Comparing the 2019 Audi E-Tron to the 2020 Tesla Model X is almost like comparing apples to oranges in that each car sits at a different price point, has different battery sizes and ranges, and offer vastly different features. The reality is that some consumers that are in the market for an electric car only …
Faster, sportier and better handling is typically the name of the game when it comes to differentiating Audi’s more civilized “A” model sedans to their enhanced “S” counterparts. That is the case for the all-new Audi S8, which has a new twin-turbo V8 engine and sportier underpinnings as compared to its A8 stablemate, but is …
If you’ve seen Lamborghini’s new super SUV, the Urus, you may find yourself casually scrolling through pictures and trying to imagine what one would look like in your driveway. Starting at a base model price to $200,000 it’s a little hard for most people to stomach the idea of what that monthly car payment might …
The 2019 Audi e-tron currently starts at an MSRP of $74,800, which is a lot of money for most people. The good news is that with a number of discounts available right now through Costco and other sources, the price may drop down near $60,000. Here’s a look at the details on reducing the 2019 …
In their zeal to blast into electrification faster than light huge companies like Mercedes Benz and General Motors; and smaller manufacturers like Audi and Jaguar all rely on outside suppliers for much of their EV components. One main piece of the electric puzzle is batteries. LG Chem supplies the batteries to many EV manufacturers and …
Nobody’s buying sports cars. Has it really come to this? Are SUVs and pickups all that will be left? That and autonomous rolling toasters? From the latest sales figures for 2019, we have to surmise the end of the sports car is nigh? We’ve assembled a baker’s dozen of those that stand out for their …
Just like Audi’s Avenger car, Audi is determined to break into the American electric and hybrid market. Audi is known for its premium and high quality cars, and its newest hybrid isn’t an exception. The newest Audi hybrid hitting American shores is the Q5 plug-in hybrid, and here’s everything you need to know about it. …
While reliability (strangely) doesn’t appear in the top list of brand loyalty factors, it’s undeniably important to consumers. SUV owners wouldn’t hold onto their vehicles for so long if they couldn’t stand up to daily abuse. 3rd row SUVs especially need to be reliable, as they’re often used to transport families, although minivans are arguably …
SUVs are enormously popular. Although the passenger car isn’t quite dead yet, SUVs have overtaken cars in the used market. And of the top 5 least-depreciating vehicles in the US, 3 are SUVs. But SUVs aren’t perfect. And they’re not always the best vehicle for the job. For one, minivans are actually driven more than …
Today, it’s hard to find an SUV that doesn’t at least offer AWD. Although AWD isn’t invincible—especially in winter, when you should invest in good snow tires—it does help improve an SUV’s traction and acceleration. That matters for performance and luxury SUVs, especially ones made by Audi. It wasn’t an SUV, truck, or crossover that …
More and more manufacturers sliding into electric vehicle production are finding it’s not easy. Just last week, Mercedes announced it was delaying its EQC SUV for almost one year. It says it’s strategic to help it fill European demand. But this has been the same story for quite a few EV manufacturers. Debuts keep getting …
If you want a luxury SUV without having to pay the luxury price, you’ll have to turn your eyes to a used model. But it can be hard to know which used vehicles to focus on and which ones will provide you the best value. Below, you’ll find a list of some of the best …
After seeing the prices for the new 2020 Audi A6 Allroad wagons if you want one you should look at the A4 Allroad instead. Hovering between $65,000-70,000 the A6 Allroad prices are a little hard to swallow. Which is a shame because the A6 Allroad is a little bit sexier, a little bit larger, and …
This goes against everything SUVs are made for. Maybe that’s why we like it. This is a muscle car in every stretch of imagination except it’s not a car. Audi took the largest vehicle it makes, installed the largest engine it makes, added big wheels and exhaust, and call it RS Q8. It’s extreme everything …
It’s beginning to look like we should prepare for a flood of new small pickups to hit the market. Ford car-based truck test mules have been spotted running around Australia. Kia is allegedly planning a similar-sized pickup for release there, too. While no pickup version of Ford’s baby Bronco exists officially, there’s a good business …
Automaker Audi is known for its fast and luxurious cars. Blending sporty performance and modern functionality, Audi delivers continuous best-sellers. Its newest performance car is a sporty wagon that, unfortunately, won’t be hitting U.S. shores. And the 2020 RS 4 Avant might look like a wagon, but don’t let its functional appearance confuse you. This …
It’s an unfortunate reality for us here in the U.S., but there are many amazing vehicles that will never make it to the US. Why? Well, there are various reasons. Automakers may make the decision not to release that particular vehicle in the U.S. or the vehicle may be considered illegal. Other cars are tested …
The 2019 Audi Q3 is the latest small SUV from Audi. While the Q3 has been around since 2015, Audi redesigned the Q3 for the 2019 model year. Not only does the Q3 come with newly implemented features, but its retail price makes it the cheapest Audi SUV, and one of the cheapest SUVs in …
From design and assembly to the showroom and open road, virtual reality is improving the business of making and selling cars.
