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Porsche 928 To Take On Renault Alliance, 158 Other Heaps: LeMons Arse Freeze-A-Palooza 2009! [24 Hours Of Lemons]
Purple Lemon Racing, 1969 Volkswagen Beetle Chim Chim Racing, 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Bavarian Beer Wagon, 1985 BMW 325e Formula BMW, 1986 BMW 325E 4 R's (aka 501k), 1989 Volkswagen Jetta Audi in Wonderland, 1995 Audi 90 14 The Hard Way, 1995 Volkswagen Golf GL
Tuesday, Nov 3
2011 Mercedes SLS AMG: First Drive [Jalopnik Reviews]
Is the Mercedes SLS AMG the fastest, most exciting super car on the market? No. Is it the most luxurious GT? Not by a long shot. Does it have significant flaws, most glaringly from the gearbox? Totally. But, fercrissakes, have you seen how sexy those Gullwing doors are when they pop open?
Friday, Oct 30
700 HP Saab 99 Is The Best Sleeper Ever [Custom Cars]
By all outward appearances, this Saab 99 is a nicely maintained Grandma car. Underneath, it's an all-wheel-drive, turbocharged, 700 HP terror machine capable of 9.8 second quarter miles. This Swede-built creation is likely the most ridiculous sleeper ever created.
Thursday, Oct 29
Jalopnik Vs. GM: Official Csaba-Verified Results [Jalopnik Vs GM]
Michael Cooper in BMW M3: 2:50:424 Jack Baruth in CTS-V: 2:51:153 Lawrence Ulrich in CTS-V: 2:53:157 Bob Lutz in CTS-V: 2:56:321 Michael Mainwald in BMW M5: 3:05:398 Chris Fairman in CTS-V: 3:14:292 Archan Basu in Jaguar XF: 3:15:670 Tom Loder in Audi RS4: 3:15:702
Wednesday, Oct 28
A Leopard Casually Hanging Out Of Car Window [LOLCars]
You know how leopards are, always hanging out the window of your Audi TT when you're out for a drive. You'd think people would be used to the sight by now.
Tuesday, Oct 27
GM's Lutz Responds To "Not Ready For Racing" Jaguar [Jalopnik Vs GM]
I think it means that the European high-performance sedans are excellent, even superb cars, but quite possibly not ready for racing laps right out of the show-room. The CTS-V is not only quicker, but will, in totally untweaked, stock form, run hot laps at any race track until it runs out of f...
Monday, Oct 26
Here, In His Natural Environment, A Stig Drives the Group B Audi Quattro [Motorsports]
In front of that great white rooster tail is the A2 version of the original Audi Quattro, that snarling, five cylinder Group B menace which would, in Sport Quattro S1 form, prove even more devastating on every conceivable road surface. Photo Credit: Audi
Saturday, Oct 24
Armadillo VWs and Bikini Racers: The BS Inspections Of The Yeehaw It's Texas 24 Hours Of LeMons [24 Hours Of Lemons]
The animated Michael-Jackson-dangling-the-baby rig on the Unintended Acceleration Miata was pretty good, but why a Miata? Penalty laps for this team for not bringing a second Audi! A couple of BMW E36s with great big engines showed up, but their teams' dreams of penalty-free inspecti...
Saturday, Oct 17
Engine Of The Day Overload! [Engine Of The Day]
Toyota R Ford Flathead V8 BMW M30 Nissan L Small-Block Chevrolet V8 Volkswagen Air-Cooled BMC B Series Chrysler Slant Six Rolls-Royce V8 Honda B GMC Twin Six Jaguar XK Pontiac V8 Mazda B Fiat Twin-Cam Porsche Flat Six Offenhauser Willys Go-Devil Chrysler LA Packard Inline 8 Mazda 13B Cro...
Brava, Gremlin, Trio Of Air-Cooled VWs Gird For Next Weekend's Battle: Yeehaw It's Texas LeMons! [24 Hours Of Lemons]
Mostly Harmless Racing, 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Team Heffer-Weizen, 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco Schrödinger's Crapbox, 1984 Audi GT Coupe Ludicrous Speed!, 1989 Volkswagen Jetta GLi TnT Racing, 1989 Volkswagen Golf Unintended Acceleration - Audi, 1990 Audi 90 Quattro
Monday, Oct 12
VW Plans World Domination, US-Built Mid-Size Sedan [Axis Of Auto]
We had the opportunity to try that 167 HP 1.4-liter TSI engine in the VW Passat on the Oschersleben track and found its lack of capacity wasn't detectable over the 2.5-liter five-cylinder Golf we drove on the road earlier in the day. In fact, the 1.4 makes equivalent torque (177 lb/ft) to the 2.5,...
