Audi will try to make its R8 Spyder range more obtainable by offering it with a new powertrain. Joining the standard 5.2 liter V10 is the 4.2 liter V8 engine. The latter will offer a lower price for the convertible model. Like its fixed-roof counterpart, the R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI will be producing 420 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque with its new engine. Customers will be able to choose between Audi’s R tronic semi-automatic and a conventional six-speed manual.

Set to wear the Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI nameplate—following the format already laid out by the R8 Spyder 5.3 FSI—the eight-cylinder drop top is set to hit the market by…

Prior Design has just finished another set of upgrade for the Audi R8, the Audi R8 Carbon Limited Edition. This time though, the German tuners opted not to touch the car’s engine. Instead they focused on the aerodynamics of the Audi R8.

Starting at the façade of the car, they installed a lower lip spoiler with a center fin and two smaller air intakes on the sides. A rounded hood with carbon-fiber inlets has also been added, as well as new side skirts. The redesigned rear bumper was constructed with a carbon-fiber diffuser.  For this version, the car rides on 9 by 20 front and 11.5 by 20 custom rear wheels.

Modifications…

German tuners ENCO Exclusive have just finished their own version of the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI. Most noticeable changes made by the firm include an extra large grille, widened wheel arches, and ceramic brakes from the Porsche Cayenne.

The modifications can be purchased separately, but the full package will cost €38,000.  This includes 11×23 blacked-out Jura wheels wrapped in Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tires, and the Audi OEM full body V12 conversion kit, making the car broader.  Audi sport headlights and taillights are installed as well.

The carbon fiber-made ENCO GT bonnet with built-in ventilation slits is covered in a matt black foliation, which gives the Q7 the stealth look.

The interior is…

Audi is on publicity frenzy with its A1. A recent video of the A1 reveals that the premium subcompact will be offering a Wasabi Green interior.

As stated by color and trim designer for Audi Jana Bonkava, “A completely new car is always an exciting challenge for designers. Naturally, we looked for innovative solutions when it came to materials and colors as well.” She added, “Having a wide range of possibilities for individual designs was the most important thing for us, and our objective was to combine the various materials with fresh colors. That’s how we came up with Wasabi Green - after drawing inspiration from trends in architecture, fashion, and…

Audi UK has announced prices for the R8 V10 Spyder. The topless German model with a fully automatic lightweight fabric roof is to retail for £111,955 OTR for the manual and £117,155 OTR for the robotic R tronic. Power still comes from the 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 engine putting out a solid 525PS. It is good for an acceleration time of 4.1 seconds from 0 - 62mph and tops off at 197mph.

Audi also said that a British LM-spec R8 will be competing in the FIA GT3 European Championship. The R8 LMS is based on the coupe version. Two examples of the car have already been sold to the new car…

After the highly anticipated RS 3 did not appear at the Frankfurt Auto Show, MR Car Design decided to make one their own.

MR Car design exploited the base 2.0 TFSI engine and added new equipment such as a big intercooler, new engine control software and a sports exhaust system with optimized counter pressure. The result, power boost from 195 kW (265 horsepower) and torque of 350 Nm to 248 kW (337 horsepower) and 450 Nm of torque. The chassis has also been improved with the use of V3 coilovers with pressure and tension phase adjustment.

The MR Car Design-Audi S3 Black Performance Edition rides on 8 x 19 hyper black alloy…

A new set of styling revisions for the Audi A5 and S5 have been released by Königseder.

And with the styling package of the Austrian tuners, the cars look more aggressive on the outside yet a bit gauche in the inside.

A new front bumper for either A5 or S5 with better integrated fog lights is only part of the changes.  The side sills, although looks a bit too much towards the back for this car, does match up with the front extension pretty well.  At the back, the new rear extension easily integrates the quad-pipes. The wood floor mats in the interior looks very awkward. The new mats obviously don’t fit…

The Audi A3 TDI has been named as 2010 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Magazine. The Audi A3 TDI bested Honda Insight, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Toyota Prius and Volkswagen Golf TDI for the award.

“This compact luxury car features an impressive EPA estimated 42 mpg on the highway - a 50 percent highway fuel efficiency improvement over the standard gasoline engine A3,” Ron Cogan, the magazine’s head, said. “Plus, this Audi’s quiet, clean diesel engine delivers loads of low-end torque and a fun-to-drive experience, all with the functionality of a 5-passenger hatchback.”

A six-member jury, which includes International Council on Clean Transportation president Dr. Alan Lloyd, Global Green USA…

Audi’s A8 will soon be arriving at the UK showroom floors in spring 2010. And along with that is a tag price starting at £54,760 up to £66,240.

The UK-Audi A8 will be sold with a selection of upgraded engines. The 3.0 TDI gets 250PS (184kW) and 550Nm of torque, the 4.2 V8 TDI works with 350PS (257kW) and 800Nm, while the 4.2 V8 FSI sees its power/ torque hiked from 350PS/ 440Nm to 372PS (274kW) and 445Nm. A new “baseline” 3.0 TDI with 204PS (150kW) and 159g/km is to be added later in 2010.

On fuel economy, the 3.0 TDI averages 42.8mpg with CO2 emissions of 174g/km. On the other hand,…

It couldn’t have been a better time for Audi to reveal their 2011 A8 than this. The luxury sedan debuted Monday evening at a special event in Miami, a few months after being pulled from the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The 2011 A8 carries on with the Audi’s new and super-flexible “MLP” architecture, the same chassis used for the A4, A5 and the upcoming A7, but with some two inches added to the length, width and wheelbase. With the extensive use of aluminum and magnesium, the A8 was able to keep its weight down. The A8 is also aided with a low center of gravity and thw lowest roofline of any German…

Elegance is the word that best describes Audi’s 2010 A5. This 2-door, 4-seat ride is an aggressive mean machine combined with a luxurious feel to it. The A5 is powered by a new 211-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a direct fuel injection. The 2.0T trims are equipped with a standard Premium package that includes a power sunroof for the coupe only. 18-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, automatic climate control, satellite radio and an auxiliary input jack. A premium package is also available standard on the 3.2 trim and available on the 2.0T, adding Xenon Plus headlights, LED tail lamps, heated front seats, three-zone automatic climate control, universal garage door…