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Audi R15 “plus” TDI shows off new, more aerodynamic nose 4
Apr
Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 4th, 2010

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2010 Audi R15 plus – click above to enlarge

Testing for the 24 Hours of Le Mans doesn’t begin until mid-June, but that doesn’t mean that Audi isn’t already hard at work bettering the chances of their diesel-powered R15 TDI racer.

Thanks to a belated rule change for the LMP1 class designed to hamper the dominance of diesel-powered vehicles, Le Mans rulemakers have mandated smaller-diameter air restrictors and curbed supercharger pressure in an effort to level the playing field. According to Audi, those alterations have made the German automaker prioritize aerodynamics and downforce even more than normal.

The result? Audi boffins have completely re-engineered the front-end of the car, so much so that the new split nose racer has been designated “R15 plus.” The updated LMP1 entrant has already begun testing its new aerodynamics, revised cooling and fuel tank systems in the United States, and further testing in Europe will follow before the legendary French enduro. Audi says that the 5.5-liter engine continues to crank out upwards of 590 horsepower. Can’t remember what last year’s R15 look like? Compare and contrast by clicking here. Official press release after the jump.

[Source: Audi]

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The Luxury Car Sales Race: How is your favorite model doing? 4
Apr
Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 4th, 2010

The Luxury Car Sales Race: How is your favorite model doing?
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Video: DTM champion Mattias Ekström plays renegade valet in an Audi R8 Spyder 4
Apr
Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 4th, 2010

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Nobody knows Audis like Mattias Ekström. The Swedish driver has been campaigning four-ringed racing machines in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters series (DTM, Germany’s touring car championship) for the past nine years, and has taken the title twice. Who better, then, to put the latest performance Audi through its paces?

Having come up through the touring car ladder, Ekström may know tin-tops, but open cockpits are a novelty for him. The Audi R8 Spyder, with its 5.2-liter V10 engine running at full bore, sounds – and looks – like a good place to start. Follow the jump to see Ekström and the R8 do the sideways thing through an underground parking lot, complete with dub-tastic dialogue. Thanks for the tip, Braun!

Gallery: Audi R8 5.2 FSI Spyder

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Video: DTM champion Mattias Ekström plays renegade valet in an Audi R8 Spyder originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Report: More hybrids, EVs coming from Audi 4
Apr
Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 4th, 2010

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Audi A8 Hybrid concept – Click above for high-res image gallery

Thanks to the Volkswagen Group’s strategy to be the leading player in the alternative-powertrain market within the next decade, Audi has announced a rapid expansion of hybrid and electric vehicles over the next few years. The German automaker wants to improve efficiency of its internal combustion engines (both gasoline and diesel) by 30 percent – and it wants five percent of the brand’s model line to be electric. “In the future, our customers will be able to choose from an increasingly broad range of driveline technologies,” said Audi CEO Rupert Stadler.

Report: More hybrids, EVs coming from Audi originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Three suffer minor injuries in Morris Plains crash 4
Apr
Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 4th, 2010

Three suffer minor injuries in Morris Plains crash
• Police investigated a motor vehicle crash on Littleton Road at 10:31 p.m. Tuesday, March 23.

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Abt Sportsline gets its hands on Audi R8 Spyder 3
Apr
Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 3rd, 2010

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Abt Sportline R8 Spyder – Click above for high-res image gallery

Whenever Audi introduces a new model, chances are that the folks at Abt Sportsline are going to get their hands on one. The German company has been tuning Volkswagens and Audis since the 1970s and has enjoyed success racing the Audi A4 in DTM and more recently the new R8 LMS. Needless to say, Abt knows how to properly modify cars bearing the four rings.

Abt’s latest project is the droptop version of the Audi R8. Visually the car gets a new front grille, front fascia with carbon fiber spoiler, side sills, rear fascia, rear spoiler and lightweight five-spoke wheels. Even more importantly, the 5.2-liter V10 has been massaged to provide 600 horsepower, good for 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 199 mph. Finally, Abt provides a sport suspension system for improved handling. Follow the jump for full details and browse through the high-res gallery below.

Gallery: Abt Sportsline R8 Spyder

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How can i make my audi a4 more sporty? 3
Apr
Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 3rd, 2010

I have a ’08 black audi a4 and would like to make it look more sporty and euro without breaking the bank. I have the front and back windows tinted thus far.

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Autoblog Podcast #170 – The Hooniverse Visits 3
Apr
Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 3rd, 2010

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Jeff Glucker and Tim Odell of Hooniverse.com join Chris, Sam and Dan for Episode #170 of the Autoblog Podcast. The first stop is the Autoblog Garage, and the Hoons have their own garage, awesomely occupied by much better hardware than ours.

Items plucked from the news include the Ford Police Interceptor, 2011 Kia Optima, rumored Porsche Panamera convertible, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, and the return of Lotus and Cosworth to Indy. Wade through that, and get rewarded with a few terrible answers to good questions.

Autoblog Podcast #170: The Hooniverse Visits


In the Autoblog Garage:
Audi S5
Nissan Maxima
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 (Hooniverse)
Infiniti FX50S (Hooniverse)
Hurst Camaro (Hooniverse)

News:
Ford Police Interceptor
Kia Optima
Porsche Panamera Convertible
2012 Chevrolet Malibu
Lotus and Cosworth back in Indycar

Hosts:
Chris Shunk, Dan Roth, Sam Abuelsamid

Guests:
Jeff Glucker, Tim Odell of Hooniverse.com

Runtime: 1:12:23


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Autoblog Podcast #170 – The Hooniverse Visits originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Report: Audi TT RS headed to Canada in limited numbers, as is rear-drive BMW X1 3
Apr
Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 3rd, 2010

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

When Audi launched the TT RS, we were initially told that the automaker had no plans to bring it to the States. And while rumors have cropped up that suggest otherwise, we still don’t have the official word from Audi about whether we’ll ever get the chance to experience the 335-horsepower TT. However, our friends to the north can apparently rejoice – Audi will reportedly be bringing the TT RS to Canada, albeit in very limited numbers (250 units, to be exact). It is not yet clear whether those 250 units will be in coupe or convertible form – or both.

Additionally, Monvolant reports that Canadian consumers will be able to spec a rear-wheel drive BMW X1 when the crossover goes on sale next year – a configuration that will not be available in the States. Canada is likely to only receive X1s equipped with BMW’s 3.0-liter inline-six, good for around 260 horsepower.

We aren’t very upset about the fact that U.S.-spec X1s will only have all-wheel drive. However, if Audi is going to tease us by bringing 250 examples of the too-hot TT to this continent, the least it could do is spec a few for U.S. (or just Autoblog) consumption. Thanks for the tip, Martin!

Gallery: Audi TT RS and Roadster

Gallery: 2011 BMW X1

[Source: Monvolant (translated)]

Report: Audi TT RS headed to Canada in limited numbers, as is rear-drive BMW X1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hungary Reports 12th Monthly Trade Surplus on Export Rise 2
Apr
Posted by Admin in Audi Related Questions on 04 2nd, 2010

Hungary Reports 12th Monthly Trade Surplus on Export Rise
April 2 (Bloomberg) — Hungary posted its 12th monthly trade surplus in January as a recovery in western Europe boosted exports and the country’s worst recession in 18 years sapped demand for imports.

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