Thursday, March 31, 2005

2005 Jetta 2.5

Autoblog brought the new VW Jetta into their garage to examine everything in detail. This article is the first in a series, so you should visit again in the next days to read the full review.

Source: Autoblog

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Audi A6 Avant: Car review

AutoWeek made a comprehensive review of the Audi A6 Avant (US model). They tested a 4.2-liter V8 quattro with Tiptronic automatic transmission and active air suspension, a 3.2-liter V6 FSI edition with front-wheel drive and Multitronic continuously variable transmission, and a V6 FSI quattro S-line A6 Avant with six-speed manual.

Source: AutoWeek

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VW Microbus replicas from Japan

Based on a new retro wave out in Japan some real VW enthusiasts took their old Suzuki buses and converted them into VW Microbus replicas.
Whether you like it or not, these guys made a lot of effort and in a way, the result looks pretty nice. Give them a visit!

Source: Jalopnik

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Wednesday, March 30, 2005

New SUV's: Audi against Mercedes

In the latest edition of Germany's well-known car magazine "Auto Motor und Sport" will be an article about the new Audi Q7 which will compete against the Mercedes R class.
Also there will be a comparison test between the Audi A4 2.0 TDI, BMW 320d, Mercedes C 220 CDI and the VW Passat 2.0 TDI. There is also a test drive of the new VW Fox and VW Polo.
The magazine is out today.

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

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Tuesday, March 29, 2005

2005 A6 Avant test drive

Audi Germany is offering you a test drive with the new Audi A6 Avant. You can choose between gasoline and diesel, and manual and various automatic (Tiptronic and Multitronic) models. Site only available in German.

Source: Audi Germany

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Monday, March 28, 2005

2005 TT Coupé Quattro Sport now ready to order in UK

The new Audi TT Coupé Quattro Sport is now ready to order in UK. The new model is the lightest, quickest and most driver-focused TT Quattro to date and will be available for £29,355 OTR for first deliveries in May 2005.

Source: Audi UK

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Korea needs more A8

Korea's demand for Audi's flagship A8 L 6.0 Quattro is skyrocking at the moment. So, Audi Korea decided not to wait for the slow shipping, the A8's will get an airlift!
The biggest A8 is sold in Korea for $235.000 and the people can't wait to have one. The first 20 were sold in just 10 days.

Source: Chosun (english)

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Volkswagen commercials

If you like car commercials, you should definitely check this one: Volkswagen's official commercial site. My favorite one is "Airport".

Source: VW of America

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VW Crossgolf Compact SUV: spy shot!

If you want to see a spy shot of Volkswagen's upcoming Crossgolf, a SUV which will compete against Toyato's RAV4 and Nissan Xtrail, you should check Inside Line.

Source: Inside Line

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2005 Audi A4 Avant fully tested

Scott Oldham from Inside Line made one of the very first full tests of the new Audi A4 Avant. The summary of his article is nice and short: A good car even made better. A lot better!
It's a must to read this one!

Source: Inside Line

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Saturday, March 26, 2005

Nissan sues Audi

Nissan Motor Co. sues Audi with trademark infringement, because of naming its new SUV with the letter Q.
Nissan is using the Q especially for their so-called premium brand Infiniti, which you might never heard of, except if you are living in the US or Japan.
So far, Audi has declined to comment on pending litigation.

Source: Inside Line

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Thursday, March 24, 2005

Audi ArtExperience

Audi is sponsoring several cultural events with outstanding artistic performances. Audi has a considerable experience and expertise in the promotion of the arts and culture and is now using "Audi ArtExperience" as a tag for its activities in this area. Please find a complete list of the events on the Audi World Site.

Source: Audi

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Audi Q7 on your desktop

Audi UK has some really nice and cool stuff for your desktop. They offer wallpapers and even a screensaver of Audi's new SUV which is called Q7. You should check it!

Source: Audi UK

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Monday, March 21, 2005

2005 Audi TT Quattro Sport

Serious Wheels also has some high class pictures of the brand new Audi TT Quattro Sport. Maybe this is the last sequel of the famous design car before the new model will come out. Save it until you can!

Source: Serious Wheels

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2005 Audi RS 4

You can find some very nice and high quality pictures of the new Audi RS 4 over at Serious Wheels. They definitely will make a nice wallpaper for your desktop.

Source: Serious Wheels

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Sunday, March 20, 2005

The A4 sum of the parts challenge

Audi USA just started a game where you have to collect all 9 parts which have changed to the former A4. It's very simple, you just have to click them. Unfortunately it's only for US citizens.
You can win a 2-year lease of a 2005 Audi A4 2.0T. And if you collect certain banners you can win more prizes from Bose and PalmOne. Try it!

