Korean manufacturer Hyundai has once again climbed Interband’s global brand value rankings by 6.3 per cent year-on-year, rising to a total of $15.2 billion in 2021, marking the seventh straight year Hyundai has earned itself a spot on the top 100 list. The result places Hyundai in front of some […]
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2022 Audi A3 on sale in Australia from $46,300, arrives early next year
Audi has confirmed that the first examples of the latest generation A3 sedan and Sportback will arrive in Australia early in 2022, ushering in some new design tweaks and more features than ever before for entry-level variants. The new A3 lineup is being presented in four model variants, powered by […]
2022 Audi S3 announced for Australia, priced from $69,900
Audi Australia is getting ready to launch its fiery new Audi S3 Sportback and sedan in 2022, and this week has confirmed prices and local specs. The new model was unveiled late last year, sporting a fresh new look with sharper angles and more sophisticated bumper bar details, as well […]
Audi signs Gymkhana star Ken Block to the team, potential Dakar drive?
Audi has confirmed the addition of Hoonigan-in-chief, Mr Ken Block, will be joining its team, in an announcement filled with more than a few clues of Block’s involvement with the company’s Dakar Rally aspirations. While it might not seem like the most logical joining of forces, when you start digging […]
Audi launching only electric vehicles from 2026, combustion gone by 2033
It’s fast-becoming the norm where carmakers are shifting to an electric-only future. Audi has just confirmed that from 2026 it will only be launching fully electric new models to the market. The company says it will produce its last combustion engines in four years, with a total phase-out planned to […]
Audi Skysphere concept unveiled, inspired by Horch 853
Audi has lifted the lid on an exciting new roadster concept called the Skysphere that can transform from a roadster to a grand tourer with the touch of a button. The Skysphere doesn’t simply open the roof and claim itself to be a roadster, either. It actually extends its wheelbase […]
New Audi RS 3 clocks hot hatch lap record at Nurburgring (video)
Audi is officially the king of the Nurburgring when it comes to the compact class after setting a blisteringly-fast new lap record with its new 2022 RS 3. With Audi’s racing and development driver, Frank Stippler, behind the wheel, the hot hatch managed to set a time of 7:40.748 around […]
Audi eyeing off 2022 Dakar Rally title with electric RS Q e-tron
Audi says that it will enter the 2022 Dakar Rally event with the fully electric RS Q e-tron, and the company is unapologetic about its intention to take out the top spot. The German company says it wants to be the world’s first manufacturer to take out line honours at […]