Audi News
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To those who want a luxury vehicle with an all-electric powertrain, California’s Tesla Motors has had the market under wraps for many years. But that’s slated to change quite soon, as each of the German automakers prepare all-electric vehicles. And there are some strong hints in the Porsche Mission E concept car from the Frankfurt Motor Show that the German sports-car brand might be one of the first to push out an electric-car model that doesn’t even allow space for traditional internal-combustion engines. READ: VW Diesel Emissions Recall: What You Need To Know In 10...
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EPA Expands VW Diesel Probe To Audi, Porsche V-6s; All Diesels To Be Tested
Amidst a growing list of probes into Volkswagen's diesel-emission cheating scandal, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expanding its investigation to cover additional diesel engines used in VW Group vehicles. The original admission by the company that it used a software "defeat device" to...
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VW, Audi TDI Diesel Cars Had 'Defeat Device' That Violated EPA Rules, 500K Cars Recalled: BREAKING
The announcement came out of the blue: "The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a media call at 12 noon EST today, Friday, September 18, to make an announcement regarding a major automaker." When it was all over, German carmakers Volkswagen and Audi had been ordered to recall half a...
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Audi e-Tron Quattro Concept: 2018 Electric Car Previewed At Frankfurt Motor Show
It's been teased and previewed and discussed and debated, and now the concept is real: The Audi e-Tron Quattro Concept debuted at today's Frankfurt Motor Show. A styling concept that is thought to reach production as the Audi Q6 , a more coupe-like crossover utility vehicle similar to the BMW X6...
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Tesla-Targeting Audi e-tron quattro Electric SUV Concept Teased Ahead Of Frankfurt
The Audi e-tron quattro concept will preview the Q6 e-tron electric SUV due in 2018.
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Audi Electric SUV To Target Tesla With LG Chem, Samsung Cells
This much we know: a concept for the future Audi Q6 "coupe" SUV will be shown at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. We also know an all-electric Q6 e-tron version will target the Tesla Model X, though more conventional Q6 versions with gasoline, diesel, and possibly plug-in hybrid...
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The 2016 Audi A3 e-tron will arrive at U.S. dealers in October.
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Audi Concept For 'Tesla-Fighter' To Appear At Frankfurt Show: Report
The Audi Q6 SUV could appear as a concept at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.
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2016 Audi A3 e-Tron Plug-In Hybrid: U.S. Arrival Now October
The 2016 Audi A3 e-tron will arrive in the U.S. this October, a new report says.
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Audi e-Tron All-Electric 'Coupe SUV' Confirmed For 2018
Audi will launch its "sport SUV with electric drive" in 2018.
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Why Nothing Competes With Tesla Today, Plug-In Hybrids Included
Two years ago, the launch of the Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid produced the first ostensible large luxury plug-in sedan competitor to the Tesla Model S electric car. The Porsche is a plug-in hybrid, with an electric range of 15 or 16 miles; the Tesla is all-electric, with ranges of 208 to 275 miles...
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Audi Produces e-Diesel Fuel From Water, CO2, Renewable Energy
Audi produced a synthetic diesel fuel at a pilot plant in Germany.
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Green Car Reports' guide to every diesel car and truck on sale.
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2017 Audi Q7 e-Tron Plug-In Hybrid Will Be Gasoline, Not Diesel, For U.S. And China
No diesel hybrids are now sold in North America, but diesel enthusiasts have lately been salivating over the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro diesel plug-in hybrid formally launched at the Geneva Motor Show. Sadly for those TDI fans, Audi will limit that model to European sale. Both North America and China...
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UPDATE: Audi e-tron Confirmed: Sleek Electric SUV May Beat Tesla Model X On Range
With the all-new 2016 Audi Q7 now launched at last week's Geneva Motor Show, and a diesel plug-in hybrid model to follow, luxury maker Audi can turn its attention to its next utility project. That would be a stylish all-electric crossover SUV that takes direct aim at the Tesla Model X, which is...
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2017 Audi R8 e-tron All-Electric Sports Car: Live Photos From Geneva Motor Show
The all-new Audi R8 sports car was officially unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show, including the limited-production R8 e-tron battery electric version. Audi had previously released some advance information—including the first official details—about the all-electric R8 e-tron sports...
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2017 Audi Q7 e-Tron Quattro Diesel Plug-In Hybrid: Live Photos From Geneva Motor Show
The Audi Q7 e-tron quattro diesel plug-in hybrid model was official unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show. The car's reveal followed last month's release of the first photos, details, and specifications of the all-new 2017 Audi Q7 line. Audi says the Q7 e-tron quattro is "the world's first...
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Audi Buys Patents For Fuel-Cell Technology From Ballard Systems
Audi buys fuel-cell patents and plans to share them with other VW Group brands.
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Audi will use electric all-wheel drive on future models.
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Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche Electric Cars To Target Tesla Model S (Plug-In Hybrids Too)
This was the year when it became obvious that upstart electric-car maker Tesla Motors has startled and worried all of the German luxury-car companies. And now that they're taking the Tesla Model S electric luxury sedan seriously--as well as the expected arrival next year of the much-delayed Model X...
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2015 Audi A3 TDI Diesel: Fuel Economy Review
The 2015 Audi A3 is the first all-new version of the compact luxury car since it was launched in the U.S. as a 2006 model. And there are a lot of changes. Most noticeable is its evolution from a five-door hatchback to a four-door sedan, facing it off neatly against the Mercedes-Benz CLA (also a...
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Audi Confirms Electric R8 e-Tron, Also 280-Mile Family Electric Car In 2017
Audi reportedly has two all-electric cars in the works: the R8 e-tron and a new family car.
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2015 Audi A3 TDI Diesel: Best Car To Buy 2015 Nominee
The first of our five nominees for Green Car Reports' 2015 Best Car To Buy award is the new 2015 Audi A3 TDI, the diesel version of Audi's new compact luxury sedan. All-new this year, as are most of its competitors, the TDI diesel version will be the highest-efficiency A3 model until the e-tron...
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How Audi, BMW & Mercedes Plan To Compete With Tesla--And Why
We already know that in the next few years, we'll see a slew of mid-size SUVs offered with plug-in hybrid powertrains--most from luxury brands like Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, and Range Rover. But the German luxury marques are making plans to compete more directly with Tesla Motors and its Model...
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