One of the biggest stories in recent years is well-known car models heading to the scrapyard in the sky. Back in November 2022, it was announced that the 2023 model year of the Audi R8 would be its last. The second-generation R8 Type 4S was never a huge seller—total numbers lagged well behind rivals like […]
It’s no secret that sedans and hatchbacks are steadily disappearing from the market as more and more drivers turn to SUVs and pickup trucks. If you take a look at the few cars remaining, you will find even fewer sporty models. Manual transmissions are all but gone, and you have to look hard to find […]
The used vehicle market draws in all sorts of buyers, from parents looking for a first car for their newly licensed teen to those looking to save a few bucks on their next daily driver. The used market might typically be all about value, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Between classic […]
The phrase “Out with the old and in with the new” is integral to consumerism, as businesses entice us with new products that are bigger and better and promise to accommodate our ever-evolving needs. This approach applies to the automotive industry, with automakers frequently updating their lineups and introducing new models with cutting-edge features and […]
For reasons known only to the ether, I will never forget my first exposure to the “quattro” name––it was associated with the breathtaking “Le Mans quattro” concept car, which heralded the coming of the Audi R8 mid-engine supercar. I wasn’t remotely tuned in to racing at the time (the concept’s name honored Audi’s incredible Le […]
Audi is one of the most prestigious and impressive luxury brands on the market, with a combination of sophistication and performance that puts a lot of other manufacturers to shame. That’s a big part of why a lot of people have been very excited about Audi’s serious investment in the Electric Vehicle (EV) market. While […]
If you are confused by the title, let me explain. The engineers at Kia have been working tirelessly to create more powerful vehicles to compete against the German-engineered titans like Audi and BMW. With the release of the athletic Kia Stinger, the company has managed to take its place among the more established luxury-sport brands. […]
SUVs have always been the quintessential choice for drivers looking for a healthy blend of versatility and dependability, coupled with achieving respectable performance. SUVs are constantly at the forefront of innovation, and plenty of manufacturers develop and produce better SUV lineups. With a bustling market comes competition, a critical aspect of a healthy industry. Cadillac […]
You don’t have to be too into cars to have heard of the Audi e-tron, but unless you’ve got your finger really on the pulse of what’s going on, you might have missed quite a few details. The Audi e-tron is the new electric-only SUV built by Audi, providing incredible performance and luxury details with […]
There’s something magical about driving a luxury vehicle, whether it’s for their exemplary performance, attractive exteriors, or perhaps both. For many, if you were to ask somebody what their dream vehicle consists of, chances are they’ll be mentioning some form of a luxury vehicle. These days, purchasing one doesn’t have to cost you a fortune […]
Dreams Become Reality Some drivers wish to one day be driving the best vehicle they can imagine, and often times the vehicle that comes to mind is something along the lines of a supercar. These are vehicles that each year continue to remain the pinnacle of the automotive industry due to the sheer raw power […]
While Audi may have counted themselves among the upmarket brands which declared an early absence from this year’s NAIAS in Detroit, they were on-hand in Las Vegas just a week earlier, attending the CES Technology conference. So what technology was Audi on-hand to present? While one might assume that it has something to do with […]
As reported in a variety of news venues (be they automotive-centric or part of the mainstream media) the Volkswagen Group’s string of perceived fails-of-late is being reinforced through the recent announcement that their Audi division would be recalling up to 1.16 million vehicles, in the possession of faulty coolant pumps. The vehicles in question […]
The shoulders of a luxury automaker need to be broad in order to carry the weight of the expectations that are placed upon it. Fortunately, the majority of these automakers benefit from their longevity and the full maturation that they enjoy as a result of it. The added benefit of possessing an enduring legacy comes […]
