http://www.carzunlimited.com/news/info.html New Cars, News, Car Reviews, Auto Shows, Blogs, Tips, Specs and Pricing - CarzUnlimited http://www.carzunlimited.com/news/info.html http://www.carzunlimited.com/images/index_02.gif http://carzunlimited.com/news/a4/2636/audi-expects-a-91-share-of-j.html Audi today announced that U-S- sales for the month of June reached 7-524 units- its best sales month of 2009- Despite an economic environment that remains challenging- Audi expects its market share will improve in June- to 9-1- based on preliminary industry figures- Preliminary sales and market share totals for the entire imported luxury vehicle segment in the U-S- indicate that Audi captured its second-highest share of the U-S- imported luxury car market in June 2009- trailing only the 9-2- share Audi achieved in April 2009- Audi also expects to realize an imported luxury vehicle sales share of more than 8-2- through the first six months of the year- That compares to a June 2008 Audi market share of nearly 7-8- and a January through June 2008 share of 6-7-- http://carzunlimited.com/news/a4/2636/audi-expects-a-91-share-of-j.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/2578/audi-tdi-to-reduce-carbon-emis.html Audi has committed to supporting The Nature Conservancy to help reduce carbon emissions as part of its public awareness campaign for Audi TDI clean diesel engines- which reduce carbon emissions by 20- over gasoline- The donation will directly benefit The Nature Conservancy voluntary carbon offset program- which features the Tensas River Basin as its first project- The Tensas River Basin Project counterbalances carbon emissions by reforesting private lands to capture and store carbon- as well as to restore critical habitats to native species- Located in the Lower Mississippi Valley- the project will help to buy land- plant trees and to monitor the carbon benefits of these actions- Currently focused in the United States- The Nature Conservancy voluntary carbon offset program may soon expand to more places globally- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/2578/audi-tdi-to-reduce-carbon-emis.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/s5/2419/audi-s5-arrives-in-kuwait.html Kuwait - After months of anticipation Audi Kuwait- represented by Fouad Alghanim - Sons Automotive Company- announces the arrival of the new Audi S5 - the high powered version of the A5 grand touring coupe- Customers in Kuwait have eagerly awaited the arrival of the S5 after rave reviews of the A5 when it was first introduced last summer- Audi Kuwait once again provides drivers with yet another exhilarating driving experience with the arrival of the S5- which offers- the latest generation of eight-cylinder engine that delivers 260 kW -354 bhp- and a maximum torque of 440 Nm that propels the Audi S5 to 100 km-h in just 5-1 seconds- With its quattro permanent four-wheel drive- the six-speed S tronic gearbox- the S sports suspension for extremely dynamic handling- and its heavy-duty brakes- the Audi S5 is well equipped to compete among high-performance sports cars and make the occasional outing onto the race track- http://carzunlimited.com/news/s5/2419/audi-s5-arrives-in-kuwait.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/2397/18-amalgam-audi-r10-le-mans-w.html They can also benefit a good cause thanks to Amalgam Fine Model Cars- Audi and Toy Collector- The company- which creates high-quality scale model cars and yachts for designers- manufacturers and high-end collectors worldwide- has donated one of their 1-8-scale Audi R10 TDI models to the online charity auction Toy Collector is running in conjunction with Audi to mark the brand-s centenary- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/2397/18-amalgam-audi-r10-le-mans-w.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/q5/2375/audi-expects-may-us-imported.html Audi today announced sales for the month of May totaling 7-503 units sold- The U-S- imported luxury vehicle market share for Audi vehicles is expected to increase significantly in May from 6-8 percent share recorded in May 2008- The Audi U-S- market share has consistently gained in 2009- and has further accelerated with the introduction of the Audi Q5 luxury crossover- http://carzunlimited.com/news/q5/2375/audi-expects-may-us-imported.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/2368/audi-and-xbox-360-join-forces-.html The hottest name in racing games and the world-s most progressive maker of sporty luxury cars announced they have forged a partnership centering on the highly-anticipated debuts of the 2010 Audi R8 5-2 FSI quattro and Xbox 360-s -Forza Motorsport 3- later this year- The announcement came today as part of the Xbox 360 keynote presentation at the 2009 E3 Expo- the world-s largest trade show dedicated exclusively to the interactive entertainment industry- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/2368/audi-and-xbox-360-join-forces-.