Audi

Audi is a German carmaker that makes various types of vehicles ranging from supermini to crossover SUVs. It maintains its worldwide headquarters in Ingolstadt, Germany. Audi produces luxury automobiles and is the number one luxury brand in the world. Their other products include sedans, coupes, compacts and sport models. They are a majority owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen group.

By Marc Stern Jun 21 2018 - 4:16pm

Looking for an Adorable Audi? Try the A1, When it is Available

At last, the real A1 images -- and information -- are available. One thing you will notice about the A1 is that it is adorable, don't you think?

By Marc Stern Jun 20 2018 - 4:46pm

Audi, Hyundai Powering Through Fuel Cells to Find The Right One

Audi and Hyundai are working together on fuel cell technology with the hope that they will make a real dent in the electrical market.

By Marc Stern Jun 18 2018 - 2:12pm

Prosecutors Jail Audi Chief in Ongoing Diesel Scandal

Prosecutors today jailed Rupert Stadler, chief of Volkswagen. According to the prosecutors, Stadler was jailed to keep him from attempting to change things.

By Marc Stern Jun 13 2018 - 11:08pm

Prosecutors Charge Audi’s Stadler In Ongoing Diesel Investigation

For the last couple of years, Audi's chief Rupert Stadler has seemed to have had more than a little luck on his side as he managed to escape the ongoing diesel scandal. Monday the situation changed as prosecutors charged him.

By Marc Stern May 27 2018 - 4:16pm

Solid-State Batteries Offer Audi the Chance to Build High-Performance EVs

Audi is doubling down on solid-state batteries as it prepares its electric high-performance supercar. Solid-state batteries offer higher power density for their size than conventional lithium ion. The automaker may be looking for a technology partner, as well. Samsung is among the potential partners mentioned.

By Marc Stern Apr 27 2018 - 2:36pm

Audi launches huge recall to fix ailing coolant pumps

As part of its 1.16 million car recall, Audi will be fixing two key cooling pump issues. The issues both can cause fires if they are not completed.

By Marc Stern Apr 25 2018 - 11:21pm

Audi issues 2nd recall for coolant pumps in 1.16 vehicles

Audi recalls 1.16 vehicles to repair fault with electrical coolant pump. Automaker launches 2nd global recall for the vehicles.

By Marc Stern Apr 16 2018 - 8:06am

Audi gives itself quite a competitor for the R8; a limited-edition rear-drive model

Befrore another manufacturer could give the Audi R8 supercar any competition, the automaker created its own competitor, a limited-edition rear-wheel-drive model with a twist.

By Marc Stern Apr 3 2018 - 12:59am

Audi continues winning ways; Q5, A6 named 'Best Cars for Family'

Volkswagen's Audi subsidiary continued its winning ways by taking two "Best Car" awards from U.S. News and World Report. The Q5 took the award for the third year and the A6 took it for 2018.

By Marc Stern Mar 12 2018 - 11:50pm

Here’s a practical auto award, Audi Q5 lauded for its interior

Audi's Q5 wins award for its interior.

By Marc Stern Feb 24 2018 - 11:55pm

Are onboard transponders better, safer? Audi places its bet

When a local turnpike authority decided to replace its toll takers with automated toll technology, it created more than a little confusion as drivers looked for places where they could purchase and load their "toll ticket," transducer.There was also some question about the program kickoff.

By Marc Stern Feb 23 2018 - 12:28am

Surprise: a new brand tops CR’s 2018 listings; Is it right, only time will tell

After only a couple of years as Hyundai's separate luxury brand, Genesis has been awarded an accolade that other automakers have had to wait many years to achieve. Genesis is the best brand, followed by Audi.

By Marc Stern Feb 16 2018 - 12:26am

Which automaker has won 3 GHC awards in three years? Audi

For the last three years, the Good Housekeeping new car awards program has honored Audi with a "Best New Car" award. There's a reason, Audi not only builds quality vehicles, but it also meets the standards established by the program. It makes it a lot easier to buy a Q7 knowing it is a GHC winner.

By Marc Stern Feb 6 2018 - 11:23pm

Will the Audi S6 Avant add power under the hood? Stay tuned

Will the up and coming changes to the Audi A6/S6 include a larger engine? The editors at Motor1 seem to think so. They do make a rather compelling case.

By Marc Stern Jan 23 2018 - 11:30pm

Audi fields first all-women team to compete in Daytona enduro

In a first, Audi Motorsports has, as part of its customer racing program, fielded its first all-women driving team to compete in the GS4 class at Friday's Daytona enduro.

