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Audi Engine Strategy Through 2011 Leaked

Someone in the know over at Audiblog.nl has spilled forth a detailed list of all Audi brand engines for all models through the 2011 calender year — and the release dates for new models. In addition to the big engine news, the leakers claim that we'll be seeing the rumored Audi A7 model in June of 2010, as well as an S7 version following that fall, and a return to form for the next generation Audi S4. Look below for a detail look at what's coming up for Audi in the next three years. More »

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1:40 PM on Thu May 29 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
5,171 views, 24 comments

Latest by layabout: Good news about the S4,i can see they need an R8 spyder,how can an R8 owner fit himself & his ego in an R8 with a hard top? more »

porsche roxster

Porsche Cayenne Junior Spied Testing At Nürburgring

Think the Porsche Cayenne is a massive sacrilegious behemoth? Well, it seems that Porsche now wants to make another SUV that's not huge. What you see here is said to be Porsche's upcoming Audi Q5-based tall wagon. Shorter, narrower, and presumably cheaper than the Cayenne, this new offering will do battle with the BMW X3, Land Rover Freelander, Acura RDX, Infiniti EX, and Mercedes GLK, and the err... Audi Q5. More »

Spy Photos

12:20 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,397 views, 29 comments

Latest by harrycase: @sharkd:Um... yeh thanks for that more »

engine of the day

Engine of the Day: Nissan VH

Developed by Nissan for use in the President limousine and the Infiniti Q45 (not to mention the R390 GT1 race car), the VH series of V8 engines was manufactured from 1989 through 2002. Available in 4.5 and 4.1 liter displacements, the aluminum-block VH sported a DOHC valvetrain (with variable valve timing on some engines) and- once the whole timing-chain-guide thing got sorted out- smooth power and decent reliability. [VH45DE.com]

2:00 PM on Thu May 1 2008
By Murilee Martin
2,709 views, 24 comments

iron man

Iron Man Producers Gives Audi Happy Ending After Destroying R8s

Having driven both the Audi R8 and the Audi Q7, we have to say that although we enjoy driving both, Iron Man Director and Producer Jon Favreau goes a little over the top talking about these two beautiful babies. Yes indeed folks, the theatrical release of Iron Man is just days away and the marketing machine is kicking into full swing. Since Audi is a major sponsor of the film, we get to see two different videos where the men in charge of the movie blab on about how great the cars are. Well, great for driving, but perhaps not for filming because apparently they couldn't get the Q7 to lock its brakes or do a burnout. Oh — and they couldn't destroy the R8 in the way they'd initially wanted to. Destroy an R8 in a huge conflagration? Not a chance if Audi and their big check have anything to say about it. Only they can do that to the R8. Double video action below the fold, and possible ending or alternate ending spoilers. More »

12:30 PM on Wed Apr 30 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,642 views, 19 comments

Latest by 2CVDJ: Couldn't they just pull the fuse for the ABS? Seriously I wanted to see this now when I hear they tortured numerous R8s I'm not so keen. God is angry and many kittens will die. more »

2009 audi q5

2009 Audi Q5 Revealed, Officially

Not like anyone went to the trouble of revealing the 2009 Audi Q5 un-officially, but the point is the wraps have now come off the new Small-UV from Auto Union this morning ahead of the live reveal at this week's Beijing Motor Show. What more is there to say about this overgrown jellybean other than the press release below the jump? Audi says the Q5 gets "slim, coupe-like styling." We're of the opinion that just because a vehicle is marginally slimmer and more attractive than a Q7 doesn't allow you to claim "slim, coupe-like styling." So, if you believe they're spot on — then go ahead and hit the jump because you'll believe just about anything.

