2009 Audi A4 Avant at 2008 Geneva Motor Show

This is a looker! The new 2009 A4 Avant has the looks for a “wagon” type vehicle. Audi accents the new A4 line with Audi R8 accents (headlights) and other little cues that can be found throughout the interior. Looks like they took the current Audi A3 (US edition) and enlarged it instead of taking the later A4 Avant and redesigning it. We like what we see here.

Engine: Newly designed turbocharged four-cylinder with six-speed automatic transmission.

On Sale in US: Fall of 2008

Competes with: BMW 3 Series, Saab 9-3 SportCombi

2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet Test Drive

How good does it get? With the introduction of the all-new 2008 RS4 cabriolet, Audi is the only automaker to offer the enjoyment of open top driving in a small, luxury sporty coupe with the heart and soul of a super-high-performance car. Under the skin of this unique cabriolet is a 420hp, 4.2liter V8 FSI engine, and is only available with Audi’s smooth shifting 6-speed manual and Quattro all-wheel drive featuring the asymmetrical dynamic torque split.

The RS4 cabriolet rides on big, 19X9in. alloy wheels wrapped with 255/35ZR19in. high-performance tires that support the sport-tuned four-link front, and trapezoidal rear independent suspensions with Dynamic Ride Control. Quickly and safely slowing the RS4 cabriolet down from speed are 14.4in. front, and 12.8in. rear, vented and slotted rotors with the front rotors clamped with 8-piston calipers.

BMW is just bring out the all-new 2008 M3 sedan with 416hp, and the M-B C-Class hasn’t given it over to AMG yet to add the necessary power and performance to match the Audi RS4 and the all-new M3.

Its good to stay out front because you are at the height of perfection and have the opportunity to continue leading the pack knowing and following through on what high-end auto enthusiast are looking for-great styling, great power and performance, plus a luxury interior that they are accustomed to. You have it all right now in the all-new RS4 cabriolet.

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BMW M3 vs Audi RS4 vs AMG C-Class Video

BMW M3 vs Audi RS4 vs AMG C-Class Top Gear Video

The Dukes of the Dukes of the Dukes battle it out. Knock down drag out (literally) up against each other. Oh, yes, the Stig is out the drive em all to the ground.

Enjoy parts 1 and 2 of the new BMW M3 E92 vs Audi RS4 vs AMG C-Class Top Gear Video.

New commercials – Audi R8 and Porsche GT2 – Funny Slogans

Check out the interesting new campaigns from Audi and Porsche. Interesting how Audi named there campaign “Slowest car we’ve ever built” and on Porsche’s new GT2’s commercial has the new GT2 on a lift platform with the changing of the wheels “race style”. Enjoy the Videos and post your comments!

Panama Motor Show – Audi R8

Automotive Addicts’ photographer Darren Golez was at the Panama Motor Show and snapped a few photos of the new Audi R8. Enjoy!

2008 BMW M3 vs. 2008 Audi RS4 – Video

A video of the new 2008 BMW M3 up against the new Audi RS4 from AutoMotorsport. A battle of the beasts, sexy beasts if I might add. You WILL like this video… if not then you can give me a call at 1-800-I-AM- LAME. The only thing this video is lacking is a translation to English… otherwise, it’s GREAT! Listen to the sound of the new M3’s V8 kicking in at over 8,000 RPM. ENJOY!!!!!!

Link to the Video – HERE!   (http://www.automotorsport.se/tv/?m=11121)

2008 Audi TT 3.2 Quattro Roadster Test Drive

The all-new 2008 Audi TT 3.2 roadster is better by design with a longer, wider and lower stance giving the TT a more aggressive look. The TT open-top sports car retains the distinctive lines of its tremendously successful predecessor, but instills them with more emotion, performance and dynamism. The all-new TT roadster is more comfortable, fun and easy to drive than ever.

Audi offers a choice of two engines to power you on your way. The 3.2 liter V6 powerplant generates 250hp and 236lb.ft. of torque at just 3,000rpm and is coupled to a Quattro drive system, standard. The 2.0 liter inline 4-cylinder engine blends turbo-charging with gasoline direct injection technology and makes 200hp and 207lb.ft. of torque to the front wheels. The V6 engine comes standard with a smooth shifting 6-speed manual but you can option for the innovative S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox that is super-quick changing gears using the stick shifter or steering wheel mounted buttons. The 2.0T models come only with S-tronic.

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Does size really matter? More new small cars headed our way.

With the upcoming introduction of the BMW 1-series, Audi A1 and S1 line, newly redesigned Mini Coopers, is the small car segment really growing that fast? Small cars have always been frowned upon the soccer moms and big suburbia SUV dwellers. Well now the enthusiasts that seek out a small car with a big engine will have some more sheet metal to stand on. Lately there has been a spark in the market for smaller vehicles and in essence mostly to satisfy the economical limits on our vast consumption amounts of gasoline in the USA. Well, with some of the new smaller cars we have a combination of things happening. They are more economical and easier on the gas pump while at the same time they pack a serious punch for the “go fast” automotive enthusiast. Let’s take the new BMW 135i that will hit US shores next year. We are talking about 300hp in one of the smallest cars BMW has had with a BMW emblem on it since the BMW 2002 that is not a roadster type vehicle. It does not stop there… Audi has a supped up version of its A1 appropriately dubbed the S1 that will both compete with the likings of BMW’s smaller 1-series.

 

If there is ever a new “Italian Job” move they might not be using Mini’s this go around with the plethora of new smaller pocket rockets on its way to the US. We will post additional updates as they become available on all new smaller vehicles.

 

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