December 17th, 2009 
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Audi has released its first-ever RS model TT.
The hotter quattro all-wheel drive coupe is powered by a turbocharged direct injection 2.5-litre TFSI five-cylinder engine that can trace its origins back to Audi’s motorsport heritage and in recent years various Volkswagen commercial vehicles.
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Tags: 2.0 TFSI, 2.5-litre five-cylinder, Audi, Audi TT RS, Drivetrains, First Drive Review, four-seater, Geneva Motor Show, Packaging 
1 Comment » December 7th, 2009 admin 
A vehicle with all-wheel drive can do much to keep your ride firmly on the cold, wet pavement and bolster your confidence in the saddle.
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Posted in Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Featured, Ford, Infiniti, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Suzuki, Volvo Tags: Audi Q5, BMW 328i x, Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Flex, Infiniti G37x AWD, Lexus IS 250 AWD, Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic, Subaru Outback, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Volvo V50 T5 AWD 21 Comments » December 4th, 2009 admin 
More fuel-efficient V8s, eight-speed auto and fresh technology for Audi’s latest rival for the Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7-Series and Lexus LS limousines.
The new Audi A8 will go on sale in Australia next year with bigger dimensions than its key rivals, including its 5137mm length, 1949mm width and 2992mm wheelbase.
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Posted in Audi Tags: 0.26 co-efficient, 1400 watts., 4.2 TDI, aerodynamics, Audi, Audi A8, Australia, BMW 7-Series, Finger-writing, fuel-efficient V8s, imminent, limousine, New lighting technology, Pre-sense 1 Comment » November 26th, 2009 admin 
A new V10 engine makes the Audi R8 a serious contender for supercar supremacy.
The R8 5.2 FSI features a reworked front fascia with larger air inlets and an aggressive lower lip. The world’s first all-LED headlamps are a hallmark of the V10-powered car.
The 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI could be construed as a budget supercar — if such a thing exists. But you wouldn’t know it from the performance, which is world-class.
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November 20th, 2009 admin BMW Australia says it is ready to repel a local sales assault by rival German car Audi, which has stated its intention to become Australia’s leading luxury brand by 2015.
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BMW again considers Audi a competitor, with recently appointed managing director Stavros Yallouridis declaring he would “have to keep an eye” on the ‘third’ German brand that’s been catching its compatriots on the sales charts.
November 18th, 2009 admin 
JAGUAR XF SV8
You are looking to treat yourself with something upmarket and packed with presence, but is a coupe the only option?
The dilemma
You are approaching his 50-year milestone and is looking for a bit of indulgence inyour next car. You want something with a bit of style and has tried out Audi’s S5, which he really likes, but you have some mild reservations about its two-door layout. You say you’d prefer something with four doors if possible, but only if it has similar levels of style and presence as the Audi.
Posted in Audi, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz Tags: Audi S5, Jaguar XF V8, Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Comments Off November 15th, 2009 admin 
The next-generation Audi A8 is set to arrive with a raft of technology aimed at cementing it as a luxury leader.
Audi is set to significantly revamp its luxurious A8 sedan.
The new Audi A8 is expected to introduce handwriting-recognition technology, allowing owners to program the satellite navigation without having to scroll menus.
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November 15th, 2009 admin 2030: A Shape Oddity
A competition intended to show the cars of tomorrow has come up with designs both sleek and hideous.
Remember the time-travelling DeLorean DMC-12 that featured in the Back to the Future movies?
Well, imagine it’s just pulled up in your driveway and the film’s wild-haired scientist, Emmett Brown, has offered to take you on a trip 21 years into the future.
You step inside and with a snap of the gullwing doors and a surge of the flux capacitor you arrive in the year 2030. What do the streets and cars look like? What are young people now driving?
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Posted in Audi, Featured, GM, Honda, Mazda, News, Nissan, Toyota Tags: 2030: A Shape Oddity, Audi, eOra and eSpira, General Motors, Helix Maker Honda, Hero, Honda 2030, LINK Maker Toyota, Mazda envisions a 2030, Nissan, Nissan sees a rosy 2030, Souga Maker Mazda, Toyota' 2030, V2G Comments Off November 13th, 2009 admin The Audi Story
Audi’s beginnings date back to the late 1800s. Though it has always been known as a maker of luxury cars and, more recently, SUVs, the company has less recognition than some of its European counterparts, namely BMW and Mercedes.
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November 11th, 2009 admin 
Small, family, and hybrid cars lead the way, and Ford continues its strong showing.Paying more for a new car doesn’t guarantee better reliability. As a group, inexpensive small cars and midsized family sedans are the most reliable. That’s one of the findings of our 2009 Annual Auto Survey, based on our subscribers’ experiences with 1.4 million vehicles.
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Posted in Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Columns, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz Tags: Audi A3, BMW, cars, Dodge, Hybrid, Hyundai, Lexus GS, Mercedes-Benz, Most Reliable Cars, Nissan Versa, Subaru Impreza WRX., Toyota Yaris Comments Off
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