Audi news articles 
Great value for soft-tops this summer
Despite record temperatures and the driest April in years, prices on soft tops have remained cool in recent weeks. The sunshine usually sees the price of convertibles soar, along with the temperatures - but not this year, according to British Car Auctions (BCA). This means anyone thinking of buying a convertible could still get a great deal, says Tim Naylor from BCA. “Despite the record temperatures and dry, sunny days in April, convertible va... [more]
A third of 3 to10-year old cars will suffer some mechanical failure this year
According to Warranty Direct, a third of the 16m DVLA-registered three to10-year old cars will suffer some degree of mechanical failure over the next 12 months. As a result, one in three British motorists will share a £1.6bn unwanted repair bill this year, with some facing bills as high as £7,239. Data held on Warranty Direct’s Reliability index shows that the two-seater Mercedes Benz SL (02-) has the highest average repair bill of £742.10, wi... [more]
Car thieves prefer BMW X5
According to the latest figures from Tracker, BMW X5, Land Rover Range Rover, BMW M3 and the Audi RS4 remain the UK’s most desirable cars for today’s thieves. These four cars all retain their top positions in TRACKER’s top ten most frequently stolen and recovered vehicles of 2010. 65 per cent of the vehicles recovered by Tracker last year were worth an average of £25k. Tracker reminds motorists to think security and remember that thieves don... [more]
Audi's A8 luxury saloon with long wheelbase available in UK Audi Centres
Long wheelbase versions of the advanced Audi A8 luxury saloon have just touched down in UK Audi Centres. Incorporating 130mm of extra rear legroom, and featuring five engine options, including an exclusive 6.3-litre W12, the range is priced from £60,010 OTR to £94,460 OTR. Audi has gone to even greater lengths to cocoon A8 passengers in absolute comfort in long wheelbase versions of the lightweight aluminium-bodied luxury saloon. Available fro... [more]
The new Audi A1 1.4 TFSI 185PS combines turbocharging and supercharging
The new Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S line 185PS, which is available to order in the UK from this priced from £20,705 OTR. The new top-performing A1 derives its performance from a potent combination of turbocharging and supercharging working sequentially, but nevertheless manages to maintain frugal 47.9mpg economy potential giving CO2 output of just 139g/km. The compact and lightweight four-valve-per-cylinder 'dual-charged' engine powers the A1 1.4 TFSI ... [more]
Other Audi news and reviews
Audi eyes management reshuffle: CEO in magazine
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Volkswagen's Audi division is looking into a management reshuffle as it eyes an expansion in China, Latin America and the United States, the unit's head told a German magazine. "Against the backdrop of Audi's 'Strategy 2020' it would be negligent not to think about the team line-up," Audi Chief Executive Rupert Stadler told WirtschaftsWoche in an excerpt of an article made ...
Audi of America Hires Chief Communications Officer
HERNDON, VA-- - Audi of America today announced it has hired Joseph Jacuzzi as its Chief Communications Officer for the company. Jacuzzi brings to Audi more than 21 years of communications experience, ...
Amazing Audi e-Bike Has Segway-Like Wheelie Mode, Locks via Phone
Audi has debuted an e-bike, complete with a smartphone-controlled immobilizer "bike lock" and a Segway-inspired "wheelie mode".
Audi tops BMW sales in April
BERLIN (Reuters) - Volkswagen's luxury car brand Audi outsold market leader BMW for the first time in more than a year in April as continued high demand from China, the United States and Russia boosted vehicle sales. Deliveries of Audi cars and sport-utility vehicles increased 14.4 percent in April to 125,200, the company said on Wednesday. Sales of BMW brand models rose 7.4 percent, about half ...
Audi eyes management reshuffle: Reports
Volkswagen's Audi division is looking into a management reshuffle as it eyes an expansion in China, Latin America and the United States.
Audi's Wörthersee e-bike concept features "wheelie" mode
Audi has announced that it will debut a new performance e-bike prototype at next week's Wörthersee Tour car show in the picturesque village of Reifnitz, Austria. Described as a high-end pedelec for sport, fun and tricks, the Audi e-bike Wörthersee features a futuristic carbon fiber frame that houses an onboard computer and a Li-ion battery pack, and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) wheels ...
Mugler, Raoul and Timo Weiland Kicks Of Singapore Audi Fashion Festival
SINGAPORE - MAY 17: Models walk the runway at the Audi Fashion Festival Raoul A/W 2012 Fashion Showcase at Tent@Orchard on May 17, 2012 in Singapore. Audi Fashion Festival, part of Asia Fashion Exchange which takes place from May 14-20, is a showcase of collections by top and emerging designers and labels, both international and Asian, hoping to position Singapore as Asia's fashion hub.
Audi at the 2012 Worthersee Tour
INGOLSTADT, GERMANY – May 14, 2012: Audi is exhibiting concept vehicles that appeal to lifestyle, action and sporty themes at the Worthersee Tour. Three powerful versions provide new accents in the Q3 model family, and with its e-bike Wörthersee prototype Audi defines a technical bike concept that explores the limits of technical feasibility on the basis of Audi’s core competencies “design ...
High-end Sports Machine - The Audi e-bike Wörthersee
INGOLSTADT, Germany, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Like in motor racing: fully focused on peak performanceFrame, swinging arm and wheels made of carbon in line with the Audi ultra lightweight design principleHead ...
Audi of America Partners with NADA to Train Dealership and Company Staff to Achieve 'Customer Delight'
Audi is the first automaker to utilize NADA University's virtual classroom for its U.S. dealers. HERNDON, VA -- May 10, 2012 : Audi of America and its U.S. network of 278 dealers will be working together to improve dealership operations and, ultimately, customer service through a new educational partnership with the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA).
