Luxury car tax dodgers Jul 21, 2008
Luxury-tax dodgers: Audi A4 v BMW 3 Series v Lexus IS250 v Mercedes C-Class - drive ... Luxury-tax dodgers: Audi A4 v BMW 3 Series v Lexus IS250 v Mercedes C-Class ... (clockwise from above) the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Lexus IS250, BMW 3 Series and the new Audi A4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
New BMW 3 Series Jul 14, 2008
A revised 3 Series should help BMW take the fight back to Mercedes-Benz locally as well as hold off pressure from the Audi A4. The newest car in the super-competitive medium luxury segment tends to perform well, and sales of the 3 Series launched in 2005 are down 9 per cent year on year to June 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Audi's half-year Chinese sales up 23 pct Jul 5, 2008
The Audi A4, also produced in China, posted sales totaling 10,819 in the same time period, a 20 percent increase over the first half of 2007. In June, Audi started building a second production facility in Changchun to accommodate the rising demand. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
UPDATE: Audi of America Reports Increased June Sales and Market Share Jul 2, 2008
3% - Audi A4 sales up HERNDON, Va. July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- New data added below Audi's "Total Sales" on table -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today auto sales for the month of June totaling 8,203, an increase of 5. (PR Newswire)
Stampede is on for fuel-efficient autos Jun 30, 2008
Rick Morrsion, owner of the Morrison Auto Group, which sells Volkswagens and Audis off Gambell Street, says sales there are up 22 percent this year -- thanks largely to higher demand for fuel-efficient Rabbits and Jettas and the Audi A4. "We're seeing a movement," Morrison said. (Anchorage Daily News)
A4 is trickle-down tour de force Jun 28, 2008
The new 2009 Audi A4 is bigger than the previous generation, adding interior space and improving the ride, without ruining mileage ... The subsequent turnaround - all those sexy and beautiful cars like the TT and the R8, the foundational leaps in technology such as direct injection, the eight wins at Le Mans, the toe-to-toe-ing with Mercedes and BMW, all of that - began with the release of the Audi A4 ... In the 2009 Audi A4 - due in dealerships in September - the car's debt to more expensive... (Boston Globe)
Audi unveils its lighter A4 Jun 27, 2008
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Taxing times for car buyers Jun 26, 2008
Taxing times for luxury car buyers - drive. Taxing times for luxury car buyers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Specs on BMW's entry level offering Jun 20, 2008
KEY RIVALS: Audi A4; Mercedes-Benz C-Class; Infiniti G35. POWER: 3-liter, 300 horsepower, twin-turbo, 24-valve, inline 6 cylinder engine; six-speed manual transmission. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Volkswagen to Add Line for Audis at Plant in China This Year, Reuters Says Jun 12, 2008
The new line, with an annual capacity of 140,000 vehicles, will make Audi A4 and Q6 models, Reuters said. The line will more than double the current capacity of Volkswagen's venture with China FAW Group Corp., the report said. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
The top 10 most practical convertibles Jun 7, 2008
The Audi A4 Cabriolet and Saab 9-3 Cabriolet are direct competitors to the CLK-Class and also made our list, thanks to their similarly spacious interiors and well-crafted fabric roofs. But as good as those cars tops are, they pale in comparison to that of the priciest model on our list, which is practical only for those wealthy enough not to flinch at its $407,000 base price: The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe boasts a fabric roof with five separate layers of insulation and a... (MSNBC -- Business)
Nuts and bolts: The latest in automotive world Jun 7, 2008
The new Audi A4 will be a very important model for India. The Audi A4 holds a special significance with respect to achieve our proposed goal of more than 1,000 sold cars in India by the end of this year, Audi India MD Benoit Tiers said. (Economic Times)
Progress by design Jun 6, 2008
The Audi A4 is now a large car, similar in fact to the previous generation A6. So obviously occupant headroom, legroom and width are better than before. (iAfrica.com)
Times really are a-changin' at Cadillac May 29, 2008
The CTS is also ranked above some previously-tested sports sedans including the Lexus IS250, the Acura TSX and the Audi A4. " No wonder Bob Dylan has become a paid pitchman for Cadillac. Last fall, Dylan had his debut in a 30-second spot. He's seen driving an Escalade SUV across the California flats, wearing a cowboy hat, black frock coat and shades. Moreover, Dylan has actually dedicated a full hour of his XM satellite radio show to all things Cadillac (). "Nothing goes better with a Cadillac... (Globe and Mail)
Circle the wagons! May 29, 2008
