tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:16:34 +0000AVUS PerformanceAUTOSPORT InternationalMRC Tuning2011 24 Hours of Le MansO.CT TuningA5Avus quattro ConceptEVO MagazineOily Bits2010 Beijing Auto ShowR8 GRAND-AMWörthersee TourALMSRS4TT GT4DriftingHoliday 2009Q7Audi DesignA6Frankfurt Motor Show 2009RS3SportecTom Kristensen Le Mans CountdownUr-QuattroR18 ultraA7Road TestsThe Next Big ThingTT RS plusMilltekAudi quattro conceptA6 allroadMotorcyclesRS2Parts4EuroR18 e-tron quattroShow CoverageA4 DTMA1 SportbackConsumer ReportsR8 Spyder 4.2 FSIRenderingsRallyBMWDRIVEDTM Video RecapsReal Madrid FCA3 conceptDucati2011 Shanghai Auto ShowMini-GalleryAutonomous TTSLA Auto ShowAudi Urban ConceptR18STaSISDKWAudi Exclusive100 Coupe STT RS VLNS1Audi hybridTop GearGirls of AudiRS7VideosVorsprung durch Technik2012 Detroit Auto ShowSuper BowlDubs on the Delaware 20112012 Qatar Motor ShowSales ReportsA5 DTM12 Hours of Sebring2011 Geneva Motor ShowABT SportslineRS6Race of ChampionsS5 Sportback2012 Rolex 24 at DaytonaA32010 New York Auto ShowS3H and RILMC ZhuhaiFifth GearDetailer's DomainA1 e-tronRecallsQ5Le MansRS5A4Heffner PerformanceDrivenS2Auto UnionAnderson Germany2010 Detroit Auto ShowVWTunersVLNTTSSenner TuningAdvertisingTTR8 GTS5WaterfestAPRR8 e-tronR8 GT3HS MotorsportUnderground RacingA6 AvantSR Auto GroupCarlisle 2011Goodwood Festival of SpeedS4News2010 Geneva Motor ShowDubai Motor ShowR8 LMSFor SaleR8GRAND-AM4000Oryx RacingILMCTDISport WheelsA12011 Detroit Auto ShowDTM2010 LA Auto ShowBathurst 12 HourR8 Spyder 5.2 FSIQ3A3 TDIAudi Police Cars2012 24 Hours of Le Mans2010 Paris Motor ShowS6Vintage2011 L.A. 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Formerly Chief Marketing Officer at Audi of America, Keogh has demonstrated an amazingly keen eye for marketing the Audi brand here in the U.S. Some of Keogh's marketing credits include award-winning Super Bowl commercials, Truth in 24 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/J336sMhlbWk/scott-keogh-named-new-audi-of-america.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=J336sMhlbWk:qcvMRk7I_5Q:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=J336sMhlbWk:qcvMRk7I_5Q:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/J336sMhlbWk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/scott-keogh-named-new-audi-of-america.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-3133805655609400111Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:54:00 +00002012-06-20T15:58:58.283-04:00Chris HarrisRS4DRIVEVideos If you're as much a fan of YouTube's DRIVE channel as we are, you know that each Wednesday brings a new video from across the pond via "Chris Harris on Cars." We've had the tendency to focus on Harris' reviews not only because of his top-notch work, but also the amount of great Audi content being produced (re: Sport quattro/Ford RS200 comparo and A1 quattro ice driving videos). This week's http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/JZQMENl796Y/video-drives-chris-harris-compares-b5.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=JZQMENl796Y:jLTxyfmwtSs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=JZQMENl796Y:jLTxyfmwtSs:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/JZQMENl796Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/video-drives-chris-harris-compares-b5.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-2251812240838050431Mon, 18 Jun 2012 21:17:00 +00002012-06-19T01:04:30.478-04:00R18 e-tron quattro2012 24 Hours of Le MansLe MansRacingR18 ultraMotorsportWECR18 Marking the brand's eleventh overall and fourth 1-2-3 win, Audi was again victorious at this year's 80th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Sweeping the podium were last year's winning trio of Marcel Fässler, André Lotterer and Benoît Tréluyer in the first place #1 R18 e-tron quattro; followed by the #2 R18 e-tron quattro driven by Dindo Capello, Tom Kristensen and Allan McNish in second; and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/x2CpEqAbc_o/audi-sweeps-2012-24-hours-of-le-mans.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=x2CpEqAbc_o:VukkxH-UQDk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=x2CpEqAbc_o:VukkxH-UQDk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/x2CpEqAbc_o" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/audi-sweeps-2012-24-hours-of-le-mans.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-4468397078187341201Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:40:00 +00002012-06-18T15:42:02.116-04:00TDISQ5Q5 Presented in conjunction with last weekend's 80th running of 24 Hours of Le Mans, Audi has officially revealed the most-potent model of their Q5 line - the SQ5 TDI. Powered by a twin-turbocharged, 3.0-liter V6 TDI under the hood, the SQ5 boasts 313 hp and a monstrous 479 lb/ft of torque. Enough to launch the SQ5 from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.1 seconds, on to a 250 km/h (155 mph) top speed.  Thathttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/HNa6cem7UVg/audi-sq5-tdi-officially-revealed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=HNa6cem7UVg:WynQSx2vZf8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=HNa6cem7UVg:WynQSx2vZf8:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/HNa6cem7UVg" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/audi-sq5-tdi-officially-revealed.