Audi A1: Will it look like this?

German Autobild has an interesting rendering of the upcoming Audi A1. Make sure to watch!
The Audi A1 is said to start from 17.000 Euro and will be available with 4 engines first (at least in Europe): two gasoline engines (1,2 l/86 bhp and 1,4 l/122 bhp) and two diesel engines (1,6 l/90 bhp and 105 bhp). Definitely room to grow with even more sporty engines for an also rumored Audi S1!



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Audi A3 2.0 TDI Clean Diesel: All about

Here's all about the Audi A3 2.0 TDI Clean Diesel.

The stat that stands out most to me is the TDI's reported 42 mpg highway average because, well, I don't think I've ever heard such a statistic. But there's more to this Audi than gas mileage: Ron gives props to the car's clean diesel attributes and talks generally about how fun it is to drive. A car that's environmentally sound, efficient, and a pleasure to drive.

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Audi A3 2.0 TDI Clean Diesel: All about

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Audi A5 Sportback: Stirring stuff

Nice review here of the Audi A5 Sportback.

When Audi announced its four-door A5 Sportback I was disappointed. The A5 two-door is the sexiest Audi short of the R8; surely extra doors would turn it into just another soulless German machine? But our first NZ drive suggests it really is better than that; practical as well as sleek, and subtly sexier than the brand's other sedans.

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Source: NZ Herald

Audi A5 Sportback: Stirring stuff

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VW Passat: Comes fully loaded

Nice review here of the fully loaded VW Passat.

At first glance you might look at the $27,195 MSRP for the 2010 VW Passat and suffer from a bit of sticker shock. But then you will notice something. This car isn't just well equipped it comes with most any toy you can imagine all as standard equipment (barring navigation). VW has even been nice enough to throw in 3 years/36,000 miles of free maintenance. What a thoughtful gift, VW!

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VW Passat: Comes fully loaded

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Porsche 911 Turbo S: The fastest and most powerful 911 Turbo model ever!

Porsche has released the Porsche 911 Turbo S! Make sure to check it out.

Power from the 911 Turbo’s twin-turbocharged, 3.8-litre flat six engine has been increased in the Turbo S to 523bhp, up from 493bhp. Its torque output has also been increased by 37lb ft, to 516lb ft. Despite these increases, combined fuel economy remains at 24.8mpg.

Power is sent to all four wheels through a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox in conjunction with Porsche’s Traction Management system. Wheel-mounted paddle shifters are included as standard for the first time in a 911. Porsche’s Torque Vectoring system, which includes a mechanical limited-slip differential, is also standard.

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Source: Autocar

Porsche 911 Turbo S: The fastest and most powerful 911 Turbo model ever!

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Lamborghini Gallardo: Captured in Ford Mustang body

Here's something you will not see every day, and for good reason: a Lamborghini Gallardo hiding under a Ford Mustang body. And it's up for sale. Who wants?

The crown jewel of our private collection: The Tractorri. The short version? This is a body-in-white ’07 Mustang shell with the mechanicals from a Lamborghini Gallardo underneath. From the ABS to the AWD to the E-gear transmission everything works. The long version adds two more Mustangs for parts, thousands of hours of labor and enough one-off parts to make most show cars blush.

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Lamborghini Gallardo: Captured in Ford Mustang body

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Bentley Mulsanne: Video shows production insights

Bentley has released an interesting video with production insights into its Crewe plant, showing how a Bentley Mulsanne is being made.

Combining modern technology with traditional coachbuilding techniques and the attention to detail that can only come from master crafters and stratospheric price tags, the Bentley Mulsanne requires 125 man-hours to create just the body of pre-production vehicles. Details like the hand-brazed seam on the D-pillar, which hides panel seams to create a smooth, flowing look across the rear of the car, are still done by hand to achieve the optimal result.

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Source: Motor Authority

Bentley Mulsanne: Video shows production insights

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Audi: Green Police Super Bowl teaser ad is here!

The above video is a teaser ad for the Audi Green Police Super Bowl ad, not to be seen on TV until Sunday. Make sure to watch, hilarious!

