The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro – Audi’s plug-in take on the Q5 SUV – goes on sale in the UK in June and costs from around £55,000. A few months ago we reported that the Audi A6, A7, A8 and Q5 TFSI e plug-in Hybrids were on their way to add some extra oomph […]
Audi A4 and S4 ‘Facelift’ to tackle the new BMW 3 Series
The Audi A4 and S4 get a bit of a facelift to tackle competition from the new BMW 3 Series, as well as new hybrid technology. As sure as night follows day, a new BMW 3 Series need to be countered by Audi, so although we’re not getting a new A4 and S4, we are […]
Audi pushing down the HYDROGEN electric car path
Despite a big push on battery electric cars, Audi is resurrecting its hydrogen fuel cell ambitions with plans for a new FCEV Concept. Is there one answer to the problem of replacing ICE cars with something far less polluting? No, of course not, although it’s the battery electric cars which is storming ahead as car […]
Audi adds the A6 and A6 Avant to the roll call of Black Edition models
Audi adds the A6 saloon and Avant to the range of models available with the Black Edition specification which upgrades S line specs. A couple of months ago, Audi announced Black Edition models across its range, offering a range-topping spec and appealing to buyers who want an added layer of gloss on top of the […]
Audi e-tron production CUT due to battery shortage – or is it 2021 CO2 targets?
Audi is cutting production of the electric e-tron by 20 per cent this year due to battery shortages. But could it be connected to new CO2 rules for 2021? More and more electric cars are arriving on the market as car makers pile down the EV route. But, so far, it’s a direction not driven […]
Audi AI:ME: An electric autonomous Audi for the future City
The Audi AI:ME is revealed in Shanghai, previewing an autonomous electric city car designed to transport you round the cities in the future. One of the joys of an electric car, even a pretty prosaic electric car, is that it feels more lively to drive than its equivalent ICE model thanks to the instant torque […]
Audi’s S6 and S7 go DIESEL with the SQ5’s 48V mild hybrid
The Audi S6, S6 Avant and S7 Sportback are heading to the UK with a new 3.0 litre diesel engine with 48V Mild Hybrid help. Times they are a changing, and diesel is no longer flavour of the month. Unless you’re Audi. Having brought back the SQ5 with a 3.0 litre diesel V6 complete with […]
Audi AI:me TEASED – Audi’s look at a future autonomous city car
The Audi AI:me – Audi’s view of a future autonomous city car – is teased in a design sketch ahead of a debut at the Shanghai Motor Show. You might be forgiven for thinking that the Audi AI:me Concept – teased ahead of a reveal at the Shanghai Motor Show – is yet another upcoming electric […]
Audi Q4 e-Tron Concept previews a smaller production electric SUV from Audi
The Audi Q4 e-Tron Concept, revealed at the Geneva Motor Show, is a smaller electric SUV from Audi, built on VW’s MEB Platform and heading for production. We’re just starting to see the arrival of the Audi e-tron – Audi’s first electric car – but we’re now getting a look at what else Audi has in […]
Audi A6, A7, A8 and Q5 TFSI e plug-in Hybrids REVEALED
Audi announces plug-in hybrid models of the A6, A7, A8 and Q5 – badged TFSI e – which are heading for a debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Audi has revealed four new plug-in hybrids heading for a public debut at the Geneva Motor Show, and a new moniker – TFSI e – for the plug-ins now […]