Wagon of high station Audi A4 Avant mates elegant design with driveability, utility ... The all-wheel-drive 2009 Audi A4 Avant, which is coming to the United States this fall, is offered with a 2 ... Volvo V70 Mini Clubman Saab 9-3 SportCombi Audi A4 Avant Related. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Seven top luxury buys for less than $36,000 May 22, 2008
" CarCostCanada provides pricing details and incentive information for a fee five vehicle reports for $39.95. Consumer Reports also sells pricing information (), as does the Automobile Protection Association (). One of the more attractive vehicles in this price range is the 2008 Cadillac CTS, all-new for this model year with a smartly detailed interior. The new CTS has grown up for '08 and is now more a rival for the pricier BMW 5-Series, Lexus GS-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. In fact,... (Globe and Mail)
TSX: A fine car, but lacks charisma May 11, 2008
But when it comes to charisma, compared to the Mercedes-Benz C300, the Audi A4, the BMW 328i, the Acura surrenders like Lee at Appomattox. We're left to puzzle the exact nature of charisma. (Boston Globe)
Audi's 3-Series fighter May 8, 2008
here comes the new Audi A4 - Drive ... here comes the new Audi A4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Driving Force May 6, 2008
Sure, it shows more agility than the tanklike Saabs of yesteryear, but it doesn't feel as lithe or responsive as an Audi A4 or the Lexus IS cars ... 0T is $28,825, $850 less than the Audi A4 and a hefty $4,350 less than the BMW 328i. (SmartMoney)
FREEWHEELING May 5, 2008
The 2009 Audi A4 Avant: Prepare to be seduced by a wagon ... The Spanish-owned Ibiza, part of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, was the chosen setting to preview the 2009 Audi A4 Avant, the automaker's fourth-generation wagon ... I think it only fitting that I give you a short understanding of Ibiza before launching into a description of the all-new Audi A4 Avant. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Audi R8 TDI LeMans Concept May 4, 2008
We were warned not to slip the clutch and not to exceed 50 mph on a couple of passes up and down the strip due to the fact that the concept car is equipped with the transmission from an Audi A4 that likely wouldn't be able to hold up to spirited shifting maneuvers with all the torque at hand. Other issues that necessitated keeping our enthusiasm at bay when our turn came to slide behind the wheel were the airstrip's rough, irregular surface and the fact that since this concept is the only in... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Road Test: Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI Apr 20, 2008
Road Test: Audi A4 Avant 1 ... Road Test: Audi A4 Avant 1 ... The Audi A4 Avant is an estate car that exudes expense and precision. (Independent)
First drive: new Audi A4 Apr 18, 2008
Audis most important new model, the A4, is bigger and better than ever but how great a leap has it made over its predecessor. Related Photo Galleries and Videos. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Radio host's Audi 'just blew me away' Apr 18, 2008
Her latest ride is a 2007 Audi A4 2 ... " Her last vehicle was also an Audi A4, but it had a bigger 3.0-litre engine. "I really don't need an engine that's 3. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Schumacher finishes 14th in Car Masters Apr 16, 2008
The season opener was won by defending champion Mattias Ekstrom of Sweden in an Audi A4. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Schumacher finishes 14th in first DTM race Apr 14, 2008
The season opener was won by defending champion Mattias Ekstrom of Sweden in an Audi A4. (Writing by Erik Kirschbaum; editing by Justin Palmer). (International Herald Tribune)
More vehicles prefer premium gas Apr 14, 2008
Audi A4 Avant Quattro ... Audi A4 Avant Quattro ... Audi A4 AvantQuattro. (USA Today -- Money)
Luxury cars that pollute the least Apr 7, 2008
0-liter four-cylinder engine as the Audi A4 2. 0T, but it gets slightly better fuel economy in city driving, where the worst exhaust is emitted, and therefore has a smaller carbon footprint than the A4. (South Asian Post, Canada)
New Audi A4 to chase down BMW 3-Series Apr 7, 2008
Motors - Executive Style Home - smh. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Mad cow disease no longer a priority Apr 7, 2008
Audi A4 Avant: Kombi ohne Makel. Klagenfurt: Fussball, Baden und Parties. (Yahoo News -- Mad Cow Disease)
Enter the VW Polo GTI Apr 5, 2008
8l 20-valve four-cylinder turbocharged block seen in the previous Audi A4, the 150bhp and 220Nm (at 1,950rpm) job takes the Polo GTI from 0-100kmh in 8. 2secs and to a top speed of 216kmh, yet delivering an average consumption of 7. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The Right Stuff Apr 2, 2008
