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What is Bluetooth?
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
By now, you've probably come across the word 'Bluetooth' in your reading on new vehicles. Like many folks, you may be wondering what this increasingly popular but oddly named feature is all about, what it can do, and whether or not you need it.
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DTM: Mattias Ekstrom wins chaotic race
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Audi's Mattias Ekstrom won the DTM race at Le Mans today as rain came in to provoke chaos and shortened the gap between series leader Timo Scheider and Paul di Resta who kept the title battle alive with second place.
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DTM: Kristensen on pole at Le Mans
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Audi driver Tom Kristensen took pole position for the DTM race that is being held this week-end on the Le Mans circuit in France. Mercedes Benz was not left out as Jamie Green finished second and will also start from the front row.
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DTM: Audi the fastest at Le Mans
Friday, October 03, 2008
Three Audi drivers finished on top of the time sheet today at the Bugatti circuit at Le Mans in preparation for the next round of the DTM series. Tom Kristensen was the fastest, followed by teammate and series leader, Timo Scheider, and Martin Tomczyk.
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Audi Unveils A1 Sportback Concept at Paris
Friday, October 03, 2008
Following the three-door A1 Project Quattro from 2007, Audi's presenting their A1 Sportback Concept at this year's Paris motor show. The five-door subcompact is a showcase vehicle that combines hybrid fuel efficiency and exciting new technologies which may hint at future offerings from the carmaker.
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Coast to coast with Audi's turbodiesel engine
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Americans will soon get a firsthand look at the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI's fuel efficiency. The company has announced it will take on a two-week trek across the country to display its new clean diesel technology. Covering more than 7725 kilometers, the Mileage Marathon will begin on October 5th, in New York. The team of 184 drivers is expected to arrive in Los Angeles on October 20th.
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Carmakers offering more listening choices then ever
Saturday, September 27, 2008
One's vehicle often represents the ideal place to take in some uninterrupted performances from a favourite musician or band. For many drivers, the car is the only setting such music can be blasted at any volume desired. Air guitar or dashboard drumming is optional.
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333 horsepower for new supercharged Audi S4 / S4 Avant
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Since Audi launched the latest generation A4, enthusiasts have been anticipating information on the latest generation of the S4 that would follow it. Audi broke the news today, announcing that they would unveil a new S4 publicly at the Paris auto show next month.
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With Travolution, red lights are a thing of the past!
Monday, September 22, 2008
In a bid de reduce waiting times at red lights and thus decrease fuel consumption and emissions, Audi has developed a revolutionary system dubbed Travolution. It enables communication between traffic lights and cars in order to synchronize them. To do this, the traffic light sends a signal in the car's direction, indicating how much time is left on a green light.
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DTM: Audi dominates in Barcelona
Friday, September 19, 2008
In preparation for the DTM race to be held Sunday on the Catalunya circuit, both Audi and Mercedes-Benz drivers were presents for the two free practice sessions. Audi are looking good, as they have dominated both practices.
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LMS: Peugeot stands out, Audi retorts!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Peugeot locked out the front row of the grid for the fifth and final race of the 2008 Le Mans Series at Silverstone. Stephane Sarrazin set a new qualifying record of 1m30.359s to beat his team-mate Nicolas Minassian by one hundredth of a second.
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Audi presents Q7 V12 TDI quattro
Monday, September 08, 2008
Proud of the racing success of its TDI engines, Audi has announced the commercialization of the Q7 V12 TDI, a stepped-up version of the German SUV. Under the hood of this new Q7 niche version lies a 6-litre, V12 diesel engine boosted by two turbochargers. With its 500 horses and, especially, its 738 lb-ft of torque, the Q7's new engine is quite impressive.
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DTM: Tom Kristensen unsure about his future
Monday, September 08, 2008
Veteran DTM driver Tom Kristensen cannot say whether or not he will be back next year in German touring car series. The winner of eight Le Mans races believes that problems between him and his team have blighted his 2008 campaign with Audi.
