Tag: Audi
CES 2019: The year when smart vehicle technology took centre stage
Martyn Landi/PA Car and other vehicle concepts are transforming CES from a traditional gadget convention into something much more diverse, writes Martyn Landi... The technology on display at CES increasingly involves cars and other vehicles, with the gadget show becoming more diverse in the products showcased as a result. Some vehicle…
Audi launches £70K e-tron, announces twelve electric models
Entering the electric age: The new Audi e-tron above Audi is launching what it claims is an 'electrification offensive' with the world premiere of the Audi e-tron in San Francisco. By 2025 Audi will offer twelve models with all-electric drive in the most important markets worldwide and hopes to achieve roughly one-third of its…
Audi introduces on demand service for short term rental
A range of Audi models available for short-term loan periods from one hour to 28 days One all-in fee including unlimited mileage, fully comprehensive insurance, Roadside Assistance, delivery & collection Prices from £70 per day Available for collection from Audi Centre or delivery within 30-minute radius First Audi on demand facility established in Manchester, with more cities to…
Audi and Ericsson announce 5G automotive partnership
Audi and Ericsson have announced a partnership to use 5G technology for automotive production in 'smart factories'. At the Audi headquarters in Ingolstadt, Germany, the two companies agreed on a range of activities exploring the potential of 5G as a future-proof communication technology that can meet the high demands of automotive production. The two companies…
Audi A6 Review: technology and comfort combined in a high-end saloon
Chris Price heads to Portugal's stunning Douro Valley to spend time driving the latest Audi A6 Saloon. His verdict? Not only is it very agile for a big car, it also combines onboard comfort with loads of great technology features... Driving around the mountainous roads of Portugal's Douro Valley it's difficult to believe that I'm behind…
Geneva Motor Show: latest Pop.Up Next self-driving car and passenger drone
Is it a car or is it a plane? Actually it's both. At this year's Geneva Motor Show from 8 to 18 March, Audi, Italdesign and Airbus will present Pop.Up Next, an entirely electric, fully automatic concept for what they describe as both 'horizontal and vertical mobility'. The ultra-lightweight, two-seater passenger cabin can be attached…
Hi-tech meets high end with the elegant new Audi A7 Sportback – complete with remote parking
Looking for a luxury, high end car stuffed full of hi-tech features? Just launched in Ingolstadt, Germany, the latest Audi A7 features nearly 40 autonomous driving facilities plus new touch screen displays and optional voice control. Central to the system are two displays: a 10.1inch upper display and 8.6inch lower display. Both of these are…
Audi turns to Virtual Reality headsets in car showrooms
Seems like the days of car dealerships with dozens of motors on the forecourt could become a thing of the past! Audi has become the latest brand to turn to Virtual Reality to improve, or at least to modify, the retail experience with dealers in Germany, the UK and Spain installing virtual reality headsets courtesy…
Detroit Motor Show: Audi h-tron quattro concept Hydrogen Car unveiled
Unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show, this is the beautiful looking Audi h-tron quattro concept. A hydrogen-powered SUV, the h-tron quattro is closely related to Audi's e-tron quattro all electric concept car, first showcased at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Apart from displaying the possibilities of fuel cell technology, the concept SUV boasts an impressive 600 km…
Review: Audi A4 Saloon 2.0 TDI S line 190 PS S tronic £33,345.00
For me Audi is one of those car brands which I know (leaving the digital emissions scandal behind for a minute) has a great reputation and produces great cars. But somehow I can never quite get excited about their models. Given the choice I'd almost certainly plump for a Mercedes or a BMW, both their…