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The New Audi A3 Comes with Subscription Fees in Europe

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One we’re hoping skips North America is Audi’s new subscription scheme , recently introduced with the new A3 in Europe. Audi is charging buyers subscription fees to access features like adaptive cruise control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic high beams, and, bafflingly, dual-zone climate controls. inch touchscreen.

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Audi R8 Endures Delayed Demise to Satisfy Demand

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While Audi had previously confirmed 2023 as the last year of the R8, production of the model has continued into 2024. It is true, the last Audi R8 will leave the production line at the end of the first quarter of 2024," Audi spokesperson Liza Kellner informed Motor1. "It

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Audi Gave the S3 Significant Updates for the 2025 Model Year

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The Audi S3 has long been a pocket rocket of sorts, forming the entry level to the brand’s extensive performance catalog. Audi gave the S3 the RS3’s Torque Splitter on the rear axle, which brings torque vectoring and the ability to more easily rotate the rear end during aggressive driving. Image: Audi] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Audi Sends Off the RS 6 Avant with a Limited-Edition GT Model

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Beyond being one of my absolute dream cars, the Audi RS 6 Avant is just a very impressive car. Audi will make just 660 units of the car, 85 of which are destined for sale in the United States. The GT looks similar to the RS 6 GTO concept car from 2020, which was drawn after the 1989 Audi 90 Quattro IMSA GTO race car.

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Audi Applies Safari-Style Treatment to Q8 e-tron

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Audi is dipping a toe into these muddy waters with the all-electric Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar. The Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar is obviously based on a Q8 55 e-tron quattro in Advanced trim, complete with a net battery size of 106 kWh (gross: 114 kWh) and two electric motors good for a total of 402 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque.

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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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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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