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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.

Slowly but surely things are turning around for Volkswagen and its involvement in Dieselgate.
Slowly, VW Continues To Recover From Dieselgate Scandal
By Marc Stern on February 28, 2017 - 11:04PM
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.
Audi has ambitious sales plans. The automaker will be revamping and selling at least 12 new models this year.
All Hail The Audi S5 Bull-Kneeler; Say What?
By Marc Stern on February 24, 2017 - 10:38PM
With the launch of the Audi S5 upcoming, the automaker has released a new ad that seems a bit, well, more or less, confusing. Imagine a lonely bull in the middle of a lonely stadium surrounded by an audience of cowboys who somehow appear and wait for the bull kneeler to take care of the bucking bull, huh?
Audi's 2018 A4 features engine changes and suspension tweaks that make a great performer even better.
Audi Revamps S4 Engine; Adds Horsepower, Torque
By Marc Stern on February 23, 2017 - 5:45PM
Audi unveiled changes to its 2018 S4. The automaker reworked its 3.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, raising the power output so that it now cranks out 354 horsepower and 364 pounds-feet of torque. The powerplant features a broadened torque curve. It is also more responsive.
Lucas di Grassi, fighting understeer and dropping to fifth overall position in this weekend's Formula E brawl in Buenos Aires, battled back to finish third.
Audi Pilot Finishes 3rd In Buenos Aires Formula E Event; Factory Gains Points
By Marc Stern on February 21, 2017 - 1:20AM
Lucas di Grassi, starting in the top grid position, quickly lost ground, dropping to fifth before battling back to finish third in last weekend's Buenos Aires Formula E shootout. Daniel Abt, the other driver on the Team ABT Schaeffler Audi, started near the back of the pack before driving brilliantly to end up in seventh position. His improvement was nine in particular.
Four former key Audi engineers were dismissed by the automaker Monday after the automaker's chief executive, Rupert Stadler, was implicated in the emissions-rigging scandal.
Audi Fires 4 Engineers After Bombshell Report Tying Audi Chief To Dieselgate
By Marc Stern on February 20, 2017 - 10:13PM
Dieselgate, which seemed to be sliding to a courtroom finish, burst forth a second day as four key diesel engineers were reportedly dismissed by Audi, the VW division that has been identified as the heart of the scandal.
The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI was one of the vehicles that felt the impact of Dieselgate. Der Spiegel, in a report, indicates it may have the "smoking memo" outlining the executive in charge.
Where Did The Dieselgate Affair Have Its Foundations?
By Marc Stern on February 20, 2017 - 12:10AM
A report just out in the news points the finger of blame at the current chief executive at Audi as the prime mover in the Dieselgate scandal. According to an article in the German magazine Der Stern, they have obtained a "smoking presentation" that raises questions and points out someone who may be a chief architect of the scandal.
Auto spies saw the 2018 Audi A6 bedecked in camouflage as it tooled around the roads of Germany.
Audi’s 2018 A6 Likely To Feature New Front End, Engine Choices Pared
By Marc Stern on February 17, 2017 - 8:32PM
Auto spies saw the Audi 2018 A6 making the rounds of some German roads this week in heavy camouflage. Though camo-bedecked, the auto sleuths managed to see that the front end features significant changes. The greenhouse also appears larger. Reports indicate engine choices have also been cut back.
The Dieselgate drama continued to inch its way to a conclusion as a judge has approved an initial settlement of another part of the emissions case.
VW, Bosch Receive Preliminary OK Of Dieselgate Settlements
By Marc Stern on February 14, 2017 - 10:51PM
The Dieselgate scandal keeps inching toward a climax. In the latest chapter, a U.S. District Court judge has approved an initial settlement for Volkswagen and Robert Bosch to take care of issues that apply to 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesels.
Audi RS Q8
First Glance at Audi's new exclusive RS Q8 SUV with over 600 hp unveiled at Geneva Motor Show
By William Wilcox on February 13, 2017 - 4:53PM
A monster power Audi SUV set to rival x6m from BMW and Mercedes own AMG departments GLE 63s. First glance at the Audi RS Q8
Audi A3 sedan going through its paces as the automaker announces another sales mark in January.
