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automotive27 days ago•11 min saved

Audi Q9 Expands the Q7 Formula into a Full-Size Flagship SUV

Audi introduces the Q9 as the brand’s largest vehicle and new flagship, extending the Q7’s formula to a full-size three-row SUV with a 209-inch length, long wheelbase, luxe interior tech, and up to 87.7 cubic feet of cargo space (with seats down). It’s powered by a 429-hp 2.9L twin-turbo V6 in the base Q9 (8-speed auto, Quattro, 0–60 in 4.9s) with standard adaptive air suspension, and offers a US-exclusive SQ9 with a 591-hp 4.0L V8 (3.8s 0–60, 7,700 lb tow). Prices start at $89,095 (SQ9 at $119,395); production in Bratislava is slated for US arrivals in Q4, positioning the Q9 against the GLS, X7, and Escalade as Audi’s new flagship.

via Jalopnik|

#audi #automotive #flagship

technology27 days ago•6 min saved

Audi Q9 Arrives as a True Flagship Full-Size SUV, with a High-Performance SQ9 Variant

Audi finally introduces the Q9 as its first true full-size SUV, available in standard and SQ9 flavors, with a 123.5-inch wheelbase, three-row seating (six or seven), and a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 delivering 429 hp and 442 lb-ft for 0-60 in 4.9 seconds; the SQ9 adds a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 591 hp and 590 lb-ft for 0-60 in 3.8 seconds, plus larger brakes, air suspension, and all-wheel drive. Notable tech includes adaptive Digital Matrix LED lighting and OLED taillights, with a premium interior and options like a panoramic roof; pricing starts around $89,095 for the Q9 and about $119,395 for the SQ9, with deliveries in Q4 2026.

via Motor1.com|

#audi #digital-matrix-led #full-size-suv

technology28 days ago•5 min saved

Audi's 2027 Q9 lands as the US-focused flagship SUV

Audi unveils the 2027 Q9 as its new flagship SUV designed for the US market, starting at $87,700; built on VW Group's Premium Platform Combustion, it offers a Q9 and SQ9 (twin-turbo V8) with rear-biased AWD, active-matrix LED headlights, and a three-row interior configurable for six or seven seats. With a 209-inch length and 123.5-inch wheelbase, cargo starts at 19.3 cu ft behind the third row (up to 87.7 cu ft with all seats folded) and towing up to 7,700 lb, making it a US-market flagship intended to rival large rivals like the Cadillac Escalade.

via Ars Technica|

#audi #flagship #q9

business28 days ago•5 min saved

Audi bets on the US market with flagship Q9 and SQ9 three-row SUVs

Audi unveiled the full-size Q9 and its SQ9 variant as its U.S.-centric flagship lineup, with prices from $89,095 for the Q9 and $119,395 for the SQ9. The three-row SUVs pair American-tuned powertrains—a 2.9L V6 (429 hp) and a 4.0L V8 (591 hp)—with tech like matrix adaptive headlights and a ChatGPT-powered voice assistant, underscoring Audi’s bid to win back U.S. luxury SUV buyers on performance, space, and technology. The launch comes as Audi seeks to offset tariff-related headwinds and a lack of U.S. manufacturing, a factor analysts say could limit margin despite the potential market uplift amid competition from BMW and Mercedes.

via CNBC|

#audi #business #q9

business1 month ago•6 min saved

VW Group Plans to Slash Half Its Model Lineup by 2030

Volkswagen Group is reportedly targeting a 50% reduction in its current model lineup by 2030 as part of a broad cost-cutting push, with Bild listing ten models across VW, Porsche, Audi, Skoda, and Cupra that could be retired. If implemented, total options could shrink by about 75% by decade's end and annual production capacity could fall from 10 million to 9 million. VW has not confirmed the rumors, stating it does not comment on speculation, with more details expected later this year.

via Motor1.com|

#audi #business #cost-cutting

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

HSR Manufaktur's Type 859: A Carbon-Fiber Audi Sport Quattro Tribute Fueled by RS3 Power

HSR Manufaktur's Type 859 is a carbon-fiber tribute to the Audi Sport Quattro SWB built around a shortened Audi Coupe B2; it uses a longitudinal 2.5L turbo five from the RS3, developing up to 600 hp, paired with an S4 six-speed, Torsen diff, active aero, a claimed sub-1,200 kg weight, and an 84-unit limited run priced at €500,000 ($570k) before tax.

via Carscoops|

#audi #hsr-manufaktur #rs3-engine

technology2 months ago•11 min saved

Audi's 2027 Q7 Brings Boxier Stance and Cutting-Edge Lighting to the Three-Row

Audi unveils the third-gen 2027 Q7, taller and boxier yet with the same overall footprint, delivering a roomier interior, flexible seven- or six-seat arrangements, and improved cargo space. In the US the Q7 uses a 2.9L twin-turbo V6 with 429 hp/442 lb-ft and standard Quattro AWD, plus optional adaptive suspension and up to 7,700 lb towing. The performance-focused SQ7 adds a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with 591 hp/590 lb-ft, hitting 0–60 in 3.7 seconds and a top speed around 155 mph, with air suspension as standard or optional sport adaptive setup. Tech highlights include three big screens, a panoramic 78-LED glass roof, a premium Bang & Olufsen 4D audio system, Qi2 wireless chargers, and Audi’s Digital Matrix LED headlights with ground-projected turn signals. Pricing starts around $63k for the Q7 and $95k for the SQ7, with Bratislava production and deliveries slated for Q4.

