Today, Porsche is an admired, successful automaker. But that wasn’t always the case. In the late 80s and early 90s, Porsche was struggling to stay afloat. Luckily, it was able to push through, and deliver highly-profitable vehicles like the Cayenne. That was thanks to partnering with and building cars for other automakers. One of those …
Over the past decade, Audi has been taking massive steps toward bringing electric cars to the market. In fact, they have a lofty goal of bringing 30 electric cars to their lineup by the year 2025. But every giant leap is usually preceded by smaller steps, in which case, the Audi A3 e-tron was part of …
Electric vehicles have been hot headlines recently. Automakers are racing to the drawing board to design sustainable and capable EV rides. For enthusiasts, watching some of these more performance-based EVs hit the market is downright invigorating. Whether you’re new to the performance EV segment or consider yourself an aficionado, here is a roster of a …
When it comes to luxury cars, the Audi is at the top of many car enthusiasts’ wish lists. The A4 sedan and the A5 Sportback are highly-ranked for the upscale cabins, powerful performance, and good value. If an SUV isn’t for you and a medium-sized luxury vehicle fits the bill, you need only choose between …
Many car enthusiasts are excited about the upcoming 2021 Audi e-tron GT. The forthcoming electric vehicle offering from Audi has a bold look and cutting-edge design that will allow it to charge fast and perform consistently. The 2021 e-tron GT will feature an electric motor on each axle to produce a combined 590 hp and …
Audi has some pretty reliable vehicles in their production lines, but not all of them rank high in reliability ratings as we’d like them to be. Problems plague some of them, and owners won’t recommend them to other buyers. One such headache is the Audi Q7, a luxury SUV model. It offers many impressive amenities …
Owning a supercar has probably crossed everyone’s mind at least once in their lives. Whether it’s the exotic look, the extreme amounts of horsepower, or the prestigious feeling that comes with driving a car that costs over $100,000, the thrill of being able to drive a supercar every day might typically seem like a pipe …
Audi decided to get in the electric vehicle game with the sporty Audi e-tron. This electric SUV was built to compete with luxury models such as the Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla X; however, is it worth the price? If you wait a little longer, you can save with electric Jeep models later this year. So, …
Even the most reliable vehicles have their bad years and share of problems. Especially after they’ve been on the road for hundreds of thousands of miles. Some cars, though, never get that far. That’s because they seem cursed right from the start. Reddit user u/IDNMAN21 asked r/Cars sub-Reddit users what their ‘nightmare car’ was. Not …
Positioned between the more affordable Audi A4 and the powerful A8, the Audi A6 is the slightly overlooked middle sibling of the Audi sedans. Still, you might have your heart set on an A6, and rightly so. It offers more legroom and power than the A4 but is far easier on your wallet than the …
The luxury midsize Audi Q7 SUV arrived for the 2007 model year, offering three rows of seating with space for seven. This first version of this SUV from Audi had a choice between a 3.6-liter V6 and a 4.2-liter V8 engine. There was also a choice between a traditional suspension and an air spring system. …
German automaker Audi is known for its zippy yet luxurious rides, offering its popular small A4 for more than 20 years. With a reputation for reliability and owner satisfaction, it’s no surprise the A4 remains one of Audi’s flagship vehicles. But as it turns out, the most common issues owners have about their A4 may …
BMW is known for making some of the best luxury cars on the market today. The BMW X5 is one of the more popular luxury SUVs on the market, but it has competition from other luxury automakers like Audi. U.S. News did a comparison between the Audi Q7 and the BMW X5, and here’s a …
Whether they use a touchscreen, touchpad, a cursor, or a knob, infotainment systems won’t ever be perfect. While new models are being released and current models are being refreshed, it seems that trying to figure out what works best for everyone when it comes to designing the infotainment system is futile. Some infotainment systems are …
When perusing the online classifieds for cars to put in our dream garages, we often find ourselves looking at first-generation Audi R8s and sometimes even old Ferraris. But when it comes to more realistic choices, the Audi RS5 always seems to catch our attention. Not the fire-breathing, twin-turbocharged newer RS5s, but the older, pavement-pounding V8-clad …
The original Audi TT RS arrived on U.S. shores in 2012 thanks to over 11,500 petitions from Audi fans. Back then, the raced-out version of Audi’s TT model pushed out 360 hp out of its unique turbocharged 5-cylinder engine and critics raved about it. Fast forward to today, and the current TT RS has a …
Comparing the 2020 Audi RS3 and the 2020 BMW M2 Competition is a lot like comparing Rocky Balboa to Apollo Creed; both cars are heavy hitters with great agility, but with vastly different styles. And while fanboys and car enthusiasts might lean one way another, regular consumers may be torn on which one to get. …
The Audi e-tron GT is Audi’s all-electric supercar based on the Porsche Taycan. They both use the same J1 architecture. The GT is expected to arrive in 2021 and the production version to be unveiled at the 2020 LA Auto Show. The concept version of the GT was shown at the 2018 LA show. From …
A luxury car can be one of the best places to listen to music. Considering you’re surrounded by speakers and enclosed in a sound-deadened capsule, it’s a great way to experience the latest Lady Gaga album and sing your own rendition while cruising down the highway. The standard audio system in most luxury brands are …
Yes, you can believe your eyes. You may have seen an Audi Q7 or the electric e-Tron SUV hanging with the Jeeps and trucks on off-roading trails. Even though Audi is known for manufacturing luxury cars, they have proven themselves with capable 4×4 models. But how do they stack up against the competition? How Capable …
The Audi A3 Sportback has always been a fan-favorite. Unfortunately for Audi fans in the in United States, the new Sportback might not be available.
