Watch a modified Audi e-tron electric SUV drive straight up a ski slope
A modified Audi e-tron climbed up an 85-percent gradient on an Austrian ski slope in a tribute to a classic Audi commercial. The vehicle used for the stunt sported an extra electric motor and spiked tires. The Audi e-tron was driven by World Rallycross champion Mattias Ekström.
2019 Audi Q8 review
The 2019 Audi Q8 sits atop the Q7 in Audi’s SUV lineup. The Q8 tries to live up to its flagship status with more tech, and a greater emphasis on style and performance, as well as some references to Audi’s rallying past. Audi’s latest SUV competes against a wide array of vehicles from the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Land Rover.
Audi celebrates 20 years of the TT by bringing back ‘baseball’ interior
The Audi TT is turning 20, so Audi put together a special-edition model to celebrate. The TT 20th Anniversary Edition features interior and exterior design elements that reference the groundbreaking TTS Roadster concept and early production models. The car will be available as a coupe or convertible.
Audi’s E-Tron GT concept is so close to production we can nearly taste it
Audi has introduced the E-Tron GT concept at the 2018 Los Angeles auto show. It's not a simple design study, though. Pre-production has already started and the concept will spawn the first electric Audi Sport model in 2020. It promises 590 horsepower from two electric motors for high-speed cruising.
E-tron GT concept is the latest volley in Audi’s electrified offensive
Concepts have traditionally been an exercise in “what if,” serving as a means of stoking the public’s imagination with engineering fantasies that are unburdened by the realities of volume production. But with the e-tron GT concept, Audi assures us that “this will be.” We'll see a production model in showrooms by 2020.
Just 10 people will get to put this limited-edition Audi R8 in their garages
The 2018 Audi R8 V10 Plus Competition makes use of Audi's motor sports experience to turn up the performance dial. Decreased weight and increased aerodynamic downforce make this R8 a track monster. Just 10 copies will be available in the United States, priced at over $200,000 each.
From salt flats to sand dunes, adventuring off-grid in Audi’s electric E-Tron
Digital Trends traveled to the Namibian desert to get an early taste of the all-electric 2019 Audi e-tron. We drove prototypes on a variety of terrains, including dunes and a salt pan, to put the 400-horsepower, battery-powered drivetrain to the test. We think it's poised to make a splash in the electric car world.
How Audi took its ambitious e-tron concept from dream to driveable
The Audi e-tron, the German luxury automaker’s first mass-market electric car, wasn’t designed to be a futuristic spaceship. It was designed to appeal to normal buyers, said Audi of America product management VP Filip Brabec. That puts Audi on a different track than rivals like Tesla and Jaguar.
Audi’s new e-tron dispenses with physical toll tags via its Integrated Toll Module
Audi will debut a new way to manage and pay for roadway tolls in its up and coming e-tron all-electric crossover SUV next week. It's the brand's first car featuring technology that allows drivers to manage toll authority accounts straight from the car itself and without the need for a physical tag.
You’ll need $68,000 to land a tech-rich 2019 Audi A7 in your driveway
Have you been eying the latest rendition of Audi’s tech-savvy A7 Sportback? Well the deal just got a little sweeter as Ingolstadt’s finest just announced the pricing list for the new 2019 Audi A7. Most of all, it includes a new entry-level base model, which starts at a cool $68,000 for the Premium model.
Audi will soon begin taking reservations for its electric e-tron Quattro SUV
Connected and loaded with tech features, the Audi e-tron Quattro will be slightly bigger than a Q5 and it will be "very, very competitive" in terms of range. Audi promises it will bring the model to the market with available cameras in lieu of mirrors but the technology is illegal in the United States -- for now.
2019 Audi TTS first drive review
Audi celebrated the TT's 20th birthday by updating it inside, outside, and beneath the sheet metal. In our 2019 Audi TTS First Drive Review, we explore the visual changes and travel to the Isle of Man to see the kind of driving experience delivered by the 292-hp engine and the new seven-speed automatic transmission.
2019 Audi A4 gets minor styling tweaks to keep it looking fresh
The 2019 Audi A4 is getting some minor styling updates and a new Competition package with a sport-tuned suspension and a more aggressive look. Audi is only discussing the European version right now, but expect similar changes to be applied in the U.S. for the 2019 model year.
