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Report: Audi outsells Mercedes-Benz globally for first time in Q1 2010 10
Apr
Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 10th, 2010

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For the first time ever, Audi has managed to outsell Mercedes-Benz in global sales for the first quarter of 2010. Some of the European press are treating it like the fourth horseman of the apocalypse, but before we break out our Mayan calendars and go all 2012 on you, here are the hard numbers: Audi sold 264,100 vehicles worldwide between January and March while Mercedes sold 248,500 units over the same time period. For what it’s worth, BMW has yet to release its final first-quarter sales figures.

Audi has repeatedly signaled its desire and intent to become the world’s leading luxury car brand by 2015, which would mean passing both of its German rivals, the aforementioned Mercedes-Benz and BMW, along with Japanese automaker Lexus. Plus, Audi offers a pretty compelling lineup of vehicles with which to do battle with those formidable competitors.

According to Autocar, the biggest single contributor to Audi’s passing of Mercedes-Benz is the Chinese market, where Audi sells twice as many vehicles per year as Mercedes-Benz. In fact, one out of every five Audis built is sold in China. Considering how rapidly the Chinese market is expanding, Audi is certainly finding itself in an enviable position. Time will tell if it’s able to maintain that growth in the face of constant pressure from its German and Japanese rivals.

[Source: Autocar]

Report: Audi outsells Mercedes-Benz globally for first time in Q1 2010 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How much will it cost to reset the stereo on an Audi A4? 9
Apr
Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 9th, 2010

I just bought a 2001 Audi A4. The battery had been changed, so the stereo needs to have a code to be reset. The dealership I bought it from said to go to the main Audi dealership and get it reset… any idea how much this might run me?

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what is the best way to make my Audi A8 look new again? 9
Apr
Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 9th, 2010

I have an Audi A8 2002 and I was about to sell it, but I love my car and I think I can keep it for many more years. Is there a way I can “modernize” it? Who sells kits to make it look a newer model?
Thxs for your help.

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MTM Audi R8 GT3-2: 560 horsepower and rear-wheel drive 9
Apr
Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 9th, 2010

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MTM R8 GT3-2 – Click above for high-res image gallery

German tuning company MTM doesn’t necessarily do things the conventional way. Remember the Bimoto, the twin-engined Audi TT that could hit 244 mph? Yeah, different. That’s why we weren’t surprised to see this modified Audi R8 come across our desks. MTM has done some conventional tuning with the car – like supercharging the 4.2-liter V8 – but it’s also performed a procedure we’ve yet to see. The front-wheel drive portion of the Quattro system has been removed, making the car a pure rear-driver. According to MTM, this change provides a “complete new driving experience behind the Audi steering wheel and pure driving pleasure.”

To share this experience with their customers, MTM is now offering a GT3-2 conversion for any V8-powered Audi R8. The package includes the aforementioned supercharger system, which is good for 560 horsepower and 428 pound-feet of torque, carbon fiber aero parts, larger front and rear brakes, adjustable Bilstein suspension, MTM’s unique Bimoto forged wheels and more. Hit the jump for more details and check out the high-res images in the gallery below.

Gallery: MTM R8 GT3-2

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What colour leather interior would suit my Audi R8? 8
Apr
Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 8th, 2010

What colour leather interior would suit my Audi R8?

Red or Cream Leather, I’m not sure.

(I don’t like black cars or black car interiors)
If you hadn’t noticed – I am a man. My wife also hates pink, that’s why there is barely a trace of pink in out house.

The exterior is Grey.
Sorry, that is the colour of my Golf I’ve just ordered too. The Audi is Blue.

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Should I buy my Audi A4 during or after lease term? 8
Apr
Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 8th, 2010

I have 2007 Audi and I am 2 years into a 3 year lease. I am WAY over my allowed miles so I really have no choice but to buy it. Has anyone bought from Audi before? Is it better to buy during the lease term or negotiate after? Thanks!

