'The Stig' revealed Jun 23, 2009
Can 'Baby GT3' Cayman S Sport overcome its price premium over new Audi TTS and Merc SLK 350 ... Presenter Jeremy Clarkson pretended not to recognise him at first, asking him what he used to do before he became famous as the Stig, but then excitedly shouted to the studio audience: "It's Michael Schumacher!". (iAfrica.com)
MotorHead:Mazda3 is big league Jun 23, 2009
Verdict: As Saab and Volvo fall into disarray, Audi moves up market and Acuras get too ugly to be seen in, the Mazda3 is a viable new contender in the entry luxury segment ... But with new models like the Mazda3, the company is clawing its way upward into the territory occupied by brands such as Saab, Volvo, Acura and, until its own recent promotion into the big leagues, Audi. (MSNBC -- Business)
Diesel revenge? Audi launches campaign as diesel fuel is now cheaper than gas Jun 23, 2009
Audi launches campaign as diesel fuel is now cheaper than gas - Open Road: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com ... Audi launches campaign as diesel fuel is now cheaper than gas ... Today, Audi starts its own "public awareness campaign" -- with a big advantage. (USA Today -- Money)
Lazy Environmentalist says don't feel bad (Reuters) Jun 22, 2009
By Claudia Parsons Claudia Parsons ... "I do my best thinking in the shower," Dorfman said, adding that he would rather drive a swift Audi than a gas-sipping Prius, even though he knows a hybrid is better for the planet than a sports car. (Yahoo News)
Volvo, Audi take on BMW Jun 22, 2009
From left to right: Volvo XC60 D5 LE, Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 HSE (back), BMW X3 XDrive 20D Lifestyle (back), Audi Q5 2 ... BMW started the trend back in 2004 with the X3, the Land Rover Freelander 2 was a notable addition in 2007 and this year the floodgates opened with the arrival of Audi's Q5 and Volvo's XC60 ... Audi can do better - just go and drive the 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Help available for auto warranty problems Jun 21, 2009
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Business. Text Size Share This Story. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Porsche May Fail to Avoid Volkswagen's Grip, Even With Qatar Taking Stake Jun 21, 2009
Porsche dropped its takeover plans on May 6, saying it will seek talks with Volkswagen on creating an integrated carmaker, putting the Stuttgart, Germany-based company alongside VWs nine brands, such as luxury unit Audi and Czech division Skoda. Porsche, whose has increased by at least 10 percent in every year since 1999, won a credit line last month from Volkswagen that expires in September. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
It's Riversimple, stupid Jun 21, 2009
Can 'Baby GT3' Cayman S Sport overcome its price premium over new Audi TTS and Merc SLK 350. It's Riversimple, stupid. (iAfrica.com)
Audi A5 goes Sportback Jun 20, 2009
Can 'Baby GT3' Cayman S Sport overcome its price premium over new Audi TTS and Merc SLK 350 ... The Audi Sportback concept already popular in the A3 has been applied to the A5 Coupe to create the new five-door A5 Sportback ... Audi reckons the newcomer combines the best of different automotive worlds "as emotional and elegant as a coupe, as comfortable as a saloon, and as practical as an Avant". (iAfrica.com)
Driven: Porsche Panamera Jun 19, 2009
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Porsche in VW's grip, despite Qatar stake Jun 19, 2009
Porsche quit its takeover plans on May 6, saying it will seek talks with Volkswagen on creating an integrated car maker, putting the company alongside VW's nine brands such as luxury unit Audi and Czech division Skoda. The 78-year-old car maker, whose net income has increased by at least 10 per cent in every year since 1999, last month won a credit line from Volkswagen that expires in September. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Forget the necktie: Give Dad the gift of adventure Jun 18, 2009
They spent their days with a private guide, driving a specially fitted-out end Mercedes or Audi, and their evenings in luxury accommodations. More from ForbesTraveler. (MSNBC -- Travel)
New Ford Taurus makes Milwaukee appearance Jun 18, 2009
Writers at Esquire said in the July issue that the Taurus SHO is an affordable American sedan that benchmarks not the Chevy Impala or Hyundai Sonata but the Audi AG and BMW 535xi. The Taurus SHO, which stands for Super High Output, retails for about $38,000 and includes a 356-horsepower, 3. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Porsche dabbles in diesel Jun 18, 2009