Audi’s new Q8 blends tech with performance heritage
Audi has released a brand-new SUV named Q8. As its clearly name implies, the Audi Q8 is positioned a notch above the existing Q7. It's a flagship in tech and performance, not size. Though the two ride on the same platform, the 2019 Q8 offers sportier handling, more tech, and a bolder design than the Q7.
2019 Audi A6 first drive review
This is the 2019 Audi A6, as you've likely guessed given the familiar design. Almost everything under the sheet metal is new. It receives several tech features from the bigger A8, including one of the best infotainment systems in the business, and the cocoon-like interior Audi is known for.
2019 Audi A8 won’t get Traffic Jam Pilot driver-assist tech in the U.S.
In Europe, the 2019 Audi A8 luxury sedan will be available with Traffic Jam Pilot, which allows limited hands-free driving. But Audi won't bring the system to the United States, citing concerns on multiple fronts, including regulations, infrastructure, and the need for additional consumer education.
Peek under the sheet metal of Audi’s upcoming e-tron EV
Audi gave us an early look at what powers the e-tron quattro, its first volume-produced electric car. The 95-kWh battery pack provides about 250 miles of range in every day driving conditions. The company is going to great lengths to make driving and charging an electric car convenient and stress-free.
The new Audi A6’s familiar design hides a smarter, cleaner sedan
The new Audi A6's familiar lines hide more tech features, including some that seeped down from the A7, and a turbocharged V6 engine.
2019 Audi A7 first drive review
Audi made the second-generation A7 sharper, faster, and smarter, but what does it all mean when you're sitting behind the steering wheel? Read our first drive impressions to find out how numbers translate into real life.
From wood cars to Sport Quattros, Audi’s museum is an automotive time capsule
Audi's history is dotted with mergers and acquisitions. Walking through the company’s museum sheds insight on how it became what it is today.
It took a village (plus robots and a supercomputer) to design the new Audi A7
The 2019 Audi A7 started life as a basic sketch, and it morphed into a high-tech, high-performance fastback.
Audi plans to electrify every model by 2030. Here’s how
Audi's R&D boss tells us the company is going to great lengths to become a leader in the hybrid and electric car segment
2018 Audi R8 V10 Spyder review
In this 2018 Audi R8 Spyder Review, Digital Trends rekindles its love affair with perhaps the most well-rounded supercar on the planet.
Audi’s Aicon self-driving concept is a high-tech living room on wheels
The Audi Aicon concept is an autonomous electric car designed for a future where most people no longer drive.
Audi S1 on tracks is the surprisingly cool answer to the question no one asked
Performance cars are good on the track and off-roaders are unbeatable on the trail, but this Audi S1 offers the best of both worlds.
2018 Audi TT RS first drive
The five-cylinder Audi TT RS coupe returns for 2018 with extra power and a meaner look, but plenty of control to keep it flying through the track.
Audi wants to turn drivers into passengers, but will the government allow it?
The brand-new Audi A8 is the first car developed with autonomous driving in mind from the get go. Traffic Jam Pilot technology makes it possible to for the driver to take both hands off the wheel, but the legal aspect is much more complicated.
Car of the Year: 2017 Digital Trends Car Awards
Digital Trends' Car Awards include luxury, performance and daily driver categories, but which car stands above them all as Car of the Year?
From design to tech, the next-gen A8 signals the dawn of a new era for Audi
The next-generation Audi A8 will usher in a host of features -- including self-driving tech -- and a sharp new look.
2018 Audi SQ5 first drive
Audi’s all-new Q5 hits the gym, dons its S performance suit, and readies for a reception with premium SUV buyers.
Audi’s e-tron Sportback concept previews upcoming electric SUV
The Audi e-tron Sportback concept previews Audi's second mass-market electric car, which will start production in 2019.
2018 Audi S4 First Drive
Audi’s game plan for the 2018 S4 is simple, but effective: hone the A4’s handling, amp up the output, and spice up the design.
Audi’s dapper Q8 concept hints at the company’s upcoming flagship crossover
Powered by a hybrid drivetrain, the Audi Q8 concept is a design study that will spawn a production, range-topping SUV next year.
The ‘Final Fantasy XV’ R8 is a real thing, but you’ll need to come up with $470,000 first
After appearing in the promotional 'Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV' feature-length movie, Square Enix and Audi Japan are raffling off a real-life version.