AutoDrum RSS Feed - Press Releases http://autodrum.com AutoDrum - Automotive media en-us AutoDrum Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:21:01 +0200 Audi A1 e-tron 2010 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/a1_e-tron_2010 <img src="http://static.autodrum.com/tmp/automobiles/audi/a1_e-tron_2010/gallery/thumb/a1_e-tron_2010_1_250x125.jpg" width="250" height="125" alt="A1 e-tron" /> <br/>The new e-tron model series from Audi will gain another new member at the Geneva Motor Show: The Audi A1 e-tron is a Mega City Vehicle (MCV) with an innovative drive technology. It comes equipped with a powerful electric motor for zero-emission driving in the city. There is also an internal combustion engine on board that recharges the battery in exceptional circumstances. The A1 e-tron is very agile thanks to the 75 kW (102 hp) peak power of its electric motor. The technology of the Audi A1 e-tronThe ... Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:06:47 +0200 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/a1_e-tron_2010 A1 e-tron The new e-tron model series from Audi will gain another new member at the Geneva Motor Show: The Audi A1 e-tron is a Mega City Vehicle (MCV) with an innovative drive technology. It comes equipped with a powerful electric motor for zero-emission driving in the city. There is also an internal combustion engine on board that recharges the battery in exceptional circumstances. The A1 e-tron is very agile thanks to the 75 kW (102 hp) peak power of its electric motor. The technology of the Audi A1 e-tronThe ... Audi RS 5 2011 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/rs_5_2011 <img src="http://static.autodrum.com/tmp/automobiles/audi/rs_5_2011/gallery/thumb/rs_5_2011_1_250x125.jpg" width="250" height="125" alt="RS 5" /> <br/>Unbridled power lurking in a classically elegant coup&eacute;: the Audi RS 5 will debut at the Geneva Auto Show. The high-revving 4.2-liter V8 with its 331 kW (450 hp) unleashes powerful performance while achieving remarkable fuel economy. The seven-speed S tronic and an innovative center differential in the quattro drivetrain transmit power to all four wheels. Developed by quattro GmbH, the RS models comprise the dynamic spearhead of Audi&lsquo;s model range. The RS 5 is the latest torchbearer ... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:56:13 +0200 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/rs_5_2011 RS 5 Unbridled power lurking in a classically elegant coup&eacute;: the Audi RS 5 will debut at the Geneva Auto Show. The high-revving 4.2-liter V8 with its 331 kW (450 hp) unleashes powerful performance while achieving remarkable fuel economy. The seven-speed S tronic and an innovative center differential in the quattro drivetrain transmit power to all four wheels. Developed by quattro GmbH, the RS models comprise the dynamic spearhead of Audi&lsquo;s model range. The RS 5 is the latest torchbearer ... Audi A1 2011 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/a1_2011 <img src="http://static.autodrum.com/tmp/automobiles/audi/a1_2011/gallery/thumb/a1_2011_1_250x125.jpg" width="250" height="125" alt="A1" /> <br/>Audi is introducing a whole new dimension to the compact class this summer. It is dynamic and high quality, emotional and individual. It condenses all of the virtues of the brand down to less than four meters &ndash; a design full of character, uncompromising quality and pioneering efficiency technologies. The agile chassis and powerful engines make the A1 the sportiest car in the segment. The young customers of the A1 live in major cities and therefore are looking for a vehicle that is designed ... Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:43:14 +0200 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/a1_2011 A1 Audi is introducing a whole new dimension to the compact class this summer. It is dynamic and high quality, emotional and individual. It condenses all of the virtues of the brand down to less than four meters &ndash; a design full of character, uncompromising quality and pioneering efficiency technologies. The agile chassis and powerful engines make the A1 the sportiest car in the segment. The young customers of the A1 live in major cities and therefore are looking for a vehicle that is designed ... Audi e-tron 2010 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/etron_2010 <img src="http://static.autodrum.com/tmp/automobiles/audi/etron_2010/gallery/thumb/etron_2010_1_250x125.jpg" width="250" height="125" alt="e-tron" /> <br/>Audi is showing an uncompromising purist compact sports car with all-electric drive at the first major auto show of 2010. The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is the name of this 3.93 meter (154.72 in) long and 1.78 meter (70.08 in) wide but just 1.22 meter (48.03 in) tall two-seater; just a few months after the debut of the Audi e-tron at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, this is now the second electric concept vehicle from the brand with the four rings. Coupled with the Detroit showcar Audi e-tron&rsquo;s ... