 images -- and information -- are available. One thing you will notice about the A1 is that it is adorable, don't you think?
By Marc Stern on June 20, 2018 - 4:46PM
Audi and Hyundai are working together on fuel cell technology with the hope that they will make a real dent in the electrical market.
By Marc Stern on June 18, 2018 - 2:12PM
Prosecutors today jailed Rupert Stadler, chief of Volkswagen. According to the prosecutors, Stadler was jailed to keep him from attempting to change things.
By Marc Stern on June 13, 2018 - 11:08PM
For the last couple of years, Audi's chief Rupert Stadler has seemed to have had more than a little luck on his side as he managed to escape the ongoing diesel scandal. Monday the situation changed as prosecutors charged him.
By Marc Stern on May 27, 2018 - 4:16PM
Audi is doubling down on solid-state batteries as it prepares its electric high-performance supercar. Solid-state batteries offer higher power density for their size than conventional lithium ion. The automaker may be looking for a technology partner, as well. Samsung is among the potential partners mentioned.
By Marc Stern on April 27, 2018 - 2:36PM
As part of its 1.16 million car recall, Audi will be fixing two key cooling pump issues. The issues both can cause fires if they are not completed.
By Marc Stern on April 25, 2018 - 11:21PM
Audi recalls 1.16 vehicles to repair fault with electrical coolant pump. Automaker launches 2nd global recall for the vehicles.
By Marc Stern on April 16, 2018 - 8:06AM
Befrore another manufacturer could give the Audi R8 supercar any competition, the automaker created its own competitor, a limited-edition rear-wheel-drive model with a twist.
By Marc Stern on April 3, 2018 - 12:59AM
Volkswagen's Audi subsidiary continued its winning ways by taking two "Best Car" awards from U.S. News and World Report. The Q5 took the award for the third year and the A6 took it for 2018.
By Marc Stern on March 12, 2018 - 11:50PM
Audi's Q5 wins award for its interior.
By Marc Stern on February 24, 2018 - 11:55PM
When a local turnpike authority decided to replace its toll takers with automated toll technology, it created more than a little confusion as drivers looked for places where they could purchase and load their "toll ticket," transducer.There was also some question about the program kickoff.
By Marc Stern on February 23, 2018 - 12:28AM
After only a couple of years as Hyundai's separate luxury brand, Genesis has been awarded an accolade that other automakers have had to wait many years to achieve. Genesis is the best brand, followed by Audi.
By Marc Stern on February 16, 2018 - 12:26AM
For the last three years, the Good Housekeeping new car awards program has honored Audi with a "Best New Car" award. There's a reason, Audi not only builds quality vehicles, but it also meets the standards established by the program. It makes it a lot easier to buy a Q7 knowing it is a GHC winner.
By Marc Stern on February 6, 2018 - 11:23PM
Will the up and coming changes to the Audi A6/S6 include a larger engine? The editors at Motor1 seem to think so. They do make a rather compelling case.
By Marc Stern on January 23, 2018 - 11:30PM
In a first, Audi Motorsports has, as part of its customer racing program, fielded its first all-women driving team to compete in the GS4 class at Friday's Daytona enduro.
By Marc Stern on January 22, 2018 - 10:19AM
Audi has been selling illegal luxury models in Germany a report in the tabloid newspaper Bild says. According to the story, the automaker has continued to sell the turbodiesels even though it has known the vehicles are illegal and they were selling them and continued to market the vehicles even as the Dieselgate scandal was breaking.
By Marc Stern on December 26, 2017 - 8:20AM
Audi has recalled nearly 49,000 2012-2014 A6 and A7 models to fix a fuel line problem. According to the automaker, the fuel lines in the affected vehicles are compressed at a point that could lead to their failure and a fuel leak. In turn, the fuel leak can pose a fire threat.
By Marc Stern on December 21, 2017 - 9:47PM
With the award of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Top Safety Rating, Audi's Q5 and Q7 have received some new recognition that also boost Q5 into the automaker's most-awarded SUV.