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newVideoPlayer("/meetthebeckers1.flv", 494, 400,""); Pricks drive BMW convertibles. Old people drive Mercedes sedans. Boring people drive Lexus crossovers. At least that's the message Audi wants you to hear with its new viral marketing effort, a web mini-series called "Meet the Beckers." The mini-series tells the tale of a dysfunctional affluent family. Although we've got to admit that often times the stereotypes portrayed in the advertisement show are dead-on and funny as hell, we're forgetting one stereotype. You know, that Audi drivers are self-righteous assholes who think they have the right to judge everyone else. Come to think of it, the viral vid appears to be totally spot on. [ MeetTheBeckers ]
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As we continue to wait for the Audi TT-RS to debut, details and shots of the ÜberAudi roadster continue to appear, including these clear images of the Audi TT-RS captured by the KGP photographers. It has all the markings of an RS Audi, including the large front intakes and dual oval exhausts. As for motivation, there's probably something larger than the turbo 2.0-liter four found in the TT-S underneath the bonnet — possibly the new 3.0-liter TFSI V6 or the Passat R36 3.6-liter V6? Either way, we can now say for sure there will be an open-top version. Speculation and spy report below the jump. galleryPost('audittrs109', 5, 'Show Us Your TTs'); Spy Report Audi's hottest-ever TT — the upcoming TT-RS — will also be offered as a drop-top, and we just caught the cleanest prototype yet running on public roads near the Nürburgring. The TT-RS' gaping front intakes, upgraded wheel, tire, and brake package, and unique dual-oval exhaust tips separate the...
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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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The upcoming Audi RS5 has posed for a picture near the Nurburgring, strangely sporting quad pipes more reminiscent of the S-line cars rather than the dual ovals of the RS. And an S5 rear badge. The discrepancy is leading some to speculate that this is a mule using an S5 body — that or we've been misled about the engine offerings. We'll learn the truth at the Detroit Auto Show this January, and we sure hope to find a 450 HP V8 tucked between those fenders. galleryPost('audirs5kgp', 9, 'Previous Spy Photos Of The Audi RS5'); [ WCF ]
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Audi’s hypothetical Mini rival, the Audi A1 Sportback is equipped with a 1.4-liter, 150 HP TSI engine that uses not only a turbocharger and supercharger, but a 27 HP, 111 Lb-Ft electric motor for both added performance and green credentials. Look for a production version of the Sportback to hit for the 2010 model year equipped with the new 7-speed DSG, but not the dinky hybrid. Audi’s spin follows. galleryPost('a1sportbacktake2', 12, 'Audi A1 Sportback'); Compact five-door model with hybrid drive Audi A1 Sportback concept At the Paris Motor Show (October 2-10, 2008), Audi is unveiling the A1 Sportback concept study: following on from the Audi A1 project quattro, the three-door show car presented in 2007, this is a concept for a five-door four-seater for the sub-compact class – once again exhibiting all the characteristics of a genuine Audi. The 3.99-meter long (13.09 ft) and 1.75-meter wide (5.74 ft) vehicle combines cutting-edge, dynamic styling with optimum economy of...
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Audi’s fancy seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox will be an optional extra on the Euro-market 2009 Audi S3 , reducing the 0-60 time and upping fuel economy. The 2.0-liter TFSI engine makes 265 HP and 258 lb-ft, scooting the hatch to 60 MPH in 5.7 seconds and delivering 27.6 MPG when equipped with a boring old manual transmission. Spec the $2,610 twin-clutch and that time drops to 5.5 seconds and economy increases to 28.3 MPG. It’s the exact inverse of the effect usually achieved by adding an automatic transmission, in which mode the twin-clutch is capable of operating. The full release follows the jump. galleryPost('2009s3twinclutch', 6, '2009 Audi S3'); AUDI S3 BOXES CLEVER WITH NEW S TRONIC TRANSMISSION OPTION Acclaimed double-clutch transmission’s rapid fire changes perfectly complement fast-paced 265PS sports hatch - S tronic seven-speed twin-clutch transmission available to order at an extra cost of £1,450 from October 1st for S3 and S3 Sportback models - S3 three-door...
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A Swedish company called Vizualtech has rendered up an Audi R8 -inspired catamaran for a Dubai-based race boat establishment. The gorgeous 29-foot cat, called the R 8.8 BioCat, features gullwing doors, and is said to be designed for either a single biodiesel V10 or twin V8 gas engines. Top speed? 110 MPH, which is damn fast on the water. Of course, the whole thing is just pixels and math at this point, but at least the Dubai-based customer means the money might actually exist somewhere to build the thing. galleryPost('r8catdubai', 6, 'A Boattail We Could Get Used To'); [ Globalmotors via NextAutos ]
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If these images of an upcoming Seat sedan coming to the Paris Motor Show look eerily familiar, it's because you're already seen it before in its previous life as the last-generation Audi A4. Killed in favor of the all-new 2009 Audi A4 , the corpse of the old 2008 A4 has been reanimated by Seat to live a second life as a blood-thirsty zombie the 2010 Seat Exeo . These official teasers show it lurking in the shadows, but as you can see from the second set of images below the teaser shots, we've already caught a better glimpse of it thanks to some leakage from the European trademark office the car was registered at. galleryPost('seatexeotease', 3, '2010 Seat Exeo'); galleryPost('seateeopatent', 3, ''); Though we find it a bit redundant for Seat to trademark what is essentially a facelifted version of car that's already been around for years. In all seriousness, VW gave Seat the OK to run the Exeo off the old A4 production line, and as you can...
