Wheelers Blog & News tagged "Audi"

The Audi Sport driving experience #leagueofperformance in Biel was a wonderland of pure adrenaline and eargasm.  The cars up for grabs were the Audi R8, RS3, RS6, RS7 and the S8+. How sick is that?   We gave them all a try (so you don't have to- wait is that a good thing? ) and we selected our personal favorites from the lineup. If you're a petrolhead and you’ve got plenty of money to spend then hang tight!     Our 1st Pick had to be the R8 :                There’s no doubt that the...

Is it hot in here or is it just me? The Audi R8 raised the roof at New York Auto Show and we’ve got all you need to know! The all new Audi R8, 2017 surely didn’t disappoint us in its weight keeping it as low as possible and weighing 1612 kg. The 5.2L Engine is a V10 engine delivering 540 hp and 540 Nm of torque. Acceleration is a must see and “feel” indeed with a top speed of 318 km/h providing a 0-62 miles/h in 3.6 seconds.  In fact, “fast” is not something unfamiliar to the R8 features,...

It has become pretty common to introduce new vehicles and concept cars at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). While GM CEO Mary Barra will be unveiling at the show the Chevrolet Bolt, attendees are lucky enough to witness as well the reveal of one Audi’s most mysterious concept cars. Until the 6th of January, the car will remain a mystery as no sneak peak information has been disclosed. What we can expect is one hell of a high-tech concept ride giving automotive enthusiasts a glance of...

Based on the previous line of Audi A3 cabrio back in 2007, Audi Germany showcased a one of a kind A3 with 6 doors! The witty- looking convertible is featured with the S-line package, has 8 black leather seats, 17” multi-spoke wheels, black gloss radiator grill and side mirror caps. No further information was revealed about the car, whether it’s Audi’s next big thing or just another customer with amusing requests. However, this would be the ultimate ride for an extreme road trip!

  Audi is all tuned up to win the $30 Million Google Lunar XPRIZE and get its signature to the moon! Yes Audi is teaming up with the “Part-time Scientists” to build the new lunar Quattro that is set to compete for the ultimate Google Lunar XPRIZE. The model will be made from aluminum, a lithium-ion battery, an adjustable solar panel, and featured with 4 electric motors with a top speed of 3.6 km/h. It will be sent 380,000km to the moon and land next to the legendary Apollo 17. That’s...

Audi appears to have taken a step closer to formula one.   Mere days ago, constant rumours that the Volkswagen brand is considering a grand prix foray were given a boost by former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo.   "A mutual friend told me that (Red Bull owner Dietrich) Mateschitz is thinking of selling and is trying to convince Audi to come in," said the Italian.   Auto Express, a British weekly, went straight to Audi chairman Rupert Stadler to ask him for a "yes or no" answer...

  The team is working on the creation of a ‘brain'. While current generation cars have a bunch of ECUs individually dealing with separate functions, an autonomous car requires one, central ECU - essentially replicating the human brain - that handles every one of the car's functions. With them all together in one place, this brain can then decide which action is most appropriate in a given scenario. The 'brain' works in tandem with a central sensor unit, essentially the car's bearings,...