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.
The biggest carmakers are sitting out the 2019 Detroit Auto Show
Audi recently announced that it won’t have a presence at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the “motoring capital” of the U.S. The automaker joins Mercedes-Benz and BMW in sitting out from the Detroit auto show.
The e-tron quattro SUV will open Audi’s electric car floodgates
Audi will introduce the e-tron quattro, its first volume-produced electric car, before the end of the year. It will be the first of 10 battery-powered models positioned between the compact and full-size segments. Some will ride on a brand-new modular platform developed with Porsche, Digital Trends can reveal.
Audi considers subscription service, plans over-the-air updating system
Audi's foray into electric car territory will give it access to technology that will trickle down to its gasoline-powered models. The company will launch an over-the-air software updating system when it introduces the e-tron quattro, and it's considering testing a Netflix-like subscription service.
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.
Volkswagen tests autonomous parking, aims for 2020 commercial launch
Volkswagen is testing autonomous parking at Germany's Hamburg Airport. In addition to making life more convenient, the automaker believes self-parking cars could enable a variety of new services for its customers, while getting them accustomed to the idea of more widespread driverless car usage.
Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo concept drives off the screen and onto the track
More than just a show car, the Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo concept will give spectators rides at Formula E racetracks.
The Audi RS 5 Sportback is the family man’s back-road stormer
The 2019 Audi RS 5 Sportbac is a unique proposition on the compact sports sedan segment because it offers a 444-horsepower V6 and up to 35 cubic feet of trunk space.
Audi and Airbus come together to show off the future of transportation
Electric and autonomous, the Pop.Up Next prototype developed by Airbus, Audi, and Italdesign could become a reality in a distant future.
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.
Hello, moon! The lunar surface is set to have 4G network in 2019
At long last, astronauts on the moon may have access to their very own 4G network thanks to a partnerships between a few tech giants and a team of “part-time” scientists.
Forget fumbling for change, Audi is making cars that can ‘talk’ to toll booths
Audi is launching a vehicle-integrated toll-payment system that the automaker claims is compatible with most North American toll roads.
Porsche and Audi are working together to bring us the cars of the future
Audi and Porsche will now be teaming up for what's being called "the shared vehicle architecture of the future."
Tag along on French skier Candide Thovex’s quest to ski the world
Pro skier Candide Thovex and automaker Audi have teamed up to prove you don't need snow to ski the world, as the French skier glides down just about any surface he can find.
Audi’s all-female race teams prepares to take the green flag
Audi drivers Ashley Freiberg and Gosia Rdest will compete together in the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge race in Daytona, Florida.
Audi has a new Smart Energy Network that uses EVs to help the power grid
If you're worried about your electric vehicle overloading the electric grid, don't. At least, not if your electric vehicle comes from Audi.
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.
Audi storms SEMA with a 600-horsepower TT inspired by a 1980s icon
The Audi TT clubsport turbo concept is an homage to the 90 IMSA GTO that tore up race tracks in the late 1980s.
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
VW gets approval to modify 38,000 diesel SUVs as 'Dieselgate' continues
Modifications for Volkswagen 3.0-liter diesel SUVs have been approved by U.S. regulators, but they only apply to the newest models.
Why Audi’s new naming system won’t be coming to America anytime soon
Audi officials have confirmed to Digital Trends that its new two-digit naming system won't make the trip across the pond to the U.S.
This AWD Volkswagen Scirocco uses all 800 of its horses to drift
This AWD Volkswagen Scirocco is an 800-horsepower drift machine that's as easy to powerslide around corners as a RWD car.
Audi e-tron FE04 electric race car represents a new era for the automaker
The Audi e-tron FE04 will be employed in the automaker's first season as a full-fledged Formula E competitor.
Braving traffic in a self-driving Audi A8 so sophisticated it’s not legal yet
Autonomous driving tech levels up with the Audi A8's Traffic Jam Pilot, which lets you sit back and watch TV while it steers through jams.
Sing along to classic TV theme songs with Audi’s engine vocals
Audi has released a series of short commercials that use engine noise from an R8, TT RS, and SQ5 to mimic famous TV songs.
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 wants to harness sunlight to extend the range of electric cars
Thin, flexible roof-mounted solar panels with a 25-percent efficiency could keep Audi electric cars topped up.
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.
The biggest names in motor sports are juicing up for Formula E
Formula E is attracting high-profile manufacturers like Porsche and Mercedes-Benz, but what does this popularity mean for the rest of motor sports?
Free at last! Audi’s electrified A8 L is ready to cut the cord
The wireless charging technology will gradually trickle down to other electrified members of the Audi family.
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.