Saturday, Oct 10
The Top 122 Lemons Of The Lamest Day 24 Hours Of LeMons [24 Hours Of Lemons]
27. Ded Bull Racing, Volkswagen Golf Best lap: 1:36.042 43. deli reduced racing, Volkswagen GTI Best lap: 1:33.255 47. Junk Player Special, Volkswagen Jetta Best lap: 1:35.098 62. Clutchman Racing, Volkswagen Passat Best lap: 1:32.475
Friday, Oct 9
Top Ten Tech-Heavy Car Dashboards [Car Cadgets]
10.) 2010 Acura ZDX Features 9.) 2010 Audi R8 Features Sports car design with integrated techNext generation Audi MMITopographical NavVoice/Knob MMIPhone mics integrated into the seatbelts 8.) 2009 BMW 7-Series Features 7.) 2010 Mercedes S-Class Features
Thursday, Oct 8
1999 Vector M12 for a Myth-Busting $139,900! [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe]
After this car was produced, Megatech imploded, selling Lamborghini to VW/Audi, and the assets of Vector to local management, for pennies on the dollar. Jerry Wiegert bought them out and returned the company to its rightful position as the world's leading non-producer of supercars, a r...
Wednesday, Oct 7
All 400+ Cars Of Forza Motorsport 3 [Video Games]
2005 Aston Martin Forza Motorsport DB9 Coupe 2010 Audi Forza Motorsport R8 5.2 FSI quattro 2009 BMW Motorsport Walmart M5 E60 2009 BMW Motorsport GameStop M5 E60 2009 BMW Motorsport GAME M3 E92 2009 BMW Motorsport MicroMania M5 E60 2010 Audi R8 5.2 Community Edition
Tuesday, Oct 6
Commenter Of The Day: Abraham Lincoln Neiman Edition [Commenter Of The Day]
1995 BMW Z3 James Bond edition (at $35,000) 1997 Audi TT 1997 Ducati 748L 1998 BMW X5 1998 Aston Martin DB7 2000 Lexus SC 430 2001 Ford Thunderbird (200) 2003 BMW 645Ci 2006 BMW M6 Convertible only, Exclusive color was Ruby Black Exterior with Piano Black accents.
BMW To Build MINI-Platformed "0-Class" [Over The Back Fence]
BMW's always said they'd never build a front-wheel-drive car or platform prostitute a BMW off the MINI platform. Now, according to Car Magazine, BMW's apparently reversed themselves on both, greenlighting a MINI-derived "0-Series" lineup that'll go on sale in 2013.
Tuesday, Sep 15
2009 Frankfurt Motor Show: Postcard From Day One [Frankfurt Motor Show]
More information: Volkswagen E-Up Concept: All-Electric German Micro-Van More information: Audi S5 Sportback: Available In Spring, Germany Gallery: Audi S5 Sportback: Photos Roadster Gallery: Mini Roadster Concept: Live Photos BMW X1 Gallery: BMW X1: Live Photos
Audi e-tron Concept: An R8 With 3,319.03 Lb-Ft Of Electric Torque [Frankfurt Motor Show]
The Audi e-tron, which is slowed by four lightweight ceramic brake discs, takes the next large step into the future. An electronic brake system makes it possible to tap into the recuperation potential of the electric motors. A hydraulic fixed-caliper brake is mounted on the front axle, wi...
Sunday, Jul 19
2009 Audi TTS Roadster: First Drive [Jalopnik Reviews]
When you think of the Audi TT, particularly the Roadster, your head probably fills with poor-driving, poseur car stereotypes. The 2009 Audi TTS is supposed to turn that image on its head with a 265 HP 2.0-liter turbo. That gearbox and engine combination is actually very reminiscent of the 20...
Friday, Apr 24
New Audi A4 TDI Gets 51 MPG Everywhere But USA [New Cars]
The A4 2.0 TDI e is also available as an Avant. Its combined fuel consumption amounts to just 4.9 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (48.00 miles per U.S. gallon). This Avant consequently emits 129 grams of CO2 per kilometer (207.61 grams per mile). The basic price for the Avant is 32,800 euros.
