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Audi has thrown its weight behind "Travolution," a German traffic light communication management system trying to smooth traffic flow and reduce congestion. The system works by way of 46 smart traffic lights installed in Audi's home town of Ingolstadt which communicate with specially equipped Audi A5s and A6s. The cars interpret the information from the lights and display an ideal speed to the driver which leads to smooth sailing through green lights as opposed to hitting the reds. The lights also interpret traffic density and adjust timing to reduce times at the line - and therefore minimization of fuel-sapping "stop-start" traffic. Sounds like a plan to us galleryPost('auditravolution', 3, 'Audi Travolution System'); AUDI BACKED ‘TRAVOLUTION’ PROJECT GETS THE GREEN LIGHT New traffic management system enables communication between cars and traffic lights to reduce ‘stop-start’ inefficiency * Audi lends its support to ‘Travolution’ project aimed at...
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The new 580 HP 2009 Audi RS6 Sedan is a very exciting proposition, but for the rest of us there's this, the 2009 Audi A6 Sedan and Avant. Perhaps the most relevant additions are the new TDIe models which squeeze maximum efficiency from the 2.0-liter turbo-diesel engine via modified transmission ratios, a power steering pump which operates only on demand, and an alternator capable of regenerating energy during coasting. Combined with subtle aero tweaks and a slightly lower ride height which make for a drag coefficient of 0.28, the A6 2.0 TDIe returns about 44 MPG. It's no slouch either: With a 6-speed manual it accelerates from 0-62 in 10.3 seconds and tops out at 129 MPH. More details and full release after the jump. galleryPost('2009AudiA6', 6, '2009 Audi A6'); As you'd expect from Audi, there are allegedly many other changes to this year's line, but you might be hard pressed to spot them. There's a new range of engines hiding underhood, including a...
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Why you should buy this car: Buy this car if you want a large luxury sedan with impeccable fit and finish, cool toys and one of the smoothest powertrains you'll ever have the pleasure of piloting. When you order one, be very careful picking your color and wheels. There's a tan A6 with the base model wheels around where I live and it looks terrible. It was hard to believe we were driving the same car at first. The phantom black pearl effect paint job is the cream of the crop. Silver and Night Blue Pearl effect work pretty well too. For wheels, make sure you cough up another grand or so for the optional 18, or 19, inchers. Why you shouldn't buy this car: If you want a big, luxury sedan that can do 155 MPH or more, this is not the car for you. If you want a car that looks like its going 155 MPH while sitting still, this is not the car for you. Buyers looking for those things would be settling for the V6 model. Don't settle. Just sell a few more shares of your Apple stock and...
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Exterior Design: *** It works and it doesn't. While this luxury sedan has nice, though moderately conservative, styling on the front and rear end, the A6's profile is something Ingolstadt must fix. It is this car's Achilles heel. Interior Design: **** The spot you conduct your asphalt assault from is a really nice place to be. The leather interior in the amaretto-and-black color scheme is highly recommended. The seats have several power adjustments, and six levels of heating help you settle in for your drive. When the sun sets, the interior starts to feel a little like an ultra lounge. The controls glow red while white accent lighting comes on under the seats and on the door panels. The overall fit and finish is of a quality most other OEM's should strive to match. galleryPost('Doane2007AudiA6Int', 3, '2007 Audi A6 Interior'); Acceleration: *** In Part One, I said the power from the 3.2L V6 felt faster than its 255HP rating. While that still holds true, the...
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Within the first five minutes of my week-long test-drive of the 3.2-liter 2007 Audi A6, I was pretty sure a speeding ticket was on the way. Turns out I was almost right. Tearing down a road at a rate somewhat above the posted limit, I came around a bend to see a sheriff approaching me in the other lane. I knew I was screwed. But rather than pulling me over, he just motioned out his window for me to slow down. If you're reading this Mr. Understanding Sheriff Guy, remind me to buy you a beer. galleryPost('AudiA6Exterior', 3, '2007 Audi A6'); The A6 I drove had the 255HP, 3.2-liter V6. Sure, it's the low-end engine, but don't be fooled. It certainly feels like more. Hitting red lights became one of my favorite things to do. It meant I got to blow everyone off the line, repeatedly. It also meant I got to hear the sweet reverberations of the engine as slipped through the gearshifts, repeatedly. Mmm-mmm good. The power generated by this little V6 can be a little deceiving...
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Forbes Autos is up to the list-making again, giving us the top ten list of luxe cars with the primary driver being a woman. While not as sexy as the men's list, the vehicles are more practical and comfortable, and packed with a lot more Volvos. Interesting to note that our favorite Saturn designer, Miss Vicki Vlachakis is quoted in the story about quality, "I think women have such a good eye for detail, the attention to detail is really important on the interior; on all of the key driving interfaces such as the gauges, shifter area, steering wheel and seats." Yeah, what she said. We accidentally put Vicki's gallery below the fold, along with the Forbes list, cause after all, who the heck wants to sit through Forbes' boring traffic baiting when you can sit through ours? galleryPost('vickivlachakis', 6, 'Nearly Non Sequitur Vicki Vlachakis Gallery'); Forbes Top 10 Luxury Cars Driven by Women 10) Lexus IS350 9) Cadillac SRX 8) Land Rover Sport 7) Audi...
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