Audi’s e-tron Sportback and 2021 e-tron SUV use improved thermal management of the battery, but Audi’s not making any claim about increased charging speed. The automaker updated the hardware and software of its battery thermal system from that found in the 2019 e-tron and is claiming a 10 percent improvement …
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The 2021 Audi A5 criminally undersells itself by sharing a name with a size for printer paper. The A5 is a coupe, convertible, or five-door hatchback that looks great. It’s a blank canvas for personality and performance, which is the only thing the A5 has in common with plain paper. …
Read More »The 2020 Audi A1 40 TFSI Offers a Premium Experience in a Small Package
When we first drove the tiny Audi S1 almost six years ago, we called it the ultimate subcompact. Last year, we were unhappy to learn that the company decided not to develop a direct replacement. To make an S1 feasible, Audi would have needed its sister brands’ cooperation, and Volkswagen …
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The Audi A4 sedan is historically the most familiar car in the automaker’s lineup and somehow the most overlooked. Say what? Next to manic coupe crossovers and all-electric wagons, it takes more than just a good value to stand out, apparently. We give the A4 a 6.7 TCC Rating thanks …
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The 2021 Audi A6 is well-equipped among luxury sedans. Top trims are very fast, very luxurious, and also very expensive. Audi offers the A6 in Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trim levels and it costs $ 55,895 to start, including destination. The S6 performance sedan and A6 Allroad wagon is …
Read More »2020 Audi A6 Allroad wagon earns Top Safety Pick+
The 2020 Audi A6 Allroad wagon earned a Top Safety Pick+ designation, the highest safety award bestowed by the IIHS, the automaker announced Monday. The Allroad’s sedan counterpart, the 2020 Audi A6, also earned a TSP+ designation. Both vehicles earned “Good” ratings on all six crash tests, but the Allroad …
Read More »2021 Audi Q7
After a major update for 2020, the 2021 Audi Q7 carries on as a three-row crossover SUV that can haul families in style, comfort, and with technological sophistication. Updated this year with more driver assistance features and some upgraded packages, the 2021 Audi Q7 gets a TCC Rating of …
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As Audi’s most expensive crossover on sale yet, the 2021 Q8 is alone on Mount Flagship. Luckily, it’s a comfortable place to be. This year, not much changes for the Q8. It’s still loaded with tech and conveniences, and performance versions heap on all of the above, smothered in extra …
Read More »Audi infotainment touchscreens primed for a big boost in 2021 models
When they arrive later this year, most new 2021 Audi vehicles will get a significant power bump—at least, behind the touchscreen. This week, Audi announced it would include in most of its 2021 models an upgraded version of its infotainment system, which is called MIB 3. The system, which operates …
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