Wednesday, Apr 15
2010 Audi Q7: Styling, Diesel Tweaks [New Cars]
New 3.0 TDI ‘clean diesel' joins range alongside existing 3.0 TDI which, in common with 4.2 TDI, 4.2 FSI and 3.6 FSI engines benefits from improved fuel economy and reduced CO2 output Combines seven-seat practicality with quattro four-wheel-drive and variable height adaptive air suspensi...
2010 Opel Insignia OPC, Vauxhall VXR Gunning For Audi S4 [New Cars]
The Insignia OPC/VXR receives a performance-tuned chassis as well as a 10mm lower and stiffer suspension featuring new HiPerStruts, all-wheel-drive and a new electronic limited slip differential (eLSD). Helping to stop the new sport sedan is a set of color-matched Brembo calipers an...
Wednesday, Mar 11
Audi Celebrates Centennial By Recreating 1935 Audi 225 Front Special Roadster [Industry News]
From Horch to Audi" 100 years of Audi: a special exhibition in the Audi museum mobile with the oldest surviving Audi models on display World premiere of the rebuilt Audi Front 225 Special Roadster 1911 Audi Type A in Ingolstadt for the first time
Tuesday, Mar 3
2010 Audi A4 Allroad Quattro: The German Subaru Outback [Geneva Motor Show]
The Audi A4 allroad quattro features quattro permanent all-wheel drive as standard equipment. Its purely mechanical center differential favors the rear, distributing power at a 40:60 ratio to the front and rear axle. If necessary, the quattro permanent all-wheel drive can route up to 6...
Monday, Feb 2
Audi Drops New MMI Technology To Challenge Ford's Grip On Nav Supremacy [Navigation Systems]
Even higher performance and easier operation First appearance in the Audi A8 luxury sedan The new MMI will extend Audi’s lead over its competitors. It can be ordered as of now for the A8 luxury sedan, and will be available before long in the Audi A6 and then in the new Audi Q5 performance SUV.
Sunday, Jan 11
Audi Sportback Concept Previews 2009 Audi A5 Sportback [Detroit Auto Show]
As in the U.S. version of the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI, the V6 also produces 165 kW (225 hp) and 550 Nm (405.66 lb-ft) of torque in the Audi Sportback concept. Power is transferred to the wheels via Audi’s most modern transmission: the new 7-speed tiptronic. The quattro permanent all-wheel-drive system en...
Monday, Dec 8
Audi R8 V10: Full Details, More Images [Audi R8 V10]
The striking 19-inch ’10-spoke Y design’ alloy wheels naturally contend with the V10’s formidable output with the help of the legendary quattro permanent four-wheel-drive system, which apportions power to front and rear axles in constantly varying degrees dictated by road conditi...
STaSIS Signature Series Audi S5 Challenge Edition: First Drive [Jalopnik Reviews]
The last time I blew past the limits of my driving ability in a big howling V8 and hooned into a turn way too fast, I was at Altamont Speedway and I spun out in a most dramatic fashion. Now I'm in a car worth 110 times as much, leadfooting it down the hill at Infineon, right at the Chute, and I'm total...
Monday, Nov 17
Audi S3 and S3 Sportback Get S-tronic Paddle Shift Transmission [Audi S3 Sportback S-tronic]
The powerhouse engine in the S3 is an ideal partner: the 2.0 TFSI has already won the “Engine of the Year Award” four times. It supplies 195 kW (265 hp) and maximum torque of 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft), which remains constant from 2,500 to 5,000 rpm. At a weight of just 152 kilograms (335.10 pounds), thi...
Thursday, Oct 2
Opinion: Audi A1 Sportback Concept Officially Powered By 1.4-Liter TSI Hybrid
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 Audi drive select
Thursday, Jul 24
2009 Audi R8 Sold Out Worldwide
The entire run of Audi R8s for 2009 has sold out. There's now an 18-month waiting list for Audi's hand-built supercar. This news comes just as we were about to place our order, meaning it'll be even longer before Wert gets to drive get driven around in one. It also comes despite a price hike of $3,...
Monday, Jul 7
$2 Sticker To Combat Australian VIN Tampering
Apparently, some automakers have already recognized the writing on the wall. Hyundai is installing the new tamper-resistant stickers on its entire Australian fleet, and Subaru, BMW, Audi and Porsche all used them on at least some models, resulting in improved theft rankings from NRMA...
Wednesday, May 28
2009 Audi A6
We were enamored with the 2007 Audi A6 and have been anxious to see how Audi would tweak the svelte sedan for its 2009 facelift. Though not a major mechanical overhaul, this latest A6 gets a revised front fascia that includes lower, flared intakes inspired by the sporty Audi A5. Don't let the l...
