Audi to present the RS 5 at 2010 Geneva Auto show

Audi has announced that its RS 5 will debut at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show. The RS 5 is the latest torchbearer in a tradition dating back over 15 years to the RS 2 Avant: superior handling in the mid-size class. The car will come with a 4.2-litre FSI V8 engine delivers 331 kW (450 hp) at 8,250 rpm and – between 4,000 and 6,000 rpm - transmits a maximum of 430 Nm (317.15 lb-ft) of torque. The ultra-powerful eight-cylinder engine averages 10.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (21.78 miles US mpg) - far less than its main competitors. The sales of the model will begin in the spring. Its basic price will be approximately 77,700 euros.

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Audi A1 supermini launch not for India at the moment

Audi India, which has achieved a remarkable growth in the last few quarters, has said that it has no plans to introduce the A1 supermini in next few years. It was reported pretty recently that Audi India’s parent company has revealed the details of its A1 model and is also going to unveil the model at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show. The sales of the initial 3-door A1 model are anticipated to start in continental Europe in the summer of 2010, followed by the United Kingdom in September 2010. A 5-door A1 Sportback model is also expected to be launched later. As a newcomer in the compact segment, it appeals to a modern customer group – a young, urban, lifestyle-oriented public. A1 customers – many of whom are expected to be women – are interested in design, music, fashion and sports. The entry-level model will be priced at around 16,000 Euros.

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Audi 2.0 TFSI wins International Engine of the Year Award 2009

For the fifth time in a row, a jury of 64 leading motoring journalists from over 30 countries have voted the Audi’s 2.0-liter FSI, which is also available in India, the ‘International Engine of the Year’ in the 1.8 to 2.0-liter category. “A blend of performance and efficiency and an example to all engine manufacturers”, concluded the jury. It was particularly impressed by the way the Audi-developed engine combines pulling power, economy and excellent handling.
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Audi introduces three more engines for Audi A4, brings 10 per cent additional fuel efficiency

The Indian arm of German auto company, Audi AG has announced the introduction of three new engines for the Audi A4 ― the 3.0 TDI Quattro, the 2.0 TFSI and the 1.8 TFSI. With a range of five engines, the Audi A4 now becomes the model with the widest choice for customers in the luxury car market in India. These engines also have a significantly greater fuel efficiency, consuming 10 percent less fuel than their predecessors. For the most powerful engine in the range, the 3.2 FSI quattro, Audi India announced additionally a special offer for the customers - a 3.99 percent interest financing rate. The prices of Audi A4 (ex-showroom Mumbai are - Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic for Rs 2667,000; Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic for Rs 2854,000; Audi A4 2.0 TFSI multitronic for Rs 2854,000; Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic for Rs 3640,000; and Audi A4 3.2 TFSI quattro tiptronic for Rs 3543,000.

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Audi to appoint 4 new dealerships during 2009

The Indian arm of German auto titan, Audi AG which is aiming to sell atleast 1,500 units during this financial year, has firmed up its plans to scale up its distribution network in the country and has reaffirmed its intentions to specifically target underpenetrated tier-II and Tier-II cities. Believing in the core brand value Vorsprung durch Technik, the company is eyeing to become the most successful premium brand in India in the coming years and corner at least 30 per cent of the luxury market share by 2011. Currently having 11 dealerships in major cities, it will soon be appointing new dealers in Lucknow, Jaipur, Coimbatore and Nagpur during CY 2009.
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New Audi R15 TDI debuts at 24 hours of LeMans, France

German auto titan, Audi AG, has introduced its new R15 car for the ongoing 2009 24 hour Le Mans race. The 24 Hours of Le Mans (24 Heures du Mans) is the world's oldest sports car race in endurance racing, held annually since 1923 near the town of Le Mans, Sarthe, France. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance, it is organised by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) and runs on a circuit containing closed public roads that are meant not only to test a car and driver's ability to be quick, but also to last over a 24 hour period.

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