But, the Green Police ad will show, one of the best choices is driving the Audi A3 TDI, which won the prestigious 2010 Green Car of the Year award presented by Green Car Journal at the Los Angeles Auto Show in December.

The Audi Green Police ad will air Super Bowl Sunday in the fourth quarter of the largest television event of the year. But Super Bowl ad followers, Audi aficionados and others can get sneak peeks at what's coming.

Audi released a teaser edit of the Green Police Super Bowl ad today, which highlights the crucial role anteaters can play in keeping the planet green. Think Styrofoam. One Super Bowl reviewer online is already betting the Audi Green Police ad will win top honors for "Best Use of an Unusual Animal in a Super Bowl Ad." Audi disclaimer: No anteaters were harmed in the filming of the Green Police Super Bowl ad. To find that teaser video, go to www.facebook.com/audi.

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Audi A1: Watch how it's build, final teasers before launch

Audi has released the final teaser for the upcoming Audi A1 before it will be launched at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Have a look how it's being build and get an inside look at the Brussel Audi plant.



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Source: The German Car TV

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Audi A5 Sportback: Making a coupe useful

Nice review of the Audi A5 Sportback which is pure eye-candy. If you haven't seen it yet in real life, make sure to do so. Awesome car!

Adding two doors and a giant hatch to the A5 Coupe toook, effectively, five years but the result is a car remarkable for its versatility as well as its distinctive shape. For sure it will move the A5 more into the family market (anybody who's had a couple of children and a two-door car will explain why) with its ability switch roles between shopping sedan, sports car and station wagon - once its (only two) rear seats have been folded into the floor.

The boot volume of 480 litres nearly matches that of the A4 Avant and that swells to 980 litres with the seats folded. Even with them in place the boot space is seriously impressive, though larger suitcases will have to lie flat rather than stand up as they would in, say, an A4. You might not think it, given the sloping rear of the car's roof, but two adults can sit upright in comfort back there – I'm a little over 1.8m and my scalp wasn't quite touching the headlining – thanks to the seats being 20mm lower and moved slightly forward from those of the coupe whose chassis the Sportback shares.

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Audi A5 Sportback: Making a coupe useful

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VW Jetta TDI: Long-term road test report

Interesting long-term road test report here with the VW Jetta TDI diesel.

The Jetta TDI that emerged is clean enough to satisfy the emissions laws of all 50 states without resorting to urea injection, plus, it is powerful (140 horses) and quick enough (0 to 60 mph in 8.1 seconds) to satisfy us. In fact, our TDI proved to be as quick to 60 as a manual five-cylinder gas Jetta.

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Source: Car and Driver

VW Jetta TDI: Long-term road test report

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VW Polo: Nominated for World Car of the Year

The VW Polo has been nominated as World Car of the Year, together with the Audi Q5 and the Porsche Panamera.

Nominations for World Car of the Year have been announced.

The 10-strong shortlist has been chosen by 59 jurors and is spearheaded by the 2010 European Car of the Year, the Volkswagen Polo.

The winner will be announced at the Geneva motor show next month.

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Source: Autocar

VW Polo: Nominated for World Car of the Year

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Porsche: Very cool ad!

Have a look at this very cool ad from Porsche.

Rallying, Le Mans, a Le Mans start, skinny-tired spins, a Rothmans 959, mud, French police, Daytona, hairy-chested flat sixes, the Nürburgring, and more, all crammed into ninety-five seconds. If you don't want a P-car after this, your brain is broken.

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Porsche: Very cool ad!

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Bentley Mulsanne: Scooped in Leeds, England

An eagle-eyed guy found this Bentley Mulsanne in Leeds.

The car was all taped up around the badges, door and bonnet shuts,' said our reader. Let's call him Alan.

'I know the Mulsanne's not out until later in the spring, so I wonder why it was in this out-of-the-way car park in Morley?'

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Bentley Mulsanne: Scooped in Leeds, England

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Audi A1: The latest spy shots!

The Audi A1 will be unveiled soon at the Geneva Motor Show. Good to see the latest spy shots coming in just before that. Nice car and for sure another smash hit for Audi!