Monday, May 19
Volkswagen Tiguan To Be Marketed As The Compact SUV 'GTI' Instead Of The 'Expensive' Compact SUV
The Volkswagen Tiguan is headed this way to compete in the highly competitive Compact SUV segment, which includes the likes of the Honda CR-V, RAV4 and Ford Escape. The sharp-looking SUV has a lot going for it, including the beloved turbocharged 2.0-Liter fourbanger found in a wide range o...
Monday, Apr 7
BMW X6, Part Three
• Manufacturer: BMW • Engine type: 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six • Torque: 300 @ 1,400-5,000 RPM • Transmission: 6-speed automatic • Wheelbase: 115.5" • Tires: 315/35 ZR20 front and rear • Drive type: AWD • 1/4-mile: N/A • EPA Fuel economy city/highway: 15/20 MPG
Thursday, Mar 20
Audi R8 Diesel Is Coming Sans Four Cylinders, Booourns
Little did we know that as we spent our time hanging around the Audi V12 LeMans concept at the Audi party in Manhattan last night that this particular model may never be. According to AutoBlog.nl, Audi's Martin Dick announced the V12 TDI would inspire a diesel model carrying a 382 HP 4.8-Liter...
Tuesday, Mar 4
2007 Audi A6 3.2L, Part Two [Jalopnik Reviews]
The A6 I drove was fairly loaded, with a window sticker of $60,165. Is it worth that much? My guess would be no. 60 grand buys you an awfully nice BMW 5 series. A 5'er with a 300hp, turbocharged inline six, no less. That's 45 more horsepower than the A6. Don't get me wrong, the Audi is a great drive. But t...
Sunday, Feb 24
2009 Audi S4 Avant Spotted?
According to the forum fan-boys who think the World of Audi, this is the new Audi S4 Avant. While that certainly looks like it's got the s-line bumper and bigger brakes — at least one of us is telling us we should be hedging our bets on this. But another one of us wonders who we are to argue with the f...
Wednesday, Feb 13
Opinion: 2007 Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
While the 2007 Audi Q7 4.2 TDI admittedly lived at the higher end of the impossible-to-get-in- the-US diesel market, todays review subject is a far more attainable unattainable. The 2007 Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi doesn't just have a power train we all lust after—it's a platform we don't see in t...
Tuesday, Feb 12
2007 Audi Q7 4.2 TDI [Jalopnik Reviews]
Our conclusion is going to look familiar. The 2007 Audi Q7 4.2 TDI does nothing poorly. In fact, we'd go so far as to say it does everything well. We'd go even further and say it excels at a great many things. A bit smitten? Perhaps. But it's been a lot of cars and an even longer line of SUVs since we've en...
Sunday, Feb 3
Iron Man Super Bowl Commercial No Longer Just A Tease
Here's the full Iron Man Super Bowl commercial we showed the teaser shot from on Friday in all of it's auto-loving glory. See the Audi R8...just sitting there. See the Saleen S7...just sitting there. See the Cobra...just sitting there. See...umm...the Tesla Roadster...yeah, you get the picture. Well, whatever...
Wednesday, Jan 30
2009 Audi A7 Breaks Its Elusive Cover
We're also wondering what's hiding under the soft drink cozy on the center console. Hopefully it's just a new shift knob and not some new form of electronic controller hell the Germans have devised. One clue to the maturity of this mule is this one seems to be sporting a wheelbase much closer t...
Thursday, Jan 24
Audi A5 Sportback Possibly in Works
AutoBild is reporting (in German) that in calendar week 13 of 2009, Audi has a new model in the werks dubbed the A5 Sportback. Little is known about this possible new offering, but Autobild is going against the prevailing wisdom that the Sportback will be a wagon-like offering, saying it wi...
Wednesday, Jan 16
Opinion: The Jalopnik 2008 Detroit Auto Show Automaker Report Card
Volkswagen Volkswagen AG scored here in Detroit with the Audi R8 V12 TDI concept and surprise sexpot Volkswagen Passat CC, both of which satisfied expectations, at least visually and theoretically, to a tremendous degree. Minus grade for hiring the craggy Canadian Bryan Adams to seren...
Sunday, Jan 13
Detroit Auto Show: Audi R8 V12 TDI Live
This was followed in 1994 by a development version generating 103 kW (140 hp). This engine was optionally available with all-wheel drive - the first TDI quattro model. A new four-cylinder diesel appeared at that time in the Audi 100 and Audi 80, the 1.9 TDI developing 66 kW (90 hp) that has now b...
