Crooks still like the peppy Civic Dec 21, 2007
2000 Audi TT Quattro 2-door. 1994 Dodge Shadow / Plymouth. (Toronto Star)
Honda Civics still the hottest cars Dec 20, 2007
The 1998 Acura Integra 2-door is the eighth most stolen vehicle, the 2000 Audi TT Quattro 2-door Coupe is ninth and the 1994 Dodge/Plymouth Shadow/Sundance 2-door Hatchback rounds out the top 10. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Malibu Named Top Redesigned Car Dec 14, 2007
com's "2008 Best Redesigned Vehicle" were, in alphabetical order, the Audi TT, Cadillac CTS, Honda Accord, Infiniti G37, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mitsubishi Lancer, Porsche Cayenne, Saturn Vue and Toyota Highlander. "As we've come to expect in recent years, each vehicle on this year's list of finalists represents a huge step forward versus its predecessor," said Nerad. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Hottest sports cars for 08 Dec 14, 2007
Significant models for 2008 include a redesigned Audi TT. ... Sales of "premium" sports cars (which include the Audi TT, BMW Z4, and Chevrolet Corvette) are down 10 ... In these categories, where models tend to get refreshed every four or five years, significant models for 2008 include redesigned versions of the Audi TT and the Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe and Roadster; the latter gets a major boost in power, with its massive V10 engine now pumping out 600 horsepower. (MSNBC -- Business)
Popular DJ is the 257km/h culprit Dec 12, 2007
Sbusiso Leope, also known to his fans as DJ Sbu, is the person who was caught on Sunday night on the N1 north, doing 257km/h in his silver Audi TT.. Metro Police said it was the fastest ever speed recorded by their instruments in the country. (iAfrica.com)
Petrol-head roadster| Dec 11, 2007
2 V6 Q4 BMW 530I AUDI TT 2 ... The all-new Audi TT Roadster further reinforces the move toward mating beauty with refined handling qualities. (iAfrica.com)
TT is the ultimate toy Nov 14, 2007
2008 Audi TT is the ultimate big boy toy ... The Audi TT is a quick and easy roadster ... The 2008 Audi TT is quick and easy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Volkswagen Profit Surges, Beats Forecasts, on Job Cuts, Audi, Skoda Models Oct 27, 2007
Oct. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Volkswagen AG, Europe's largest carmaker, reported a bigger increase in third-quarter profit than analysts estimated after cutting jobs in Germany and introducing the Audi TT Roadster and Skoda Fabia. Volkswagen shares rose 4. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
The Cars of Need for Speed ProStreet Part III Oct 26, 2007
October 25, 2007 - , coming this fall, is promised as a departure from the series' origins. This year's NFS puts the focus on head-to-head showdowns as street racing is showcased. (IGN PC Games)
York Beach kicks off criterium weekend Sep 15, 2007
YORK, Maine A white Audi TT sports car zoomed through the downtown square Friday afternoon, clearing the way for cyclers riding in the York Beach Criterium. The race is part of the Seacoast Race Point Series. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
TINY TOYOTA: World's smallest four-seater car unveiled... Sep 13, 2007
CHICKENPOX JAB FOR CHILDREN. Ministers to decide whether all children should get vaccine to prevent the illness. (The Drudge Report)
[AUTOMODE] Kia pursues unique, emotional design Sep 9, 2007
Small cars with interesting designs such as the Volkswagen Beetle or the Audi TT may have a Korean rival in about a year as Kia Motors Corp. ambitiously brainstorms for creativity ... One of the most imminent tasks for the former VW design boss, whose styling achievements include the first Audi TT, is to develop a unique family look for Kia. (Korea Herald, Korea)
G37S stays in control Aug 12, 2007
SEATTLE -- Considering that today's test coupe is meant to compete with such elegant hot rods as the Mercedes-Benz CLK, Audi TT, and -- perhaps most significantly -- the BMW 335i coupe, I was shocked when it rocked noticeably from side to side. Sometimes it lurched fore and aft, and even moved ahead as if pushing water. (Boston Globe)
* First came style. Then substance Aug 9, 2007
The new Audi TT finally lives up to its sports-car billing ... The 2007 Audi TT. The 2008 model uses a second-generation space-frame design of aluminum and steel. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Soul of the Audi TT unchanged in all new model Aug 4, 2007
Motor Matters/Audi photos - At first glance the new Audi TT is unchanged, but there are subtle enhancements to the iconic German coupe ... The 2008 Audi TT lineup features the roadster and coupe models, which are both offered in a choice of front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. (Helena Independent Record)
Peugeot does a TT Aug 1, 2007
No, it's not a new Audi TT this is Peugeot's 308 RC Z concept car. The 2+2 coup, which makes extensive use of aluminium and carbon fibre to keep its weight down, is set to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. (iAfrica.com)
