The times are a changing at Volkswagen Group, with the auto giant about to embark on a wide-scale corporate restructuring plan. German publication Handelsblatt is citing sources within Volkswagen that have spoken of a new decentralised management system with four separate holding companies. The move is purportedly due to the […]
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Audi A6 2.0 TDI sets world record economy run, 1865km on a tank
Audi has just set a Guinness World Record for the longest trip without refueling, after one of its A6 2.0 TDI models managed to cover 14 countries on a single tank. Motoring journalist Andrew Frankel and racing driver Rebecca Jackson were driving the A6 2.0 TDI for almost 28 hours […]
2015 Audi A1 Sportback on sale in Australia from $26,900
Audi Australia has launched the 2015 update for the Audi A1 Sportback, which now kicks off at just $26,900 for the new 1.0 TFSI variant. Two new engines join the range this time around, with a 1.0-litre TFSI turbo three-cylinder becoming the new entry-level model. The tiny unit develops 70kW […]
For Sale: Jon Olssen’s insane Audi RS 6 Avant – 1000hp
Jon Olssen’s ballistic Audi RS 6 Avant has made a name for itself competing in events such as the notorious Gumball 3000 rally in Europe. Now, the car is up for sale. Force-feeding 1000hp (746kW) through a tortured quattro drivetrain, that figure has been coaxed out of the 4.0-litre V8 […]
Lamborghini Huracan & Audi R8 could get 5cyl engine option
Yep, according to a recent report, a five-cylinder Lamborghini Huracan and Audi R8 could be on the way to help the supercars sell in regions where there are high taxes for big engines. According to a Car and Driver report, Volkswagen Group might soon downsize the supercars to help them […]
Audi unveils autonomous R8 e-tron technical concept
Audi has upstaged all other manufacturers at the CES event in Shanghai by unveiling the new R8 e-tron piloted driving technical concept. It’s an all-electric supercar with self-driving capabilities. Audi’s latest generation R8 styling makes appearance, as well as a 340kW/920Nm punch from two electric motors. The concept also features […]
Audi to launch all-electric Q5-based SUV in 2018, Q8 in 2019
Audi is planning to launch three all-new SUVs in the next four years, kicking off with the Q1 next year, then an all-electric SUV in 2018, followed by the flagship Q8 large SUV in 2019. The Q1 will be the company’s new junior off-roader, based on the A1 platform. It […]
Audi produces first batch of ‘e-benzin’ synthetic fuel
Oil producers, eat your heart out. Audi is well on its way to producing its own synthetic fuel it calls ‘e-benzin’, made from 100 per cent iso-octane. The German manufacturer has been collaborating with Global Bioenergies to develop sustainable synthetic fuels, and the useable fuel contains absolutely zero petroleum. The […]