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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.

2024 Audi Q6 e-tron in metallic gray, front three-quarter view, driving on winding mountain road with distinctive LED headlights and large octagonal grille.
After Driving a Rivian R1T, Audi Q6 e-tron Owner Says “The Difference Was Night and Day”, Praises Audi’s Quietness but Calls Rivian’s Software the Clear Winner
By Noah Washington on
A Q6 owner’s test drive confirmed the EV truck drives like a truck, but exposed a massive technological flaw. Find out why software is the Q6's Achilles' heel, lacking a simple feature like sharing battery data with CarPlay.
2024 Audi Q4 e-tron in metallic gray, front three-quarter view, parked on modern concrete driveway with geometric white walls.
Audi EV Owner Warns “Dealers Have Stopped Selling All e-tron Models Altogether”, Reports of Vanishing Inventory From Houston to San Francisco
By Noah Washington on
Across the US, from Texas to California, dealer lots are running out of new Audi e-tron models with no new shipments "in transit."
2025 Audi RS3 in dark gray, front three-quarter view, driving on mountain road with aggressive black grille and sleek LED headlights.
I Traded My Audi RS6 Avant For A Brand New Audi RS3 And Found The Smaller Car More Engaging To Drive, While Saving Hundreds On Monthly Fuel Costs After Getting Just 13 MPG In The Wagon
By Noah Washington on
The brutal Audi RS6 averaged a punishing 13 MPG, but a former owner swapped it for the RS3, finding the no-guilt kinda RS car he always wanted.
Audi Q6 Concept Out Having Fun
The Quattro Reborn: Audi's Q6 Offroad is the Soul the e-tron Era Needs
By Rob Enderle on
Audi's Q6 Offroad concept is a far more achievable goal than the insane Audi AI: Trail quattro concept and could be a game changer for the brand.
Blue Audi e-tron GT driving on mountain road with white limestone cliffs behind
I Successfully Charged My Audi S e-tron GT At A Tesla Supercharger Using An A2Z Typhoon Pro NACS Adapter, But Had To Park Perpendicular Due To Short Cables
By Noah Washington on
We have the full report on an Audi S e-tron GT’s first Supercharger experience with an A2Z Typhoon Pro NACS adapter. While the tech worked seamlessly through the Tesla app, the e-tron’s side-mounted charging port created a major practical hurdle.
Incentives and Overall Scores Make these CR Recommendations the Best Deals Right Now
The Best SUV Deals Available Right Now
By Timothy Boyer on
If you've been waiting for the right moment to buy a new SUV, this month Consumer Reports brings some opportunities worth a close look.
An Audi Q6 60E SUV parked at an electric charging station, plugged in and ready to charge.
I Charged My Audi SQ6 At A Tesla Supercharger Using A Lectron Adapter And Found It Seven Cents Cheaper Per kWh Than Electrify America Across The Street
By Noah Washington on
He wrestled with an adapter, a stubborn app, and a Supercharger cable just to charge his new Audi SQ6, but the payoff was huge: a charging rate that was seven cents cheaper per kWh than the competition.
2016 Toyota Highlander Among the Best Used Cars and SUVs
Best Used Cars and SUVs Under $20,000
By Timothy Boyer on
Consumer Reports releases a recently updated list of the best used car and SUV models they found to be affordable, reliable, and packed with features―all for under $20,000!
Jaguar Type 00 and Audi Concept C
A Tale of Two Kitties: Audi's Concept C Pounce vs. Jaguar's Type 00 Stumble
By Rob Enderle on
This column contrasts Audi's well-received Concept C, which evolves the brand's heritage, with Jaguar's controversial Type 00, which makes a radical break from its past, to argue that honoring history is a more successful strategy.
