06Sep
Categories: Audi, Corporate
Ahead of the expected revival of the Auto Union with the recent tie up of Porsche and Volkswagen, a lot of car industry experts wondered at the future of the Audi rings on its badge.
The interlocking ring was originally the branding used by the Auto Union when it was formed in 1932. Audi fanatics have nothing to worry about though since the rings will be staying on the grille of their favorite car.
The Audi logo has been updated. Designers gave the interlocking rings more
shimmer and clearer cuts to make them more defined. So the rings are staying with Audi only presented with a different lighting perspective to make it even look better.
The font of the Audi name also gets a makeover. It is a lot simpler and more modern as the company decides to use a sans-serif font which loses the curvy look of the previous badge. The letters also get a more intense red for its color.
The revision of the interlocking rings and the Audi name comes in time for the car maker’s 100th year founding anniversary and right on the spot before the resurrection of the Auto Union.
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07Aug
Mcchip enhances performances of vehicles by tweaking the ECU or electronic control unit and the vehicle management setup. The German tuning company’s latest pimping was done with the Audi TT-RS, giving it a performance boost. Well, the TT-RS does not necessarily need some extra power but Mcchip just wants to get as much from the engine as possible.
The stock Audi TT-RS has a turbocharged 2.5L 5-cylinder powertrain under its hood that can output 340hp and an excellent torque of 325lb-ft.
The first stage of the boost involved some inexpensive adjustment done by Mcchip and the power was raised to about 380hp. The torque jumps to 406lb-ft which can literally outpace other sports cars in the market today. The torque is really impressive given the 2.5L displacement. What Mcchip did for the second stage which takes the figures to 400hp will be revealed in the future.
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26Jul
Everyone’s getting more and more tech-savvy these days. With state-of-the-art multimedia and navigation systems in cars these days and are becoming an essential part of the driver’s daily life, top carmakers all fight for the top spot. Mercedes Benz has COMAND, BMW has iDrive, Lexus has a brand new haptic technology with Enform, it goes without saying that Audi’s MMI won’t get left behind.
The latest updated versions of Audi’s MMI and nav system has entered the market and is set to come out with the TT, A3, and R8 models. The updated version can compute the faster route easily due to a new 600MHz processor. The radio-nav technology called RNS-E can be used together with the car’s music system and can read as much as 32GB SD memory sticks.
The biggest upgrade is the higher resolution for the 800x480pixel 6.5inches screen. A split screen view can easily project the speed limits from highways and freeways. Drivers can also scroll the topographic map horizontally or vertically.
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17Jul
As Audi aims to fulfill its goal of expanding its fleet to a total of 40 units from the today’s 23 cars, new sedans, coups, and soft-roaders are being introduced to the market. Following the 2008 release of the A5 cabrio, the S5, and the Audi Q5 SUV in North America, Audi is planning to release the A7 coupe with four doors by late 2010.
The new A7 4-door coupe will be rolling of stores as a 2011 model. Audi is beefing up its Neckarsulm factoriy by spending millions of Euros to produce the A7. The production of the new member of the brood will start late next year, so American consumers will most likely enjoy the new car by 2011.
According to an insider, the A7 will get a variety of engines under its hood. There are buzzes that a V10 capable of producing about 600hp will be fitted in. Hybrid versions using the combo of diesel and electric engines are also said to be on the works.
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07Jul
The 2009 Audi A3 is offered in the United States in two engine variants with a 2.0L to 3.2L displacement. Outside the U.S. Audi gives consumers a wider range of choice with the TDI diesel and gasoline engine options. The A3 gets two new engine variants with 90 hp and 105 hp TDI 1.6L engines.
The powerplant that outputs 105 hp is very efficient with fuel mileage recorder at 57.37 mpg or about 4.1L going for 100km. The carbon dioxide per kilometer emission is also excellent at 109g. The impressive figures were made possible with technologies implemented like the energy recovery setup and the start stop system.
The fuel economy of the A3 was improved by 3% due to the energy recovery technology which basically utilizes the kinetic energy of the car’s brakes while slowing down. The energy gathered is used to rid the alternator of its load. The alternator uses the resources of the engine which inevitably consumes fuel in the normal process.
