Report: Audi launching Titanium Package for most models

Filed under: Coupe, Sedan, Performance, Wagon, Audi, Luxury

Now here’s an option box we’d gladly check. Audi will be offering its Titanium Package on A4 (both sedan and Avant), A5 Coupe, S4 and S5 Coupe models for the 2011 model year. Essentially, this removes the bright chrome trim on the grille surround and window treatment, and [...]

Audi S5 Sportback tuneathon begins with Senner AG

Filed under: Aftermarket, Performance, Europe, Hatchback, Audi

Senner AG Audi S5 Sportback – Click above for high-res image gallery

First, Audi debuts the A5 Sportback and says that it won’t be coming to America. Then the automaker goes and gives it the S5 treatment and reminds us that, no, it isn’t coming to America. Fine. But now [...]

Eight-speed automatic transmission available on A4, A5 and Q5 this fall

Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon, Technology, Crossover, Audi, Luxury

2010 Audi A5 – Click above for high-res image gallery

The all-new A8 and updated Q7 won’t be the only vehicles in Audi’s line-up to benefit from the automaker’s new eight-speed gearbox. According to dealer order guides released for the 2011 model year, the octo-cog-swapper is set [...]

Review: 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet speaks too softly, but carries a big stick

Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Audi, Reviews, Luxury

2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet – Click above for high-res image gallery

Taking a great looking performance car and chopping off its roof is risky business – compromises are inevitable. That’s especially true in this modern age of unibody structures. Removing a big chunk of a vehicle’s architecture without adequately reinforcing [...]

Hofele Design introduces Audi A5/R8 mashup to controversial effect

Filed under: Aftermarket, Convertible, Coupe, Europe, Audi

Hofele Design R8 Look A5 – click above for high-res image gallery

And by “controversial,” we mean “disgusting.” Look, the R8 has those side blades because it’s a mid-engine car, but Audi felt they still need a place for a set of golf clubs, so they lengthened the cabin so [...]