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:01:25 +0200 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/etron_2010 e-tron Audi is showing an uncompromising purist compact sports car with all-electric drive at the first major auto show of 2010. The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is the name of this 3.93 meter (154.72 in) long and 1.78 meter (70.08 in) wide but just 1.22 meter (48.03 in) tall two-seater; just a few months after the debut of the Audi e-tron at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, this is now the second electric concept vehicle from the brand with the four rings. Coupled with the Detroit showcar Audi e-tron&rsquo;s ... Audi A8 2011 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/a8_2011 <img src="http://static.autodrum.com/tmp/automobiles/audi/a8_2011/gallery/thumb/a8_2011_1_250x125.jpg" width="250" height="125" alt="A8" /> <br/>&#160;Audi has launched the next generation of the A8 &#8211; the sportiest sedan of the luxury class sets new standards. Its elegantly styled body with the Audi Space Frame (ASF) is aluminum, the engines are powerful and highly efficient, and the power transmission and running gear combine dynamics with convenience. The new flagship&#8217;s generously designed interior captivates with its luxurious equipment, newly developed control system MMI and the excellent quality of its workmanship. ... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:58:56 +0200 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/a8_2011 A8 &#160;Audi has launched the next generation of the A8 &#8211; the sportiest sedan of the luxury class sets new standards. Its elegantly styled body with the Audi Space Frame (ASF) is aluminum, the engines are powerful and highly efficient, and the power transmission and running gear combine dynamics with convenience. The new flagship&#8217;s generously designed interior captivates with its luxurious equipment, newly developed control system MMI and the excellent quality of its workmanship. ... Audi S5 Sportback 2010 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/s5_sportback_2010 <img src="http://static.autodrum.com/tmp/automobiles/audi/s5_sportback_2010/gallery/thumb/s5_sportback_2010_1_250x125.jpg" width="250" height="125" alt="S5 Sportback" /> <br/>The abbreviation &ldquo;S&rdquo; stands for sports and also high efficiency &ndash; characteristic Audi features. The S5 Sportback is the top model of the new Sportback model series. The five-door coupe is powered by a highly efficient, supercharged V6 engine with an output of 245 kW (333 hp). Power is delivered to the wheels via the seven-speed S tronic and quattro drive; the innovative sport differential is available as an option. The Audi S5 Sportback is powered by a three-liter V6 ... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:12:55 +0300 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/s5_sportback_2010 S5 Sportback The abbreviation &ldquo;S&rdquo; stands for sports and also high efficiency &ndash; characteristic Audi features. The S5 Sportback is the top model of the new Sportback model series. The five-door coupe is powered by a highly efficient, supercharged V6 engine with an output of 245 kW (333 hp). Power is delivered to the wheels via the seven-speed S tronic and quattro drive; the innovative sport differential is available as an option. The Audi S5 Sportback is powered by a three-liter V6 ... Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro 2010 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/spyder_52_fsi_quattro_2010 <img src="http://static.autodrum.com/tmp/automobiles/audi/spyder_52_fsi_quattro_2010/gallery/thumb/spyder_52_fsi_quattro_2010_1_250x125.jpg" width="250" height="125" alt="Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro" /> <br/>Exceptional performance and breathtaking dynamism coupled with the intense sensations of open-top driving: Audi presents the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro. Its lightweight cloth top opens and closes fully automatically; several body parts are made of a carbon fiber composite material. The V10 engine produces 386 kW (525 hp) and launches the open-top twoseater to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of 313 km/h (194.49 mph). Featuring technologies such as the Audi Space Frame ... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:42:27 +0300 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/spyder_52_fsi_quattro_2010 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro Exceptional performance and breathtaking dynamism coupled with the intense sensations of open-top driving: Audi presents the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro. Its lightweight cloth top opens and closes fully automatically; several body parts are made of a carbon fiber composite material. The V10 engine produces 386 kW (525 hp) and launches the open-top twoseater to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of 313 km/h (194.49 mph). Featuring technologies such as the Audi Space Frame ... Audi e-tron 2009 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/e-tron_2009 <img src="http://static.autodrum.com/tmp/automobiles/audi/e-tron_2009/gallery/thumb/e-tron_2009_1_250x125.jpg" width="250" height="125" alt="e-tron" /> <br/>&#160;Audi presents the highlight of the IAA 2009: the e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system. Four motors &#8211; two each at the front and rear axles &#8211; drive the wheels, making the concept car a true quattro. Producing 230 kW (313 hp) and 4,500 Nm (3,319.03 lb-ft) of torque, the two-seater accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 &#8211; 62.14 mph) in 4.8 seconds, and from 60 to 120 km/h (37.28 &#8211; 74.56 mph) in 4.1 seconds.&#160;&#160; ... Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:37:22 +0300 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/e-tron_2009 e-tron &#160;Audi presents the highlight of the IAA 2009: the e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system. Four motors &#8211; two each at the front and rear axles &#8211; drive the wheels, making the concept car a true quattro. Producing 230 kW (313 hp) and 4,500 Nm (3,319.03 lb-ft) of torque, the two-seater accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 &#8211; 62.14 mph) in 4.8 seconds, and from 60 to 120 km/h (37.28 &#8211; 74.56 mph) in 4.1 seconds.&#160;&#160; ... Audi A5 Sportback 2010 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/a5_sportback_2010 <img src="http://static.autodrum.com/tmp/automobiles/audi/a5_sportback_2010/gallery/thumb/a5_sportback_2010_1_250x125.jpg" width="250" height="125" alt="A5 Sportback" /> <br/>&#160;The best of three worlds: The new Audi A5 Sportback, the third model in the A5 series, has the elegance of a coupe, the comfort of a sedan and the practicality of a station wagon. Its emotional design is combined with a sporty overall character and many practical characteristics for everyday driving. State-of-the-art power plants provide for superior efficiency; new technologies for greater safety and dynamics.&#160; The A5 Sportback will roll into dealerships in September, with prices ... Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:36:54 +0300 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/a5_sportback_2010 A5 Sportback &#160;The best of three worlds: The new Audi A5 Sportback, the third model in the A5 series, has the elegance of a coupe, the comfort of a sedan and the practicality of a station wagon. Its emotional design is combined with a sporty overall character and many practical characteristics for everyday driving. State-of-the-art power plants provide for superior efficiency; new technologies for greater safety and dynamics.&#160; The A5 Sportback will roll into dealerships in September, with prices ... Audi Q5 custom concept 2009 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/q5_custom_concept_2009 <img src="http://static.autodrum.com/tmp/automobiles/audi/q5_custom_concept_2009/gallery/thumb/q5_custom_concept_2009_1_250x125.jpg" width="250" height="125" alt="Q5 custom concept" /> <br/>&#160;Each year Worthersee plays host to the now legendary GTI meet, at which auto enthusiasts and of course Audi fans from throughout Europe come together. AUDI AG once again has its own stand at this extraordinary event. The brand&#8217;s appearance at the 28th Worthersee Tour (from May 20-23) in Reifnitz, Karnten (Austria), is dedicated to the centennial celebration &#8220;100 years of Audi.&#8221;&#160; In addition to historic models from various decades, the Ingolstadt ... Wed, 20 May 2009 12:50:09 +0300 http://autodrum.com/cars/audi/reviews/q5_custom_concept_2009 Q5 custom concept &#160;Each year Worthersee plays host to the now legendary GTI meet, at which auto enthusiasts and of course Audi fans from throughout Europe come together. AUDI AG once again has its own stand at this extraordinary event. The brand&#8217;s appearance at the 28th Worthersee Tour (from May 20-23) in Reifnitz, Karnten (Austria), is dedicated to the centennial celebration &#8220;100 years of Audi.&#8221;&#160; In addition to historic models from various decades, the Ingolstadt ...