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9:00 AM on Sat Apr 19 2008
By Ray Wert
16,723 views, 137 comments

Latest by p3p3: SUV is not a 4x4. Range Rovers and Land Cruisers are not SUV's, they are 4x4's. When you go into a forest with a BMW X5 and hit a snag with it's underbelly it will be bleeding it's guts out, more »

2009 audi q5

Audi Q5 Spied Taking Right Turn

These are absolutely the most exciting shots of the pending Audi Q5 we've ever seen. They've got us sitting right at the edge of our seats. Watch in excitement as the latest pointless utility vehicle makes a dramatic low speed right turn on a road winding lazily through an empty field. Ponder in amazement what reason Audi would ever have for building yet another crossover in an allready over-saturated market. Watch as you become stupified with astonishment as the shrunken Q7 makes it's worldwide debut at the China Motor Show in a couple of days, allowing you... More »

Spy Photos

11:20 AM on Thu Apr 17 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,042 views, 9 comments

Latest by RocketScientist: I'm number 9. 12 was optimistic. more »

accessories

Tires With Retractable Studs Take A Note From Bond

Anybody that has ever tried to put those damned tire chains on can smile and know that the age old midwest winter traditional may soon be extinct thanks to Q Celsius, a new tire that has retractable studs. The Q Celsius takes its name from James Bond's gadget man, Q, and operates with a switch inside the vehicle. More »

4:30 PM on Mon Mar 31 2008
By Travis Hudson
2,970 views, 21 comments

new york auto show

Jalopnik Drives Hybrid Technologies Lithium-Powered Super Car

Hardigree and I drove our respective red supercars at roughly the same time yesterday. While he went for the flashy Audi R8 V12 LeMans TDI Prototype and was escorted through traffic like a Russian Oil Baron by a phalanx of Audi Q7s, I hopped into the Hybrid Technologies Lithium Powered Super Car with the guy who built it. There was no top, so I enjoyed the welcome good weather—at last!—in NYC. OK, maybe the name needs a little work, but the car itself was a hoot to drive.
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Feature

9:00 AM on Fri Mar 21 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,869 views, 33 comments

Latest by stopcrazypp: @iamjames: @Tyson: This press release from Jan 2007 (before the Popular Mechanics article on april 2007) shows the L1X-75 probably NEVER had those stats. The range quoted was 100 miles in this article too.[www.autobloggreen.com] I think there might have been some more »

geneva motor show

Audi Q7 Coastline Concept Is A Real Land Yacht

Just in case you thought the new Q7 V12 TDI wasn't ridiculous enough with its 757.5 lb-ft of torque, Audi has made this nautically-themed Q7 Coastline Concept. Though we've gotta say that while this thing certainly is a land yacht, Audi missed the boat by not fully capitalizing on the maritime theme. First off, any ego-stroking self-respecting yacht owner needs a captain's hat, and plainly there is none such haberdashery included. There's also a very embarrassing lack of a "tender" vehicle; you would think that with all that V12 TDI torque you'd at least be able to tow along a Rinspeed sQuba or two. And while all the dark smoked oak trim is nice, we also wish the steering wheel was wooden with external spoke-handles. Oh, and the gear selector should be a big, brass lever. However there is one extravagance the we really like on the Q7 Coastline: the sun deck, which is just perfect for catching a tan... oh wait, that's the roof.

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8:20 AM on Mon Mar 3 2008
By Mark Arnold
1,383 views, 20 comments

Latest by bmoredlj: Remember the Peugeot Runabout Concept? I like that better. more »

geneva motor show

2009 Audi Q7 V12 TDI Revealed With Unbelievably Powerful Diesel Engine

While we were playing with Audi's smaller V8-powered diesel Q7 (thanks to the folks at Honeywell), it looks like the multi-ringed brand was working on taking the rocket-powered powerhouse of an SUV to a whole new oil-burning level with the new Audi Q7 V12 TDI. With the new bigger, longer and more uncut diesel engine under the hood it officially makes the new Q7 the most powerful diesel-powered passenger vehicle around. That big 6.0-liter engine generates a whopping 500 HP and (wait for it) an astonishing 757.5 lb-ft of torque. That means the new Q7 has a 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) time of just 5.5 seconds. On average, it requires just 11.9 liters of fuel per 100 km — a figure translating to roughly 19.77 MPG. Do want. Oh yes, definitely do want. Presales of the Audi Q7 V12 TDI will begin in Germany during the second half of 2008 and we're of the assumption people will be calling it a 2009 model. Full details below the jump.

