tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320Mon, 07 Oct 2024 06:36:00 +0000VideosRacingMotorsportR8TunersNewsA1R8 V10Spy ShotsRumormillLe MansRS5DTMAdvertisingCelebritiesTTA4 DTMA7R15 TDITT RSA8R8 Spyder 5.2 FSIR8 LMSSales ReportsR18Show CoverageS4A4A3RS6A6ConceptsR8 GTRS4RenderingsA5RS3Ur-QuattroE-TronABT SportslineMTMILMCMoviesS5TDIS8R8 GT3Tom Kristensen Le Mans CountdownAudi ExclusiveAudi hybridQ7S1Top GearA3 TDIFor SaleQ3Q5S6S7Sport QuattroTTSVintage2011 24 Hours of Le MansA5 SportbackAudi quattro conceptDTM Video RecapsOily BitsR8 GT SpyderSuper BowlWrecksallroadAudi Sportscar ExperienceRallyS3S5 SportbackSenner TuningA1 quattroA3 conceptAPRAutonomous TTSBMWTheophilus Chin2010 24 Hours of Le Mans2010 Geneva Motor Show2010 Paris Motor Show2011 Geneva Motor ShowA6 AvantAVUS PerformanceTT RS VLNThe Next Big ThingWEC24 Hours of NürburgringA4 Allroad QuattroAudi Race ExperienceFifth GearGRAND-AMMRC TuningPPIParts4EuroR8 GRAND-AMRolex 24VLN2012 Detroit Auto ShowAuto UnionFrankfurt Motor Show 2009Heffner PerformanceR18 e-tron quattroRoad TestsSR Auto GroupSTaSIS2010 Detroit Auto Show2012 24 Hours of Le MansA1 SportbackA1 clubsport quattroA5 DTMA6 allroadAnderson GermanyBathurst 12 HourDetailer's DomainR18 ultraSKN TuningSQ5SportecWörthersee Tour2010 LA Auto Show2010 New York Auto Show2011 12 Hours of Sebring2011 Detroit Auto ShowA1 e-tronA3 e-tron conceptA8 SecurityALMSAudi Police CarsDubai Motor ShowDubs on the Delaware 2011Girls of AudiH and RHS MotorsportHoliday 2010KundenbegeisterungLA Auto ShowMilltekMotorcyclesQ5 hybrid quattroR8 Spyder 4.2 FSIRENM PerformanceRS1RS2RS7RSQ5Race of ChampionsRecallsTT RS plusUnderground RacingWaterfest034Motorsport100 Coupe S12 Hours of Sebring2010 AMI Leipzig2010 Beijing Auto Show2010 Petit Le Mans2011 24 Hours of Spa2011 L.A. Auto Show2011 New York Auto Show2011 Petit Le Mans2011 Shanghai Auto Show2011 Tokyo Motor Show2012 12 Hours of Sebring2012 New York Auto Show2012 Qatar Motor Show2012 Rolex 24 at Daytona40006 Hours of SilverstoneADAC GT MastersAUTOSPORT InternationalAudi DesignAudi Urban ConceptAvus quattro ConceptBTCCCarlisle 2011Chris HarrisConsumer ReportsDKWDRIVEDriftingDrivenDucatiEVO MagazineFrankfurt Motor Show 2011Goodwood Festival of SpeedHoliday 2009Holiday 2011ILMC ZhuhaiMini-GalleryO.CT TuningOryx RacingQ3 VailR8 Le Mans EditionR8 e-tronReal Madrid FCS2SEMA 2010Sport WheelsTT GT4VWVideo GamesVorsprung durch Technikquattroholic.com - We're addicted to Audihttp://www.quattroholic.com/noreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)Blogger884125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-502015531306145852Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:11:00 +00002012-06-20T20:22:48.773-04:00News Following Johan de Nysschen's recent departure to rival Infiniti, Audi has today announced that Scott Keogh will become the new President of Audi of America. 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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/scott-keogh-named-new-audi-of-america.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-3133805655609400111Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:54:00 +00002012-06-20T15:58:58.283-04:00Chris HarrisDRIVERS4Videos 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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/video-drives-chris-harris-compares-b5.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-2251812240838050431Mon, 18 Jun 2012 21:17:00 +00002012-06-19T01:04:30.478-04:002012 24 Hours of Le MansLe MansMotorsportR18R18 e-tron quattroR18 ultraRacingWEC 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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/audi-sweeps-2012-24-hours-of-le-mans.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-4468397078187341201Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:40:00 +00002012-06-18T15:42:02.116-04:00Q5SQ5TDI 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. http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/audi-sq5-tdi-officially-revealed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-1552287648567072263Sun, 17 Jun 2012 03:46:00 +00002012-06-16T23:52:10.611-04:002012 24 Hours of Le MansLe MansMotorsportR18R18 e-tron quattroR18 ultraRacingWEC 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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/audi-r18-e-tron-quattro-starts-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-1549563489524941826Sun, 17 Jun 2012 02:41:00 +00002012-06-16T22:42:41.460-04:00A1A1 Sportback 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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/audi-a1-amplified-exclusive-edition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-2658056163301597615Sun, 17 Jun 2012 01:23:00 +00002012-06-16T21:24:16.089-04:00NewsOily BitsRS3TT RSTT RS plus 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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/audi-25-liter-tfsi-wins-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag: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 http://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/audi-rs4-avant-b8-new-videos-and-photo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag: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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/audi-ag-achieves-all-time-sales-record.