via Jalopnik|

#audi #digital-matrix-led-headlights #q7

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Audi’s 2027 Q7 Debuts with Advanced Lighting, Lux Interior, and a 591-HP SQ7

The 2027 Audi Q7 introduces US-ready Digital Matrix LED lighting and other tech, a refined interior with six- or seven-passenger seating, and two powertrains: a 2.9L twin-turbo V6 delivering 429 HP (0–60 in 4.8s) and a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 in the SQ7 delivering 591 HP (3.7s). Both use an eight-speed Tiptronic and Quattro AWD, with the SQ7 adding standard adaptive air suspension; production stays in Bratislava, with US deliveries expected in late 2026 and pricing to be announced later.

via Motor1.com|

#audi #lighting-technology #powertrains

auto-racing2 months ago•2 min saved

Audi Signals GT3 Comeback with 1,001-HP Nuvolari Hybrid

Audis new Nuvolari hypercar, unveiled in Cap d’Antibes, packs 1,001 hp and a 215+ mph top speed in a limited 499-unit run, and has sparked speculation it could underpin a future factory GT3 program as Audi pivots from the R8 LMS GT3 toward low‑volume road cars built for the race track, potentially on a shared platform with Lamborghini Temerario; no official GT3 plan has been announced.

via Sportscar365|

#audi #auto-racing #gt3

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Audi Unveils the 1,000-HP Nuvolari Hypercar With F1-Inspired Tech

Audi unveils the Nuvolari, a limited-run hybrid hypercar delivering about 1,000 hp from a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 borrowed from Lamborghini Temeraio, paired with three axial-flux electric motors for all-wheel drive. It targets 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds and a 217 mph top speed, backed by a 7.3 kWh battery and Audi’s quattro predictive ride, plus active aerodynamics generating up to 882 pounds of downforce with a three-setting deployable rear wing. The minimalist interior sticks to a central touchscreen and digital gauge cluster, all built on a carbon Space Frame. Only 499 units will be produced, with deliveries beginning in the first half of 2027.

via The Drive|

#1000hp #audi #hypercar

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

EA SPORTS adds 2026 Season Pack to F1 25, featuring Audi, Cadillac and a Madrid circuit

EA SPORTS today released the 2026 Season Pack for F1 25, updating the game to reflect the 2026 season with new regulations, cars, teams and driver line-ups, plus the debut of the virtual MADRING Circuit ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix. Available now for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, the Season Edition bundles the base game and pack. Audi and Cadillac join the grid, with Bottas and Perez at Cadillac and Isack Hadjar at Red Bull alongside Racing Bulls’ Arvid Lindblad. The update introduces a new generation of lighter, smaller cars with active aerodynamics, Overtake and Boost modes, and improved assists, while My Team returns and Lewis Hamilton remains a brand ambassador. For full details, visit the Formula 1 game site.

via Formula One World Championship Limited|

#2026-season-pack #audi #cadillac

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

Audi's 2027 Q9 Interior Elevates Flagship Luxury with Space, Subtle Tech, and Automatic Doors

Audi's 2027 Q9 interior showcases flagship luxury with a spacious three-row cabin (six or seven seats, optional captain’s chairs), hidden 22-speaker, 1,300W audio (4D premium adds seat transducers), premium textures and woods, and a panoramic sunroof with adjustable transparency and 84‑LED ambient lighting. It debuts automatic doors (entry via key, handle, or myAudi app) with obstacle sensing, and UV-blocking glass; more details will follow.

via Motor1.com|

#audi #interior #luxury

formula-15 months ago•12 min saved

Audi's Wheatley exit triggers fan frenzy as Aston Martin link looms

Jonathan Wheatley left Audi with immediate effect for personal reasons, prompting speculation he could move to Aston Martin as the team appoints Mattia Binotto as interim team principal while leadership is reshaped; fans reacted heavily on social media, debating his impact and Audi's path to the front of the grid.

via Motorsport.com|

#aston-martin #audi #formula-1

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Audi F1 shock as Wheatley exits; Binotto to lead while Aston Martin eyes move

Audi’s F1 team principal Jonathan Wheatley leaves with immediate effect for personal reasons, with Mattia Binotto stepping in to assume team principal duties as Audi weighs its next steps; Aston Martin have reportedly approached Wheatley for a potential leadership role, while Adrian Newey remains as managing technical partner under Lawrence Stroll, who emphasizes a partnership-based approach; Wheatley will serve gardening leave before any future move.

via BBC|

#astonmartin #audi #binotto

motoring5 months ago•8 min saved

Audi bids farewell to the five‑pot with the RS3 Competition

Audi marks the end of its five‑cylinder era with the ultra‑limited RS3 Competition — a £92,855 UK hatchback restricted to 750 units (10 for the UK) that keeps the 394bhp five‑cylinder but adds performance-focused tweaks (earlier exhaust valve opening, firewall sound insulation removal) and weight‑saving carbon fibre/ceramic brakes, KW suspension, and bespoke interior/exterior details, making it a potential collector’s item despite only modest power gains.

via evo.co.uk|

#audi #five-cylinder #hot-hatch