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We've been showered with photos and details of the new Audi S4 Sedan and Audi S4 Avant ahead of the official Paris unveiling and the numbers do look good. Using supercharging and direct injection, the folks in Ingolstadt have managed to squeeze 333 HP out of the 3.0-liter V6, good for a 5.1 second 0-to-62 run while still returning an average of 24 MPG. S4 buyers will also get a seven-speed S-Tronic gearbox, Quattro all-wheel drive and the standard-issue array of electronic nannies keeping everything in line. Still, if this S4 runs as well as the specs suggest, we can't wait to get some seat time. Full press release after the jump. galleryPost('2009s4paris', 9, '2009 Audi S4'); The new Audi S4/S4 Avant - Three-liter V6 unit generates 245 kW (333 hp) - Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds - Average fuel consumption of just 9.7 liters INGOLSTADT, Germany, Sep 22, 2008 - Audi is introducing its new sporty top models in the midsize class – the S4 and the S4...
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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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This Audi A7 mule was spied in Germany, but not ripping up the Nürburgring like you would expect. Rather, it was too busy bouncing off guardrails on a small country road located just off the racing circuit. It appears that the accident didn't involve any other vehicles ( or any biodiesel ), and the driver is said to be fine, but we can't be sure as to whether or not it was caused by a faulty component on the car or old-fashioned driver error. What is clear are the skid marks drawing a line straight into the left side guardrail— and then across the the road to the other guardrail. Looks like he must have been going pretty fast around that rain-soaked sweeping turn. Oh well, at least Audi sent a trailer to drag it back home. galleryPost('auditestcrash', 5, 'Audi A7 Is A Pinball Wizard');
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We’re seriously impressed with MTM’s take on the Audi R8 — not just with the performance made possible by the supercharged engine’s 560 HP and 428 lb-ft of torque, but with the way it looks. The tuning company has done a much better job at making the svelte R8 both more aggressive and more elegant than the Audi R8 V12 TDI concept. galleryPost('mtmaudir8', 3, 'MTM Audi R8'); Those headline power figures are reached courtesy of a supercharger, and reduce the 0-60 sprint to 3.9 seconds while bumping the top speed up to 196 mph. For reference, those figures are believed to be close to those expected from the upcoming Audi R8 V10 . But just look at that white paint and the all-black accents. Audi should offer the standard car in these colors instead of the questionable silver-on-silver. Things stay incredible inside too, with the addition of some very concept car-esque carbon race buckets lined with geometric white pads. If only every tuner car looked this good. [via WCF...
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newVideoPlayer("/R8TF2.flv", 494, 350,""); This official Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen behind-the-scenes video from Wal-Mart gives a closer look at the Audi R8 during the first day of shooting on the set. Also clearly visible is Michael Bay's massive douchebagitude. With all the hype surrounding the blatant product placement that is the Corvette Centennial Concept and the production-ready Chevy Volt we sometimes forget that the R8 is going to have some screen time too. Though it's not like Audi is showing off anything we haven't seen before. [via Transformers.MovieChronicles ]
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As a brand that has been building their image as a manufacturer of premium diesel engines, it comes as no surprise that Audi is reportedly considering bringing the A3 2.0 TDI to the US market. The A3's 2.0-liter diesel engine makes 140 HP and 236 lb-ft of torque, and is good for an average of 29 MPG in the city and 40 MPG on the highway. Though there's also a 170 HP version, and we're sure there's plenty more power that can be squeezed out of the little oilburner with some aftermarket tuning. Sure, you could just get a VW Jetta TDI with the same powerplant, but we're sure there are a few people out there who would enjoy a more upmarket fuel-sipping small car. [via MotorAuthority ]
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Evidently unable to control his urges, Michael Schumacher has been caught speeding in his native Germany. The Polizei pulled Schumi over driving above the posted 62 MPH limit, slapping him with a fine of about $108 and three points on his license. But that only equates to ten over the speed limit — some claim he was actually caught doing 87 MPH — not a big deal to you and me, but according to highly precise German law, Schumi should have gotten his license suspended. So what does the F1 meister have to say about all this? "I'm very sorry, this is something not in my character. Driving fast should only be done on a track" Not in his character? What about racing a taxi to the airport ? Or is it different because he was driving an Audi convertible this time? [ Bild via AxisOfOversteer ]
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