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6:18 PM on Sat Mar 1 2008
By Ray Wert
7,183 views, 74 comments

Latest by KatzManDu: I think my wife would take this over the LR3 she's coveting (this week) more »

star car shootout

Cannonball Lambo or Bond's Lotus? Which Is Cooler?

Each week we'll let two silver screen automotive icons face off and let you decide which stays and which one goes home, tailpipe between their legs. That's right, it's like an online Thunderdome — except without the death thing. We call it the "Star Car Shootout." Let's get ready to rumble.

Recently we told you about the Rinspeed sQuba, a vehicle which blatantly mimics 007's Lotus Esprit submarine from The Spy Who Loved Me. And while the scuba-diving Elise is pretty cool, it just doesn't compare to James Bond's original Lotus-sub when it comes to the "cool" factor. Which got us thinking: Sure, the Q-branch Esprit is one of the most famous movie cars ever, but just how cool is it? Superstar fame does not equate coolness; some people find infamy or obscurity much cooler. For instance, let's compare the Esprit to another wedge-shaped supercar that's capable of crossing a body of water: the Lamborghini Countach from the film Speed Zone. But before you make a knee-jerk decision, watch the clips below:
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12:00 PM on Wed Feb 20 2008
By Mark Arnold
4,147 views, 78 comments

Latest by Shapeshifter: Oh: If we're going purely off the clip then obviously it's Bond. Unless they actually managed to pull that off, like for real. Without silly cheats. Even if they had to put a flat bottom on the car. more »

jalopnik reviews

Hypermiling the 2007 Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi and 2007 Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

We'll admit it, we've been teases this week. Two forbidden diesels and nary a whisper of fuel economy. Well, today you get the goods. We aren't going to give you the standard "this is what we got in the city and this is what we got on the highway" spiel, because you can find that anywhere. Officially, the Civic does about 41/56, Q7 does 19/21. Booorrr-ing. What we're going to do is hypermile these cars. Although, much like Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men, we're not sure you can handle the truth. To be perfectly honest, we were shocked ourselves. Shocked and giddy, like a bunch of little girls splashing around in a pool of glistening diesel. Before you click through and watch the video, we need to lay down some facts. What we did can be repeated by anyone. There were no tricks, no cheats. Hell, we didn't even make that much of an effort. The footage you're about to enjoy isn't necessarily exciting, but from an engineering standpoint, it's smack-you-in-the-mouth amazing.

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12:00 PM on Fri Feb 15 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
33,711 views, 85 comments

Latest by laxman15: this might sound dumb but how is it that the Q7 went farther but used less gas? more »

spy photos

Was Ist Das? Neue Photos of The Audi Q5

We were so busy with the Q7 review, it seems the newly minted Autobild artists renditions slipped right by us. Our German is rusty (more like seized up) so we're going to treat these with kid gloves, but it looks like a new interpretation of details on the BMW X3 fighter. Even though some of these images are really clear, we have a hard time believing they're undoctored photos. You never know what those photoshopping kids can pull off these days. More »

Spy Photos

9:30 AM on Fri Feb 15 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,663 views, 16 comments

Latest by my favorite car is a motorcycle: @POLAЯ: Indeed! more »

jalopnik reviews

2007 Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

326 horsepower, 550 lb.ft. or torque, 0-62 mph in 6.4 seconds, top speed of 146 mph, acres of leather, panoramic sunroof, auto-manual six speed, multi-setting air suspension, power everything, parking assist... the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI practically bribes its occupants into loving it. It's hard to provide an objective review of a car which seems to do everything better than any other car in its class. Spending time with the Q7 oil burner, you get the distinct feeling we are getting the shaft with the gasoline versions.

