Audi 2012 Q3 SUV

If you’re done looking over the official gallery of the new Audi Q3 compact SUV, we have some good news as the Ingolstadt-based automaker has released the first video of the smallest Q series model yet. The new promotional clip shows the Q3 testing on an oval circuit while also offering us a quick walkaround of the exterior and interior.
The 2012 Audi Q3 will be one of many new production and concept models to be introduced in a world premiere at next week’s Shanghai International Auto Show in China. It will first go on sale in Germany this June, and shortly after to the rest of Europe. Audi has not yet decided if it will bring the Q3 to North America.
In European guise, Audi’s answer to the BMW X1 will offer buyers a choice of two gasoline and two diesel engines, all of which are four-cylinder units with a 2.0-liter displacement and turbocharging technology.

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Audi Q3 rendering

Audi finally officially raises several Audi Q3 rendering ahead of its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show 2011 (19 next April).

The design is not much different from the leaked photos banayak that have been circulating in cyberspace. His face like the Audi Q5 and the Q7 with a unique front fascia manufacturer - single frame grille, and low roof.

The interior enriched with ornamental wood and aluminum. MMI features still applied Q3 s.

Dapurpacunya will be armed with TFSI petrol engine with a power capacity of 2.0 liter 168 hp and 208 hp. In addition, TDI diesel engines are also embedded with a capacity of 2.0 liter-powered 168 hp. This machine will be combined with manual transmission and automatic S-tronic.

Challenger BMW X1 will be formulated in SEAT's factory in Martorell near Barcelona.

Audi A3 Convertible

At the time of the designers from Kempten is intensively working on package design for the new 2009 Audi A3 Cabriolet, one of ABT car tuner from Germany can not bear to release the details for the performance package that will be given to Audi.

For the machine with a 1.8-liter (1800cc) TFSI, ABT Power packages are able to increase horsepower reached at 200-hp power temporarily to ABT Power S package also provides increased power of 240-hp from the standard.

For the engine capacity of 2.0L (2000cc) TFSI, which normally capable of producing power at 200-hp, ABT Power packages can increase engine power up to 240-hp. As for this machine, ABT Power S package capable of providing increased power of up to 270-hp and also provide optional additional power by 30 hp to be able to generate power of 300-hp.

History Of Audi Car manufacturer

Audi is a luxury car manufacturer in Germany, and is a subsidiary fully owned by Volkswagen Group since 1964. The company is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany.

Audi Slogan is Vorsprung durch Technik , which can be interpreted "Advantage through technology".

History

The company was originally founded in 1909 by August Horch. The first car created by Audi, Audi-powered Type A 10 22 hp Sport-Phaeton, produced in 1910 in Zwickau.

After many series of events, August Horch left the company in 1920 as was named Minister of Transport. In August 1928, Jorgen Rasmussen, owner of DKW firm acquired most of the Audi shares. Rasmussen also buy an American car company Rickenbaker, including development tools for 8 cylinder engine. This machine is used in Audi Zwickau and Audi Dresden, which was launched a year later. At that time the cars Audi is a luxury car with special workmanship.

In 1932, Audi, together with Horch, DKW and Wanderer to form Auto Union joined. Before the advent of World War II, Auto Union was the one who makes a ring Audi logo 4 pieces interlocking to each other, which is still used today. In those days, the symbol that is used to signify the merging of four brands.

After World War II ended, Auto Union was once bought by Mercedes-Benz in 1958. But Mercedes-Benz did not focus on this brand so it can not generate profit. Then in 1964, shares of Auto Union captured 50% by Volkswagen.

1969, changed the company name became Audi NSU Auto Union AG, after joining the NSU Auto Union. Noted ever launched several types of cars such as Audi 100, Audi 80 and Audi 50.

The company name was changed again in 1985 to only just because the brand Audi AG NSU and Auto Union no longer in use.

Audi, Cars Most Loved By Indian Women's

India has now transformed into one of the few in the world's largest car market. As a country that fall into the category of 'emerging markets', the Indian car market continues to grow.



Various types, brands, and models digelontorkan car manufacturers into the country. Various design, technology, and miscellaneous features shown accompanies the presence of the car.

However, of the many cars it was only one car occupies the heart of the most widely womanhood in India. Yes, reported The Business Line and reported by Rush Lane, of the total car purchases in India are done by the women themselves, Audi ranks first.

No fewer than 65 percent of women who choose the Audi, and most of them are the Audi R8 and Audi TT. "Of course it surprising, from the number of sports car - both the Audi R8 and Audi TT-(data) call last lebi from 60-70 reservations made by the women in India. That indicates that women (India), also likes driving a luxury car, especially a sporty, "said Michael Perschke, head of Audi in India as reported by autoevolution.com, Tuesday (22 / 2).

