Once upon a time small cars were known for being spartan and threadbare contraptions, with little to no comforts or features. Because profit margins are usually higher on larger cars, automakers can rarely afford to pack big technology into a small package without a hit to the bottom line. Still, […]
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Audi RS Q8 concept heading to Geneva, to spawn BMW X6 M rival – report
Audi is reportedly planning to unveil an all-new performance SUV concept that will eventually take on the likes of the BMW X6 M at the Geneva motor show in March. The news stems from an Autocar report, that says Audi is planning to introduce a concept version to spike interest […]
2017 Audi RS 3 Sportback revealed as 294kW super hatch
The Audi RS 3 and Mercedes-AMG A 45 have been locked in a grudge match for Teutonic hot hatch supremacy for some time. The A 45 and RS 3 sit at the top of the hot hatch totem in terms of performance. To counter the A 45’s recent 280kW/475Nm assault, […]
All-new Audi Q2 arrives in Australia with Launch Edition
As spotted in Australia last week, Audi’s new urban small SUV, the Q2, has hit our shores. A special Launch Edition helps celebrate its arrival. The range opens with the Q2 Design 1.4 TFSI with front-wheel drive, producing 110kW and 250Nm. Next up is the Q2 Sport 2.0 TDI quattro, […]
Audi Q2 spotted in Australia ahead official launch
The all-new Audi Q2 compact SUV has touched down in Australia, with the first allocation spotted by a PerformanceDrive reader just shy of its official debut. Although Audi did have an example on display at Hamilton Island in August last year, these examples, spotted on a truck in Sydney, are, […]
2017 Audi SQ5 revealed; swaps to petrol, slower
Audi has revealed the sporty new SQ5 SUV at the NAIAS event in Detroit, based on the new-generation Q5. First up, the headline stats. Audi has swapped the outgoing 3.0-litre diesel engine with a new 3.0-litre turbo-petrol V6. Power stands at 260kW, and torque at 500Nm. These figures compare poorly […]
Audi Q8 hybrid SUV concept unveiled at Detroit show
Audi has thrust forth its Q8 flagship SUV concept, with a very bold and erm, challenging grille, packing a hybrid powertrain. To set the template for Audi’s future SUVs, the Q8 is a 5020mm long, 2040mm wide and 1700mm tall coupe-SUV, with a fast rear window. It theoretically sits above […]
2017 Audi RS 4 Avant spotted, to get 2.9TT V6 (video)
Audi has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next RS 4 Avant performance wagon out on the Nurburgring, based on the B9-generation A4 launched in 2015. Keen-eyed viewers will notice this prototype is actually wearing an ‘S4’ badge. A close look behind the big wheels also show […]