As with the petrol V6, the diesel gets its engine from the Volkswagen Audi Group ... Twin front, side and curtain airbags; stability control; anti-lock brakes; parking sensors; dual-zone climate control; cruise control; trip computer; leather trim; power front seats; automatic headlights-wipers; six-CD audio; DVD; leather steering wheel; 17-inch alloy wheels. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
"Lazy Environmentalist" says don't feel bad Jun 17, 2009
By Claudia Parsons Claudia Parsons ... "I do my best thinking in the shower," Dorfman said, adding that he would rather drive a swift Audi than a gas-sipping Prius, even though he knows a hybrid is better for the planet than a sports car ... We are a Fair Lawn NJ based CPA firm providing a wide range of consulting, accounting, audit and tax services. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Lazy Environmentalist says don't feel bad Jun 17, 2009
"I do my best thinking in the shower," Dorfman said, adding that he would rather drive a swift Audi than a gas-sipping Prius, even though he knows a hybrid is better for the planet than a sports car. "I care, but I'm lazy," he said. (Scientific American)
Renault boss defends state help Jun 17, 2009
He is also head of the organisation which represents all the companies that make cars in Europe - from Audi to Volkswagen. The motor industry in Europe represents 12 million workers - 6% of the active working population of Europe. (BBC News -- Business)
Spain's Gene, Peugeot win 24 Hours of Le Mans Jun 16, 2009
Spain's Gene and Peugeot end Audi's run at 24 Hours of Le Mans ... LE MANS, France (AP) -- Peugeot driver Marc Gene of Spain won the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, ending Audi's five-year domination ... The two Peugeots were challenged by Audi's No. 1 car until the 21st hour. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hogging the limelight: BMW beats Benz in sales Jun 6, 2009
The third luxury brand Audi, which entered the market later sold 233 units in the same period. Incidentally, while BMW and Audi report retails sales figures, Mercedes Benz reports wholesale figures ... For the first five months BMW has sold a total of 1,458 units and Audi has sold a total of 617 units. (India Times)
Wheelin' And Dealin' Jun 6, 2009
Penske's publicly traded Penske Automotive Group is the second-largest auto retailer in the US, specializing in more than two dozen luxury brands including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Ferrari, Lexus, Acura, Land Rover, Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Locally, the company owns dealers throughout the Tri- State area. (New York Post -- Business)
Speedtv.com To Stream Part Of Le Mans 24 Hours Jun 5, 2009
In addition, the online service will feature top driver blogs, chats and an exclusive content partnership with Audi ... com auto racing editor Marshall Pruett will fly to Germany to have an in-depth look at Audi's new diesel-powered R15, the team's preparation for the endurance race and a tour of the Audi Tradition museum ... The feature will also get behind the scenes of Audi's 1999 developmental year; the only contest in the past decade when Audi didn't grab overall honors. (Multichannel News)
2009 Audi A4 Jun 4, 2009
Thanks to the A4, a troubled Audi was recharged in the '90s ... Would you wait until September for the newly redesigned Audi A4 ... I test drove an Audi in 2001 and thought its transmission was crisper than a BMWs -- tho, in all fairness, all I was test driving was used BMWs. (FOX61, CT)
Comcast of West Virginia Issues Statement on West Virginia Public Broadcasting Jun 3, 2009
Used Car Pricing and Research Get Audi S8 Discounts. Want a New Car or Home. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bob Evans Farms Announces Year-End Results; Beats Revised Fiscal 2009 Operating Income Guidance Jun 3, 2009
Consolidated Financial Results (unaudited) (Thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Year Ended ---------------------- ---------------------- Apr ... Used Car Pricing and Research Get Audi S8 Discounts. (Primezone Releases)
(Update: Photos) Xbox Unveils Entertainment Experiences That Put Everyone Center Stage Jun 3, 2009
Get behind the steering wheel of the sleek Audi R8. Rock out with your friends to the latest music and party games. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
PUMA Supports Environmental Movie 'HOME' Jun 3, 2009
"Creating awareness of our environment's emergency state is crucial and the first step for an improved handling of our natural resources," said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman and CEO of PUMA. "In line with our PUMAVision concept, PUMA has implemented numerous environmental initiatives through various programs that aim at reducing our 'paw print' -- the effects that PUMA's operations and actions have on the environment. The HOME film inspires us to work towards making a positive contribution to our... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tax rebate props up car sales Jun 3, 2009
