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According to AutoExpress , Audi is reportedly looking to fill the city car hole in their lineup with a version of the VW up! . The UK mag's even mocked up what they think an Audi version of the sub-sub compact would look like in a color that appears to be... yes, lime green. The Audi version would get the same engine lineup expected to fit under the hood of the VW up!. In fact, we're hearing there may only be one difference between the two — as always, it's what's inside that counts. galleryPost('VWUpLiveF', 4, 'Volkswagen Stands up For An Audi City Car'); Autoexpress expects to see available gas and diesel 600-cc two-cylinder engines and the VW corporate 1.2-liter inline-three. The Audi difference will likely be most apparent on the inside, where the company's up! iteration would receive high-line trim and amenities. Of course, don't hold your breath waiting for anything equipped with a diesel two-cylinder to hit our shores anytime soon. Frankly...
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According to Audi board member Peter Schwarzenbauer, speaking at last week's Paris Motor Show , the Audi group is developing an all-electric car not based on the pending Audi A1 compact. His statement bolsters Audi's claim at the beginning of the year of plans for an electric within five to ten years. Whatever this electric Audi may be, it's likely to be based on the next VW Lupo platform which first debuted in the VW Up! Concept at the Frankfurt Auto Show . At this point we might as well get prepared for the electric revolution, as everybody seems to be jumping in on the action now. [ Autocar ]
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Someone in the know over at Audiblog.nl has spilled forth a detailed list of all Audi brand engines for all models through the 2011 calender year — and the release dates for new models. In addition to the big engine news, the leakers claim that we'll be seeing the rumored Audi A7 model in June of 2010, as well as an S7 version following that fall, and a return to form for the next generation Audi S4 . Look below for a detail look at what's coming up for Audi in the next three years. Audi A1 Starting at the bottom of the grid, the Audi A1 will maintain the currently planned 1.4 TFSI, but will get an 86 HP 1.2-liter TFSI good for a little less power but will be quite a bit easier on European wallets. Audi S4 It seems the B8 Audi S4 will be returning to its twin-turbo V6 roots, as early as this coming November. News of this respite from V8 shenanigans comes with virtually all positive notes, considering the engine is to displace 3.0 L but grunt out 330 HP, only 10 shy of the...
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We're always suspicious of the covers from Autobild , they're like the National Enquirer of the German automotive press. Regardless, they've got what is claimed to be the 2009 Audi A1 on the cover and it's sporting the familiar gaping maw grille and yet even more aggressive headlights. Audi, maybe we should talk, we feel you may have anger issues, your cars used to be so nice and clean, everybody was happy (except BMW). Now, with this tasty sport hatch, you're just being mean, tempting us with forbidden fruits. [ GermanCarBlog ]
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UPDATE: Our gallery issue has been fixed. So check out that A1 again. Much of the speculation is now over as Audi's just let loose some details and a slew of pictures on their new A1 concept car for the Tokyo Auto Show. It's called the A1 Metroproject Quattro, and it's the same A1 plug-in hybrid concept car we told you we were expecting to see in Japan just a month or so ago. Under the hood is a 150 bhp 1.4-liter TFSI engine with power directed to the front wheels through an S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox. But wait, here's the cool part. There's a 41 HP electric motor right atop the rear axle delivering an additional load of torque on those rear wheels when you put the foot down. This A1 is a true plug-in hybrid, with the electric motor capable of powering the concept car on its own in urban areas for up to 62 miles in pure electric mode and the motor can be recharged from any power socket. On the interior you've got a radio system that looks very much like the radio from the Camaro concept...
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