Audi Cars
Audi relies on efficiency for Le Mans anniversary
On 14/15 June Audi starts for the tenth time in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. For AUDI AG it is much more than just claiming a possible eighth overall victory in the French endurance classic: Quite probably the world’s hardest car race acts as test bench for new technology later used in street cars.
Audi is set for 24 Hours of Le Mans
All set for the "race of the year": covering a total of almost 2,600 kilometres on the only official test day, the Audi drivers prepared themselves for the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans to be staged on 14 and 15 June.
Audi A4 earns five stars in the Euro NCAP crash test
After testing the new Audi A4 for passive crash safety, the Euro NCAP consortium awarded the vehicle five stars, the highest rating possible. The results achieved by the new Audi A4 for adult protection in frontal and side crashes as well as child and pedestrian protection make it one of the safest vehicles in its class.
Audi R10 TDI uses Biofuel of the next generation
At the 2008 Le Mans 24 Hours on 14/15 June, the three Audi R10 TDI prototypes entered by Audi Sport Team Joest will race for the first time with the next generation of Biofuel manufactured from Biowaste and promising a reduction in the emission of CO2 by almost 90 per cent when compared with traditional diesel.
Gentex SmartBeam to be offered on new Audi models
Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that its SmartBeam High-Beam Headlamp Assist system - called “Fernlichtassistent” (FLA) by Audi - will be offered this spring on the Audi A4, A5 and Q7.
Return of the Audi TT clubsport quattro
A new version of the crowd-pulling, speedster-style Audi TT clubsport quattro show car makes its debut this month at the Wörthersee Tour, the annual gathering of Audi and VW enthusiasts in Austria.
Audi extends DTM lead
Extension of the lead and reduction of weight: in front of 80,000 spectators at the DTM’s fourth round at the EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Audi created an ideal starting base for its home race at the Norisring.
Audi re-captures lead in Le Mans Series
Audi has taken the lead of the manufacturers’ championship of the European Le Mans Series at the 1000-kilometre race at Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium).
Audi TDI Power helps overtaking
Three races, two wins: The results of the Audi R10 TDI in the 2008 American Le Mans Series 2008 are impressive. Boosted by two overall victories on the street circuits in St Petersburg and Long Beach, the Audi Sport North America team comes as championship leaders to Salt Lake City, Utah, where Audi’s diesel sportscar has already played a leading roll twice.
Greener new generation Audi A3 range majors on efficiency
The Audi A3 moves with the times this week as a new generation of the market leading premium hatchback range focusing even more acutely on economy and emissions control opens for UK order priced from £14,995 OTR.
Audi defends DTM lead
At the DTM’s Italian round, Audi defended its overall lead. Although scoring no points at Mugello after a jump start, Audi driver Timo Scheider continues heading the leaderboard.
Audi retains DTM championship lead
Oliver Jarvis finished fifth in the latest German Touring Car Masters (DTM) at Mugello near Florence in Italy - the highest-placed 2007 specification car in the 19-car field.
With TDI power and GTL diesel fuel in the Ardennes
On the Whitsun weekend, the Audi R10 TDI will make its racing début at Spa-Francorchamps, on one of the world’s most demanding race tracks.
Le Mans Series – Spa preview
Audi’s Allan McNish contests the final race before the highlight of his year’s racing with the Scotsman praying his poor fortune will quickly turnaround.
The only road car to share the TT name gets official course duty
Former triple British Super Bike Champion John Reynolds has backed the organisers of the Isle of Man TT races who have chosen the latest and most powerful model in the iconic Audi TT range to perform as the “Official Car” at this year’s world-famous event.