The luxury end of the market also showed encouraging signs, with Audi up 14 per cent and Mercedes-Benz up 7 per cent.. Local car makers had mixed fortunes, with the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon both outperforming the overall market, while the four-cylinder Camry recorded a hefty 30 per cent drop in sales and the Ford Territory 4WD down 23 per cent.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Crisis won't put brake on V8 Supercars Jun 2, 2009
The Luxury brands Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW are not interested in a series with grassroots working-class appeal, and they are especially not prepared to race in company with cars beneath their station. In the background the retired driver Mark Skaife is working on a blueprint for a generic V8 Supercar for 2012. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rhapsody's exclusive ads target music consumers Jun 1, 2009
Used Car Pricing and Research Get Audi A5 Discounts. Get Free Car Insurance Quotes in Less Than 5 Minutes. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Ecuador's Correa says AT&T, Sprint, MCI owe fees May 31, 2009
An auditing firm retained by the government is examining call and payment records to determine how much in fees the state may have lost, Correa told his weekly radio show ... According to Correa, the preliminary audit suggests that Dallas, Texas-based AT&T underreported 274 million minutes of calls, costing Ecuador $38 million dollars in missed fees ... No record could be found of the Global Audi firm he said was conducting the audit, and he did not say when a final report was expected. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Five robberies, $6m, one gang May 31, 2009
A TRIO of young, physically fit men whose getaway cars of choice are high-performance European vehicles such as Audis and BMWs are believed to be behind a spate of armoured vehicle robberies in Sydney ... The gang also torched an Audi used in the $3 million robbery of a van parked in the security depot at Lane Cove on April 20. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
BMW M3 GT2 Races onto the Front Cover of Need for Speed SHIFT from EA May 30, 2009
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Kia Soul arrives in SA May 30, 2009
Can 'Baby GT3' Cayman S Sport overcome its price premium over new Audi TTS and Merc SLK 350 ... Standard features on the Kia Soul include 16-inch alloy wheels, 205/55 R16 tyres, body colour side mouldings and door mirror housings, electric front and rear windows, front driver nger airbags, head restraints and three-point seat belts for all five occupants, remote release filler flap, rear screen wiper, an RDS Radio/CD player with MP3/AUX/USB iPod connection ports and six speaker, 112-watt audio... (iAfrica.com)
India's economic growth slows to 6.7% in 2008-09 May 29, 2009
Honda Jazz, Fiat Grande Punto, Tata Indigo Vista, Audi Q5 and Toyota Land Cruiser to storm Indian roads. . (India Times, India)
'No chemicals hub, no Tata money' May 29, 2009
No chemicals hub, no Tata money: Mamata - India - The Times of India. No chemicals hub, no Tata money: Mamata. (India Times, India)
Writer and Photo-Journalist Gary S. Winkler Releases the Authorized Biography of Lynndie England with the Much Anticipated Tortured: Lynndie England, Abu Ghraib and the Photographs That Shocked the World from Bad Apple Books on June 1 May 28, 2009
Research Used Audi A5 Cars Find Unbiased Car Buying Research. Purchase order financing - all industries with commerical and government contracts. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TiVo Reports Results for the First Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Ended April 30, 2009 May 28, 2009
Rogers continued, "During the quarter, we continued to make progress on our mass distribution efforts and have taken on an increasingly important role as an innovator for distributors and multichannel operators that are looking to offer subscribers the ultimate advanced television viewing experience. In addition to providing consumers with a simple, easy one-stop-shop for TV viewing, TiVo continues to fortify its position as the simple, easy one-stop-shop for distributors as well. We provide the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Suzuki Swift sensation May 27, 2009
Can 'Baby GT3' Cayman S Sport overcome its price premium over new Audi TTS and Merc SLK 350 ... With audio controls for the standard MP3/CD system mounted on the leather-bound steering wheel, everything's within easy reach except the trip computer, tucked away at the windscreen's base. (iAfrica.com)
Gachnang puts her foot to the pedal May 27, 2009
