It seems rare, these days, to be enamored by an engine. But the 2020 Audi R8’s naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 stands out like a fireworks display in the age of fewer cylinders, forced induction, and electrification. It’s full of life, it’s loud, and it’s pretty much the single biggest reason …
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When I was 12 years old, I learned that if I was very well-behaved, I could walk through the nearby dealership lot and maybe even sit in some of the showroom cars without any trouble. It was one of those summer morning sojourns when I met the 2001 Audi Allroad …
Read More »2021 Audi E-Tron SUV starts for $8,800 less, gets more range
The 2021 Audi E-Tron electric SUV will be available in a less expensive base model with more electric range compared to last year, the automaker announced Wednesday. New for 2021 is an entry-level Premium trim that matches the trim hierarchy of other Audi vehicles. It starts at $ 66,995 including …
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Read More »For 2021, Audi e-tron Gets $8800 Price Cut, Plus Additional Range
Audi dropped the base price of the e-tron by $ 8800 for the 2021 model year, for a new starting price of $ 66,995. The automaker also added 18 miles of range, for a total of 222 miles (and 218 miles for the Sportback model) by allocating more of the …
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2021 Ford F-150 prices start at $ 30,635, but could exceed $ 80,000 Ford boosts prices on the 2021 F-150 pickup, but Limiteds and the new Hybrid add even more. 2021 Hyundai Sonata sedan snares new shoes in top trims Just a year after went on sale wearing new duds, …
Read More »Audi A3 Sedan, Coming for 2022, Has an Aggressively Contemporary Look and Feel
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