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag: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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/06/audi-reports-best-ever-may-us-sales.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)Stroudsburg, PA, USA40.9867609 -75.194624840.9747749 -75.2143658 40.9987469 -75.1748838tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-3951642597843505104Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:31:00 +00002012-04-17T10:27:11.518-04:00DucatiMotorcyclesNewsFollowing 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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/04/report-audi-to-buy-ducati-for-860.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag: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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/04/audi-at-2012-new-york-auto-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-3469996415968501352Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:48:00 +00002012-03-20T12:51:48.875-04:0012 Hours of Sebring2012 12 Hours of SebringALMSMotorsportR18RacingWECCrossing 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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/03/one-two-victory-for-audi-at-2012-12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag: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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/03/2013-audi-a3-3-door-officially-revealed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag: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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/03/audi-reports-best-ever-february-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-1143283055086863056Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:47:00 +00002012-03-01T16:27:58.492-05:00MotorsportR18R18 e-tron quattroRacingVideosIn 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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/03/audi-r18-e-tron-quattro-live-photos-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-6429835761923939276Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:32:00 +00002012-03-01T10:45:39.542-05:00A4Audi hybridE-TronQ7During 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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/03/audi-a4-and-q7-plug-in-hybrid-e-tron.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag: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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/02/video-chris-harris-drifts-audi-a1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-2521646422595462376Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:24:00 +00002012-02-29T15:32:15.619-05:00Audi hybridE-TronLe MansMotorsportR18R18 e-tron quattroR18 ultraRacingTDIWECAfter 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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/02/audi-r18-e-tron-quattro-and-r18-ultra.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-812821107498534313Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:48:00 +00002012-02-29T13:50:18.102-05:00Bathurst 12 HourMotorsportR8R8 LMSRacingClaiming 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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/02/audi-wins-second-straight-bathurst-12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-4088902688197939989Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:15:00 +00002012-02-29T13:18:13.848-05:00DTMMotorsportRacingAudi 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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/02/2012-audi-dtm-driver-lineup-confirmed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-2989340227582264425Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:47:00 +00002012-02-29T00:11:58.754-05:00A8KundenbegeisterungRS5S6S7S8VideosAt 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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/02/after-disappointing-auto-show-visit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-5520215776272488690Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:36:00 +00002012-02-22T20:01:28.509-05:00A1A1 quattroWith 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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/02/audi-a1-quattro-uk-pricing-announced.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag: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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/02/next-gen-audi-a3-3-door-press-photos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788029262262816320.post-3717504568828988849Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:18:00 +00002012-02-18T21:29:28.131-05:00A1A1 quattroRS5VideosAs 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://www.quattroholic.com/2012/02/video-audi-a1-quattro-and-rs5-snowice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (quattroholic)