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Hall Madrid: S3 and Audi A3 Sportback 2008

Not far from the long-awaited Audi Q5, almost escorts, Audi had two other major developments in the Hall of Madrid: the 2008 and the new Audi A3 Sportback Audi S3.

Starting with the base model, Audi wanted to set a good face washing the compact, suitability to the rest of the range to include daytime LED lights, new optical Audi groups, a redesigned tailgate and the almost inevitable widening in the footsteps of wheel. That, outside, inside, we find plenty of aluminum and leather (depending on the level) and a very abundant equipment which may include an optional Bose multimedia compatible with iPods. It may seem a priori that are not great news, but in person the improvement is important, and helps distinguish a liTTle more to Audi A3 from the rest of the cars.

Hall Madrid: Live Photos of Audi Q5

Flanked by the revisions to the ever-popular Audi A3 (and you talk to them later), the Audi Q5, real protagonist in the post Audi, shows no shame to the media gathered in the Hall of Madrid as one of its greatest innovations. Will repeat the success of the Audi Q7 in these lean times? Audi seems convinced that it will.

Personally and said, the new todocamino of Germans has left me a bit cold. The formula of the Audi Q7 does not seem to translate equally well on the smallest of the Audi A4 platform, and changes in its basic design were more successful in official photos. The pace, however, is precious, and it can be said that the vehicle will win points in any other tone than the dark gray chosen for the Hall (the cobalt blue of the announcement seems to be theirs). Again, this is a purely personal opinion. It is possible that fans such models do not draw as many stick to the outside world, it must be said.

Officially official (or almost): Audi TT Clubsport quaTTro

Volkswagen and Audi put any meat on the grill at the Wörthersee 2007 with the presentation of the prototypes VW Golf GTI W12 650 and Audi TT Clubsport quaTTro concept. Each of them highlighted in its own way, and somehow set a precedent. For the reunion of fans this year, has already announced the Audi A3 TDI Clubsport quaTTro, and today has decided to drop the bomb with a version of TT Clubsport much closer to production model. This is the same vehicle that we saw spied last week, and although officially remains conceptual, as well as we know it is put up for sale yes or yes.

The 2008 edition of Audi TT Clubsport follow the outlines set by the 2007 model. Like its predecessor, mounted under the bonnet of a 300 hp engine, presumably delivered by a block 2.0 TFSI associated with a change S tronic and traction system and parcel of the house. The 19-inch tires are sheltered by 255/35 rubbers, and about excessive wheel arches widen his figure with some additional muscle centimeters (6.6 if you want the specific figure).

More photos of the Audi A3 TDI Clubsport quaTTro

With 224 hp diesel, an aesthetic breakthrough and a passenger compartment of the most adecentado, the Audi A3 TDI Clubsport quaTTro is not short of anything. What we are missing to us, was any more than another picture for further recreate the view, and that we are going. Enjoy the gallery and do not forget to visit our old news if you want to know more about this conceptual model.

The Audi TT Clubsport is manufactured ... but only for Middle East

The magazine Car was doing anything dropped by the headquarters of Audi to know what was happening with those photos of Audi TT Clubsport quaTTro, and as suspected, the vehicle will reach production in the form of a limited range. Audi plans to produce between 50 and 100 copies of this Audi TT discovered, although there are no plans to offer anywhere in the world outside the Middle East. The logic of the German manufacturer suggests that the hot and dry in the region is ideal for a sport devoid of any kind of roof; that, and the commitment of the house to become one of the most recognized luxury brands in the world (knowing the weight of Arab countries, we must satisfy their customers).

A pity in any case the manufacturer has chosen to ignore their markets for a lifetime as a maTTer of image, especially on an issue so very special and unique. With what liTTle they would have cost to put a canvas canopy.

A 2008 Audi Q7 transformed into limousine

Checking once again that money does good taste, we find this Audi Q7 transformed into a long limousine with room for 14 passengers. In the interior of the vehicle has three armchairs covered in opposing an imitation crocodile skin / snake, a lighting that would palidecer to a nightclub, two 17-inch LCD screens, a false aquarium and a side door that opens up imitating that of a luxury jet. The vehicle can be rented in New York City and belongs to the same company that also has in its portfolio with a Range Rover for 14 passengers and an Infiniti Audi QX56 for the same amount of passengers.

Pre-Hall Madrid: Audi A3 and Audi Q5

Starting next weekend will open its doors more than an edition Automobile Chamber of Madrid which will this year with a good number of interesting developments. As a world premiere show the restyling of Audi A3 while in Europe first, the new Audi Q5.
The new Audi A3 receives minor changes in aesthetics, mainly in the front, with daytime lights (LEDs), slightly larger grille, more possibilities for equipment and as an important addition to the family, a version Audi S3 with the bodywork Sportback.

As for the Audi Q5, and presented at the Salon de l'Automobile in Beijing, liTTle more can we say that we have not counted. It will be present for the first time in Europe and marketed to begin after the summer. Will FSI and TDI engines and for the moment, only with the total traction.

Audi introduced the new Audi A3 TDI Clubsport quaTTro

As every year, the Volkswagen Group will meet with their followers in Austria on the banks of, as well as we have come to expect, will present a new Audi and spectacular prototype to the masses, this time an Audi. His name is Audi A3 TDI Clubsport quaTTro (lower case, although possibly forget them) and amounts to the equivalent of miniature Audi R8 V12 TDI.