Thursday, Jan 10
Opinion: Detroit Auto Show: The Audi R8 V12 Video Leaves Nothing To The Imagination
A quick review of the stats, this new Audi R8 should be good for upwards of 500 horsepower and 730 lb-ft of torque while still maintaining fuel economy close to 23 mpg on the American scale. All this should take the car to a reported 186 mph with a 0-60 time at 4.2 seconds. Now we know why they kept bu...
Sunday, Dec 9
Audi R8, Part 3 [Jalopnik Reviews]
• Manufacturer: Audi • Model tested: R8 • Model year: 2008 • Torque: 317 @ 4,500-6,000 RPM • Transmission: 6-speed automated manual • Wheelbase: 104.3" • Tires: 235/35 front, 295/30 rear • Drive type: AWD • 0 - 60 mph: 4.4 seconds • Top speed: 187 MPH • Fuel economy city/highway: 13/18 MPG
Tuesday, Dec 4
Audi R8, Part 2: Welcome To The Racetrack! [Jalopnik Reviews]
where they have this eat-off-the-floor-clean garage full of European-spec Audi machinery, all powered by variations of the godly Audi V8. to "carbon fiber" Audi-branded bottled water. And that brings up an observation about the Audi PR operation that I think is relevant here:
Tuesday, Nov 20
Audi R8, Part 1 [Jalopnik Reviews]
12.5:1 compression on pump gas, thanks to direct fuel injection. Dry-sump oiling system (which is the main difference between the R8's V8 and the one in the wet-sump RS4). 420 horsepower out of 4.2 liters' displacement. Lots of cams and valves and incomprehensible German high-tech wizardry....
Wednesday, Nov 14
LA Auto Show Preview: Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro [La Auto Show]
The longitudinally mounted six-cylinder TDI in the Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro is the brand's latest diesel engine. With a power output of 240 bhp and 500 Nm of torque, at this stage in its evolution the 3.0 TDI is now more efficient than ever - its average fuel consumption is a mere 7.3 litres...
Friday, Jul 20
Renderings Of The Audi A5 and S5 Sportback
We love how Audi just can't stop themselves with the new models. 18 new ones in the coming years is the official company line. Here's one: Looking like the unholy offspring of an A3, a Dodge Magnum and a Mercedes-Benz CLS, somehow this rendering S5 looks pretty good to our wagon loving eyes. Sur...
Wednesday, Apr 18
Shanghai Surprise: Audi to Show Compact Performance SUV in China
An automaker rep told us recently the Chinese market is shaping up to be more like the US than anyone had expected. And that means brands like Audi and BMW are scrambling to increase their presence on the mainland. Take the recent Automotive News report that BMW would first show its new flagsh...
Tuesday, Feb 20
Audi S5 Images Revealed
Information wanting to be free and all that, another set of Audi photos leaked earlier today. They're some press shots of the S5, the A5's sportier, likely V8-powered sibling. Insiders are split on whether the S model will debut alongside the A5 at the Geneva show next month. Nonetheless, mo...
Tuesday, Dec 26
SUPER WEIGHT-GAIN POTENTIAL! Subaru Losing Aluminum Panels
Citing a doubling of aluminum prices over the last four years, the heads at Fuji Heavy Industries have decided to get a little heavier, declaring their intention discontinue the use of aluminum body panels on the Impreza, Legacy and Forester, replacing them with steel units as redesign...
Tuesday, Oct 31
Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Audi RS4 - He Said Supercar, He Said 'Meh' Edition - Part 2 [Jalopnik Reviews]
Gearbox **** Toys ** Trunk **** Johnson: Hatchback. Value */**** Related: Reviews: 2006 Audi RS4 - He Said Supercar, He Said 'Meh' Edition - Part 1; Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Audi RS4 - He Said Supercar, He Said 'Meh' Edition - Part 3 [Internal]
Sunday, Oct 29
Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Audi RS4 - He Said Supercar, He Said 'Meh' Edition - Part 1 [Jalopnik Reviews]
Loverman: Um, dude... as I was the jerk doing said donut I will tell you that for an all-wheel drive car with stupid-low 35-profile tires that are as wide as your torso, the RS4 was making Krispy Kremes out there. Johnson: Agreed. Party more at Emil's for sure. And drive his Gallardo, since he'd app...
