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Huawei Asks Mercedes, Audi to Collab on Software

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Audi’s involvement is less clear, though it is worth noting there are rumblings of them and Huawei planning a partnership to develop new autonomous driving aids. Audi currently makes 9 different models in China, ranging from the A3 and Q2L to the A6L and e-tron. GM is partnered with a group called SAIC for the same reason.

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2023 Audi TT Given Sendoff Limited Edition Model

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Audi is discontinuing the TT this year and will be offering a Final Edition built in limited quantities. The answer is that Audi wanted to differentiate the model from everything else that wore the TT badge. Audi offered a slew of colors back then, including eight individual greens.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

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With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. BMW and Audi both managed to squeak in under the $10,000 mark. Infiniti was the lowest, averaging $8,500 over 10 years.

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Alfa Romeo Displays Carabo Concept, Speculation Abounds

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The vehicle was also on display for the opening of the Larusmiani boutique, which has recently opened a permanent gallery dedicated to Italian automobiles. While the 33 Stradale is about as handsome as classic automobiles get, there’s something about the wedge design that seems to resonate with modern audiences.

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Lamborghini Developing Active Camber And Toe System

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In addition to the potential mechanical advantages something like that might offer, the resulting automobile would theoretically see reduced tire wear. That’s perfectly acceptable on the kinds of automobiles that cost as much as a house and are purchased by individuals with massive disposable incomes.

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The 2024 Buick Regal (CN) Leaked: Do We Miss It Yet?

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It wasn’t even terrible to look at — mixing design trends that had been synonymous with Buick since the 1990s with a tinge of Audi. Asian consumers still seem broadly interested in traditional automobiles and the brand itself maintains a desirable image there.

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Size or Speed? IIHS Study Examines Safety Between Models

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The overall shape of an automobile remains relevant. But that same phenomenon may also apply when automobiles crash into each other. The IIHS noted that the Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class offered nearly as much horsepower as some of the worst performers on the list. But there are outliers in the IIHS data.

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