World’s First Integration of Google Earth Based Navigation System Announced for Audi A8
December 18, 2009 by Darryl
Filed under Audi, Automotive, Featured, News
For the past few years during my extensive use of Google Maps and Google Earth I have always said “car manufacturers should just use Google for their navigation systems”. Well, somehow Audi heard me because they are incorporating Google Earth into the navigation systems for the new 2011 Audi A8. This will be the world’s first integration of a Google Earth based navigation system built into a car.
The TT That Could: AVUS Tuned Audi TT-RS Good for 460hp & 194mph
A new tuning package from Avus Performance has been released for the Audi TT-RS. If you want a ridiculously fast TT-RS, then Avus Performance is your answer.
The new Avus Performance tuning package for the Audi TT-RS adds a new ECU, different turbocharger, and high performance exhaust system with racing cats. The question you are asking is; that’s it? Yes, that pretty much all they add in the power department but together it is able to take the 2.5-liter 5-cylindar engine to a 460hp and 472 lb-ft high. That is good enough to propel the TT-RS to 60 mph from a standstill in 3.8 seconds and top out at 194 mph. That’s 120hp more than the 340hp stock form that tops out at 155mph and does 0-60 in 4.6 seconds.
2009 Audi A6 3.0 Supercharged Review & Test Drive
October 7, 2009 by Harvey
Filed under Audi, Automotive, Featured, Test Drives
The new 2009 Audi A6 now comes with a choice of the standard 3.2 liter V6, an available 4.2 liter V8, or the all-new, 3.0 liter supercharged V6 engine. The new A6 also gets a freshening of the front bumper/grille design, rear lighting, side mirror lighting, a tweaked suspension, new wheels, and an interior upgrade, that makes the new 2009 Audi A6 one of the most satisfying mid-size luxury sport sedans on the road. World-wide sales of the A6 continue to lead the in total sales against the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. That’s for good reason as the Audi A6 is such a great automobile to look at and to drive.
Learn How Audi’s Clean Diesel TDI is Made
September 23, 2009 by Russell
Filed under Audi, Automotive, Diesel, Technical
You will rarely find me giving you implicit instructions on your next course of action, but I wholeheartedly assure you, this situation calls for your utmost of attention and urgency. September 24th (Thursday), on Discovery Channel, ‘How It’s Made’ will be giving the world an in depth view of Audi’s build process of its Clean Diesel TDI engines. You will have to check local listings for availability and viewing times, but do what you must to ensure you are able to view.
2009 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro Review & Test Drive
September 22, 2009 by Harvey
Filed under Audi, Automotive, Featured, Test Drives
The all-new 2009 Audi A4 is longer, wider and lower with these sporty proportions following the new elevated driving dynamics of more power, a completely new suspension system, larger, stronger brakes, riding on new 18in. wheels and tires.
Spied: New 2011 Audi A8
The upcoming Audi A8 (2011 model year) was recently spied on in full camouflage. With a date set later this year to reveal the new Audi A8, it is expected to be 10cm longer than the current model. The new A8 will use more weight-saving materials and incorporate more fuel efficient engines.
The new Audi A8 will rival against the Lexus LS, BMW 7-series and Mercedes-Benz S-class. The range of engines will include a 3.0-liter and 4.2-liter V8.
[source: AutoCar]
Audi R8 Spyder Promotional Video
The promo videos are piling up for upcoming model year vehicles. The latest video to come from Audi is one to promote its new R8 Spyder. Yesterday I said the Lamborghini Reventon Roadster did not need to be advertised through a promotional video considering there will only be a few handfuls of the Reventon Roadsters available. The Audi R8 Spyder is a different story altogether. They will have enough of these things to fulfill the deliveries that take place next year. Below is a new Promotional Video of the Audi R8 Spyder with a 5.2-liter V10 putting out 525 horsepower all in a convertible. This should make the R8 Spyder good for a 60 mph run from a standstill in about 4.1 seconds and top off around 194 mph. Astonishing! Enjoy the video below!
Audi R8 e-tron Officially Unveiled and Displayed at Frankfurt Motor Show
September 15, 2009 by Larry
Filed under Audi, Automotive, Featured, News
Audi’s hyped up “electricity untamed” promo is official now with the introduction of the new Audi R8 e-tron concept. On display today at the Frankfurt Motor Show is the blazing red concept that reminds us of the future being here NOW.