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-1552287648567072263Sun, 17 Jun 2012 03:46:00 +00002012-06-16T23:52:10.611-04:00R18 e-tron quattro2012 24 Hours of Le MansLe MansRacingR18 ultraMotorsportWECR18 Clocking a lap time of just 3 minutes and 23.787 seconds in the final qualifying session on Thursday night, André Lotterer in the #1 Audi R18 e-tron quattro would take pole position for today's 80th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Commenting on the car's performance, Lotterer raved “The car was running like it was on rails, simply incredible.” In addition to the pole-sitter, Audi Sport http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/S0F5SZ7aqlU/audi-r18-e-tron-quattro-starts-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=S0F5SZ7aqlU:ZISYH2aevlI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=S0F5SZ7aqlU:ZISYH2aevlI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/S0F5SZ7aqlU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/audi-r18-e-tron-quattro-starts-from.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-1549563489524941826Sun, 17 Jun 2012 02:41:00 +00002012-06-16T22:42:41.460-04:00A1 SportbackA1 As new exclusive editions for the A1 range, Audi has now introduced the A1 "amplified red" and "amplified white" models. Available for both the A1 and A1 Sportback, the new amplified editions combine features from Audi, quattro GmbH and Audi Genuine Accessories which range from exclusive exterior and interior color schemes to aerodynamic upgrades. More info and photo gallery after the jump. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/FxGNuhnwSb8/audi-a1-amplified-exclusive-edition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=FxGNuhnwSb8:qMou6cH2p1Y:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=FxGNuhnwSb8:qMou6cH2p1Y:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/FxGNuhnwSb8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/audi-a1-amplified-exclusive-edition.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-2658056163301597615Sun, 17 Jun 2012 01:23:00 +00002012-06-16T21:24:16.089-04:00Oily BitsNewsRS3TT RS plusTT RS For the third year in a row, Audi's venerable 2.5-liter TFSI five-cylinder has won the International Engine of the Year Award (2-liter to 2.5-liter category). Currently powering the Audi TT RS (and 'Plus' in Europe) and RS3 Sportback, the 2.5 TFSI develops up to 360 hp and 343 lb/ft of torque. Enough to launch the TT RS from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.1 seconds, and only 4.6 seconds for the heavier http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/8_cjpKX6C8w/audi-25-liter-tfsi-wins-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=8_cjpKX6C8w:GjlsshD0VD0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=8_cjpKX6C8w:GjlsshD0VD0:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/8_cjpKX6C8w" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/audi-25-liter-tfsi-wins-2012.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-7484061843465102268Sun, 17 Jun 2012 00:42:00 +00002012-06-16T20:44:11.323-04:00RS4Videos Despite being a car that we'll almost definitely never see this side of the Atlantic, we still can't get enough of the new Audi RS4 Avant (B8).  And now—in addition to initial press materials posted earlier this year—we have some fresh new shots (in three different colors) and video footage of Audi's latest überwagon just for your viewing pleasure.  Videos and photo gallery after the jump. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/7M_XnrsGWpE/audi-rs4-avant-b8-new-videos-and-photo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=7M_XnrsGWpE:chqhjsdcFcI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=7M_XnrsGWpE:chqhjsdcFcI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/7M_XnrsGWpE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/audi-rs4-avant-b8-new-videos-and-photo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-7044917527433485501Sat, 16 Jun 2012 23:59:00 +00002012-06-16T20:08:54.529-04:00NewsSales Reports In addition to the record sales figures posted in the U.S., Audi AG has also reported an all-time sales record for the month of May. Boasting a 13.7% gain over the same period last year, Audi's worldwide sales have now surpassed 600,000 cars delivered in just the first five months of 2012; enough to raise the company's yearly sales target to 1.4 million cars. Notable regional markets were http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/I3GQbx50ojk/audi-ag-achieves-all-time-sales-record.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=I3GQbx50ojk:MJ-C-nvnSj0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=I3GQbx50ojk:MJ-C-nvnSj0:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/I3GQbx50ojk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/audi-ag-achieves-all-time-sales-record.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-9085557276498367378Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:34:00 +00002012-06-16T16:48:08.981-04:00NewsSales Reports As the company's seventeenth straight record-setting month, May's U.S. sales figures were yet another "best-ever" for Audi. Notable contributors to the record report were sales of the 2012 Audi A6 (increasing 54% over the same period last year and representing 34.2% of May's total sales) and a 14.6% jump in R8 sales. Full report after the jump. HERNDON, Va., May 31, 2012 - Audi today reported http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/SajiG0pukVM/audi-reports-best-ever-may-us-sales.