The number is certainly very high compared to the purchases made by women against other branded products. Total sales of other brands could be higher, but that is done directly by the women are still under Audi.

Seeing the fact that, in the land of Sari Audi said they were optimistic that, throughout 2011 it will increase sales of their products. Currently, Audi ranks third among the largest luxury brand sold in India after a Mercedes Benz and BMW.

Despite the current interest rates in the country continued to climb, but it is considered not an obstacle for Audi. "The reason is, has and will launch several brand-new model in this country so that they can repeat last year's success," said Audi statement.

BMW Vs Audi and Mercedes with Six M3 Race Cars

BMW's Motorsport division announced today that it will enter six M3 race cars in the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) starting from the 2012 season. The Bavarian company will be represented in the highly competitive championship by three teams, each entering two cars. The chosen teams are long-term partners BMW Team Schnitzer and BMW Team RBM, plus the newcomer Reinhold Motor sport GmbH.
Development of the M3 DTM car has been running at full speed in Munich for the past few months, with the first track tests are scheduled to begin this month. “The concepts presented by BMW Team RBM, BMW Team Schnitzer and Reinhold Motorsport GmbH ultimately convinced us. This is an excellent team line-up for BMW. For us, it is important that all three teams have absolute equal rights. We are looking forward to cooperating over the coming years – and hope to enjoy great success together,” said BMW Motor sport boss Mario Theissen.
No announcement has been made regarding the BMW driving line-up for the DTM. Of the three teams, only Schnitzer was part of BMW's DTM participation in the 80's and early 90's, winning the 1989 title.
BMW was officially involved in the DTM between 1987 and 1992, winning two titles with the M3 E30 in 1987 and 1989, with drivers Eric van de Poele and Roberto Ravaglia respectively. Before that, private team Gubin won the inaugural 1984 DTM season with Volker Strycek behind the wheel of a 635CSi.


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O.CT Brings 420 Ponies to the Audi TT RS

Need to add a some extra oomph to your Audi TT RS Roadster (or coupe, for that matter)? No worries, there's an army of tuners out there that will most gladly up the performance ante of your car. One of the latest tunes for Ingolstadt's TT RS model comes from O.CT which has developed a sport package that includes an engine kit, suspension upgrades and a set of alloy wheels.
Thanks to a new custom exhaust system, an ECU mod and some fiddling around with the turbo system, O.CT pushes output from 340HP to 450Nm to 420HP and 570Nm. The conversion also includes a KW coilover suspension and a set of lightweight 20-inch alloy wheels.

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ABT Adds Style to New Audi A7 Sportback

Less than month after ABT announced its plans to unveil its tuning take on the new Audi A7 Sportback at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, the Volkswagen Group specialist has shared the first photos and details on its available packages.
The rather modest cosmetic upgrades include a front apron along with discreet side skirts and a rear apron that makes space for the new rectangular-shaped quad tail pipes. The luxury fastback's stance can be further enhanced with a lowering kit and a choice of various alloy wheels available in sizes from 19- to 21 inches.
ABT Sportsline also offers a variety of power kits for the A7's range of engines. Starting with the popular in Europe 3.0-liter V6 TDI, after the German firm's engineers tweak the turbo diesel unit, power jumps from 245HP to 282HP, while a second stage kit that brings an in-house turbo charger can boost the TDI's output to 310HP and 610Nm or 450 lb-ft of peak torque. For the gasoline lineup, ABT's offerings are limited for the time being to the 3.0-liter supercharged V6, which gets a jump from 300-horses to 410HP.

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Audi R8 GT 560HP

Audi has dropped a boat load of fresh images of the hard-core version of its R8 supercar called the GT. You can read all the details in our previous post here, but as a refresher, the GT is a lighter, more powerful and faster variant of the R8.
It is powered by a modified version of the R8 V10's naturally aspirated 5.2-liter direct-injection engine producing 550-horsepower, while thanks to a series of weight-saving measures that shave about 100kg (220 lbs), the car tips the scales at 1,525 kilograms (3,362 lbs).
Audi says the R8 GT accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph), while returning a combined fuel efficiency of 13.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (16.9 US mpg).
The GT also benefits from a modified suspension, larger carbon fiber ceramic brakes, 19-inch forged alloys wrapped in 235/35 tires up front and 295/30 at the back, and numerous aero tweaks that are said to improve downforce.
All in all, Audi will produce just 331 copies of the R8 GT, each priced in Germany at €193,000 (approximately US$252,400 at the current exchange rates).

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