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Audi presents PPE-based activesphere concept; electric drive quattro coupé with active back cargo bed

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Audi has presented the activesphere crossover study with electric drive and quattro. The Audi activesphere features a drive system and suspension which make it equally adept on both on and off the road. The Audi activesphere’s ground clearance is variable; ideal for off-road use, it can be increased by 40 millimeters (1.57

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Audi presents Coupé variant of Q4 e-tron as a concept car

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Audi presented the Q4 e-tron concept at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show as a preview of the first compact electric SUV from Audi. With the Q4 Sportback e-tron, the brand is now presenting the second model of the product line that will go into production in 2021 as an SUV Coupé, and will be the Audi brand’s seventh electric model.

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2024 Polestar 2 review, Mercedes Concept CLA, Audi Q6 E-Tron: Today’s Car News

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Mercedes emphasizes how much efficiency matters in an aero-savvy, 800-volt concept. Audi previews a new cabin interface for future EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. And does the Polestar 2 make more sense in rear-wheel-drive form?

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Audi opens new R&D center in Beijing

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Audi is strengthening its development capabilities in China with a significant broadening of its R&D scope in the region and an expansion of its local Audi China R&D team. The new Audi China Building supports Audi’s efforts to establish additional research and production capacities in the country.

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Audi unveils autonomous electric skysphere concept; variable wheelbase for different driving modes

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Audi has unveiled the first member of a new family of concept vehicles, the skysphere roadster. The Audi skysphere concept shows how the brand is redefining luxury in the future—it’s no longer just about driving. The Audi skysphere concept will make its public debut on August 13, 2021, as part of Monterey Car Week.

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Conti CityPlus concept tire premieres at IAA Mobility

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At IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, Continental unveiled its new tire concept Conti CityPlus. The results are lower CO 2 emissions from passenger cars with combustion engines and longer driving ranges for electric vehicles. 3, Mercedes-Benz EQA, Tesla Model 3, Audi Q4 E-TRON, Skoda Octavia, VW Golf 8, Audi A3 and more.

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Audi Activesphere Concept Teased Again Before Its Debut on January 26

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Audi has announced the upcoming reveal of its final “Sphere” concept, the Audi Activesphere, on January 26. This is the fourth all-electric concept in the series, following previous releases in 2021 and 2022. The German luxury automaker has teased the upcoming concept again on its Facebook page.

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