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Audi develops race version of the stunning R8
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
For the first time, Audi Sport will offer a racing sports car specifically developed for customer use in the form of the powerful 500-hp plus GT3 version of the Audi R8 which will be available from autumn 2009.
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LMS: Peugeot maintains the record with double victory in Germany
Sunday, August 17, 2008
A perfect race in perfect conditions saw Peugeot score a 1-2 finish at the fourth race in the 2008 Le Mans Series at the Nurburgring. In front of 22,000 spectators, Stephane Sarrazin and Pedro Lamy led home their team-mates Marc Gene and Nicolas Minassian, the two diesel-powered prototypes crossing the line 16 seconds apart after 1000kms.
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2008 Audi TT Roadster 3.2 quattro Review
Thursday, August 28, 2008
I can easily picture myself driving this elegant convertible on the winding roads of the Isle of Man. Since 1905, it's on this island in the Irish sea that bikers from all over the world participate in one of the most gruelling competitions ever: the Tourist Trophy, known as the "TT" to the initiated. This is the acronym that Audi borrowed almost a century later to christen its impressive compact sports car, the TT 3.2 quattro.
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Audi unveils the new A6
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
The time has come for Audi to present the next generation of its luxury sedan, the A6. The manufacturer had to revamp the model in order to remain competitive in today's increasingly fierce market. Design updates, a new S line package and an impressive selection of engines are on the agenda.
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2008 Audi A6 4.2 Review
Saturday, August 30, 2008
If, like me, you appreciate elegant things, objects that are simply pleasing to look at or designed to be admired, then the Audi A6 is for you.
This is the impression I got when I picked up the Audi A6 with its 4.2-litre, V8 engine. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it's large, lithe and lovely. In reality, this is a car aspiring to become a limousine.
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2008 Audi A4 2.0T Progressiv Review
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Concerned about their popularity, automakers sometimes build huge marketing campaigns around various "new" products. Exotically-named variants are often nothing more than slightly-upgraded models. I don't want to point my finger at any particular manufacturer, but let's just say, for the sake of example, that some of Toyota's TRD vehicles and Nissan's Nismo models only have cosmetic changes to brag about.
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ALMS: Marcel Fässler drives Audi R10 TDI in America
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Swiss racing driver Marcel Fässler gets the chance to contest two races in the American Le Mans Series with the turbo diesel Audi R10 TDI. The former DTM driver starts at Road America (9 August) and Detroit (30 August) for Team Audi Sport North America as teammate to Emanuele Pirro.
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2008 Audi R8 Review
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Today, the exotic sports car is very much alive because there are still rich people on this planet that have nothing else to do but to spend money. New models are still coming along to please the wealthy, like the Audi R8, the Nissan GT-R, the Ferrari California and the Maserati GranTurismo. We're even witnessing supercars appearing in the most oddball shapes, like a 550-hp Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, for example.
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ALMS: Luhr and Werner takes Audi back to overall lead
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Audi returned to its dominating style at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with a 1-2 finish in the Acura Sports Car Challenge on Saturday with Lucas Luhr and Marco Werner taking the first overall victory for the R10 TDI since April.
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Audi Q5: new details on available powertrains
Friday, July 18, 2008
Audi is making a foray into the premium compact SUV segment with the all-new Q5. Largely inspired from its big brother, the Q7, this model is slightly sportier-looking. We've learned that three powertrains will be available with the Audi Q5, including two diesels. The entry-level model will get a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder turbocharged engine featuring direct injection -- good for 211 horsepower and 258 lbs-ft of torque.
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2008 Audi A3 2.0T S line Review
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Thirty years ago, luxury was sold by the pound. The bigger the car, the pricier the bill -- and the higher the prestige. Thus, small sedans were exclusively aimed at low-income customers. But who would have thought, back when the Chevrolet Citation was popular, that a compact hatchback could one day retail for the same price as a big Cadillac?Nowadays, luxury can be found in small packages, too. The Audi A3 is a great example. Barely larger than a Volkswagen City Golf (a not-so-distant cousin from a technical standpoint), it's twice as expensive... and much more highly regarded.
