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An evolutionary change has been sweeping through the Audi lineup. New models have been getting larger, more comprehensively equipped and in some cases, they’ve been given whole new identities. This is all part of a program to compete more closely with models offered by Audi’s German rivals. (more…)

Every once in a while, you stumble across a piece of art that is so breathtaking that you sit for several minutes to calm your breathing and to take in the overall experience of what it is that you are really witnessing. Seeing “Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo” hanging quietly at the Musée du Louvre is one of those situations. (more…)

The Audi S3 is now not only available with five doors, but also with seven speeds courtesy of the much lauded S tronic twin-clutch transmission, which not only quickens shifts compared with the continuing manual version, but also slows down fuel consumption. (more…)

Thirty years ago, luxury was sold by the pound. The bigger the car, the pricier the bill - and the higher the prestige. Thus, small sedans were exclusively aimed at low-income customers. But who would have thought, back when the Chevrolet Citation was popular, that a compact hatchback could one day retail for the same price as a big Cadillac? (more…)

I’m barely exaggerating when I say that the Audi A8L is “made in Quebec”. Our very own Dany Garand is the one who penned the lines of this sensational car. That was enough for me to fall in love, as I am extremely proud when local talents reach the highest spheres of the auto industry. I’m even more proud because this timeless beauty is one of the most prestigious automobiles on the face of the Earth. (more…)

What do you get when JE DESIGN combines its special paintwork “Red Rocket” with its Audi Q7 aerodynamics kit “Street Sport”? JE DESIGN “Street Rocket”! An elegant luxury vehicle with integrated show-effect. (more…)

In the old days, a coupe was considered more of a driver’s car than a sedan. A two-door car provided its owner with more style and driving pleasure than a family-oriented four-door. (more…)

Motoren Technik Mayer from Wettstetten, Germany, puts the Audi S5 under pressure. As “MTM GT Supercharged” the sporty coupe’s supercharged engine demonstrates impressive performance data. Together with bigger brakes, a coilover suspension and other minor changes, the result is an overall package which can take on the race track. (more…)

Audi, the inventor of TDI, is about to blaze another trail in the field of engine manufacture with the A3 TDI clubsport quattro, a one-off show car featuring the most extreme incarnation to date of its advanced four-cylinder TDI engine. One of the stars of the forthcoming 27th annual Lake Wörther Tour in Austria, the A3 TDI clubsport quattro extracts an incredible 450Nm of torque and maximum power of 224PS from its 2.0-litre, common rail fuel injected TDI unit, allowing it to race from rest to 62mph in just 6.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 149mph. (more…)

Here’s one Audi TT that’s really mean and roofless! Our spies have the first pictures of the stunning new Clubsport version of the stylish German roadster. The special, stripped-out model boasts aggressive new looks and a powerful 300bhp motor.

As you can see, the newcomer is showroom-ready and takes its design cues from the concept that wowed crowds at the Essen Motor Show, Germany last November. (more…)