Audi is a luxury German car brand that is well-known for making some great cars. And, while the Audi A4 is generally a great luxury car, Audi has made some mistakes in the past. Here’s a look at the worst model years of the Audi A4 that you should never buy. The 2011 Audi A4 …
Many consumers buy a special edition car with the intention of keeping them for many years, if not forever. Whatever the case, holding onto any special edition car in hopes that its value will increase astronomically is a lot like playing the lottery, sometimes you win, but a lot of the times, you lose. That …
For many customers, Audi and other German automakers represent “German engineering” at its finest. And, while Audi does make many great cars, Audi has also made a couple of bad cars as well. Here’s the Audi Q5 model year that you may want to avoid due to a potentially dangerous flaw. The 2014 Audi Q5’s …
The Audi Q5 is a beloved luxury SUV for many reasons. If you’ve got your eye on a used Q5 just make sure to avoid the 2012 model year.
With the cost of purchasing a luxury vehicle, buyers should be able to assume that it’s reliable. That’s not always the case though. What is the verdict for the Audi A6? Read on to see if the Audi A6 is a reliable luxury car. Reliability ratings from Consumer Reports Consumer Reports is one source for …
Station wagons have been a dying breed in America. Over the past couple of decades, consumers have been gravitating more toward sedans and SUVs, ignoring the inherent practicality that a wagon has to offer in terms of cargo and passenger room. But with the forthcoming 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, which has more power that most …
As automakers like Audi, Jaguar, and Porsche start to add electric cars to their lineups, some issues still remain. Most are centered around EV batteries, specifically their design and support. Current fast-charging infrastructure remains somewhat spotty, which forces companies to make larger and more expensive battery packs. And incidents like the Porsche Taycan fire aren’t …
The Audi versus BMW rivalry is nothing new. Whether it is the car manufacturers or car owners, there has always seemed to be a competition between the two. It’s no surprise then that BMW and Audi compete once again when it comes to the game of sports cars. Finding a common ground These two cars, …
When shopping for an all-wheel-drive car or SUV, it can get downright confusing at times since manufacturers not only have different types of all-wheel-drive systems, but they also have their own names for them. The good news is that most of these all-wheel-drive systems are getting more and more advanced as time goes on. So …
The Audi S4 is the high-performance variant to the brand’s more plebeian counterpart, the Audi A4. The Audi S4 first appeared in North America in 1999, in the middle of the B5 generation of the Audi A4 (1997-2002). Back then, it had a bi-turbo 2.7-liter V6 under the hood and was, and likely forever, be …
The Audi Q7 went through a mid-cycle refresh for the 2020 model year, which includes updated front and rear fascias and an interior update that follows suit with the existing Audi Q8. While this news is great for any prospective Q7 buyers, and sad news for anyone that bought a 2019 Audi Q7, the more …
Since its introduction last year, the Audi e-tron has garnered some good reviews and nestled itself a comfortable spot in the future of electric vehicles. If a household nameplate isn’t enough for the general public to know offhand what an Audi e-tron is, the brand is set to release a newer version of it: the …
Do you need to rent a car? And, more importantly, do you like Audis? If you said “yes” to both of those questions, then Silvercar is a great fit for you. Just know that renting a car from Silvercar might cost a little more than other rental agencies, but keep in mind that you are …
It’s fairly common knowledge now that Volkswagen is the parent company to Audi and that both model lines share common platforms, parts, and engines. However, it’s not an easy cross-comparison for most of the models. For example, a top-trim Volkswagen Atlas is not the same as an Audi Q7 and an Audi A4 is not …
Ever notice how some cars just don’t seem to go down much in price, while others seem like a steal just two or three years after they’re new? Now there’s data compiled by iseecars that break it down. Here are the best cars and trucks to buy new-because they don’t depreciate very much. Then there’s …
Luxury cars are expensive, but some of these cars are well worth the price. Consumer Reports thinks that this luxury compact sedan is better than the rest.
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 …