Peugeot's 308 RC Z Concept Aug 1, 2007
The brutish, muscular looks of the 2x2 hatchback coupe are unashamedly reminiscent of the Audi TT, and Peugeot is using the concept to test the waters on a sporty variant of the standard 308. While the company points out that the aim of the RC Z, like any concept, is "to pioneer technical and styling ideas free from the constraints of volume production", the fact that it shares so many components with the existing hatchback hints that the RC Z might be quite close to production-ready. (BusinessWeek)
Carmakers expect boost from Motor Show Jul 19, 2007
In the premium segment, PT DaimlerChrysler Indonesia will launch the C350 sedan and CL500 coupe, PT Central Sole Agency the Volvo C30, a three-door hatchback, while PT Garuda Mataram Motor will introduce a new engine lineup for its Audi TT Quattro coupe with a 3. 2-liter engine, as well the variants of its VW Caravelle and VW Transporter vans. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Audi gets bigger, faster Jul 16, 2007
Audi TT Coupe bigger, faster, lighter ... The Audi TT Coupe has taken on a more aggressive posture in its latest incarnation, while maintaining its sophisticated style. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
MotorHead: Audi's groundbreaking TT coupe Jul 13, 2007
The new Audi TT looks pumped up, as if by a gym membership, withfiercesome angular looks ... Bottom Line: 2008 Audi TT 3. (MSNBC -- Business)
First drive: Audi TT Roadster Jul 11, 2007
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Power to the people Jul 8, 2007
High-performance Audi TT is a world-class car with snap ... The 2008 Audi TT Coupe 3 ... It's hard to believe that the Audi TT has been around for nearly a decade. (Boston Globe)
Crank up the chic Jul 2, 2007
The all new Audi TT Coupe keeps the classic sensuous coupe body style with sloping rear roofline and wide shoulders of the original that captivated motoring enthusiasts with its chic looks at its debut nine years ago ... 4s with a top speed of 240kph for the Audi TT Coupe ... At the launch of the Audi TT Coupe in Shah Alam last month, Euromobil chairman Datuk Syed Hisham Syed Wazir said Audi had retained and enhanced the original genetic code of the old TT in the new car. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Euromobil launches new Audi TT Coup Jun 23, 2007
Euromobil launched the new Audi TT Coup 2 ... Aluminium is the primary metal of choice, making up 69% of the total - for the first time on the new Audi TT, steel is used as an additional material. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
NewbridgeDRB-HICOM deal may be finalised soon Jun 21, 2007
Asked about this issue after EON Banks Platinum Audi TT Contest prize presentation yesterday, EON Bank group chief executive officer Albert Lau Yiong declined to comment. At a press conference earlier, EON Bank credit card centre head Aaron Tan said the bank wanted to increase its cardholder base to 550,000 by year-end. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Fingerprinting and eye scans for children as young as five Jun 17, 2007
from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. By Marie Woolf, Political Editor. (Independent)
Honour killings: Father, uncle, brother, killer Jun 17, 2007
The Audi TT Quattro Roadster might drive you to villainy. How to navigate the maze of financial comparison sites. (Independent)
The Gear Hunter: From ragtops to rigids Jun 12, 2007
But most of the competition in that class - the Porsche Boxster and the Audi TT, the Jaguar XK and Alfa Romeo Spider - opted against the motors and mechanicals that saddle folding hardtops, and continue to offer traditional roadsters with soft tops. Among the several hardtop convertibles currently on the market, a quartet - all but one of which has seating for four or five - show off remarkably inventive technology. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Why are GM dealers buying Toyotas? Jun 9, 2007
An Audi TT is very different from a VW New Beetle, but they have common mechanical lineage. On the other hand, is there really much difference between a Ford Explorer and a Mercury Mountaineer. (USA Today -- Money)
Convertibles at every price Jun 2, 2007
Volkswagen New Beetle. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. (AZCentral)
From Bugatti to a Golf May 29, 2007
Volkswagen has developed a seven-speed version of its DSG gearbox which is used on such exotica as the Bugatti Veyron and the Audi TT. The new seven-speed gearbox, codenamed DQ200, uses a pair of dry clutches in preference to the six-speed version's twin wet clutches, increasing efficiency and performance over the wet clutch six-speed system. The six-speed DSG gearbox, which was introduced in 2003, uses a pair of clutches submerged in oil. (BusinessWeek)
Audi TT goes extreme May 21, 2007
The Audi TT clubsport quattro study reduces the TT Roadster to a pure driving machine. At least that's what the Germans reckon. (iAfrica.com)
The Future of the Audi TT? May 18, 2007
