Car News – Audi e-Tron to go under R4 nameplate

October 15th, 2009
Audi e-Tron Concept

Audi e-Tron Concept

Audi recently announced that a version of the Audi e-Tron Concept will be headed to production under the rumored R4 nameplate.  In addition to the all-electric version, it will also come in a few gas models.
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Car News – Audi e-tron gets the “OK” for production.

October 5th, 2009
Audi e-Tron Concept

Audi e-Tron Concept

With Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG given the “OK” for production, Audi appears to be following suit with the e-tron electric concept.  The car first appeared at last months Frankfurt Auto Show where some people were skeptical if this would even make it to dealerships.
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Car Review – 2009 Audi TT

October 5th, 2009
2009 Audi TT

2009 Audi TT

When I think of German engineers I always get a picture in my head of a group of stuffy, lab coat wearing, clipboard holding, over-analytical nerds.  Regardless of the fact of if this is true or not, I love your cars.  So with this in mind, this time I will be driving a vehicle that has been an icon for over 10 years.  Today, it’s the Audi TT.
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Car News – Audi A5 Prototype body made of Aluminum

October 1st, 2009
Audi A5 Coupe Prototype

Audi A5 Coupe Prototype

Audi is developing a lightweight prototype of it’s Audi A5 Coupe.  The difference on this car?  It’s 100kg lighter than a standard A5 coupe due to using aluminum and carbon fiber instead of steel.
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Car News – Is the Audi R8 going green with an electric engine?

September 4th, 2009
Is the Audi R8 going green?

Is the Audi R8 going green?

With a quote like “Electricity Untamed” you have to wonder what the German’s automakers at Audi have in mind with this.  The rumor going around is that Audi has plans to release a electric version of their current supercar, the Audi R8.  A teaser on Audi’s website has made speculation that this may happen.
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