If you have to drive a sedan or are looking for something more practical than a two-door coupe, then the 2020 Audi RS 7 Sportback sedan may be what you’re looking for. This is Audi’s second-gen Sportback and maintains Audi’s reputation for building more than pedestrian sedans. The RS 7 a sleek five-seater that just …
If you think of crossovers as just station wagons with a new name, then wagons are super popular right now. Alas, real wagons; those that are based on a sedan body and don’t require a step to hike into, are not a popular body style these days. But, as Autowise recently pointed out, there are still …
The 2020 RS6 Avant is set to be released sometime next year. However, out, the car will face steep competition.
Let’s be honest and say that most off-road vehicles are just adaptations of existing trucks. Period. But not Audi’s AI:TRAIL concept. This is wicked-hot and not like anything you’ll see climbing rocks in Moab or snaking through thick rain-forest lava terrain in Hawaii. If you think this is for looks only, though, or if you …
Rather than buy a new vehicle, some drivers may go to a tuning company to customize their car. So, what is an in-house tuning company?
Audi is teasing their latest concept for the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. Called the Audi AI:Trail Quattro, it’s an off-road vehicle that Audi says will be all-electric. That’s all Audi is saying about it, other than teasing the concept with this dark image. At least they’re showing us a good portion of the concept with …
Marvel fans know that Tony Stark drives an Audi E-Tron GT. What do we know about this car and all the cool gadgets that went into it?
As station wagons in the US are canceled one by one leaving so few you can count them on one hand, Audi sends us a love letter in the form of the 2020 RS6 Avant. This hauler looks nas. Volkswagen just killed its last two Golf wagons. We see the Buick TourX wagon barely hanging …
All wrapped up for you in a neat bow are all of the cars we say “goodbye” to in 2019. These cars—and they’re all cars with the exception of two Lincoln crossovers that are being renamed for 2020—won’t be back in 2020. A couple might show up down the road, but for almost all of …
Nothing gives you that fun, summer vibe quite like a ride in a convertible. Quick, fun, and freeing, there’s nothing like riding with the top down on warm, summer days. But for many convertible and Audi fans everywhere, this summer comes with a shocking disappointment. According to recently-released information from automaker Audi, there will be …
Audi has a long history of making some truly great automobiles that are both fast and luxurious. Americans consumers have gotten some amazing cars from Audi, but it may come as a surprise to many that its best automobiles never make it across the Atlantic Ocean. While Audi has not given an official explanation as …
When the automaker revealed the 2020 S6 sedan’s price tag, many wondered if the 2020 Audi S7’s price would match.
As car companies announce their 2020 lineups, we’re seeing more and more models dropped. In some cases, it’s to make room for more crossovers and SUVs. In others, it’s to dump some slow sellers while gearing up for replacements in 2020 as 2021 models. Today’s discontinuation derby calls to the Volkswagen Golf R and Audi …
Many vehicles have been unattainable for American car enthusiasts due to safety and emission regulations. Fortunately, loopholes exist.
It seems inevitable that a fully Alexa-capable car will exist soon. Will giving Alexa more access to our lives create greater security risks?
As the years march on, it’s the destiny of certain cars to be discontinued. But these cars are ready for a second chance at life.
Cars aren’t just about appearance or performance. For many people safety is their number one concern. What brands offer the safest cars?
For the CEO who wants a high-performance luxury sedan, Audi presents its new 2020 S8. Developed in 1996 as the sportier variant of the flagship A8, the S8 was the star of some memorable car chases in the 1998 action thriller Ronin. Audi has enhanced the fourth-generation S8 significantly in order to offer a more …
After the perfect sound? There’s no need to search for aftermarket sound systems if you buy these cars.
A veteran of the luxury SUV war, the Audi Q7, is getting a major facelift for 2020. In a recent press release, Audi called this facelift “an all-round update.” The refreshed Q7 is set to launch in Europe by mid-September 2019. The changes will bring it in line with the new design of the Q family, …
Audi is charging into the luxury SUV electric vehicle (EV) category with its E-Tron. The category has grown since the stylish Jaguar I-Pace and the quirky Tesla Model X first electrified the market. The Mercedes-Benz ECQ and an electric version of the Porsche Macan are also poised to enter the market in 2020 and 2021, respectively. Recently, …
The 2019 Audi E-Tron is Audi’s first full electric-offering, as crossover SUV the automaker hopes will give Tesla a run for its money. It joins BMW, Polestar, and Jaguar, and several others on the growing list of Tesla’s competitors. The E-Tron rides on a 115-inch wheelbase and measures 193 inches long, meaning it’s a little …