8l turbocharged Audi engine. The new F2 cars are aimed to fall between F1 and F3 in performance. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
How To Avoid Car Dealer Rip Offs May 26, 2009
The $38,200 Lexus RX350 and $37,200 Audi Q5, for instance, are well-known crossover SUVs that offer similar benefits but very different impressions. 1. (ABC News -- Business)
BMW X6 gets a brother May 25, 2009
Can 'Baby GT3' Cayman S Sport overcome its price premium over new Audi TTS and Merc SLK 350 ... A USB audio interface, ambient lighting and heated front seats are also standard. (iAfrica.com)
Savage road test: BMW 330d May 25, 2009
Can 'Baby GT3' Cayman S Sport overcome its price premium over new Audi TTS and Merc SLK 350 ... On the same morning we tested the 330d we were fortunate to have two other cars on test, the gorgeous Audi TTS and sibling S3, both high performance cars ... Where the Audis were at times revving to their elevated 7000rpm limits, the 330d managed all this at nothing higher than 4800rpm, with buckets of torque doing most of the work. (iAfrica.com)
Put to the test: Audi S3 Sportback May 24, 2009
Audi S3 Sportback Cars in Action ... I can only reason that there is a set of snow skis somewhere in Ingolstadt that requires a few extra millimetres than the normal Audi hatch delivers ... If there is one long-termer that is ingrained in all the Cars in Action staffers heads it would be the white S3 Audi that we had in 2007. (iAfrica.com)
Back to Basics at the Pump May 23, 2009
Some of the world's top automakers -- Audi, BMW, GM, Honda, Toyota and Volkswagen -- recognize that current Environmental Protection Agency minimum detergent requirements do not go far enough to prevent engine gunk and ensure optimal engine performance. To try to raise the bar on fuel quality, these auto manufacturers designated the voluntary TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Standards to help drivers avoid lower quality gasolines. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
> Dark clouds over Monaco May 23, 2009
Can 'Baby GT3' Cayman S Sport overcome its price premium over new Audi TTS and Merc SLK 350. Dark clouds over Monaco. (iAfrica.com)
Peter Draper interview May 23, 2009
Major partnerships include Nike, Vodafone, Budweiser, Audi, Pepsi, Ladbrokes, Western Union, Barclays and AirAsia. Man U, nicknamed the Red Devils with their bright red jersey, white shorts and black socks, has today become one of the most successful and richest football clubs in the world with the highest revenue of any football club. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Collapse a cautionary tale for ad industry May 23, 2009
" The collapse of a 10-year-old agency that boasted a string of blue-chip clients, among them Woolworths, Coca-Cola and McDonald's, will serve as a cautionary tale for the advertising industry as other larger agencies shed staff and drive down costs to survive. This financial year The One Centre's revenues collapsed from $9.6 million to $5.5 million - a long way short of the $15 million its founder, John Ford, projected in publicity videos. And while it might have been working for the big end of... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Tech's Gomez loving tennis, life in Atlanta May 22, 2009
4 GPA in industrial engineering, his own apartment and a sweet Audi sports car. And at the NCAA tennis championships in College Station, Texas, they are getting to know him, too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey: Redesigned Audi A4 Requires Few Repairs May 22, 2009
TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey: Redesigned Audi A4 Requires Few Repairs - Yahoo ... TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey: Redesigned Audi A4 Requires Few Repairs ... The 2009 Audi A4 has required fewer repairs than other recently introduced upscale sedans, according to new results from TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Porsche and Volkswagen: Payback for Piëch May 21, 2009
Although there are supposedly two other options still on the table, it looks almost certain that Porsche will be fully integrated into the VW Group, joining its seven other car brands VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Bentley, Lamborghini and Bugatti ... Invitation for Tender for the Purchase of Electronic Voting-Audience Response System. (The Economist)
Region dealersappear safe May 19, 2009
George Lyons, a partner along with Gary Miller Sr. in Roth Cadillac Audi, said he got the good news he expected, but said this situation can't be compared to the closings announced by Chrysler ... - Roth Cadillac Audi, Erie. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Volkswagen, Porsche tie-up looks less likely May 19, 2009
