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World Premiere of Spectacular Audi Vehicles at the NAIAS in Detroit
Spanish singing sensation Carla Vallet set the stage for the thrilling vehicles to come from Audi wîth 'Streets of Tomorrow,' the song specially created for the Audi Q7. Performed live against a backdrop of the Audi Q7 and Audi S8, the song perfectly captures Audi's progressive and sophisticated approach to automobiles - the epitome of Never Follow.First up: the Audi S6, in its international debut. This stunning sports version of 2005's World Car of the Year, the Audi A6, features sleek lines and a powerful crouching stance. The ultimate performer in the A6 line, the Audi S6 includes all the luxurious amenities and technological innovations of the Audi A6, and is powered by an all-new V10 engine boasting 420 hp that sprints from 0-60 in 5.1 seconds. Únique to the vehicle: 10 LED running lights for outstanding visibility. Watch for more news of the Audi S6 throughout the upcoming months.
Not to be outdone, the even more powerful 2007 Audi S8 appeared next on the platform. Scheduled to launch in Fall 2006, this version of Audi's ultimate luxury car sports a racer's heart: a 450 hp V10. Coupled wîth generous use of weight-saving, light yet strong aluminum, the Audi S8 makes the 0-60 leap in just 4.9 seconds. Inside, the sumptuous, class-leading interior that is the envy of the - including, new to this car, the optional Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System, which turns the Audi S8 into a concert hall on wheels.
Poised on the other side of the Audi S8, the highly-anticipated 2007 Audi Q7 continued to intrigue the gathered crowd. With its elegant, coupe-like lines anchored in a powerful, sculptured base, the Audi Q7 is a truly show-stopping vehicle that brings dynamic performance, rugged elegance, and sports-car handling to the SÚV category. Featuring class-leading room and unparalleled versatility, the Audi Q7 has already won two prestigious German awards prior to its launch: the Golden Steering Wheel and the Alpha Trophy. It will debut in North America wîth a 4.2 V8 engine wîth FSI in June of 2006, and a V6 version will follow in September.Following this powerful line-up, Audi had one more surprise in store: the unveiling of its latest concept car, the Roadjet. Sized in between the Audi A4 and Audi A6, the Roadjet features a distinctive profile that exemplifies Audi design wîth its muscular, sweeping lines and racer's stance. The Bang & Olufsen sound system is onhand yet again, as are separate MMI terminals for driver, front passenger, and rear passengers. The interior sets new standards in comfort, wîth outstanding head and shoulder room and seats that balance comfort and safety, and an easy-loading luggage compartment. Únder the hood, the award-winning 3.2 FSI engine (currently available in the Audi A4 and Audi A6) has been upgraded to 300 hp, yet is still designed for fuel efficiency. A new feature, Audi Drive Select, allows the driver to choose between three different modes for three distinctive driving experiences: comfort, dynamic, and sport. And, if occupants want their own added performance boost, an espresso machine is on hand inside the car. Expect the Roadjet to enter into production in the future.
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| Audi At Le Mans: Engine Technology Forges Close Links To Production | |
 | ◾Fuel consumption of the TDI units reduced by more than 20 percent ◾Direct technology transfer between motorsport and products ◾Piston area output significantly increased Ingolstadt, June 13, 2013 – One more week before the Le Mans 24 Hours celebrates its 90th anniversary. 15 years of engine development have been shaping Audi's prototype racing commitment. Through intensive development work the engineers have repeatedly compensated for the restrictions imposed by the regulations whil...[Read more...] |
| OFFICIAL DATES ANNOUNCED FOR NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW 2014 | |
| Mark your calendars: Jan. 13-26, 2014
Detroit, Mich., April 11, 2013 - The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today announced official dates for the 2014 event, which will be held at Cobo Center in Detroit, January 13-26, 2014.
NAIAS 2014 will be presented as follows:
• Press Preview - Monday and Tuesday, January 13-14, 2014 • Industry Preview - Wednesday and Thursday, January 15-16, 2014 • Charity Preview - Friday evening, January 17, 2014 [L...[Read more...] | |
| VOLKSWAGEN CONTINUES PROMOTION OF JUNIORS IN FORMULA 3 | |
 | In 2013, Volkswagen engines will once again be in use in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship, which gets underway with the opening round of the season in Monza this weekend. Volkswagen will also line up at the British Formula 3 Championship (season starts 25 – 26 May in Silverstone) and the German ATS Formula 3 Cup (season starts 26 – 28 April in Oschersleben. At the Formula 3 World Final in Macau (14 – 17 November), the unofficial F3 world championship, Volkswagen will be out to assert its ...[Read more...] |
| One-two victory for Audi customer teams at Daytona | |
 | - Alex Job Racing achieves GT class win - APR Motorsport completes one-two success of the Audi R8 GRAND-AM - All three race teams in contention for victory till the end At the Daytona 24 Hours, the Audi R8 GRAND-AM has made its best showing to date: Filipe Albuquerque/Oliver Jarvis/Edoardo Mortara/Dion von Moltke won the GT category in a dramatic finale. The runners-up trailing the winners by 1.4 seconds were Ian Baas/Marc Basseng/René Rast/Frank Stippler. Despite 65 percent of each lap h...[Read more...] |
| BMW at the NAIAS Detroit 2013 | |
 | Captivating looks laced with premium quality and groundbreaking innovations are the standout features of the models charged with continuing the success of the BMW brand into the future. The NAIAS 2013 in Detroit will see BMW presenting visitors with new models now entering series production and pioneering vehicle concepts combining technological progress, innovative forms and exemplary sustainability in a single package. BMW Concept 4 Series Coupe: more elegant, more dynamic, more individ...[Read more...] |
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