Audi Continues Sales Success With 73rd Consecutive Increase
By Marc Stern on February 12, 2017 - 1:18AM
Audi continued to set new sales marks in January as it posted its 73rd consecutive month-to-month sales increase. Led by crossovers and its small sedans, the automaker posted an overall 11 percent sales increase. Crossover sales were up 22 percent.
Audi's A5/S5 has been named one of the 10 finalists for the World Car of the Year Award.
9 VW Offerings Highlight World Car Of The Year Awards Finals
By Marc Stern on February 7, 2017 - 12:06AM
Volkswagen had some great news last week. Nine of its vehicles have been named finalists in the World Car of the Year Awards that will be announced at the New York International Auto Show in April.
Volkswagen's diesel buy back program may have an intended consequence, it may keep the seven-year sales rebound alive.
Could VW Buy Back Program Be Today’s “Cash-for-Clunkers” Success?
By Marc Stern on February 3, 2017 - 1:19AM
With industry-wide car sales slowing a bit, Volkswagen's diesel repurchase program may prove the law of unintended consequences. It was instituted to get cheating diesel vehicles off the road and in doing so it may also keep the sales recovery going.
VW and regulators agreed on a settlement valued at up to $4.04 billion covering 3.0-liter turbodiesels impacted by the Dieselgate scandal
Despite Steps In The U.S., When Will Dieselgate Be Ending?
By Marc Stern on February 1, 2017 - 8:59PM
The Dieselgate scandal took another step toward winding up in th United States as Volkswagen agreed to pay up to $4.04 billion to take care of repairs 78,000 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesels affected by the diesel cheating scandal and buybacks to another 22,000 that cannot be repaired.
Audi has recalled a number of vehicles to repair airbag, seatbelt and coolant pump problems.
Is Your Audi Part Of The Latest Recall? Here Is Your Answer
By Marc Stern on January 30, 2017 - 12:23AM
Audi has recalled about 600,000 vehicles for a variety of problems. The problems include issues with the coolant pump and side curtain head-protecting airbag systems.
Audi will campaign a trio of independent racers as the 2017 endurance racing begins with the 24 Hours of Daytona
Enduro Season Starts With 3 Audi Racing Teams Campaigning R8 LMS Race Cars
By Marc Stern on January 28, 2017 - 12:01AM
Audi Motorsports has fielded three independent teams that have been given factory-backing as they campaign their R8 LMS supercars.
Audi Q5 developers had great goals that they achieved, the Porsche Macan and Mercedes-Benz GLC.
Q5 Given Look Of An Audi, But Feel Of The Macan and GLC
By Marc Stern on January 26, 2017 - 7:51PM
When the engineers sat down with their laptops and tablets to begin designing the Q5, the team had two mark, the Porsche Macan and the Mercedes-Benz GLC. As this report show, they achieved their goals.
Audi's 2017 A3 Received The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick + award.
Which 2017 Audi Received IIHS’ Top Safety Pick + Rating? A3 Was The One
By Marc Stern on January 21, 2017 - 10:31PM
The Audi A3 notched another Top Safety Pick + award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The 2017 A3 which features improved HID lighting on the standard model received the honor from the safety group.
Already the hardest-hit automaker, Honda recalled a number of vehicles in Canada in the continuing Takata airbag safety recall.
Is Your Vehicle Part Of The Latest 1.5 Million-Car Takata Recall?
By Marc Stern on January 20, 2017 - 8:25PM
NHTSA has announced another in the continuing series of Takata airbag inflator recalls. Between the U.S. and Canada, 1.5 million vehicle have been recalled.
Audi's SQ5 Rounds Out The Q5 lineup nicely adding a high-performance option to the 2018 lineup.
2018 Audi SQ5 Is Feature-Packed Performance Machine
By Marc Stern on January 16, 2017 - 10:00PM
From the annals of the recent Detroit Auto Show comes the unveiling of the all-new, second-generation Audi SQ5. The SQ5 rounds out the Q5 lineup.
Audi's A3 Is Among Those Approved For Volkswagen's Initial Fix In the Emissions Rigging Scandal
If Most Owners Want Cash, Why Is VW Still Seeking Dieselgate Fixes?
By Marc Stern on January 6, 2017 - 9:33PM
Volkswagen received approval of its first fix in the Dieselgate scandal. However, you have to wonder why owners would opt out of a buyback of their vehicles for a fix?