The Future of the Audi TT. The Audi TT clubsport quattro study reduces the TT Roadster to a purist driving machine that combines the performance of a sports car with a unique design language. (BusinessWeek)
WEB EXCLUSIVE Atari's Lexus Test Drive: Xbox for Gen X Apr 14, 2007
So in order to buy my shiny new Lexus, I have to sell my entire inventory of cars, the Mercedes, a sweet little Volkswagen R32 and an Audi TT. Poof gone. I buy the LS 460 with the meager cash I get for the three carsdamned depreciationbecause thats the one Ive actually driven in real life. (Popular Science)
World Car of the Year named Apr 11, 2007
The top three contenders for the third annual World Car of the Year in addition to the Lexus LS 460 were the Audi TT and the MINI.. Subscribe - a weekly email newsletter. (iAfrica.com)
Lexus wins world car honour Apr 9, 2007
The top three contenders for the third annual World Car of the Year in addition to the Lexus LS 460 were the Audi TT and the MINI.. The TT won the design award, while Audi's RS4 won the performance car trophy and Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETEC won the green car award. (Courier Mail)
Journalists pick 2007 car of the year Apr 8, 2007
The Audi TT and the MINI were the other finalists for the annual honor, which was announced Thursday at the New York International Auto Show ... The Audi TT was named as the best designed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Hot New Cars from New York's Auto Show Apr 4, 2007
The world of automotive journalists, writers, photographers, videographers, analysts and assorted corporate execs descend onto (invades) New York City Wednesday and Thursday for the New York International Auto Show. It all gets underway Tuesday evening with a few invitation-only parties at interesting venues, then moves to Jacob Javits Center early on Wednesday, April 4th and continues literally unabated till late afternoon on the 5th with 24 new car reveals, meetings, events and in the... (BusinessWeek)
Number plate no longer a Goody idea Mar 6, 2007
The investment initially proved quite a success as people mistakenly thought his black Audi TT belonged to the infamous celebrity. Some fans posed next to his sports car to have their photos taken, and he was once even followed down the motorway by girls desperate for a glimpse of the woman who helped propel Big Brother into the mainstream. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Bundles of fun| Mar 5, 2007
RELATED ARTICLES AUDI TT COUPE SHOOTOUT BMW Z4 3. 0SI BMW Z4 M ROADSTER NISSAN 350Z BMW Z4 M COUPE SHOOTOUT SHOOTOUT BMW Z4 M COUPE AUDI TT BMW Z4 M COUPE LONG-TERM WRAP: CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE NISSAN 350Z 3 More Fast Impressions: NISSAN 350Z Bundles of fun - Cars in ActionPic: Ciaran Nunan Mon, 26 Feb 2007. (iAfrica.com)
The Brule brand is back Feb 17, 2007
(However, there is product placement: In the manga, the new Audi TT and the Prada cellphone both make an appearance. . (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
The ridiculous speeding excuses| Feb 5, 2007
The 23-year-old driver in an Audi TT told police that he had just dropped his girlfriend off and was returning home. Five others were also arrested on the same road on Sunday between 4am and 8am. (iAfrica.com)
Car suppliers create luxury for less Feb 4, 2007
On the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, Ford Five Hundred, and Audi TT, Lear uses alternative foam materials in its seats. The material costs 10 percent to 20 percent less because less assembly and tooling are needed. (Boston Globe)
We drive it in the Austrian Alps Jan 30, 2007
The Audi TT has become something of a cult car since its entry into the sports coup segment back in 1998 ... As the Audi TT nears the end of its life cycle, Audi of South Africa is celebrating with the introduction of the limited edition Audi quattro Sport ... It took quite some time for the V6 Audi TT to reach our shores. (iAfrica.com)
First details: Audi TT Jan 25, 2007
0SI BMW Z4 M ROADSTER NISSAN 350Z BMW Z4 M COUPE SHOOTOUT AUDI TT BMW Z4 M COUPE BMW Z4 M ROADSTER LATEST NEWS CIA PERFORMANCE CAR OF THE YEAR 2006 LONG-TERM WRAP: CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE More New Models ... 2 quattro weighs in at 1410 kg. The new-style ASF on the Audi TT means that static torsional rigidity has been improved by around 50 percent over its predecessor ... The spoiler of the new Audi TT Coup blends into the contours of the rear end, and when the car is at a... (iAfrica.com)
Car Of The Year? Of Corsa It Is Full Story Jan 19, 2007
2 TD4 GSLarge 4x4 - Land Rover Discovery TDV6 SE autoHot Hatch - Mini Cooper SCoupe - Audi TT 2. 0 TFSIOpen-Top - Volkswagen Eos 2. (Sky News)
Police failures let killing go ahead Jan 3, 2007
In the melee, Target A fled in an Audi TT sports car with Jason Fearon, 26, chased by the attackers in a BMW. As the cars sped through Clerkenwell, the attackers fired off 23 rounds from the window of their car. One struck Mr Fearon - who wore a bulletproof vest - in the head. (Guardian Unlimited)