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    Audi shows off revised 2011 TT with updated four-cylinder power, tweaked appearance 8
    Apr
    Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 8th, 2010

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    2011 Audi TT – Click above for high-res image gallery

    Audi’s half moon-shaped fashionista, the TT is getting a bit of a nip/tuck for 2011. Both the hardtop and roadster receive modestly refreshed exteriors and interiors, along with a new 2.0-liter TFSI four-cylinder model whose 211 horses gallop with an eye toward superior fuel economy (Audi claims fuel economy of nearly 36 miles-per-gallon on the combined European cycle). This is the same revamped four-banger that has been appearing in engine bays throughout the German automaker’s lineup, and while its horsepower increase is modest over the 2010 model (+11), the use of Audi’s Valvelift system helps the engine generate a big slug of torque – 258 pound-feet of the stuff – a healthy 51 lb-ft. more than its predecessor. Audi says that all-wheel drive equipped TT will hit 62 mph in 5.6 seconds, so performance hasn’t suffered, either. For the U.S. market, there’s still no sign of a manual gearbox, but we’ve professed our love for the company’s six-speed S Tronic dual-clutch in the past and expect it to once again be an astute partner here.

    We didn’t expect Audi to go crazy with the TT’s mid-cycle refresh and true to form, they’ve exercised due restraint. The 2011 receives bigger air inlets up front, a shinier gloss black grille finish, and, of course, Audi’s fast-becoming-compulsory LED daytime running lamps (as seen on the higher-performance TTS model). Inspect the car’s rounded rump and you’ll find a new flat black rear diffuser, (very) modestly retouched taillamps, and new exhaust outlets. New paint colors include Scuba Blue, Oolong Gray, Volcano Red and Dakota Gray.

    The interior has received the hand of refinement as well, with a trio of new cabin colors, leather that’s been specially treated to resist solar heat, and are a few new aluminum bits of trim.

    Audi has yet to release U.S. pricing information, but we’ll be sure to update you when it comes through. In the meantime, check out our high-res gallery below and the official press release after the jump.

    Gallery: 2011 Audi TT

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    2011 Audi Q7 gets three new V6s, eight-speed transmission in Germany 8
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    Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 8th, 2010

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    2011 Audi Q7 (Germany) – click above for high-res image gallery

    Along with blessing us with a revised TT for 2011, the Audi Q7 gets a few choice upgrades in its home market of Germany, including a few new engines and an all-new eight-speed automatic transmission.

    The upgraded Q7 doesn’t benefit from any new sheetmetal, though Audi has seen fit to put the S4′s supercharged 3.0-liter TFSI V6 to good use under the hood of its behemoth SUV. Available in two states of tune, the blown V6 puts out 272 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque in the base version, and the upgraded mill produces the same 333 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque as its sports sedan sibling.

    A new 3.0-liter TDI is also available for the 2011 model year, delivering 240 hp and a more-than-adequate 406 lb-ft of twist from 1,750 to 2,500 rpm. Not only does the new diesel deliver respectable performance times (0-60 in 7.9 seconds) and above average fuel economy, but the weight of the oilburner has been reduced by 44 pounds.

    All revised, German-bound Q7s receive a new eight-speed automatic gearbox based on the outgoing six-speed cog-swapper, with higher ratios and Tiptronic actuation, along with standard Drive and Sport modes. There’s no word on whether this transmission is bound for the U.S. market in the near future, but we’d suspect Stateside Q7s will benefit from the new ‘box by the end of the year. Full details in the press release after the jump.

    Update: An Audi USA spokesman tells Autoblog that the 2011 Q7 V6 TDI will retain its 225 hp / 406 lb-ft rating and launch with the new eight-speed in September. The gasoline V6 TFSI will also be available here in both 272 and 333 hp flavors beginning in November 2010.

    Gallery: 2011 Audi Q7 (Germany)

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    How do I connect the lights on my boat trailer to an Audi Q7? 7
    Apr
    Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 7th, 2010

    I have a 2007 Audi Q7 with a factory installed towing package. I attached a converter to change the 7-pin electrical to a 4-pin flat connector for my boat trailer. When first connected yesterday, a light flashed on the dashboard, indicating a trailer was connected. The lighting worked fine. Today, the lights do not work, and there is no indicator on the dashboard. What could be wrong?

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    What could I trade our 2000 Audi A4 Quattro for? 7
    Apr
    Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 7th, 2010

    We LOVE our car BUT we have 2 children and we are toooo tight in the car. We need either a SUV or Wagon that has 3rd row or we may even consider (gulp) a Minivan but I would only be interested in a Quest or Odyssey. We would like to do an even swap with a newer vehicle. Any suggestions? How much do we ask for the Audi – it is in pretty nice shape? Should we go to a dealer? We’ve been burned on craigslist, so I would rather not go that route.

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