I also saw several attractive wagons, such as the shapely Volvo XC60 wagon, coming next spring, and the new Audi A4 wagon, part of the new A4 line coming this fall. Volkswagen (other-otc: - - ) is trying a comeback, too, with a Chrysler-built minivan due this fall, a new small SUV called Tiguan this May and a new gorgeous four-door version of the Passat called the CC Coupe (because it looks like a coupe) in September. (Forbes)
Pushing the envelope| Mar 31, 2008
In fact, why not just name it an Audi A4. Not that I believe its roots are totally A4, but its on a par. (iAfrica.com)
New York auto show hits Mar 30, 2008
2009 AUDI A4 AVANT: Want to bring the groceries home fast and in good style. Try this hot rod wagon from Audi. (Boston Globe)
The 88th annual Vancouver International Auto Show Mar 29, 2008
Top Ten Cars of the Show: 1) 2009 Audi A4 Avant. What has largely only been seen in spy photos will make its Canadian Premier at the 2008 Vancouver Auto Show. (The Asian Pacific Post)
Media Advisory - Automobile Protection Association (APA) Mar 26, 2008
Low interest rates and high lease-end values have dropped the monthly payments on C-Class Mercedes, Audi A4 and similar models to below the payment for a loaded Japanese mid-size sedan. The shift to "Small is beautiful" is more apparent in Quebec than elsewhere in Canada. (Canada Newswire)
SA's Car of the Year named Mar 19, 2008
FULL THROTTLE Subscribe to our. MOTORSPORT CALENDAR See what's happening and when. (iAfrica.com)
World-first diesel sports car set for Australia Mar 8, 2008
It's based on the engine that will feature in the company's all-new Audi A4 that launches locally in April, with power boosted by a larger turbocharger. The 2. (Sydney Morning Herald)
News: Jumbo Jet No Longer Biofuel Virgin after Palm Oil Fuels Flight Feb 26, 2008
"Seven years ago I bought a brand new AUDI A4 TDI. From the beginning I used 50% of the time Biodiesel (Methylester) because the user manual allowed...[]". Posted 1 hour ago by. (Nature News Service)
Audi A4 Avant Feb 22, 2008
Stylish A4 Avant loads up. The German firm packs in the style with its latest A4 load-lugger. (AutoExpress)
Geneva preview: Audi A4 Avant Feb 21, 2008
Here's the new Audi A4 Avant estate, on sale this summer. Like the recently-launched , it has a redesigned chassis and suspension, an updated engine range and a new look inside and out. (Channel 4 News)
UK prices for Audi TTS, new A4 variants Feb 15, 2008
Audi is to price the from 33,380 and 35,380, respectively, and has opened the order books for the first deliveries in time for summer. The first S-brand version of the , the TTS has its turbocharged 2. (Channel 4 News)
CTS is smoother than your daddy's caddy Jan 29, 2008
The CTS competes in a stylish and popular segment of luxury cars that includes the BMW 3 series and the Audi A4. Buyers in this fairly pricey segment usually are interested in the amenities these cars have to offer as well as some level of driving performance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bollywood sprinkles stardust at Auto Expo Jan 14, 2008
While John Abraham unveiled the new Audi A4, Sanjay Dutt was there with his partner Manyata for the launch of AmbieRod. We couldnt get a proper hall for our event and we didnt want to take a chance. (India Times)
Auto Expo 2008 Jan 14, 2008
India News, Latest Indian Headlines, TOP Breaking News on India, Daily Local News Stories by Sify. Copyright , 1998-2007. (Sify.com, India)
Audi's S5: A Muscle Car With Class Jan 10, 2008
The upcoming 2009 Audi A4 is spun from the same running gear, and the next A6 will be derived from it as well. The proportions are right, and there's a curve and crest to the fenders and the beltline that echoes the new Camaro as well. (BusinessWeek)
Cheap cars not always cheaper: tests Dec 12, 2007
Comparing the BMW 320i with an Audi A4 2. 0 TFSI, the BMW sells for 29,500 euros ($A49,675. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Skoda gives us a sneak peek at new Superb Dec 12, 2007
Larger than the current model - it shares much of its underpinnings with the Passat and latest Audi A4 - the Superb will gain the new 160bhp 1. 8 TSI engine and more TSI (turbocharged and supercharged) and FSI (direct injection) petrol engines, as well as a variety of diesels. (Channel 4 News)
Tar Challenge is here Dec 7, 2007
Heading the field is Tar Rally specialist Michele Lupini and Garry Kingsley-Wilkins in the Herschel Audi A4 3. 2 quattro Production racer normally driven by Melvil Priest in the Bridgestone series. (iAfrica.com)
Cadillac cruises in Dec 4, 2007
Cadillac will compete in the luxury performance sector such as the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 ... GMH hope the CTS will lure buyers away from the more expensive version of the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 when it arrives here towards the end of 2008. (CARSguide)
Overpriced soft-top?| Nov 19, 2007
RELATED ARTICLES SHOOTOUT SHOOTOUT SHOOTOUT MERCEDES-BENZ C350 AUDI A4 3. 2 FSI QUATTRO SHOOTOUT AUDI A4 3. (iAfrica.com)
$57,000 vehicle too basic for Westel's MD Oct 24, 2007