By Marc Stern Jan 22 2018 - 10:19am

Report says Audi still selling illegal turbodiesels in Germany; recall ordered

Audi has been selling illegal luxury models in Germany a report in the tabloid newspaper Bild says. According to the story, the automaker has continued to sell the turbodiesels even though it has known the vehicles are illegal and they were selling them and continued to market the vehicles even as the Dieselgate scandal was breaking.

By Marc Stern Dec 26 2017 - 8:20am

Audi recalls 2012-14 A6-7 models to fix fuel line leak

Audi has recalled nearly 49,000 2012-2014 A6 and A7 models to fix a fuel line problem. According to the automaker, the fuel lines in the affected vehicles are compressed at a point that could lead to their failure and a fuel leak. In turn, the fuel leak can pose a fire threat.

By Marc Stern Dec 21 2017 - 9:47pm

Audi’s Q5, Q7 reel in new top NHTSA safety award

With the award of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Top Safety Rating, Audi's Q5 and Q7 have received some new recognition that also boost Q5 into the automaker's most-awarded SUV.

By Marc Stern Dec 9 2017 - 8:11pm

Here are the reasons that Audi received 4 Women’s Choice awards

Audi was named the winner of four Women's Choice awards last week at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

By Marc Stern Dec 5 2017 - 11:17pm

Led by SUVs, Audi sets 83rd straight sales record in November

For the 83rd straight month, Audi has set another sales record, led by crossovers and SUVs. The all-new Q5 and Q7, as well as the A5 Sportback helped to push sales toward the record.

By Marc Stern Dec 1 2017 - 6:48pm

Audi RS 3 joins other VW products on Car and Driver 10Best List 2018

Continuing its wave of success, Volkswagen has had another of its products honored by the motoring press. The Audi RS 3 has been named to Car and Driver's 10Best List of the Year for 2018.

By Marc Stern Nov 19 2017 - 11:25pm

Audi A5 Sportback, Q5 Win KBB Best Buy Awards

The editors of KBB.com has lauded Audi's A5 Sportback and Q5 crossover for their design, refined driving and sophisticated technology packages.

By Marc Stern Nov 7 2017 - 11:29pm

Which luxury brand sweeps IIHS field? Audi

Audi has swept the luxury field in this year's Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) ratings of luxury sedans, SUVs and crossovers.

By Marc Stern Nov 6 2017 - 4:53pm

Audi recalls 31,000 A4, A5 models to fix issue with sharp speaker surrounds

Audi had recalled about 31,000 2017-18 A4 sedan and allroads and 2018 A5 Sportbacks to replace bright speaker surrounds that can come loose and cause injuries in crashes.

By Marc Stern Nov 2 2017 - 9:57pm

Audi recalls Euro A8s to probe whether 2.4-liter V-8 diesel engines cheated

Audi may recall up to 850,000 Audi diesels -- and up to 5,000 German A8 luxury models -- in the continuing diesel emissions scandal. While it is largely complete in the United States, the scandal investigations are continuing in Europe where the scandal is anything but over.

By Marc Stern Oct 31 2017 - 10:43pm

Audi uses SEMA Show to debut high-performance Audi TT clubsport turbo concept

Audi used this year's SEMA show to not only introduce a new line of Audi TT RS-based performance parts but also to debut the powerful Audi TT clubsport turbo concept, a vehicle that takes the Audi TT two-place to a new high.

By Marc Stern Oct 31 2017 - 10:33pm

Audi uses SEMA show to launch line of Audi TT RS performance parts

Audi used the SEMA show this week to make a pair of importance performance-oriented debuts. According to the automaker, it is about to launch a line of Audi TT RS performance parts that should make the pocket racer even better.

By Marc Stern Oct 25 2017 - 11:51pm

Feds, CARB okay fix for 38,000 VW, Porsche, Audi crossovers in Dieselgate

For the last several months, Volkswagen has been awaiting federal approval of its plans to fix nearly 40,000 3.0-lliter turbodiesels at the heart of the Dieselgate scandal. The automaker received that approval late last week.

By Marc Stern Oct 20 2017 - 4:51pm

If You Think Current Audi Designations Are Confusing, In Europe Just Wait

If you think that Audi's engine designators can be a bit confusing, just wait. If you live outside the U.S., starting in 2019, the A8 will introduce the automaker's new 30 to 70 designator scheme that is supposed to spell out an engine's power level. It would be good if it all wasn't relatively relative.

By Marc Stern Oct 3 2017 - 11:25pm

Audi’s Record Sales Run Hits 81 Months In September

Audi's steady sales pace has resulted in another monthly record in September. The automaker set its 81st straight monthly sales record, led by deliveries of the all-new Q5, the Q7 and the A5 Sportback.

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