2025 Audi Q6 e-tron in blue, front view on a winding road, showcasing distinctive grille and headlights.
Taking My 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron On 2,000-Mile West Coast Adventure Revealed 20-Minute Charging Stops Beat My Previous Tesla Experience
By Noah Washington on
A former Tesla owner took his Audi Q6 e-tron on a 2,000-mile road trip. His surprising verdict? The Q6's charging speeds beat his previous Supercharger experience.
Best Time for New Car Shopping
Best Labor Day Deals on New Cars for 2025
By Timothy Boyer on
According to a recent Consumer Reports update, "Labor Day weekend is typically one of the biggest car-shopping holidays of the year as dealerships make way for next-year cars. And based on our analysis, this year looks to be no exception."
Dark blue 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron SUV plugged in at EV charging station with gray privacy wall backdrop
I Drove 600 Miles In My 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron With Just Three Charging Stops And Discovered Highway Speeds Above 75 MPH Significantly Reduced My Range
By Noah Washington on
He took his 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron on a 600-mile road trip and found the key to maximizing range wasn't the charging network, but a surprising fact about highway speeds that every EV owner needs to know.
Audi R8 gated manual shifter
This Mid-Engine V-8 Exotic Car With A Manual That's Often Overlooked Can Be The Next Big Thing
By Dimitar Angelov on
The first mid-engine Audi in its base variant is an often-overlooked mid-engine sports car. Here's why you might want to consider one.
Luxury Comes at a Price in Just a Few Years on These Models Best Avoided
“Two Used Luxury SUVs to Avoid and What to Buy Instead,” Advises Consumer Reports
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's a short list of two used and unreliable luxury SUV models that you can find at an attractive price but will likely leave you with car shopper's remorse and make you wish you had bought these alternatives instead.
2025 Audi Q5 Sportback at the dealer
An Audi Dealer Scammed Me Out Of A 2025 Q5 Sportback, Then Switched Me To A Completely Different Car, So, I Immediately Left and Bought A Mercedes
By Denis Flierl on
What happens when you don't treat customers right? They leave and go across the street to your competitor. Jenna was ready to buy a 2025 Audi Q5 but was lied to by the salesperson. So, she went to Mercedes. Here is how Audi lost a paying customer. 
Consumer Reports Best SUVs Focuses on Ford Models
Ford Dominates the Best Deals on New SUVs You Can Buy Right Now
By Timothy Boyer on
Choose a great SUV at an incentive-reduced price, as per Consumer Reports' recently released list of recommendations for the best new SUV choices available today, which includes 5 Ford models.
Nissan GT-R R35 V-Spec
6 Forgotten High-Performance Sports Cars That Will Become Future Classics
By Dimitar Angelov on
Some of these sports cars have already appreciated in value, while others can still be found for dirt cheap.
Intel Working With Automakers To Make Them More Competitive
How Intel Could Help Western Automakers Catch Up to China’s EV Dominance
By Rob Enderle on
Western Car makers are falling behind their Chinese counterparts at an alarming rate, and analyst consensus indicates that they will be in catastrophic failure unless they step up. Intel is uniquely positioned to help these car companies close this gap.
Picture of the west being made obsolete by China's automotive companies due to outdated organizational structures and management styles
Why Most Western Automakers Will Fail By 2030: It’s About Company Structure And Management Style
By Rob Enderle on
Western Automakers have dropped behind their Chinese counterparts by around a decade and China continues to advance, if this trend isn’t reversed most Western car makers are likely to fail by 2030 simply because of their management style and structure.
Audi E Concept for the new Chinese AUDI Brand
Audi's New China-Onoly EV Design Is a Nice Gimplse Into The Future of EV Design That Could Be Successful Both Inside And Outside Of China
By Rob Enderle on
Audi has created a focused brand for younger drivers in China, and this well-targeted effort could be highly successful not only in China but also in much of the rest of the world.