The circumstances leading to the sale of the Westel vehicle, an Audi A4 (number withheld for security reasons), was sold to her and, ultimately, her mothers use of that vehicle gave the workers grounds for suspicion Workers of Westel have indicated that the lady whose name mimics that of the patron saint nursing the sick and teaching young girls (St. Ursula patron, saint of nursing the sick and teaching girls) is rather terrorising them. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cadillac's Stellar CTS Oct 22, 2007
But can it really match the import rivals GM says it can, including the BMW 3-Series and 5-Series, Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4, Infiniti G35, and Toyota's () Lexus GS 350. The answer surprisingly is yes. (BusinessWeek)
Caddy shock| Oct 18, 2007
Eventually your choice comes down to the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class the established players and an all-too-common sight on SAs city roads ... The Audi A4 remains as elegant as ever, in a simplistic, uncluttered kind of way, but it is getting on in life and will be replaced by early next year. (iAfrica.com)
Chasing the BMW Mojo Sep 22, 2007
Crowding the field are cars such as the Audi A4, Infiniti G35, Cadillac CTS, Acura TL and Lexus IS. There's not a bad car in this lot. If anything, the problem is that so many of these cars are chasing the BMW mojo they risk clich; with lookalike black plastic and phony wood interiors. (SmartMoney)
Tesco shakes up cover for drivers Sep 16, 2007
A similar pattern emerged with a search for a 39-year-old male stockbroker, living in London (NW1), with a five-year no-claims discount and driving a 2006 Audi A4 Avant automatic 2 ... This was for a 39-year-old male architect, living in London (NW1), with five years no-claims, and driving a 2006 Audi A4 Avant automatic 2. (Times Online)
Volkswagen shows off new UP! minicar Sep 12, 2007
As for Volkswagens other units, he showed off the new Audi A4 and a new Fabia Kombi from Skoda. 2007 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Business)
Horror end to couples night out Sep 10, 2007
The couple had just got off their RM195,000 Audi A4 to have dinner at a restaurant in Juru near here at 7. 30pm on Saturday when three men forced them back into the car and drove off with them. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Wind farm is more than hot air Sep 1, 2007
Reach for the sky: Could flying wind farms help beat global warming. Reach for the sky: Could flying wind farms help beat global warming. (CNN -- International)
New Audi A4 to debut in Frankfurt Aug 30, 2007
The new Audi A4 will make its first public appearance at next month's IAA in Frankfurt, and will start going on sale in Europe from the end of November, at a basic list price of about 26,000 Euros in Germany ... The new Audi A4 is being introduced with a choice of five direct fuel injection engines, these being two petrol units - the 3. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Sound Advice: Some lenses can be used with digital and traditional cameras Aug 25, 2007
Q: Recently I purchased a 2007 Audi A4 and one of the features of the GPS system is slots for flash cards that allows you to play MP3 music. I bought a 2 GB card and have been able to download music that I burned from my CDs onto my laptop hard drive. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Surprise: The rich get richer and the poor get more numerous Aug 24, 2007
He drives a gray 2006 Audi A4. He earns more than $200,000 a year in salary and commissions from his job as head of sales for Podaddies, an Internet startup that sells online video ads. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Civic ranked among top 10 cars for college students Aug 22, 2007
The other nine cars that made the list were the Audi A4, Dodge Caliber, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Pontiac G6, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat and Volvo S40. The Honda Civic ranked in July as the second-best seller in the Honda division of Torrance, Calif. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Fender-Benders Cost Luxury Car Owners Aug 2, 2007
Only three vehicles sustained less than $6,000 in damage: the Saab 9-3, Audi A4 and Lincoln MKZ. Other damage estimates included $8,224 for the Volvo S60, $7,554 for the Acura TSX and $6,681 for the BMW 3 Series. Automakers said the tests did not assess the vehicle's safety and only focused on repair cost. (ABC News -- Wire)
HD DVD Camp Scoffs at Blu-ray, Target Deal Jul 31, 2007
I love my 42" Toshiba lCD television. (1 Hidden) By on 7/30/07, Rating: 2 By on 7/30/2007 9:46:27 AM , Rating: 2 The PS3 looks like one of those fictional UFOs? Hardly. I personally think it looks more like those personal, George Forman type grills, as many others point out. Still, having something that looks like a kitchen appliance next to your TV and/or DVD players... that's why I have a shelf, away from the monitor and other typical looking electronics. Even worse, I've seen images of the... (DailyTech)
