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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 October 28, 2016 - 4:24PM
With European repairs moving ahead on vehicles caught up in Dieselgate, some officials worry that the fix may be overstressing engines.
By Marc Stern on October 28, 2016 - 12:41AM
Audi has given the A3 a new personality. More powerful, the 2017 A3 features a Miller cycle engine and seven-speed, dual-clutch gearbox. City mileage is up as are horsepower and torque.
By Marc Stern on October 26, 2016 - 8:18PM
This story explores how to use the newly approved Volkswagen diesel repurchase program and tells you, frankly, it is a case of caveat emptor.
By Will Maley on October 26, 2016 - 11:11AM
For the past 18 years, Audi has dominated endurance racing around the world. In that time, the German automaker took home 106 victories. 13 of those wins came from the iconic 24 Hours of LeMans race. But everything must come to an end.
By Marc Stern on October 25, 2016 - 9:11PM
Today was a major milestone in the Dieselgate class-action suit settlement as Judge Charles Breyer okayed the deal allowing owners to begin the process of obtaining payments for their turbodiesels.
By Will Maley on October 24, 2016 - 9:43AM
If you happen to be a police officer in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, you are impressed with the fleet of vehicles on offer. Right behind them has to be the New South Wales Police Force in Australia which has taken delivery of a new police vehicle.
By Marc Stern on October 21, 2016 - 11:11PM
Audi representatives and those of the regulatory world have been working under the direction of Judge Charles Breyer to settle all aspects of the Dieselgate scandal.
By Will Maley on October 20, 2016 - 1:54PM
The current Nissan GT-R has been with us for a decade and it is still one of the quickest vehicles on sale. 0-60 mph only takes 2.9 seconds thanks to 565 horsepower twin-turbo V6 and clever all-wheel drive system.
By Marc Stern on October 20, 2016 - 9:03AM
Cybersecurity experts agree that despite all the hand-wringing and worrisome articles about what hackers may do to the connected car, their primary motives are far more conventional. The experts don't expect hackers to take over cars and drive them off cliffs -- with you inside -- instead, they believe cybercrooks want your identity and money.
By Will Maley on October 18, 2016 - 3:29PM
Putting your smallest engine into your largest vehicle may seem like a terrible idea. But Audi might be the exception.
By Marc Stern on October 15, 2016 - 11:24PM
The effect of the Dieselgate scandal continues to be felt throughout Volkswagen. The latest victim is apparently Audi racing whose diesel-based entry in the World Endurance Championship will likely be yanked starting in 2017.
By Marc Stern on October 13, 2016 - 11:49PM
Some of the first word back on the new Q5 by Audi, due out next year, shows that feelings are definitely middle-of-the-road.
By Will Maley on October 12, 2016 - 2:38PM
The curious case of the Audi R8 e-tron has finally reached an end point.
By Marc Stern on October 7, 2016 - 11:54PM
Volkswagen, apparently to keep similar recalls together, yesterday issued three fuel system recalls covering nearly 300,000 VW and Audi cars and crossovers.
By Marc Stern on October 6, 2016 - 12:59PM
With major victories in endurance racing series, Audi has shown it has a strong racing, winning track presence. Consumers benefit from this experience because vehicles' track experience helps to make stronger production cars.
By Marc Stern on October 4, 2016 - 11:21PM
Audi soared to its 69th straight month of sales success with the help of the A4. Interestingly, the A4 luxo-sedan ran counter to recent trends as it scored a sales success in the face of torrid crossover sales. For much of the auto market, the reverse is true.
By Marc Stern on October 2, 2016 - 5:57PM
The Paris Auto show has featured a slew of introductions. Audi, for example, has introduced the restyled Q5 which features a new model, the SQ5, and a more powerful engine, a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6.
By Will Maley on October 1, 2016 - 12:11PM
Manual transmissions seem to be going the way of the dodo bird. So whenever an automaker announces one of their vehicles is getting the option of a manual, it's time for a celebration.
By Marc Stern on September 29, 2016 - 11:45PM
Dieselgate has claimed many victims but none is closer to the heart of the performance enthusiast than the EA888, high-performance four. The four that powered a Beetle to a land speed record.
By Will Maley on September 29, 2016 - 2:23PM
Audi would have liked to make the RS3 Sedan a surprise at this week's Paris Motor Show. But thanks to a leaked video and roadmap, we knew a fair amount about. At least Audi has gone forward tell us the various details of their newest RS model.
By Marc Stern on September 27, 2016 - 10:15PM
Audi, a division of Volkswagen, has recalled several 2015-17 models to fix a software glitch that turns off the side market lights. It only happens when the headlights or parking lights are turned on, usually at night, when all lights are needed for visibility.
By Marc Stern on September 26, 2016 - 9:25AM
A report in a German publication clears Audi chief executive Rupert Stadler of involvement in the Dieselgate scandal.
By Marc Stern on September 21, 2016 - 11:09PM
The Teflon (R) armor that has surrounded Rupert Stadler, Audi chief exec, looks like it is wearing very thin as he could soon find himself joining other top VW execs, caught up in the Dieselgate scandal.
By Marc Stern on September 13, 2016 - 6:34PM
Since April, Audi's compact crossover, the Q3, has been a success story. Indeed, it may be the real secret to the automaker's continuing record of success this year.
By Marc Stern on September 12, 2016 - 10:20PM
Audi has abandoned talks with Uber and Google, among others, to pursue closer collaboration with Chinese firms to bring internet technologies to drivers.
By Will Maley on September 8, 2016 - 2:26PM
When Audi revealed the second-generation A5 coupe a couple months back, we knew in due course that the A5 Sportback would be revealed. Sure enough, Audi spilled the beans on the 2017 A5 Sportback this week.
By Will Maley on August 31, 2016 - 3:51PM
The Tesla Model S has a large target on the back that the German automakers are aiming for. The reason is simple; customers that would be buying a flagship luxury sedan with a German badge are turning to the Model S. Now, we have information on one automaker's plan to take down the Model S.
By Will Maley on August 30, 2016 - 3:49PM
We have been waiting for Audi to announce details of the updated A3 Sportback e-tron since announcing the 2017 A3 and S3 sedans. Today, the german automaker spilled the beans.
By Will Maley on August 27, 2016 - 10:34AM
Has there been a moment in time where you find yourself wishing that you had a wagon that could take you to that special fishing spot and do some track time? That wish could be coming true.
By Will Maley on August 17, 2016 - 4:32PM
If you think that you need a diesel to achieve high fuel economy figures on the highway, Audi would like to have a word with you.