Audi News
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The E-Tron Sportback might be swoopier, but it offers the same excellent safety according to both major U.S. ratings systems.
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2021 Audi A7 plug-in hybrid fastback: US details confirmed
The 2021 Audi A7 55 TFSI e will join the Q5 55 TFSI e crossover and A8 60 TFSI e sedan in U.S. showrooms this fall.
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Report: Audi A9 EV due in 2024 could be a high-efficiency flagship
The first project being developed by Audi's Artemis electric vehicle team is a top-of-the-line vehicle, not an urban EV.
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Audi E-Tron fast charging: Why predictability was a priority over peak power
Making DC fast-charging stops predictable is important—more so than peak-power bragging rights, argues Audi.
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2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback goes 7% more miles, costs slightly more than SUV
The 2020 E-Tron Sportback goes an EPA-rated 218 miles; the E-Tron SUV will likely follow closely but it hasn't yet been detailed.
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Audi E-Tron electric SUV plugs into some sunshine with solar program
A solar program for the Audi E-Tron sends more energy generated from sunlight to owners' houses—as well as a little money back.
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The 2019 Audi E-Tron fits in—as a well-styled, contemporary SUV, as a superb luxury vehicle, and as an Audi.
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Audi E-Tron electric SUV earns 5-star safety rating
The Audi E-Tron is one of the best-rated electric vehicles in terms of U.S. crash-test results.
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Audi A6 plug-in hybrid detailed, won't come to the US
Most of Audi's latest group of plug-in hybrid models is coming to the U.S.—although the newly detailed A6 plug-in hybrid isn't one of them.
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First drive review: 2020 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid casts market superstar as supporting character
Audi is cramming its lineup with as many plug-ins as possible, and the Q5’s popularity might make this PHEV a brand MVPs for selling electric motoring.
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Audi details Q4 E-tron electric crossover, teases future sedan, performance models
Audi is working on 20 fully electric models and more than 10 plug-in hybrids, over a suite of platforms, to fit various plug-in needs.
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2019 Audi E-tron is first EV to earn Top Safety Pick+ award
The IIHS has named the Audi E-tron electric SUV a Top Safety Pick+; it's earned the top award before any Tesla.
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Rupert Stadler led Audi through a long period in which he knew about software-based emissions cheating but continued to allow the sale of non-compliant vehicles.
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Audi E-tron recalled for battery seal, potential “thermal event”
Audi is notifying owners of the electric SUV of an issue that could allow moisture into its battery pack.
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Audi boosts plug-in plans to include 20 all-electric models by 2025
Audi on Thursday announced a dramatic expansion of its plans to develop electric and plug-in cars. At its annual shareholders' meeting, the company told investors that it plans to release 20 new electric cars along with 10 new plug-in hybrids by 2025 as part of its "four rings" plan to reduce its...
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2019 Audi E-tron road-trip review: Wait, range ratings aren’t everything?
Audi claims there’s more to it, pointing to the faster charges and more consistent real-world range thanks to battery thermal management.
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2020 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid arrives in Europe
The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro is part of a new family of plug-in hybrids with stronger performance, longer all-electric range, and tech tools aiming at making the most of it.
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Report: Battery shortages lead to Audi E-tron production delays
Building electric cars is harder than it looks. According to a report last week in the Brussels Times, Audi is delaying the production of its planned E-tron Sportback and slowing production of its E-tron SUV following battery shortages from supplier LG Chem. The factory that builds the e-tron has...
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Which U.S. state may regain the title of lithium-mining capital? What model will Tesla quit selling online? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 12, 2019. Tesla shook up its lineup again on Friday, announcing leases for the Model 3 and dropping the base $35,000 from its website. The company also made Autopilot a standard feature across its lineup. As it scrambles for cash, Tesla also agreed to pool its emissions credits with Fiat Chrysler in Europe to help the latter company avoid emissions fines. The moves come as...
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2019 Audi E-tron ads take aim at electric myths
The series of ads takes head on the myths about electric cars ahead of the Audi E-tron's arrival this year.
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German prosecutors find collusion between automakers over diesel emissions
BMW, Daimler, and Volkswagen are being charged by the EU for attempting to block more effective (and expensive) emissions tech.
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2019 Audi e-tron EPA range revealed: Nothing to brag about, but aiming for the real world?
The 2019 Audi e-tron electric SUV's range will be rated at 204 miles, lower than initial estimates—although the automaker says the range should be repeatable in the real world.
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Audi plans to put old EV batteries to work in factory tugs
Factory tugs in Audi's Ingolstadt factory now sport the latest in second-hand lithium-ion batteries. With automakers on the hook in jurisdictions around the world to take back and properly reuse or recycle all the batteries they install in electric cars, various automakers are experimenting with...
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Plug-in cars and concepts at Geneva, Tesla Model Y and Superchargers: The Week in Reverse
Which new electric car may be able to recharge 240 miles in less than five minutes? What is the bestselling electric car in the world, and what milestone did it pass this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 8...
Eric C. Evarts