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• Audi Logo gets remake before the revival of Auto Union

  06Sep
  Categories: Audi, Corporate Comments: 0

  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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  Tags: Audi, Auto Union, Corporate, Logo

• Audi offers an updated MMI and Navigation system

  26Jul
  Categories: Audi, GPS Comments: 0

  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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  Tags: Audi, GPS, Navigation, SatNav

• Audi A7 Four-door Coupe to debut by 2010

  17Jul
  Categories: Audi, Audi A7, Concept Cars, Coupe Comments: 0

  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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  Tags: Audi, Audi A7, Concept Cars, Coupe

• 2011 Hybrid Audi Q5 looking very impressive

  03Jul
  Categories: Audi Q5, Hybrid Cars, SUV Comments: 1

  As the auto industry reforms its sales goals and market approach, everyone is also into developing hybrid electric vehicles to meet demands for more fuel efficient and environment-friendly forms of transportation. Audi is also well in the race and they plan to release the Hybrid Audi Q5 SUVs by 2011 in the United States.

  Competitors like Lexus leads the pack with the development and soonest to be released RX 450h and BMW following closely with their ActiveHybrid X6.

  

  According to sources, Audi engineers are planning to put a petrol-hybrid under the hood of the Q5. Since the features of the SUV are very similar to the platforms of the A5 and the A4, consumers may eventually get hybrid variants of them. Audi plans to release a Q5 hybrid with a combo of electric and turbocharged diesel powerplant.

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  Tags: Audi, Audi Q5, Hybrid Cars, SUV

• Cheapest A5 variant to lead the pack to conquer sales charts by 2015

  26Jun
  Categories: Audi, Audi A5, Audi Sportback Comments: 0

  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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  Tags: Audi, Audi A5, Audi A5 Sportback

• Audi R8 Spyder Rolling on Frankfurt Show

  02Jun
  Categories: Audi, Audi R8, Convertible Comments: 1

  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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  Tags: Audi, Audi R8, Audi R8 Roadster, Convertible, Roadster

• New Audi A2 Super Mini on the Drawing Boards

  31May
  Categories: Audi, Audi A2, Small cars Comments: 0

  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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  Tags: Audi, Audi A2, Cars, Small cars

• New Audi A4 Allroad Quattro Version introduced

  24Apr
  Categories: Audi A4, Diesel, News, Quattro Comments: 0

  Audi introduced an allraod quattro version of its A4 model. Consumers can now choose from two diesel and one gasoline engines. All of these engines are direct-injected and turbocharged. The allroad quattro version also features Audi’s drive select, S-tronic dual-clutch transmission, and on-board power regeneration system.

  The Audi A4 Allroad Quattro converts mechanical power to electricity whenever it decelerates. This translates to a reduced load on the alternator.

  

  On top of the power regeneration system, all three Audi engines are also Euro 5 compliant. The 2- and 3- liter diesel TDI engines come with a six-speed manual transmission. Meanwhile, the 2.0-liter TFSI engine, on the other hand, comes with a seven-speed S-tronic transmission.

  All Audi A4 Allroad Quattro versions are designed as permanent all-wheel drives. It houses a purely mechanical center differential which puts more power on the rear wheels, distributing 40:60 ratio of power with the front axle.

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  Tags: Audi, Audi A4, Audi A4 Allroad Quattro, Cars

• Audi’s Racing Heritage

  24Sep
  Categories: Audi, Racing Comments: 0

  Those who have even the slightest idea about car racing will know about the famous Le Mans. The name Audi is synonymous with racing and history had proved this fact many times over. Just roll back to the 1980’s when Audi had released it’s 4 wheeled drive Quattro. This turbocharged vehicle went on to win countless races and rallies all over the world. Prior to this race, the use of 4 wheel drive cars was not allowed in races. The Quattro took advantage of the change in rules and went on to win the races. At that time the critics had serious doubts about the efficiency of the 4 wheel drive cars and thought that they could not win races.

  They were of the opinion that these cars were heavy and slow and could thus not win the races. The Quattro by Audi proved them totally wrong. Among the various rallies won by the Audi Quattro were the World Rally Championships, the 1983 drivers’ title (car driven by Hannu Mikkola), the 1984 drivers’ title (car driven by Stig Blomqvist). The capabilities of this car had even brought the manufacturers’ title for Audi in the years 1982 and 1984. These incidents have proved the critics wrong. They now know that the cars manufactured by Audi have the capabilities to win at the race. Anybody who has doubts about the Audi’s racing heritage would do well to check up the glorious past of this car.

  Tags: Audi, Audi Quattro, Hannu Mikkola, Motor sports, Racing, Rally, Stig Blomqvist