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)Stroudsburg, PA, USA40.9867609 -75.194624840.9747749 -75.2143658 40.9987469 -75.1748838<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=SajiG0pukVM:CAYKnmU7i0o:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=SajiG0pukVM:CAYKnmU7i0o:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/SajiG0pukVM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/audi-reports-best-ever-may-us-sales.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-3951642597843505104Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:31:00 +00002012-04-17T10:27:11.518-04:00DucatiNewsMotorcyclesFollowing speculation of a deal earlier this year, a report from Bloomberg today confirms that Audi is indeed set to buy Italian motorcycle-maker, Ducati for about 860 million Euros ($1.1 billion). The Ducati deal would allow Audi to become even more competitive with rival BMW, who long cornered the market of building both luxury automobiles and motorcycles. The purchase would also bring in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/JJOHrx0P2k8/report-audi-to-buy-ducati-for-860.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=JJOHrx0P2k8:0uU5gq1ZPZg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=JJOHrx0P2k8:0uU5gq1ZPZg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/JJOHrx0P2k8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/04/report-audi-to-buy-ducati-for-860.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-8334805318987169867Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +00002012-04-09T20:07:29.636-04:002012 New York Auto ShowShow CoverageLast week, we made our annual pilgrimage to the Big Apple to take in the sights of one our favorite auto shows of the year. Though lacking any new reveals, Audi filled their booth with many of the latest models set to reach U.S. showrooms this year. While there was certainly plenty to see, we do wish Audi of America would have displayed the new S6 and S7 instead of only showcasing their older, "http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/qnC-lYv_ZfA/audi-at-2012-new-york-auto-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=qnC-lYv_ZfA:QZ7DymNPoaU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=qnC-lYv_ZfA:QZ7DymNPoaU:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/qnC-lYv_ZfA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/04/audi-at-2012-new-york-auto-show.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-3469996415968501352Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:48:00 +00002012-03-20T12:51:48.875-04:00ALMS12 Hours of Sebring2012 12 Hours of SebringRacingMotorsportWECR18Crossing the finish line in first and second place, Audi Sport dominated Saturday's race at the 2012 12 Hours of Sebring. The overall victory went to the #2 Audi R18 TDI piloted by Dindo Capello, Tom Kristensen and Allan McNish; followed by the second place #3 R18 TDI of Timo Bernhard, Romain Dumas and Loïc Duval. Saturday's win also marks Audi's 10th overall 12 Hours of Sebring victory. Full http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/CprLqNrmHqU/one-two-victory-for-audi-at-2012-12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=CprLqNrmHqU:sAeQGjYy2Rw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=CprLqNrmHqU:sAeQGjYy2Rw:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/CprLqNrmHqU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/03/one-two-victory-for-audi-at-2012-12.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-581049565682249241Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:53:00 +00002012-03-05T19:01:10.556-05:00A3As promised, Audi has officially revealed the 3-door variant of the all-new A3 today in Geneva. While not much of surprise visually—thanks to a photo leak earlier last month—the 2013 Audi A3 features much more than just revised styling. From the choice of three highly efficient engines, to new ultra lightweight construction and top-of-the-line infotainments systems, the third generation A3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/5oms9VOk_KE/2013-audi-a3-3-door-officially-revealed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=5oms9VOk_KE:sZEXamrpI0g:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=5oms9VOk_KE:sZEXamrpI0g:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/5oms9VOk_KE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/03/2013-audi-a3-3-door-officially-revealed.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-6620607649795823121Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:45:00 +00002012-03-01T15:48:56.739-05:00NewsSales ReportsAs the company's fourteenth straight record-setting month, February's U.S. sales figures were yet another "best-ever" for Audi. Notable contributors to the record report were sales of the 2012 Audi A6 (increasing 63.6% over the same period last year) and continued strong demand for the 2012 Audi A7 Sportback. Full report after the jump.HERNDON, Va., Mar 1, 2012 - Audi today reported its 14th http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/4DWT-NVYkyA/audi-reports-best-ever-february-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=4DWT-NVYkyA:reJdAQlestA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=4DWT-NVYkyA:reJdAQlestA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/4DWT-NVYkyA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/03/audi-reports-best-ever-february-us.