Tag: Audi
Audi chauffeurs celebs to BAFTAs in electric cars
Jodie Whittaker & Mandip Gill arrive in an Audi e-tron at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards. Image: Antony Jones for Audi UK Audi celebrated a big moment at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards last night (Sunday 12 May 2019). On a night commemorating the very best…
Auto Shanghai 2019: Audi reveals AI:ME autonomous vehicle – complete with plants!
At Auto Shanghai 2019, Audi is introducing a mobility concept for the megacities of the future. The showcar, known as the Audi AI:ME, offers the ability to drive autonomously at level 4. This allows the occupants to do what they like with their time on board. It's also the first to feature onboard vegetation! With…
Geneva Motor Show: Audi unveil Q4 e-tron concept for 2020 launch
Audi has unveiled its latest electric concept vehicle, the Q4 e-tron, at the Geneva Motor Show. Due to be launched at the end of 2020, the compact SUV will be Audi's fifth electric model and will boast a range of more than 450km (279 miles). Two electric motors mobilise 225 kW of system power…
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…