I Had a Tough Break, My D3 Audi A8 4.2 Ran Perfectly for 2,000 Miles, Then Jumped Timing and Is Now Junkyard Bound at 120K
I Had a Tough Break, My D3 Audi A8 4.2 Ran Perfectly for 2,000 Miles, Then Jumped Timing and Is Now Junkyard Bound at 120K
By Narek Hareyan on
It ran perfectly for 2,000 miles, then out of nowhere, timing chain failure, misfires, and a heartbreaking decision, why did this Audi A8 4.2 meet its fate at just 120K miles, and could it have been saved? Read on to uncover the full story and share you
A new Audi R8 will arrive in the next 2 years
Supercar Fans Can Rejoice As The Audi R8 Is Not Going Away After All. However, It Will Be Different
By Dimitar Angelov on
The future of the Audi R8 will not involve a V-10, but it will also not be a fully electric supercar, as the latest developments prompted Audi to backtrack on its electrification strategy.
I was Stranded in the Australian Outback with a Frozen MMI on My 2021 Audi S8 and Desperate for a Reset Hack, Here's How I Fixed it
I Was Stranded in The Australian Forest With a Frozen MMI on My 2021 Audi S8 and Desperate for a Reset Hack, But Here's How I Fixed it
By Narek Hareyan on
Stranded in the unforgiving Australian Outback with my Audi S8’s MMI system completely unresponsive, I was desperate for a fix, until I discovered this simple, yet lifesaving reset hack that every Audi owner needs to know.
Summer Cruising Sports Car Recommendations
Consumer Reports' Reliable Used Sports Car Recommendations for Under $25,000
By Timothy Boyer on
Reliable coupes, sedans, and roadsters that are good choices recommended by Consumer Reports for enthusiasts anticipating some summer fun. However, watch out for models with these red flags to avoid summer disaster.
2025 Models with Planned Obsolescence Designs
Disposable Cars Designed to Fail by 60,000 Miles in 2025 Says This Expert
By Timothy Boyer on
It's not just Jeep, Nissan, GMC, Hyundai, and Kia that are among the most unreliable cars designed to fail by 60,000 miles; a new crop of EVs is even worse and might not be covered by their warranties.
One Sad Tesla Rendered By DALL-E
In A Recent EV Range Test For Accuracy While Telsa Tied For First In Overall Range It Came In 21st In Range Accuracy Which Is A Huge Problem If You Don’t Like Being Stuck
By Rob Enderle on
Out of 24 cars tested for range and accuracy Tesla came in 21st while Polestar Came in 1st and, ironically, both led the field with real world range.
2024 Tesla Model X
I Covered My Tesla Model X In Christmas Lights, RIP to My $100K Car, Who Let Me Do This, and Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This Was Going To Happen?
By Denis Flierl on
Have you seen cars with Christmas lights driving around? It looks nice at night, lit up, but it's not a good idea. Here are two stories: one from a Tesla Model X owner and another from an Audi R8 V10. Both owners won't have a good holiday. Don't do this.
2024 Audi E-tron GT
I Found a Flaming $150K Audi E-tron GT On Our Service Lift, It’s Hard Enough To Get an EV Fire Out On a Road, One Inside Presents A Whole New Set of Issues
By Denis Flierl on
Electric car fires are a hot topic, no pun intended. An Audi E-tron caught fire while on the dealer's service lift, and it wasn't easy to get the fire out. It could have been a disaster. The quick work of the fire department averted a potential disaster.
Garage Calculates and Reveals Average Repair Costs by Car Make
Top 5 Most Expensive Vehicles To Maintain Ranked by Garage Work Orders
By Timothy Boyer on
An interesting list of "most expensive vehicles to maintain and repair" recently emerged that differs from all others. It is invaluable in its approach and the mechanic's view of makes and models that too often, are disregarded indiscriminately.
Excited Electric Car buyer, incentives make a difference
Electric Car Sales Continue To Improve Thanks To Strong Incentives
By Rob Enderle on
Electric car sales reporting for July indicates that the market is strong, but the difference between car makers is significant highlighting that marketing and incentives are having a major impact on the growth of the total market and individual brands.
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