Audi isn’t giving up on sedans as it pivots towards electrification
Audi wants to release no less than 12 electric cars by 2025. Most of them will be SUVs and crossovers, but the company still believes in sedans. It's working on an A4-sized, battery-powered four-door expected to come out by 2023. The yet-unnamed model will join at least four other EVs in Audi showrooms.
Audi’s traffic light information system shows the challenges facing V2X tech
Audi’s traffic light information system is among the first commercial applications of potentially game-changing vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. Based on a real-world experience of the system, which predicts when traffic lights will change, it looks like the technology is still a work in progress.
Automakers are spending billions on self-driving technology people are afraid of
Automakers are spending billions of dollars on developing the technology that will power self-driving cars, but research shows consumers have no interest in giving up control. Will they ever recoup their investment? The future doesn't look bright in 2019, but the next decade will bring major perception changes.
Audi’s Q4 E-Tron concept previews an electrifying, city-wise SUV
Audi has released more details about its Q4 E-Tron concept. Scheduled to make its debut at the 2019 Geneva Auto Show, the design study takes the form of an electric SUV with a muscular design and a tech-filled interior. It's just a concept, but it's headed to production in late 2020.
Audi’s second electric car, the E-Tron Sportback, quietly shows its face
Audi quietly revealed its second electric car as a preproduction prototype. The camouflaged test mule reveals the model is based on the E-Tron, but it features a sportier design characterized by a fastback-like silhouette. Digital Trends can reveal the Audi E-Tron Sportback will make its full debut in 2019.
Audi R8 V10 Decennium celebrates 10 years of 10-cylinder power
The Audi R8 V10 Decennium celebrates 10 years of V10 engines in Audi's supercar. Limited to just 222 units worldwide, it features model-specific styling elements and the most powerful version of Audi's 5.2-liter V10. The R8 V10 Decennium debuts at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.
Audi taught cars to talk to traffic lights, and they’re set to be even chattier
Audi started teaching its cars the language of traffic lights in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2016, and it has continued to expand the reach of this technology ever since. Digital Trends talked to one of the company's connectivity experts to find out how traffic light information technology works, and what's next for it.
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.
Audi is advancing the tech that teaches cars to talk to traffic lights
Audi is teaching its cars the language of traffic lights. The company developed tech that tells motorists what speed they should drive at in order to catch as many green lights as possible. It's compatible with 4,700 intersections in 13 metro areas, and we only expect those numbers to rise.
Serious, funny, and controversial: Every car commercial from Super Bowl 53
Advertising during the Super Bowl costs a small fortune; analysts peg the cost of a 30-second commercial at about $5 million. An immense amount of work goes into creating ads that are anything except for forgettable. From funny to controversial, here are the car commercials that aired during Super Bowl LIII.
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.
Baby, you can’t drive my cube: All the insane self-driving lounges at CES 2019
Why drive when you can ride? At CES 2019, car companies are showing off an array of self-driving shuttles, cars, and vans that promise to ferry passengers from Point A to Point B while they kick back and relax in comfort. This year, CES is all about living rooms on wheels.
C-V2X system helps cars navigate intersections, even without a line of sight
A new C-V2X (cellular vehicle-to-everything) will be shown off by Audi, Ford, and Ducati at CES 2019. V2X is a form of short-range communication that can be sent and received by both cars and infrastructure. It allows cars to navigate around each other and the environment, even without a line of sight.
Audi’s VR-based in-car entertainment turns your car into a spaceship
Audi has teamed up with Disney to revolutionize in-car entertainment. It synced the forward, backward, and lateral movements of a car with a VR-based video to create an experience that's deeply immersive and highly engaging. Audi expects this technology will reach production within the next three years.
Audi’s self-driving car unit teams up with Luminar to go driverless in 2021
Audi's self-driving car unit has teamed up with Luminar to develop autonomous technology in real-world urban conditions. Luminar provides its lidar technology, which sees farther than the sensors offered by rivals, while Audi brings its own software. The partners aim to deploy autonomous cars in 2021.
What’s next for in-car entertainment? Audi believes it knows
Audi is bringing two technologies to CES 2019. The first turns a car -- a luxury sedan, in this case -- into a drive-in movie theater. The second is a new entertainment format that turns the journey into the destination. This will become increasingly important as autonomous cars go mainstream.
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.
Audi gets animated with a cartoon concept car for ‘Spies in Disguise’
Car manufacturers are always working on new concepts, but you probably have never seen one quite like this. Audi went to the drawing board and mocked up a futuristic car that you might never be able to buy but you'll definitely be able to see. The car will star in the animated film 'Spies in Disguise.'
Quicker, sharper, and meaner: Audi rejuvenates the R8 for 2019
Audi has updated the coupe and convertible variants of its range-topping R8 sports car for the 2019 model year. It has increased the 5.2-liter V10 engine's output, it has given the front end a sharper design, and it has made software changes that improve the driving experience. The updated R8 will go on sale in 2019.
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.
Audi’s latest Formula E race car is charged up, ready to vie for the green flag
The Audi e-tron FE05 electric car is ready to take the fight to BMW, Jaguar, and Nissan in the upcoming Formula E racing season. Like all new Formula E cars, Audi's latest incorporates some important changes. The battery pack can now store enough electricity to last an entire race.
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 subscription service lets you roll in style without commitment
Audi expanded its mobility options by launching a car subscription service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. For $1,395 a month, buyers can choose from five models (including the Q7, the Q5, and the A4) and swap cars twice a month. The program includes maintenance, insurance, and delivery at the nearest dealer.
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.
Audi funnels its racing heritage into an electric supercar concept
Audi has introduced a cutting-edge concept car named the PB18 E-Tron that shows what an electric supercar could look like. It's not designed with autonomous driving in mind; Audi wants enthusiasts to drive the PB18. It takes a little over 2 seconds to reach 60 mph from a stop thanks to three electric motors.
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.
Audi kicks off the TT’s 20th birthday bash with more performance and tech
The Audi TT gains updates inside, outside, and under the hood for its 20th anniversary. Stylists chose not to make significant changes to the design but the 2019 TT gains luxury and technology features plus an important mechanical upgrade. Audi will also release a limited-edition model named TT 20 Years.
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.
The car dashboard is dead, long live touchscreens! But give us better apps
The era of 747-style car cockpits full of dials and buttons is coming to an end. Features like CarPlay and Android Auto mean screens are in, and we’re all better for it. Or are we? Sometimes things don’t go as planned.
Germany plans to put Airbus and Audi’s cool flying taxi concept into the sky
Airbus and Audi have been working on a flying taxi concept for a while, and now there are plans to build a working model and put it in the skies. The German government this week greenlit tests for a vehicle that's aimed at offering a "flexible, shared, and adaptable new way of moving within cities."
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.