Friday, Oct 27
Spy Photos: 2008 Audi A5 in Paris
A quick-thinking digicam jockey caught a nearly uncovered prototype of the upcoming Audi A5 coupe on the streets of Paris. As Carscoop surmises, it'll be based on the next-generation A4 platform and get such corporate powerplants as the 2.0 TFSI, 2.8 V6 FSI & 3.6 FSI — with S5 and RS5 model...
Wednesday, Jul 5
Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro, Part 2
Exterior Design: ***** Consider the competition: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (too old), BMW 5-Series (too ugly), and Lexus GS (too boring). It's not hard for the A6 to be the best looking car in its segment, but it goes a step further and is just plain good looking. Not an easy feat for a large sedan.
Monday, Jul 3
Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro, Part 1
Remember that scene in the The Island where Ewan MacGreagor - no, wait I didn't see The Island either. And until another free one winds up in my driveway, I won't be seeing an A6 4.2 Quattro, even if I could afford it. [by Mike Austin] Reviews: 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro, Part 2, Part 3 [internal]
Thursday, Jun 22
Jalopnik Reviews: Audi A4 3.2 Quattro, Part 2
Gearbox *** The six speed manual is better than previous Audi stick shifts, but it's still a little to damped to feel what gear you're selecting and the clutch, while light, is too abrupt. Audio/Video ***
Friday, Jun 16
Ad Watch: The Audi TT Energy Field
In a new European TV spot for Audi's next-generation TT coupe, the car's got its own energy field that provides temporary energy to the city it passes through. It's done in typical Audi-commercial style. That is, clever and technically awesome, but lacking in emotional bridgebuilding. Th...
Saturday, Apr 1
Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo SE, Part 3
· Model tested: Gallardo SE · Model year: '06 · Price as Tested: $194,850 · Engine type: 5.0-liter V-10, DOHC 40-valve aluminum · Horsepower: 512 hp @ 8000 rpm · Torque: 376 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm · Redline: 8100rpm · Wheels and Tires: Pirelli P-Zeros 235/35 ZR 19 (front), 295/30 ZR 19 (rear)
Wednesday, Mar 29
Jalopnik Emissions: Reel Big Fish Edition
• Audi R8 cuaght caught running the Ring [Fourtitude] • 2006 X Games add Rally Car Racing [Rally America] • "Black Tuesday" hits GM engineers [Automotive News] • Honda chalks up another win for the Civic. [japancorp.net] • Audi A7 coupe in the works. [German Car Blog]
Thursday, Feb 23
Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro DSG, Part 2
Gearbox ***** The world s best gearbox. It s a silky smooth automatic that s ready to kick down and kick ass. It s a hot-to-trot Sport automatic that even blips the throttle as you brake (now that IS clever). It s a paddle shift that shows the supercars how it s done (put THAT in your iDrive and smoke...
Wednesday, Feb 22
Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro DSG, Part 1
The manual transmission is dead. Long live DSG. Yes folks, it s true: the Direct Sequential Gearbox is ready to turn tripedalists into I remember when you had to coordinate your hands and feet like a flamenco dancer to drive to the record store old fogies. The last time I checked Audi s clever tw...
Tuesday, Feb 14
Is This the 2008 Audi A5?
The Audi-loving bloggers at The German Car Blog found what look to be the first shots (or reasonable fascimilies thereof) of the upcoming Audi A5 coupe, due in 2007, in Germany's Auto Motor und Sport no less. According to AMS, the A5 will come with a choice of V6 engines (no fours), the 3.2 and 3....
Thursday, Nov 17
New Audi Coupe to get 420hp V8
The German Car Blog is reporting on Audi's upcoming A5 coupe, which Autocar says will get the company's 4.2-liter V8, producing 420hp, in top spec. That version, of course, will be the RS5 — which we'll likely be teased with until the late '00s — but lesser-grade A5s will get commensurate 2.0-...
Monday, Oct 24
B&B Tunes the TDI Audi A4 Cabriolet
Used to be that tuning houses wouldn't look sideways at a diesel engine. Now, with Europe's diesel boom in its, oh, zillionth year, yet another tuner diesel is hitting the 'bahn — B&B Automobiltechnik's Audi A4 Cabriolet. With the 3.0-liter TDI as a starting point, the company installs...
Wednesday, Sep 21
Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 A4 Avant 2.0T Quattro, Part 1
Audi is the obsessive compulsive car lover s last redoubt. The days when OCD enthusiasts could wile away the hours playing with a Mercedes, BMW or Volkswagen glovebox — watching the lid open like a time-lapse flower and thunk shut with the finality of a prison door — are long gone. (Lexus also...
