Author Archives: Kris Hansen

Success model 4.0: the new Audi A3 Sportback


Five-door premium compact car with a sporty design Technologies from the full-size class – from infotainment to driver assist functions Powerful TDI and TFSI engines with high efficiency Audi established the premium compact class segment with the A3 in 1996. The fourth generation of the success model is now being introduced on the market – [...] More »

The new Audi RS Q3 and the new Audi RS Q3 Sportback: compact power packs


“We established a completely new segment with the first generation of the Audi RS Q3**. In order to continue this success story, we also offer the RS Q3** as an SUV Coupé for customers with a particular affinity for design,” says Oliver Hoffmann, Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH. “In doing so, we are setting a [...] More »

Audi Q3 models achieve five-star overall safety US NCAP rating


2019 and 2020 Audi Q3 received 5-Star Overall Safety Rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program Vehicle performed impressively in all three NCAP tests including frontal, side and rollover tests Audi Q3 offers comprehensive suite of standard and available driver assistance features The 2019 and 2020 Audi Q3 compact SUV [...] More »

2020 Audi Q7 model line expands with entry 2.0-liter TFSI® variant


  New Audi Q7 features advanced technologies including the MMI® touch response, Audi virtual cockpit and available adaptive cruise assist Striking design enhancements give the SUV a more powerful stance Audi Q7 45 TFSI® 2.0-liter engine generates 248 horsepower, 273 lb-ft of torque With the latest in innovative technologies including benchmark infotainment, as well as [...] More »

Top-selling Audi SUV, 2020 Audi Q5 gets efficient boost with plug-in hybrid


TFSI® engine paired with powerful electric motor that can balance lively driving experience and efficiency EPA estimated 20-mile electric-only mode driving range can allow for many daily commutes to be completed with almost zero tailpipe emissions Upcoming Audi plug-in hybrid models will carry the “TFSI e” badging Audi of America introduces its first plug-in hybrid [...] More »

Strong weekend for Audi Sport at Daytona: the Audi R8 LMS scores third place at the 24 hours of Daytona


Audi R8 LMS third in the GTD class at Daytona 24h Quote WRT Speedstar Audi Sport clocks up leading laps Audi RS 3LMS scores triple win 1-2-3 victory in the TCR-class support race The Audi customer team WRT Speedstar Audi Sport scored third place with its Audi R8 LMS in the strongly-supported GTD class at [...] More »

Sport, meet utility: 2020 Audi SQ7 and SQ8 SUVs coming to the US delivering premium performance and utility


Packing 500 horsepower, 4.0-liter TFSI® V8 engines, Audi SQ7, SQ8 to make late spring U.S. arrival Electromechanical active roll stabilization available for added dynamic capabilities and comfort as well as standard all-wheel steering SQ7, SQ8 receive full S model performance design elements like Alu-optic trim and quad exhaust pipes The 2020 Audi SQ7 and SQ8 [...] More »