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0Report: Audi to produce e-gas, its own synthetic fuel using wind, solar and captured CO2 1359636600
Audi is constructing a huge synthetic natural gas plant in Germany that demonstrates its commitment to renewable energy just as it provides some valuable R&D to help prove e-gas is economically and environmentally possible. The 44,000-square-foot plant is in Werlite, a small town in ...
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Six months spent in Audi's A3 TDI is nothing but pure delight 1283371020
2010 Audi A3 TDI – Click above for high-res image galleryThe Audi A3 TDI is typical of the clean diesel breed. It offers impressive low-end torque, belches out little in the emissions category and scores on the efficiency chart. The A3 also coddles both the driver and passengers with ... -
Audi pursues widespread engine downsizing to increase fuel economy 1270848840
2010 Audi S4 – Click above for high-res image galleryProducing an engine that meets Audi's dual criteria of performance and efficiency is not an easy task. The German automaker can usually get one part of the equation right. For example, when Ward's Auto tested the 4.2-liter V8 motor found ... -
Report: Audi discusses future plans for electrification 1269532800
Audi e-tron Detroit Concept – Click above for high-res image galleryWhat does the future hold for Audi in regards to electrifying its lineup of vehicles? The staff over at Fourtitude had a chance to interview Audi board member in charge of development Michael Dick and came away with some ... -
Audi sales surge with help from diesels 1267564440
Audi A3 TDI – Click above for high-res image gallerySo far, 2010 has been a very good year for Audi in the U.S. market and diesel engines are playing a part in the surge. Right now, Audi is only offering two TDI models in this market: the big Q7 SUV and the compact A3. In both cases, ... -
Report: Eight-speed transmissions to proliferate through Audi lineup 1266354480
How many gears are enough? While it seems that six-speed automatic transmissions are just now becoming the de facto standard in most circles, Mercedes-Benz has been working with seven ratios for a while now and Lexus did its German rival one better by designing its own eight-speed. Not content to ...
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LA 2009: Audi A3 TDI named 2010 Green Car of the Year in diesel repeat 1259861460
Audi A3 TDI - Click above for high-res image galleryAt the LA Auto Show this morning, Audi's A3 TDI was crowned the 2010 Green Car of the Year, wresting the title away from last year's winner, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI. Even thought three hybrids made this year's list of finalists, the A3's ... -
2010 Green Car of the Year finalists - three hybrids, two diesels - announced 1254933480
Mercury Milan Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery of GCOTY finalistsLast year, Volkswagen's Jetta TDI was named the 2009 Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show, which means that the Volkswagen Golf TDI has a bit of baggage if it wants to try and win the 2010 award. Regardless, ... -
Audi A3 1.6 TDI shines during opening stages of efficiency challenge, scores 78.4 mpg (US)! 1253896800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI - Click above for high-res image galleryAudi has kicked off its latest efficiency marathon in northern Norway this week with a fleet of A3, A4, A5, Q7 and TT models to demonstrate what they can do in the real world. Leading the pack in terms of minimal fuel consumption is the new ... -
Audi sets price on 2010 A3 TDI at $29,950* 1252017420
2010 Audi A3 TDI - Click above for high-res image galleryAudi has finally announced pricing for its long-awaited 2010 A3 TDI, and it's just about what we had been expecting. Base price for a standard front-wheel drive model comes in at $29,950 (*plus $825 destination) when equipped with the S ...
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