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Audi A1: The latest spy shots!

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Audi: Latest news from The Green Police

Have a look at this hilarious video from the Audi Green Police and the anteater squad on duty. Another cool thing is that you can download the title song from Cheap Trick here. Nice!

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Audi: Latest news from The Green Police

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Audi A8 3.0 TDI: Another first drive report

Here's another first drive report of the new Audi A8.

In the metal it looks striking and far enough removed from its predecessor to leave you in no doubt that it is a brand new model. The exterior styling is highly technical and full of subtle nuances that don’t really become apparent until you see it up close.

In just about every criteria, the new A8 makes a very convincing case for itself. So much so, that it should now be considered an automatic inclusion on the short list of anyone in the market for an up-market four-door. Yes, it’s that good.

With 250bhp, the A8 3.0 TDI delivers enthusiastic performance, exceptional mechanical refinement and, thanks to new measures such as a new eight speed automatic gearbox, brake energy recuperation and a standard stop/start system, truly impressive levels of fuel economy.

As expected, the big new Audi’s best work is done at a steady cruise where the engine’s 405 lb ft of torque and the gearbox’s long gearing combined to provide relaxed and near silent progress at 75mph.

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Source: Autocar

Audi A8 3.0 TDI: Another first drive report

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VW Golf R: Driving report

We found an interesting driving report with the VW Golf R. Enjoy!

It might not have the bragging rights of a six-cylinder, big-capacity engine anymore, but the R lacks absolutely nothing in performance. Actually, its delivery is relentless, with 258lb.ft making itself felt from the depths of the rev counter before the turbo properly kicks in about half way up, surging the car forward with brutal tenacity and a lovely four-cylinder fizz. Every high-rev gearchange is rewarded with a boom-like cough from the tailpipes too.

But when it comes to putting its power down, there's just so little drama. It's quicker than the Focus RS - and feels it too - yet where the Focus demands a gentle arm wrestle to wring the most from it, the R stays as straight and true as a National Geographic documentary, no matter how you mistreat the throttle. What's so exceptional about it, though, is that there's still a fluidity and poise about the way it changes direction. During second gear corners you can feel the four-wheel drive's brain directing traction to the wheels that need it, pulling the car around, yet it does that while allowing you the sense that you're still in control. It really is phenomenally rapid, but despite its unfussy power delivery and clinical four-wheel drive traction it's surprisingly interactive.

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VW Golf R: Driving report

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Porsche 928 GT Coupe: New rendering

Here's a new rendering of the rumored Porsche 928 GT Coupe. Nice looks!

Fresh off the success of the all new Porsche Panamera, it is rumored that the German sports car builder is working on a larger GT Coupe that would serve as a spiritual successor of the classic 928 along the same lines as the new four door Grand Tourer. We have already heard Porsche’s design chief, Michael Maur, confirmed that he’s working on a new coupe moving away from models like the compact Cayman and Boxster in a direction towards larger sports cars like the 911 and Cayenne with the new 928 fitting in perfectly to compete with high end luxury cars like the Bentley Continental GT. The new car will most likely be built upon the Panamera’s platform with a shorter wheelbase offering more room in the rear as well as additional trunk space compared to the 911.

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Porsche 928 GT Coupe: New rendering

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Lamborghini LP400 Countach "Periscopo": For sale!

This unique Lamborghini LP400 Countach "Periscopo" is up for sale. Price: $395,000.

The future of Lamborghini was unveiled at the 1971 Geneva Auto Show with the first public display of the new Countach. The car’s dramatic styling with its trademark scissor doors and low, angular, wedge-shaped body left all onlookers speechless. These first LP400 Countachs however stunning in their design provided virtually no rearward visibility; a periscope-type rear-view mirror was added, lending the name “Periscopo” to the initial Countach series. Just 150 examples of the LP400 were built before the introduction of the LP400S in 1978, making these early examples, with their remarkably clean styling and purity of purpose, highly coveted and sought-after by astute collectors and marque enthusiasts today.

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Lamborghini LP400 Countach "Periscopo": For sale!

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