The Dieselgate Scandal Took A Major Step Toward Conclusion As The Automaker And Authorities Announced A Potential $3B AgreementFar more quickly than anyone has been expecting, it looks as if Volkswagen may be on the verge of settling its emissions rigging challenge and forging ahead. According to sources, the automaker and the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) are near agreement on a resolution to civil and criminal probes. The investigations were launched in the wake of the Dieselgate scandal. <strong>Set
VW Dieselgate Nearing U.S. Conclusion As Parties Agree To $3B Settlement
By Marc Stern on January 6, 2017 - 8:07PM
Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal took a major step toward its conclusion Friday as the automakers and officials with the Justice Department announced a tentative $3 billion plan to settle it.
Audi's Q7 Large Crossover Had A Record Sales Month In December
Audi Records 72nd Straight Record Sales Month In December
By Marc Stern on January 5, 2017 - 8:52AM
Led by its crossovers, Audi recorded its best-ever December sales month. December was also the automaker's 72nd consecutive month of record sales.
Although this is a teaser shot from Audi, the Q8 large crossover shown is the real thing.
Spy Photos Show Audi Q8 Going Through Its Paces In Finland
By Marc Stern on January 3, 2017 - 9:29PM
Spy photos have shown that when Audi debuts its "near-production concept" Q8 large crossover at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week is much more than just a concept car, it's the real thing.
Audi and the City of Las Vegas Have Agreed To Allow Some Models To "Talk" With City Traffic Lights In An Early V2V Deployment.
Technology Upgrades Featured In Audi For 2017 - Audi Lineup for 2017
By Marc Stern on December 31, 2016 - 11:15PM
Major additions in Audi's technology packages highlight the Volkswagen's subsidiary's lineup for 2017. In addition, the three-row Q7 has been restyled so it is smaller on the outside, yet roomier on the inside.
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TN's Best Performance Car Stories of 2016
By Patrick Rall on December 30, 2016 - 2:08PM
Performance cars aren’t the bestselling vehicles in the US, but they are among the most popular in the United States among enthusiasts so today, we bring you the best TorqueNews performance car stories of 2016 – with a look at a variety of different types of performance oriented cars from around the world.
Nitrogen Offers Stable Tire Pressure; Any Other Claims Are Just That, Claims Only
If You Monitor Tire Pressure Regularly, You Don’t Need Nitrogen
By Marc Stern on December 28, 2016 - 7:27AM
Recently, information has appeared that indicates there are important reasons to use nitrogen in your tires. However, when you look closely at it, other than stable pressure, there's no reason to use it at all.
Audi's TT has confounded prognosticators, diviners, pundits and others and has continued to sell strongly. No one knows why.
How Is Audi’s TT A Strong Seller? No One Seems To Know, But It Is
By Marc Stern on December 28, 2016 - 12:20AM
For the 2016 model year, Audi's TT has maintained a strong sales pace and no one knows why? Unless it has had a Porsche nameplate on it, sales have tended to be flat. The Audi TT has confounded that.
Judge Rebukes VW Owners For Taking Parts From Their TDI Buyback Vehicles
The Newest Dieselgate Cheat: Owners Stripping Cars Before Buybacks
By Marc Stern on December 26, 2016 - 6:35PM
In the latest Dieselgate twist, it seems that some enterprising owners have decided to push the limits of the buyback agreement by gutting their cars of parts and then turning them in. Of course, VW is pissed off; the judge is peeved, and the FTC is outraged, as they well should be because the owners are wrong.
Autoliv Airbag System Parts Similar To The Items Shown Here May Result In Vehicle Recalls
Automakers Facing Recalls Due To Defective Autoliv Safety Parts
By Marc Stern on December 24, 2016 - 7:52AM
Not every airbag-related recall is owned by Takata. Some are owned by other manufacturers like Autoliv whose products may ultimately result in the recall of 300,000 to 400,000 vehicles worldwide.
The Judge Has Approved In Principal The Newest Compensation Plan For 3.0-liter V-6 Diesel Owners
VW, Diesel Owners, Regulators Approve Major 3.0-Liter Settlement; Still Under Wraps
By Marc Stern on December 23, 2016 - 12:41AM
With all the piece suddenly falling into place, it looks like Volkswagen has weatheed the Dieselgate scandal successfully. Though there are still some possible snags out there, by and large, the road is becoming smoother for the world's number two automaker.
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