Audi reviews
Audi confirms electric vehicles only from 2026, ICEs gone by 2033
Audi has announced that from 2026, it will only be launching all-electric models to the global market as the manufacturer sets a target of 2033 to depart from internal combustion engine production, except in China....
2021 Audi A4 35 TFSI S line review (video)
If you’re one of the rare ones that doesn’t want an SUV and instead longs for a traditional yet classy sedan, the 2021 Audi A4 35 TFSI S line could be just the ticket. It’s...
2020 Audi Q7 45 TDI review (video)
Audi has turned into a king of SUVs nowadays, with no less than six in its current catalogue. At the top of the realm in terms of size stands the seven-seater Q7. 2020 brings a...
2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI review (video)
PerformanceDrive loves to get its teeth stuck into a hearty hot hatch. When we heard about the new 2020 Audi A1 Sportback pocket rocket in 40 TFSI S Line guise, we couldn’t wait to try...
2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback review (video)
Audi is planning to expand its RS model range over the next 12 months, which suggests the market is hungry for more performance Audis. The 2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback is one such model, coming...
2019 Audi Q5 vs BMW X3: Mid-size SUV comparison
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT If you’re in the market for a powerful yet fuel efficient premium mid-size SUV, here are two options that you could consider; the Audi Q5 50 TDI and the BMW X3...
2019 Audi A7 Sportback 55 TFSI review – quick drive (video)
Executives, CEOs and entrepreneurs, check out this svelte machine. It’s called the Audi A7 Sportback, and it could be the ultimate Armani suit of personal transportation. The new A7 Sportback was introduced in Australia late...
2019 Audi Q5 50 TDI review (video)
Audi’s latest Q5 range is topped by the confusingly-named 50 TDI, replacing the 3.0 TDI. It is the most powerful diesel in the lineup until the new SQ5 diesel arrives. The 3.0 turbo-diesel premium mid-size...
Audi Australia announces optional 5-year Service Plan for all models
Audi Australia has announced a new 5-year Service Plan available across its range, including for the S and RS performance models. The plan is available as an option for customers, essentially packaging the cost of...
Audi fined $1.3 billion for V6, V8 diesel emissions violations
In another big blow to Volkswagen Group and its finances, Audi has just been slapped with a whopping 800-million-euro fine (about AU$1.3 billion). It was handed out by German prosecutors for emissions-related issues with its...
Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi report record global sales in 2017
Mercedes-Benz has reported the highest annual sales figure for 2017 out of the three top German brands, however, all three brands including BMW and Audi posted all-time high annual figures and set personal records. Mercedes...
Former Volkswagen chief engineer arrested for dieselgate – report
The former head engineer at Volkswagen Group, Wolfgang Hatz, has reportedly been arrested by German authorities for his role in the massive dieselgate scandal that saw millions of vehicles roll out from VW Group brands...