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26Jun
Audi is set to release a range of new models with the primary goal of meeting Mercedes-Benz and BMW head on in the market. Some models to be rolled out from the assembly line include an A7 4-door coupe, a premium hatch A1, and a Sportback variant of the A5 Coupe. Audi will rely on these cars to finish first in the race to sell 1.5 vehicles by 2015.
The A5 Sportback is due for release in the European market after it takes the spotlight in the upcoming motor show in Frankfurt this coming September. The tag price for this A5 variant TDI 2.0L model is set at $49855. Spokespersons of the car manufacturer hinted of an even cheaper release by mid of 2010.
The A5 Sportback variant is aimed at offering the elegant lines of the coupe while having the practicality of a wagon. The design revolves around this concept and Audi came up with a 5-door vehicle with a stretched profile featuring a tapering roofline.
The storage in the unit can really handle what a family car should at 980L. That’s what it can take with four adults inside with rear seats folded to accommodate some extra load.
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02Jun
The much awaited Audi R8 Spyder will be gracing in production form the motor show in Frankfurt this coming September.
The supercar from the German manufacturer will also have a drop top version which will derive its powerplant from the coupe that will be running on a V10 engine with 525 horsepower or a lower V8 configuration that outputs 420 hp.
The convertible R8 will be released as a 2011 model. Car designers and executives have not released official details but the Audi R8 Spyder was captured in some spy shots my avid industry media persons.
The Audi R8 convertible will be sporting a fabric roof. Some changes taking into effect from concept to production are the safety roll bars, air intakes positioned behind the seats, movement of the cap for the fuel filter, and some strengthening for the chassis.
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31May
Audi plans to build a new A2 and is currently on the concept car development. The research and development team of Audi has been perfecting the design at Audi’s Ingolstadt headquarters.
According to the designers the new Audi A2 will be released as an A2 but will be a totally different package. The new generation A2 is not set for release any time soon.
Aside from coming up with a new A2, the car manufacturer also wants to have an electric A2. This makes the design process a bit longer to make sure that the engineering for the small hatchback vehicle will work perfectly well.
The new Audi A2 will not take up the DNA of the Volkswagen Up platform which is due for launch by 2010. The A2 will be utilizing a new range platform the blends well in between the A1 super mini and the A3. The A2 is expected to have a different body style which will be bigger than the VW Up or as big as the A1.
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01Apr
Categories: Audi, Audi Q5, SUV
Audi Q5 sets its sticker price starting at $38,025 on the Q5 Premium, and that includes the charges on shipping. Now that is promising, plus the other breakthroughs of this all-wheel-drive crossover.
With the vital statistics of 4.63 meters long and 1.88 meters wide, the Audi Q5 gives off a sporty façade to car aficionados. It also bears 19-inch wheels which boosts the look. It also runs with the engine varieties: 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TDI and a 3.0 TDI, though the manufacturer did not revealed yet which engine configuration will be out in the American market.
Audi Q5 is enhanced with the revised version of Quattro all-wheel-drive system which is installed with either the six-speed or the latest seven-speed DSG gearbox.
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11Mar
We all know that elegance is what Audi A8 is mostly known for. But with its latest release for 2010, what could be the so called ‘significant changes’?
People having more than just the nose for news have come up with unofficial reports of what the 2010 Audi A8 will possibly be as a flagship sedan. Sightings suggest that the new model will have a belt line that’s more pronounced for its sheet metal. The exterior may possibly possess the noticeable changes. Expect changes, according to the unofficial reports, in the rear panel. This will be something evolutionary if you think about it.
The interior will possibly be a console on a curved center. It’s more of the changes on the control setup. The shifter may now have been redesigned and repositioned.
The Arabic terms limit the understanding of what the possible Audi A8 will be. The so called ‘spy photos’ came from the forum site www.Gulf4Cars.com which had a post of five grainy photos.
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shimmer and clearer cuts to make them more defined. So the rings are staying with Audi only presented with a different lighting perspective to make it even look better.