Source: Audi USA

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Friday, March 18, 2005

TopGear's test drive of the new Audi A6

Well-known UK tv show "TopGear" made a test drive of the new Audi A6 and they seem to be quite impressed, especially about the new engines which come along.

Source: TopGear

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Photonic Mixer Devices - "sehende Dioden"

I found an article over at germancarfans.com (one of my favorites!) about a pioneering innovation made by Audi Electronics Venture GmbH.
This new sensory system is capable of supplying a three-dimensional image of the scene in front of the vehicle.
If you are into engineering, you should read this article and take a look into a possible future.

Source: GermanCarFans.com

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Audi challenging BMW for China's luxury car market

Chinese website Xinhuanet released an article that FAW-Volkswagen Automobile will launch the new Audi A6 to challenge BMW's hold on China's high-end car market. Source of this news is the Beijing Morning Post.
This announcement came together with a price-cut for the older models of the Audi A6 and Audi A4 after BMW also cut the prices last week.

Source: Xinhuanet

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Wednesday, March 16, 2005

Volkswagen to bring 3 new models at end of decade

According to car magazine "Autoweek" VW is going to bring 3 new models at the end of the decade to become more independent from traditional volume-selling models. The models will include a compact sport/utility vehicle, a body-on-frame pickup and a retractable-hardtop convertible.
Please read full article over at Autoweek (including pictures).

Source: AutoWeek

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Audi new cars

And if you are looking for a great new car, this is the place to search.

Source: Audi

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Used cars, not just Audi's, in 18 languages

If you are looking for a quality used car from professional partners, this would be a great place for your research. And it's Europe-wide!

Source: Audi

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Audi's ongoing success story: 2004 annual report

Audi posted excellent figures in 2004 for revenue, profit, production and vehicle sales.
Summary:
* Rise in revenue, profit before and after tax
* Capital investments increased
* Audi increases its vehicle sales to a new record level for the eleventh year in succession
* Number of apprentices at the highest level ever
* Outlook for 2005: growth strategy

Source: Audi

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Audi will debut at this year's Mille Miglia

Audi Tradition is taking part in the world-famous Mille Miglia rally for the first time with one of the most beautiful roadsters of the 1930s – the Wanderer W 25.

Source: Audi

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New Golf/Bora station wagon going to be called Jetta Variant

According to German car magazine "Auto Motor und Sport" (available only in German) the new Golf/Bora variant (station wagon) is going to be named Jetta. VW is following the American way to name it. The new Jetta variant will be available 2006.

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

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Tuesday, March 15, 2005

Audi illusions

A great movie including the new Audi A6 and some visual effects. Worth to watch!

Source: CGNetworks

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Driving the Audi Allroad concept car

Alistair Weaver got the chance to make a test drive with the truly great looking Audi Allroad concept car. Definitely a must read for every Audi enthusiast.

Source: Inside Line

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Audi Q7 to compete against Porsche Cayenne and VW Touareg

Autoblog has a nice article about how the new Audi Q7 will compete against the Porsche Cayenne/VW Touareg.

Source: Autoblog

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Volkswagen will bring a 2+2 convertible in 2006

According to AutoWeek, Volkswagen will bring a 2+2 convertible based on the Concept C show car. The car still has no name, but will cost around $30.000.

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Monday, March 14, 2005

Audi Quattro Night

In order to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Audi Quattro, Audi launched a huge party in front of the headquarters 3 weeks ago. Here you can find some nice pictures from this event.

Source: Audiworld

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Audi and Bang&Olufsen develop exclusive audio system for the A8

Audi and the Danish audio design company Bang&Olufsen are going to develop an exclusive audio system for the new A8, called „B & O Advanced Sound System“. Please read the full article over at Audi Austria, available in German only.

Source: Audi Austria

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The Audi Museum in Germany

You can pay a virtual visit to the lovely Audi museum in Ingolstadt, Germany, before you decide to visit in reality. They have some very amazing cars over there, especially some very old and great cars.

Source: Audi

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Future cars?

Audi UK is giving you a good overview about Audi's possible new models in the future. It's absolutely worth to visit there, although you never know which one is going to be really produced.

Source: Audi UK

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Nice Audi wallpapers

If you are looking for some nice Audi wallpapers for your desktop, please check Audi Italia. They have some really nice ones, including some very classical like the Ur-Quattro.

Source: Audi Italia

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