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2008 Audi A8L 4.2 Review
Friday, July 11, 2008
I'm barely exaggerating when I say that the Audi A8L is "made in Quebec". Our very own Dany Garand is the one who penned the lines of this sensational car. That was enough for me to fall in love, as I am extremely proud when local talents reach the highest spheres of the auto industry. I'm even more proud because this timeless beauty is one of the most prestigious automobiles on the face of the Earth.
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2008 Audi A5 3.2 quattro Review
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
In the old days, a coupe was considered more of a driver's car than a sedan. A two-door car provided its owner with more style and driving pleasure than a family-oriented four-door. Times have changed, as sedans have gotten more adventurous designs and more powerful engines. The coupe has pretty much lost its place in the market, and a decreasing number of manufacturers are producing them now, since a lot less customers are buying them.
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2008 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium Review
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Audi is renowned for its automobiles and quattro AWD system. In 2005, the company jumped on the SUV bandwagon by introducing the Q7, a boldly styled and massively sized vehicle that immediately turned a lot of heads.A couple of weeks ago, I was handed the keys to a V6-powered 3.6 S Line model. Let me tell you right off the bat that the Q7 is comprehensively equipped and very sophisticated as far as premium SUVs go.
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2008 Audi Q7 4.2 quattro Review
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Crossovers can pride themselves on offering the greatest variety of any class of vehicle. When it comes to size, capacity or price, the class now comprises the flagship models of many automakers and lets indecisive consumers enjoy the spaciousness of large vehicles, the cross-country capabilities of a few sport utility vehicles and a car-like ride. Nevertheless, let's be honest: not all crossovers manage to incorporate all of these features successfully. But some do, and the Audi Q7 is one of them.
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Le Mans 24H: Audi ready for the challenge
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
In Le Mans city centre on Tuesday, thousands of spectators followed Technical Scrutineering of the three Audi R10 TDI prototypes with which Audi Sport Team Joest will compete in next weekend's Le Mans 24 Hours. This means the Audi squad is ready for one of the greatest challenges in motorsport.
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Audi R10 TDI uses Biofuel of the next generation for the first time
Friday, May 30, 2008
World premiere in motorsport: At the 2008 Le Mans 24 Hours on 14/15 June, the three Audi R10 TDI prototypes entered by Audi Sport Team Joest will race for the first time with the next generation of Biofuel manufactured from Biowaste and promising a reduction in the emission of CO2 by almost 90 per cent when compared with traditional diesel.
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2008 Audi TT Roadster 3.2 Review
Friday, May 30, 2008
If you were offered the opportunity to hit the road with Audi's new TT Roadster, would you hesitate? I certainly wouldn't! That's what I did during a typically cold Canadian spring week. I'm not a masochist -- only a true driving enthusiast. The TT, especially the latest generation, offers a unique driving experience one cannot afford to miss, regardless of road and weather conditions.
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2008 Audi RS 4 Review
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Some cars scream performance just by their looks. I can't help but think about machines like Ferraris, Porsches and other seemingly unattainable exotic cars which grace the garage floor of rich collectors while making enthusiasts everywhere drool with excitement. Not quite as spectacular but still very sharp, the 2008 Audi RS4 is a true ace in an impressive deck of cards. This car has a big surprise in store for the driver once he or she hammers the throttle.
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Audi unveils new TT clubsport quattro Concept
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Volkswagen and Audi purists who attend the upcoming Wörthersee Tour in Reifnitz, Austria, will witness the introduction of Clubsport 2.0. The event will take place on May 21-25 at the same exact spot as the previous generation. The design is quite similar, although the new model looks more production-ready. Actually, it has the makings of a classic speedster.
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