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Feature

12:00 PM on Wed Feb 13 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,326 views, 34 comments

Latest by Black_Watch_Plaid: @Charles_Barrett: You're right. He drove it fairly often during the last season of the UK version of "Kitchen Nightmares". more »

jalopnik reviews

Behold the Power of Diesel

In the wake of the diesel tide that was the Detroit Auto Show, we decided to hoodwink talk our friends at Honeywell into providing us with some of the most forbidden fruits of the Euro-spec diesel world. As a result we've been living and commuting with the not-for-the-USA 2007 Honda Civic i-CTDi and the 2007 Audi Q7 4.2 TDI for the last week. Over the next three days we'll be laying out our reviews of these cars and of how they fit the driving habits of the average American consumer. We'll be reviewing them separately today and tomorrow, with something special planned for Friday so sit back and enjoy the oil burning ride.

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11:15 AM on Wed Feb 13 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,502 views, 29 comments

Latest by DΞLUXE: I actually know EXACTLY where that was taken - I had to reference some past pictures. Who got the permission on that one? more »

offbeat news

Another Google Street View Crash

It's darn near an epidemic. As unlikely as it may seem, we have captured pictures of another Google Street View accident. Not only is this one more dramatic, it features a much healthier dollop of schadenfreude. Where before we had a random car crash, here we have a double luxo-SUV smash-up featuring the fancy pants Audi Q7 and Landie's Range Rover outside of the Phoenix Country Club. Feel that? That's stereotype humor rocking your socks off. Take solice in that there is still an element of 'WTF?'. Somehow that Range Rover finished the action upside down, and considering the extent of the damage we're surprised to see the occupant dutifully taking down insurance info. This is making us wonder how many Street View accidents there are out there.[Google Maps]

2:00 PM on Tue Jan 8 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
39,886 views, 38 comments

Latest by KaiserM715: This is hilarious, especially considering to total dollar value of cars involved. (maybe they should be driving CARS instead....) more »

industry news

Purported Audi Internal Product Release Schedule Leaks on to Internet, Reveals Underpowered Audi TT-S

A number of Audi fan forums across the internet have a spreadsheet showing up that purportedly shows a list of each and every product launch in Germany for 2008 (high-res shot here). Included in the spreadsheet are such noted notables as the Q5 and Q7 V12 TDI at the end of the third quarter, the Audi TT-S listed in the second quarter and the A4 Avant is listed with a spring 2008 reveal. But, what's most interesting is the power number revealed by the document for the Audi TT-S. More »

7:45 AM on Tue Dec 4 2007
By Ray Wert
2,108 views, 10 comments

Latest by EuropaBambaataa: @nirad: Wasn't the Q5 always supposed to be an "A3 Allroad"? If so, than it was always transverse. Think Golf platform here. more »

industry news

Ford Only Loses $380 Million, Happy Days Are Here Again

This time last year we were telling you about how Ford lost a whopping $5.7 billion in the third quarter of 2006. We've got good news: Ford only lost $380 million in the third quarter of 2007. Mission Accomplished! Break out the fizzy wine and caviar! Revenue was up to $41.1 billion for the quarter, compared to just $37.1 billion in 3Q06. The improvement is tied to "higher net pricing, changes in currency exchange rates and improved product mix." By improved product mix we totally hope they're talking about the Taurus, which totally didn't exist a year ago. Full press release below the jump... More »

1:45 PM on Thu Nov 8 2007
By Matt Hardigree
581 views, 8 comments

Latest by n/a: @smokyburnout: Cramer is actually big on Ford right now. I think he has it as a buy. He can understand financials more than the avg guy and understands the progress despite it still being a loss. more »

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