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-1143283055086863056Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:47:00 +00002012-03-01T16:27:58.492-05:00R18 e-tron quattroVideosRacingMotorsportR18In addition to the official details and press photos, we've now compiled a gallery of "live" photos and video from yesterday's presentation of the Audi R18 e-tron quattro in Munich. We think you will all agree, Audi's new quattro hybrid Le Mans contender looks even better "in the flesh." Photo gallery and videos after the jump.Video report by UnitedPicturesTV from presentation (German language)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/l6U52v_HbyI/audi-r18-e-tron-quattro-live-photos-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=l6U52v_HbyI:ioGXDrecI9k:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=l6U52v_HbyI:ioGXDrecI9k:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/l6U52v_HbyI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/03/audi-r18-e-tron-quattro-live-photos-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-6429835761923939276Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:32:00 +00002012-03-01T10:45:39.542-05:00Q7Audi hybridA4E-TronDuring his keynote speech at today's annual press conference, Audi Chairman, Rupert Stadler expanded on what to expect from the future of Audi's e-tron model line. Noting that "the electric driving experience will become a reality for a growing clientele with our plug-in hybrids," Stadler confirmed that in addition to the A3, Audi will launch plug-in hybrid models of the A4 and Q7 starting in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/Le_xzJbP89M/audi-a4-and-q7-plug-in-hybrid-e-tron.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=Le_xzJbP89M:7uNgL0g1sPQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=Le_xzJbP89M:7uNgL0g1sPQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/Le_xzJbP89M" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/03/audi-a4-and-q7-plug-in-hybrid-e-tron.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-6527908099606659751Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:36:00 +00002012-02-29T17:37:09.064-05:00A1 quattroVideosIt's no secret that we're big fans of British auto journalist, Chris Harris. As such, we can't wait for each Wednesday afternoon's new episode of "Chris Harris On Cars" on YouTube's DRIVE channel. Following his ode to Group B and the Sport quattro posted earlier this month, this week's episode again carries a four-ringed theme as 'Monkey' Harris gets behind the wheel of the new Audi A1 quattro http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/yy17GV1Svtc/video-chris-harris-drifts-audi-a1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=yy17GV1Svtc:bsr1R6rSb-Y:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=yy17GV1Svtc:bsr1R6rSb-Y:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/yy17GV1Svtc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/02/video-chris-harris-drifts-audi-a1.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-2521646422595462376Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:24:00 +00002012-02-29T15:32:15.619-05:00TDIR18 e-tron quattroLe MansRacingR18 ultraMotorsportAudi hybridE-TronWECR18After much speculation, Audi Sport has officially debuted the all-new, R18 e-tron quattro. First off, yes, the word "quattro" has officially returned to Audi's motorsport vocabulary.As part of it's new e-tron, hybrid powertrain, the new R18 e-tron quattro makes use of Audi's dominating all-wheel drive technology in a new and unique way. In addition to the R18 e-tron quattro, Audi Sport has http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/el3MfK0QWe0/audi-r18-e-tron-quattro-and-r18-ultra.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=el3MfK0QWe0:Jdl2dRObL6Q:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=el3MfK0QWe0:Jdl2dRObL6Q:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/el3MfK0QWe0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/02/audi-r18-e-tron-quattro-and-r18-ultra.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-812821107498534313Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:48:00 +00002012-02-29T13:50:18.102-05:00R8R8 LMSRacingBathurst 12 HourMotorsportClaiming their second-straight Bathurst 12 Hour win last weekend, Audi Sport remains "King of the Mountain” at Australia's most challenging race and track. Taking the first place win was Christer Jöns, Christopher Mies and Darryl O’Young in the #1 Audi Sport Team Phoenix "Kangaroo" Audi R8 LMS. Despite many weather-related challenges, safety car periods and lead changes, the #1 R8 LMS would http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/4yGTCTAcaMU/audi-wins-second-straight-bathurst-12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=4yGTCTAcaMU:XCYiAtLS_Bk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=4yGTCTAcaMU:XCYiAtLS_Bk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/4yGTCTAcaMU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/02/audi-wins-second-straight-bathurst-12.