Mr. Dudenhoffer said Mr. Piech has a history of clashing with the rest of the Porsche family and has had a record of a strong personality in past management posts with Volkswagen and Audi. Nor does he like Wendelin Wiedeking very much, the chief executive of Porsche, according to Mr. Dudenhoffer. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Clason, Burg to keep GM brands; Hutson mum on whether it will keep Chevy brand May 19, 2009
I have not seen anything from General Motors, so I assume it s business as usual, said Bob Burg, owner of Bob Burg Auto in La Crosse, which sells GM s Cadillac vehicles as well as the Volkswagen and Audi brands. Owners of several other area GM dealerships told the Tribune on Friday they did not receive notices, and expect to continue selling GM cars. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Volkswagen Halts Tie-up Talks With Porsche May 18, 2009
Rupert Stadler, chief of VW's Audi unit, also said in an interview with German magazine Wirtschaftswoche he was in favor of Winterkorn. Stadler expressed the new balance of power between the two companies by saying that VW was the place for a brand such as Porsche, after Porsche initially had planned to take over VW.. (ABC News -- Wire)
Electric vehicles offer rides in the green lane May 18, 2009
Vectrix scooter and Tesla Roadster run on electricity only. Roadster can travel up to 244 miles on one charge. (CNN)
Commentary: Let's get real about... May 17, 2009
Commentary: Let's get real about alternative energy - CNN.com. Commentary: Let's get real about alternative energy. (CNN -- Law)
Feeny dodges bullet; Wagars & Wernigs also escape GM elimination May 17, 2009
Along with Jeep, Fletch s new-vehicle lineup includes several non-Chrysler brands as well: General Motors Buick, Pontiac and GMC lineups, along with Audi. Fletch s general manager and dealer principal John B. Johnson said the phaseout of his Jeep franchise is expected to occur by June 9, with any remaining Jeep inventory at that point likely to be taken over by another dealer. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
50th Anniversary CLIO Awards Announces 2009 Moving Image Awards & Design Awards Winners May 16, 2009
Cut+Run, Santa Monica, Editing, "Gymnasts" for Audi RS 6 ... kempertrautmann gmbh, Hamburg, Visual Effects, "Filter" for Audi TDI. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Audi S8: A luxury class Sport sedan May 16, 2009
The A8 and A8 L represent the high side of four-door luxury sedans in Audi's lineup ... The S designation within the Audi ranks as the equivalent of the M models of BMW and AMG models from Mercedes-Benz meaning the S8 is a hot rod version of the A8 ... The Audi S8 is exceptionally dynamic, which is expressed by the combined sporty characteristics of the engine, transmission, sport-tuned adaptive air suspension and styling qualities, as well as the high caliber luxury and exclusivity. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stars of the showroom May 16, 2009
The Audi S5 coupe packs a 354-horsepower V8 engine, a taut sport suspension and three customized drive modes into one sleek ride ... The Audi comes in fourth on our list of 19 cars that broke out of the auto doldrums and sold better or held steady last month compared with April of 2008 ... Here's how a few other brands compare: Audi sales were down 9. (MSNBC -- Business)
Electric scooter can go 60 mph May 16, 2009
Electric vehicles offer rides in the green lane - CNN.com. Electric vehicles offer rides in the green lane. (CNN -- Tech)
Short Utility Vehicle May 16, 2009
That's several thousand dollars less than the slightly larger competition from BMW, Audi and even Lexus, not to mention the Mercedes-Benz C350 sedan. Size aside, you won't feel short-changed. (Fox News)
Cash gone with the wind May 16, 2009
The driver of the Audi A3 convertible, a 23-year-old man, was test-driving the vehicle on Wednesday and unwisely placed the pile of crisp 500 notes to pay for the car on the back seat. When he realised his costly error, he called the police, who closed down the motorway during the hunt for the notes. (iAfrica.com)
Restyled 2010 Mustang a head-turner May 16, 2009
The Mustang's price range compares favorably with other sporty convertibles, which include the front-drive Pontiac G6 GXP and rear-drive models such as the Audi S5, BMW 335ci and Lexus IS350c ... For 2010, the Mustang gets Sync, the system Ford and Microsoft developed to provide voice control of audio systems and mobile phones. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Local auto dealers hopeful May 15, 2009
We re very well-capitalized, said John Johnson, general manager and dealer principal at Fletch s of Petoskey, which stocks GM s Buick, Pontiac and GMC brands as well as Chrysler s Jeep products and the Audi line. We don t owe a lot of money to anyone. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
