
| Quick Spin: 2010 Audi TT RS performs, assuming Audi AG decides to deliver |
15 Apr |
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Audi, Quick Spin, Racing
There is only one Audi TT RS in the entire United States right now. And here we are, hurling the black coupe down the front straight at Willow Springs Raceway at 132 mph. We’ve been invited out to the sunny California desert on a pristine day to flog the hottest-ever Audi TT back-to-back against its TTS sibling, along with a few stints in the all-new S4 and R8 V10 for good measure.
The TT RS isn’t simply another upgraded model in the automaker’s diversified lineup. The TTS (and the other standard performance models) come from the Audi AG Sport division, while the TT RS was incubated and hatched by Quattro GmbH – the team who brought us the nefarious R8, RS4 and RS6. And while we’ve seen the TT on our shores with four- and six-cylinder powerplants, the new five-cylinder engine marks a significant departure for the front-engine coupe and convertible (even as it pays homage to the original 1980s-era Audi Sport Quattro).
So what makes the TT RS special and how does it fit into the current TT lineup? More importantly, how does the enthusiast-tuned package work under demanding track conditions? We intend to find out while answering a very important question for Audi: Should it bring the TT RS to the States?
Gallery: Quick Spin: 2010 Audi TT RS
Photos by Drew Phillips / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.
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read comments (0)| No immunity for Ionescu |
15 Apr |
No immunity for Ionescu
SINGAPORE has told Romania that its former charge d’affaires Silviu Ionescu does not enjoy diplomatic immunity for his alleged offences on Dec 15 last year. Based on Article 39.2 of Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, a diplomat loses immunity for non-official acts when his posting ends and he leaves his host country.
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| What’s problem with Volkswagen and Audi diesel engine? |
15 Apr |
I’m interested in Volkswagen and Audi TDI engine.
But I don’t know that TDI engine’s serious problem
What’s problem with Volkswagen and Audi diesel engine?
Please help me increase of my diesel knowledge.
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| Spy Shots: Next-gen Audi S8 may boast 620 HP from Lambo-derived V10 |
15 Apr |
Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan, Performance, Audi, Luxury
When the Audi S8 was nixed from the automaker’s lineup late last year, the news produced a collective sigh around Autoblog Towers. Audi’s largest, most powerful sedan held a special place in our hearts, but redemption appears to be right around corner – the Nürburgring’s Carousel, to be exact.
With the introduction of the standard A8 in the rearview mirror, Audi has begun work on the S-ified variant of its stately saloon, and like the RS6, it’s rumored to be powered by a Lamborghini Gallardo-derived V10, with a duo of turbochargers hanging from the exhaust manifolds.
The output of the next S8 will jump from the outgoing model’s 444 horsepower to somewhere north of 600 hp, with torque boosted from around 400 pound-feet to upwards of 550 lb-ft of twist.
Although these spy shots don’t provide a clear glimpse of the stylistic upgrades, expect a more chiseled front fascia, lower ride height and modified rear diffuser. Quad tailpipes hint at the 5.2-liter twin-turbo beast within, while massive stoppers are expected to be framed by 20- or 21-inch wheels.
We’re expecting the S8 to make its debut sometime later this year or early in 2011, with sales beginning in the middle of next year.
Gallery: Spy Shots: 2011 Audi S8
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| Hungarian Industrial Output Rises for Second Month on Exports |
15 Apr |
Hungarian Industrial Output Rises for Second Month on Exports
April 14 (Bloomberg) — Hungary’s industrial output rose in February from a year earlier, the second consecutive month with an annual gain, as a pickup in exports signals a recovery from its worst recession since 1991.
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| My 2000 A4 Audi has a missing black part that goes right under the bumpers..What is it called? |
14 Apr |
I own a 2000 A4 audi. I bought it about 3 months ago with a missing a part…I thought It would be easy to find, but im having a hard time. Its the black part that goes right under the bumper. Its missing it on the front..What is it called? Where can I get it? Hope someone can HELP!
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| Spoiler Alert: Audi’s new R15+ racer comes out storming |
14 Apr |
Filed under: Motorsports, Audi, Diesel, Racing
Despite winning in its debut at the 2009 12 Hours of Sebring, last year was not a stellar year for Audi’s Le Mans Prototype program. After a thorough reboot, Audi is trying again this year with the R15+ TDI. The heavily revised R15+ has been testing for two months and this weekend it is competing for the first time at Le Castellet in France for the first round of the Le Mans Series. In qualifying the Audi managed to get onto the front row alongside the first privately run Peugeot 908 fielded by Team Oreca. Follow the jump to find out what happened in the eight-hour race.
Gallery: Audi R15+ TDI at Le Castellet
[Sources: Audi, Le Mans Series]
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| Autoblog Podcast #174 – AOL Autos’ Reilly Brennan stops by |
14 Apr |
Filed under: Podcasts, Audi, Chevrolet, Ford, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Ferrari
Chris Shunk, Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Paukert and Dan Roth are joined by Reilly Brennan of AOL Autos. After discussing what’s in the Autoblog Garage, attention turns to the Ferrari 599 GTO, the ongoing Chevrolet Camaro-Ford Mustang V6 cage match, wacky interior awards from Ward’s Auto, Audi beating Mercedes in the most recent sales numbers, and the Daimler-Renault/Nissan tie-up. We hit some questions and then skedaddle just under the hour and twenty mark.
Autoblog Podcast #174: with Reilly Brennan from AOL Autos
In the Autoblog Garage:
Audi A4 Avant
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
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Ford Escape Hybrid
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News:
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Mustang/Camaro V6 smackdown
Ward’s Auto interior awards
Audi outsells Mercedes
Daimler and Renault/Nissan deal
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Chris Shunk, Chris Paukert, Dan Roth, Sam Abuelsamid
Guest:
Reilly Brennan of AOL Autos
Runtime: 1:18:02
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| Why does my Audi beep and flash after I lock it? |
14 Apr |
I have an 1998 Audi A4 and every once in a while, after I lock it the lights flash and it beeps once a minute or so. All the doors were closed, and I locked it with the key so I don’t see why it does this. Any answers?
My sunroof was vented so that could have been the problem.
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| Report: Audi may have passed Mercedes in Q1 global sales, but BMW is still #1 |
13 Apr |
Filed under: Car Buying, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz
Automotive News reports that BMW announced final Q1 sales of 265,809 vehicles, besting Audi by an anorexic 1,709 units for the three month period. BMW saw a global sales increase of 14 percent compared to the same period of 2009, buoyed by strong sales of its new X1 crossover and a 56 percent increase in 7 Series sales. BMW sales boss Ian Robertson said in a statement that the company intends to improve sales across the globe, adding, “We are back on our growth track in nearly all the automobile markets.” And BMW isn’t just hoping the market improves – the automaker is counting on an increase in sales courtesy of its new 5 Series lineup, which was launched overseas last month and arrives in the U.S. in June. BMW also has a refreshed 3 Series coupe and convertible on the way as well. With single digit growth, BMW intends to sell 1.3 million vehicles in 2010.
But while BMW pulled out the slimmest of victories in Q1, we’re thinking Audi’s performance during the first three months effectively puts its German competitors on notice. With a very good product lineup and a considerable foothold in China, Audi may well achieve its goal of becoming the largest luxury car maker on earth by 2015 a lot earlier than most people expected.
Gallery: Review: 2009 BMW 750i
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