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Report: Audi may have passed Mercedes in Q1 global sales, but BMW is still #1 13
Apr

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Audi outsold Mercedes Benz globally in the first quarter of 2010; a big deal considering it was the first time the four-ringed automaker had ever accomplished such a feat. But while Audi was finally able to pass its crosstown rival in sales, the German automaker is still longing for the title of the top luxury brand in the land.

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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Report: Audi may have passed Mercedes in Q1 global sales, but BMW is still #1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2010 Yamaha YFZ – R1 LE Review 13
Apr

Is it just me, or does it seem like it’s taking longer than usual for MotoGP season to get underway this year? Maybe I’m just anticipating how the new faces of Ben Spies, Marco Simoncelli, and Hiroshi Aoyama will mix things up a bit with the established rivalry between Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner, Jorge Lorenzo, Dani Pedrosa, and the rest of the gang.

In any event, getting a chance to take a spin on the 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE (Limited Edition) only whets my appetite more. The R1 is a somewhat distant cousin of Yamaha’s MotoGP race bike, but it is a hot, exhilarating rush not to be missed.

Even before throwing a leg over the R1′s sleek narrow frame, I was anticipating the rush. The graphics on the Valentino Rossi / Fiat Yamaha replica immediately set the tone. Rossi’s race sponsors are splashed across the fairing, a “46″ adorns the fairing’s nose (and tail piece) and his John Hancock tags the tank.

Large dual six-piston calipers up front let you know that serious speed is on the agenda, and once aboard, the clip-on bars and high footpegs put you into position for aggressive riding. There’s no blending into the weekend canyon-riding crowd on this bike–there’s a responsibility to ride hard and fast and uphold The Doctor’s good name.

However, despite its DNA, the Yamaha R1 is docile enough on the street if you don’t twist the throttle, even though the seating position tells you to do just that. Track ergonomics aren’t ideal for the street, as they are two distinct riding disciplines. Regardless, the bike moves along smoothly in the lower gears, though you can sense how much power is under the tank just waiting to be let loose.

Crack the throttle and the R1 comes alive, announcing its presence both in sound and action. A loud, throaty race bark turns heads, demands attention and ramps up my pulse. The transmission is flawless as I run through the six-speed transmission.

My first squeeze on the R1′s front brakes was a bit too hard and spiked my already elevated adrenaline. However, a few more bends along the road provided plenty of opportunity to dial back and get better acquainted with the brakes’ demanding personality. They are spot on, perfectly matched to the intention of the bike. The hand controls are light–I settled on two fingers for the brake and one for the clutch–and the fly-by-wire throttle is an easy twist.

On a favorite circuit of roads where I know every turn, I pushed harder and found the bike became more and more comfortable as speeds increased. I left the a pair of supermoto-mounted guys shrinking in the R1′s reasonably effective rearview mirrors as they attempted to chasing me down on the aptly named Stunt Road in the Santa Monica Mountains. This is my backyard, of course.

On the street, the R1′s cornering clearance isn’t an issue for me, and the Dunlop Sportmax D210 tires never left me feeling wanting. Transitions are effortless, and I felt as comfortable going to my left as my right. The seat is a bit slippery, and it did slide me back when I was doing serious acceleration testing. Fortunately, straight-line stability is confidence inspiring when speeds climb on open road sections.

As advertised, the crossplane crankshaft performs flawlessly–there are no hits in the acceleration. When sent up to the rev-limiter, the R1 launches like a rocket–blindingly fast yet smooth as glass, and the sound of the motor is otherworldly. I hit 104 mph (per the digital speedometer) in second gear on a fairly steep uphill straight in the blink of an eye and a rush of wind. Wow, how fun would this be on a track? Too soon I had to roll off the throttle as the concerns of road riding brought me back to reality.

Certainly, fantasy is a huge component of the 2010 Yamaha YFZ-R1 LE–why else would you want to ride a bike that looks like Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP championship winner and is mechanically based on Ben Spies’ World Superbike championship-winning machine? The “why else,” of course, is the amazing performance that is on tap. Sure, a liter-bike is best suited for the spacious confines of a racetrack, but there’s no denying the amount of fun a powerful, great handling motorcycle like this R1 Rossi Replica can provide.



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How do you open the trunk on a 1981 Audi Coupe? 13
Apr

How do you open the trunk on a 1981 Audi Coupe? Is there a button or latch somewhere? I cant find a lever or a keyhole or anything! Please help.

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Report: Audi U.S. sales suffering due to supply shortage 13
Apr

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There are good problems and there are bad problems. Audi dealers across the U.S. are having trouble selling vehicles, but not because of uncompetitive product or industry-wide sales woes. Automotive News reports the reason for Audi’s sales troubles have everything to do with a supply shortage that stems from strong first quarter sales. Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen reportedly told AN that U.S. dealers are “short of everything,” with Q5 and Q7 supplies running especially low.

Last year, Audi cut U.S. deliveries by 6,000 units due to weak sales here in the States, but the German luxury automaker saw brisk sales in December followed by a first quarter that bested the first three months of 2009 by 35 percent. Audi now has a 29 day supply of product for U.S. dealers; about half the typical 60 day reserve and a third of the 88 day supply of March, 2009. De Nysschen says Audi has allotted an additional 3,000 vehicles to the U.S. for 2010, which should help dealers a bit. That said, we’re thinking Audi isn’t looking to beef up inventories too much considering the fact that the Four-Ringed automaker managed to keep incentives in check at a time when other automakers are dumping truckloads of cash on the hood to boost their sales.

Gallery: Review: 2009 Audi Q5

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Report: Audi U.S. sales suffering due to supply shortage originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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History of car AUDI » audi a6 review 13
Apr

Carcraft – Mar 17, 2010. Used Audi A6 ”is a value for money buy”A used Audi A6 has been recommended to second hand car buyers who want to travel in style while not breaking the bank. The vehicle was praised in a review …


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Review: 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet speaks too softly, but carries a big stick 13
Apr

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Taking a great looking performance car and chopping off its roof is risky business – compromises are inevitable. That’s especially true in this modern age of unibody structures. Removing a big chunk of a vehicle’s architecture without adequately reinforcing what’s left can yield a chassis incapable of managing the position of the wheels, let alone result in a vehicle that loses its level of driver engagement and enthusiasm. On the other hand, reinforcements add mass – often lots of it. It’s a treacherous path, as both flaccid body control and weight are the mortal enemy of performance.

You can understand our trepidation, then, upon learning that Audi was planning on introducing its S5 Cabriolet at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. By our reckoning, the German debutante’s rollout was cause for both consternation and celebration. When the A5 and S5 coupes arrived in 2007, they were hailed as being among the best looking cars ever to wear the brand’s Four Rings. The new Cabriolet models would bring with them the euphoria of open-air motoring, but we had to wonder – would Audi’s rakish new hardtop be turned into a floppy flier just by giving it a roofectomy? Equally as important, would the model’s newly downsized engine drop the performance? There was only one thing to do: Put the range-topping S5 Cabriolet through a week-long test.

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Apr


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