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-4088902688197939989Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:15:00 +00002012-02-29T13:18:13.848-05:00RacingMotorsportDTMAudi Sport has officially announced their 2012 DTM driver lineup. Notable changes for this year's season include Rahel Frey joining Audi Sport Team ABT Sportsline and Mike Rockenfeller and Miguel Molina joining Team Phoenix. Full report after the jump.Ingolstadt, February 24, 2012 – At Audi, the current DTM Champion, the "title defense” project is running at full stretch. A week before the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/PEJacEQ0oSc/2012-audi-dtm-driver-lineup-confirmed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=PEJacEQ0oSc:ke_z6uogA-A:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=PEJacEQ0oSc:ke_z6uogA-A:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/PEJacEQ0oSc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/02/2012-audi-dtm-driver-lineup-confirmed.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-2989340227582264425Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:47:00 +00002012-02-29T00:11:58.754-05:00S8KundenbegeisterungVideosS6RS5S7A8At Audi, employees live by a German phrase known as "Kundenbegeisterung." Loosely translated as "customer enthusiasm," what you're about to read is an unbelievable example of this corporate mantra. Long-time Audi owner, Joshua Smith (known as "audi_s5" on the A5OC.com forums) recently visited the Chicago Auto Show for an up-close look at the new RS5 before placing an order. Much to Joshua's http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/i3ltBVyG71o/after-disappointing-auto-show-visit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=i3ltBVyG71o:AR_0mjL2Kdg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=i3ltBVyG71o:AR_0mjL2Kdg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/i3ltBVyG71o" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/02/after-disappointing-auto-show-visit.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-5520215776272488690Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:36:00 +00002012-02-22T20:01:28.509-05:00A1 quattroA1With just nineteen, left-hand-drive-only examples destined for the United Kingdom, Audi UK has announced pricing for the A1 quattro will start at £41,020 OTR. Although the A1 quattro officially becomes available for order in early March, Audi UK notes that dealers have already taken deposits for "the vast majority" of their allotment. So, if you'd like to get your hands on this limited edition,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/h5dym2cGcjU/audi-a1-quattro-uk-pricing-announced.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=h5dym2cGcjU:-7PvWCMh_yI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=h5dym2cGcjU:-7PvWCMh_yI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/h5dym2cGcjU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/02/audi-a1-quattro-uk-pricing-announced.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-2730507092492809930Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:29:00 +00002012-02-22T14:33:42.525-05:00A3RumormillLeaked today by Russian site, ZR.ru are the first "official" press photos of the new Audi A3 3-door hatchback. While powertrain and other technical details are still sparse, we expect Audi to release official details and more photos the new A3 online within the next week (possibly sooner after this leak); ahead of the car's official world debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show. We're http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/SBemRed5-G8/next-gen-audi-a3-3-door-press-photos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=SBemRed5-G8:aZsXueo8Svc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=SBemRed5-G8:aZsXueo8Svc:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/SBemRed5-G8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/02/next-gen-audi-a3-3-door-press-photos.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-3717504568828988849Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:18:00 +00002012-02-18T21:29:28.131-05:00A1 quattroVideosA1RS5As part of the A1 quattro's official press launch, Audi invited European journalists to a frozen lake in Jarpen, Sweden to have a go in the most potent version of the brand's smallest car. With 256 horsepower on tap to all four wheels, the result is a mini drift monster that looks like tons of fun on the snow and ice. We realize that we just posted a similar video of an R8 V10 on a different http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/quattroholic/~3/jJgmQJD4OS4/video-audi-a1-quattro-and-rs5-snowice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=jJgmQJD4OS4:i8eF9VyipYE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?a=jJgmQJD4OS4:i8eF9VyipYE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/quattroholic?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quattroholic/~4/jJgmQJD4OS4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/02/video-audi-a1-quattro-and-rs5-snowice.html