Author Archives: Kris Hansen

Daniel Weissland to lead Audi of America as President


Weissland, after leading VW Group and Audi in Canada, appointed head of Audi of America Weissland started AUDI AG/VW AG career in 1998 Volkswagen Canada achieved best sales year in company’s 67-year history under Weissland’s leadership Audi of America is pleased to announce Daniel Weissland has been appointed as President effective Sept. 1, 2019. Weissland, [...] More »

Photo Gallery: Waterfest 25


Waterfest 25 has come and gone, and for the most part, we have survived! With Atco Dragway playing host, the show seems as alive as ever, though once again the weather played a massive part in the weekend. Unlike last year where it rained on the maiden trip to Atco, this year the temperatures were [...] More »

All-new 2020 Audi S7: sophisticated design meets exceptional performance


Five-door coupe enhanced with S model design elements Twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter engine with electric compressor provides a wider range of torque over its predecessor S sport package with dynamic all-wheel steering and quattro® sport differential delivers enhanced driving dynamics  With even more performance and innovative technologies than its predecessor, combined with a dynamic design, the all-new [...] More »

All-new 2020 Audi S6 sports sedan delivers performance and everyday usability


Striking design with S model enhancements give the S6 a more dynamic presence on the road New twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 TFSI engine delivers 444 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque New electric turbo powered by the 48V Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle system, helps S6 balances efficiency and high levels of performance With the latest in [...] More »

Powerful Elegance: the Audi Q3 Sportback


A compact SUV coupé with an expressive design and highly dynamic handling Sport suspension, progressive steering, and Audi drive select as standard All headlights in LED technology, networking at the full-size class level Audi is adding a compact SUV in coupé shape to its model range: the Audi Q3 Sportback. The new model combines the [...] More »

ADDARMOR DEBUTS WORLD’S FASTEST ARMORED CAR: 202 MPH APR RS7


Respected for designing the world’s most sophisticated mobile safe-rooms, AddArmor is excited to announce its latest creation: the world’s fastest armored car. The new 202 mph AddArmor APR-tuned RS7 showcases the new developments in lightweight combat-proven polycarbonate armor paneling. With armored vehicles long being associated with slower, heavy duty trucks, AddArmor wanted to showcase an [...] More »

Mighty Diesel Power: the Audi SQ8 TDI


Audi presents the sporty top model of the Q family: the SQ8 TDI (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.8 (30.2 US mpg); combined CO2emissions in g/km*: 205 – 204 (329.9 – 328.3 g/mi)). Thanks to the eight-cylinder diesel engine with biturbo charging, the large SUV coupe offers superior performance coupled with a high level of efficiency. The drive and suspension technologies, [...] More »