Category: Audi

Audi green lights the RS5 for the US

Audi green lights the RS5 for the US

[ 0 ] April 21, 2010 by Rick

After taking their sweet time deciding if they were going to bring the RS5 to the United States, Audi finally threw down the gauntlet and green lighted the project. However, sources have said that the stateside models won’t ship until well after the deliveries start in Western Europe. The Audi RS5 features 444hp and 317ft-lbs [...]

Audi chief says electronics improve safety

Audi chief says electronics improve safety

[ 0 ] April 20, 2010 by Rick

Electronics and the use of them in vehicles has come to the forefront of the news lately with all the commotion over Toyota and their numerous recalls for a multitude of issues. The President of Audi of America, Johan de Nysschen, stated: “Electronics, when tested rigorously and deployed effectively, don’t get in the way of [...]

Time to upgrade the chauffeur’s ride?

Time to upgrade the chauffeur’s ride?

[ 0 ] April 16, 2010 by Rick

The 2011 Audi A8 L clocks in at just under 18 feet long, with a monstrous backseat, tons of leather, all the comforts of a spa (well, almost) and comes with a 1,400 watt Bang & Olufsen sound system with some 19 speakers. The A8 L will be powered by a 6.3 liter W12 engine [...]

2011 Audi Q7 SUV Get a shot in the arm

2011 Audi Q7 SUV Get a shot in the arm

[ 0 ] April 8, 2010 by Rick

Audi has rolled out 3 new V6 engines and a new 8-speed, yes 8-speed, tiptronic transmission for their 2011 Q7 luxury SUV. The most powerful of the engines churns out 333 horses and 324 ft-lbs of tire smoking torque. I’m curious to hear more about this 8-speed transmission and why they felt they needed 8 [...]

Audi RS5: 450 HP Muscle Car About to be Released

Audi RS5: 450 HP Muscle Car About to be Released

[ 0 ] March 9, 2010 by Jake

Audi is getting ready to launch a new model, the Audi RS5. This new model has several new features, some of which include; a new attractive grille, fitted apron and deflectors and alloy sport rims in either 19 or 20 inches. The RS5 frame has also been lowered by 20mm. The interior of the vehicle [...]