Under his body inspired by the TMD is the diesel engine can only be described as brilliant. Once again, Audi once again shows his mastery TDI with a block of 1,968 cc capable of delivering 224 hp and 450 Nm, value latest available only 1,750 RPM. Size barn is flanged by a six-speed manual transmission, and in the absence of real horseshoes, we find ourselves with 265/30 rubbers on 20 and rim integral quaTTro traction. According to Audi, the prototype can go from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.6 seconds and reach a speed of 240 km / h. It does not seem exaggerated considering that weighs 1,475 kg.

Audi launches new Audi A4 in Chile

The new Audi A4 was introduced in Chile and will be available initially with a 1.8 liter engine FSI of 160 horses. Par for the second half supply should be expanded with the advent of version 3.2 L V6 FSI and the 3.0 L TDI diesel. According to mark the engine significantly increase fuel economy reaching a 13% increase in the gasoline versions and by 6% in the diesel.

Alloy wheels, 17 inches, sports seats, reader for six CDs, eight speakers, an SD card reader for MP3 and WMA files, automatic climate control and color display of 6.5 inches are part of standard equipment. Options include adaptive cruise control (ACC), the sound system with 14 Bang & Olufsen speakers, the Audi and dynamic leadership of xenon headlamps with plus day time running lights. The offer includes a mechanical transmissions of six marches, a Tiptronic six relations and the new continuously variable multitronic eight marches.

Audi takes the prize for European Inventor of the Year

Audi boasts of having passed the broom on the lists of sales, but also is ravaging in the award ceremonies. The European Patent Office has awarded the German manufacturer with the trophy to the inventor of the year for their innovative products. More specifically, the merit award rests with the aluminum frame known as ASF, a system that descend architectures models as the Audi A8, Audi TT, R8 and the Lamborghini Gallardo.

Thanks to the ASF system (first introduced in 1993 with the Audi A8), Audi has been able to improve the safety of their vehicles, increased structural rigidity and reduce both consumption and emission levels.

Spy photos: Audi TT Clubsport quaTTro (production model)

When introduced the Audi TT Clubsport quaTTro Concept Wörthersee in 2007, was officially a design studio and nothing else. Well, it seems that someone inside the company thought it deserved an opportunity, given that this apparent production unit has been spying in Germany. Although most of the original features have been Amans in the transition to the street version, the body continues to stress speedster as ever thanks to a profile devoid ceiling, enveloping his windshield, high arches and some anti-overturn wheel arches that rub the caricature. Other changes that the distance of the conceptual model are some larger mirrors, light and some extra brake handles traditional panels of the doors.

We do not know the engine that was hidden under the bonnet of this Audi TT, but remember that the Concept team a 2.0 TFSI L-300 hp. Judging from the seats and the size of the wheels, today does not appear to be weak.

Audi and BMW will change ZF eight-speed

As you count last month, it seems that BMW and Audi have been stung with Lexus in this to see who offers more marches in their new vehicles. According to sources Automotive News, the German manufacturer ZF Friedrichshafen transmission has been chosen to manufacture the new changes for both companies. Although for the moment we do not have all the details, Audi could launch its own version in the Audi A8, Audi Q7, and still announce Audi A7. BMW, meanwhile, will install the transmission in the Series 7 and X6, according to sources from the company itself.

Both the Audi A8 as the BMW 7 Series are equipped at present to change six marches. Mercedes uses a box of seven relations designed internally, and Lexus introduced four years ago his own eight-speed transmission.

An increased number of relationships gives manufacturers advantages in terms of softness, acceleration and improved fuel consumption and emissions, a point of particular interest in models of large engine capacity, since that could help them overcome the quality of new laws air in Europe and USA.

Sanyo will develop baTTeries for hybrid VW

Being a German company Volkswagen might think that the most obvious would be closer ties with Siemens, but according to Japanese newspaper Nikkei, the company Sanyo has been selected to develop the next baTTeries for the hybrid manufacturer's Wolfsburg.

So far GAW had remained in relative silence on their mechanical assistance with electricity, but lately has shown few hybrid prototypes Audi and just one week ago came the news that Audi launched 100% electric vehicles in a maTTer of five years.

Volkswagen and Sanyo have opted for the lithium-ion technology for hybrid cars in the group (as did Toyota with the revision of next Prius), the first of which could be on sale starting next year. Since its launch the next, it is quite possible that we have more details on plans by the manufacturer during the Paris Motor Show in October.

Spain: Price of the new Audi TT 1.8 TFSI

Although for the moment can only be done orders from the month of July Audi begin deliveries of the first units of Audi TT coupé with the engine more accessible in the range, the 1.8 TFSI.

Already seen in other models of the group, the 1.8 TSI 160 hp has some brilliant performance with some fairly tight consumption. The maximum speed is 226 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.2 seconds is done according to official data. As for the average consumption is only 6.7 l/100.

The equipment is very complete series, with automatic climate control, alloy wheels, multiple airbags, ABS + EBD, ESP, TCS, sports seats, fog lamps, etc.. Prices for Spain are:

Audi is seriously considering a plant in the U.S.

Volkswagen has already announced its intentions to build a plant in the United States, but as noted by Rupert Stadler, head up to Audi, the premium brand would also be considering a factory in that country. This marks both try to capitalize on the fall in the value of the dollar, a strong euro and the fact that the price of materials is increasingly high, so a plant in the United States could mitigate some costs production.

Both Audi and Volkswagen have pointed out that in order to achieve their goals - sales of 1 million units a year to 2018 in the United States and become the automaker's number one premium respectively, the increase production in the North American country is essential.