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I recently spent a few days driving the 2017 Audi Q7 3.0I Premium Plus, during which time I used the fun-to-drive luxury SUV to negotiate Detroit rush hour traffic in style and based on that experience, I would call the Q7 the Ultimate Commuting Machine.

Spiderman fans will have the opportunity to see the latest in Audi AI technology next month when "Spiderman: Homecoming" debuts at a multiplex near you. Specifically, the new Audi A8 will showcase the carmaker's traffic jam pilot technology in some interesting ways.

Audi has launched a new pair of "Sportbacks." Roomier than a sedan, they are available to those people who are just not ready to commit to an SUV or crossover.

In an effort to meet tougher emissions and economy standards, some automakers are turning to what is known as the "mild-hybrid system." Like other hybrid systems, the vehicle runs on both electrical and hydrocarbon-fueled technology. The key difference is that it operates at 48 volts and provides many services besides just starting and battery power.

For the 77th straight month, Audi continued its run of record sales. May marked the automakers fifth-best sales month and pushed sales for the year to 83,555. May also set a new record for the month as Audi delivered 19,197 vehicles versus 18,728 last year.

An engineering unit, testing an A7 pulling a huge trailer on an Alpine road. found the A7 bursting into flames. As the fire consumed the vehicle engineers pulled out their equipment. Only one team member grabbed an extinguisher but it was too little, too late.

Porsche was charged by Germany's Transportation Authority that it had used emissions-cheating software in some of the Audi subidiary's vehicles.

Mattias Ekstrom, leading the Audi-Team EKS WRC effort, dropped out of first place in the race for championship points with a fifth place finish at the site of the inaugural race 50 years ago in the U.K.

Audi's RS6 is a performance machine that has remained true to it roots. Indeed, if you were to own an older model and purchase today's equivalent, you would find very little difference, other than possibly overall tightness. Indeed, this is a minor factor because an older RS6 is quite a tight car, no matter what.

An ex-works R8 swept to victory in three class races as the classic race season kicked off at the Mazda Laguna Seca.

Audi has recalled 17,000 A7s to fix an issue with face curtain airbag issues. It is probably the first time in a while that airbag news hasn't been related to Takata products.

Volkswagen has expanded a fuel pump recall to add nearly 300,000 Audi and Porsche crossovers to the 142,000 first recalled in 2016.

U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer late last week approved the settlements for 3.0-liter V-6 VW turbodiesels and Robert Bosch as a chapter ended in the Dieselgate scandal.

Volkswagen announced a few months ago that it would have 30 new electric models on the market by 2025. The automaker has kept up its pressure to meet this goal by announcing several electric models late last year and early this year. Audi this week said it would launch the e-tron performance Sportback as a 2020 model. It is based on the concept shown at Shanghai last month.

Wait a minute! When did an Audi Lunar Rover become the hero of a movie? Oh, it never has, has it? Well, think again, because "Alien: Covenant" uses one quite successfully -- honestly.

Audi's customer racing program lands at the Virginia International Speedway this weekend as four owner/racers pit themselves and their vehicles against the pros on the Pirelli circuit.

Audi made a big announcement today on Tuesday in the Electric Car Space. Its E-Tron crossover SUV made its first appearance at the Shanghai Auto Show. Funny how they chose Shanghai instead of New York City which is still happening this week.

Volkswagen's 2018 Golf family is carrying some awesome new technology. The automaker has been so excited about the changes that it has taken as many chances as it can to discuss the new tech.

The Volkswagen Golf and the Audi A4 were named winners in two of the categories in this year's New York Daily News Best Auto Awards. The Golf was named Best Auto for 2017, while the A4 was named Best Premium car.

Audi has announced the recall of nearly 12,000 2017 A3/S3 sedans to fix a front passenger airbag issue. If the passenger is out of position the airbag may deploy with too much force injuring the passenger.

As Audi expands its technology suite, it is in the process of completing the purchase of Silvercars, a rental-ordering app that allows customers to order rentals from the smartphones.

When Team EKS starts its battle against other competitors in Saturday's opening battle of the FIA World Rallycross season in Barcelona, it marks a number of firsts.

Audi is making a huge commitment to the crossover/SUV market. With sales last year hitting more than 600,000, the automaker plans to add four models to its already formidable array of crossovers and SUVs including its flagship model.

Last year I had the opportunity to attend the NY Auto Show at the Javitz Center in NYC and it was to work at the Sierra Club booth right in front of the registration area to test drive an Electric Car. This was a surreal event as you can easily drive the BMW I3, Nissan Leaf, and Soul EV around the track on the Lower Level of the Center even indoors because there is never any pollution from the EV itself. Try doing that with the internal combustion engine, known as an ICE engine.

As investigators sought more information on Audi Chief Executive Rupert Stadler as the Dieselgate probe continued in Germany, the offices of the Audi chief and VW Chief Executive Matthias Mueller were searched. Mueller was caught up in this part of the probe because he chairs Audi's supervisory board.

As Audi continues its wave of introductions, the automaker recently announced that it will offer a new Q4 -- slotted between Q3 and Q5 -- in 2019. The new model will be based on the Audi TT Offroad concept that was introduced in 2014.

Audi continued its record sales pace in February by notching its 74th straight month of record sales. Interestingly, demand remained strong for Audi sedan. This is counter to a continuing buyer move away from sedans and into SUVs and crossovers.

In a first, Volkswagen has admitted its guilt in Dieselgate as the automaker pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court, Detroit, to three felony counts that included conspiracy and obstruction of justice.

When the Geneva Motor Show opens its doors this week there will be an interesting concept vehicle, the result of a partnership between Audi subsidiary Italdesign and Airbus. It is a new concept in urban mobility.

Slowly, but surely Volkswagen seems to be turning the corner as it comes out from under the weight of its self-inflicted diesel emissions scandal and things look better. Tuesday, Consumer Reports noted that Audi and Porsche were the top two designees on its Consumer Brands Report Card.