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/jetta/2252/audi-launches-90-minutes-serv.html Audi Oman announces the launch of the new -90 Minutes Service-- Audi Oman represented by Wattayah Motors now guarantee to complete a standard vehicle service with oil change in only 90 minutes- provided that an advance booking was made- the customer arrives on time and no additionals- like dent repair or parts exchange- are required- http://carzunlimited.com/news/jetta/2252/audi-launches-90-minutes-serv.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/2210/audi-partners-with-lance-armst.html Audi of America announced today that they will team with the Trek-LIVESTRONG Under-23 -U23- Cycling Team for the 2009 racing season- donating two Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel vehicles to provide support to riders while competing- The Audi Q7 TDI is one of America-s first highly efficient- seven passenger SUVs providing a luxury option for U-S- drivers who want fuel economy- cleaner emissions- and less imported oil- The Trek-LIVESTRONG U23 Team was created as a project to help develop the next generation of great American cyclists under the leadership and training guidance of 7-time Tour de France winner- Lance Armstrong- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/2210/audi-partners-with-lance-armst.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/2137/audi-launches-90-minutes-serv.html Audi Middle East announces the launch of the new -90 Minutes Service-- All dealerships in the GCC- Lebanon- Syria and Jordan now guarantee to complete a standard vehicle service with oil change in only 90 minutes- provided that an advance booking was made- the customer arrives on time and no additionals- like dent repair or parts exchange- are required- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/2137/audi-launches-90-minutes-serv.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/q5/2125/audi-expects-april-us-import.html Audi today announced sales for the month of April totaling 7-010 units sold- Audi predicts the April numbers will represent the brand-s largest market share of 2009 within the U-S- luxury vehicle market when monthly industry sales are compared to year-earlier results- Bolstered by continuing strong sales of the Audi A5 and Q5- the U-S- imported luxury vehicle market share for Audi models reached a record of 9-2 percent in April- That compares to 6-6 percent in April 2008- This continues a consistent gain in the Audi U-S- market presence in recent months- Through the first four months of 2009- the Audi imported luxury market share stood at 7-8 percent compared to 6-4 percent over the first four months a year ago- http://carzunlimited.com/news/q5/2125/audi-expects-april-us-import.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/2093/audi-recognizes-35-dealers-wit.html Providing superlative customer service while achieving strong overall business performance was no simple feat as economic headwinds worsened toward the end of last year- Yet 35 Audi dealers nationwide excelled on both scores- earning Magna Society awards for 2008- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/2093/audi-recognizes-35-dealers-wit.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/a3/2068/smarttop-roof-top-control-for-.html Mods4cars- the southern California based specialist in high-end electronics for convertible top and remote controls- announced the release of their latest -SmartTOP- comfort roof top control for the new Audi A3 convertible- Customers are now able to raise and lower their convertible top at the touch of a button while driving at low speed or remoteley using their factory key fob- http://carzunlimited.com/news/a3/2068/smarttop-roof-top-control-for-.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1965/audi-abu-dhabi-service-clinic-.html Until 16 April 2009 Audi Abu Dhabi- represented by Ali - Sons Co- LLC Motors Division- is running a further customer relations initiative- the Audi Service Clinic- to offer extra peace of mind to Audi owners- In association with Castrol- participants in the Audi Service Clinic will receive not only a free filter change and oil service- but also a complete vehicle health check- as well as 15- discount on parts and labour for any additional work that may be required- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1965/audi-abu-dhabi-service-clinic-.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1931/audi-management-academy-launch.html Audi Middle East has recently introduced the Audi Management Academy to promote staff retention and development at dealerships across the region- The program is an extension of the already existing Audi Middle East Training Center and provides structured development programs from levels of -Certified Sales or Service Managers- up to a five year program for -Recognized Dealer Principals- with modules such as psychology of leadership- strategic planning and resource management- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1931/audi-management-academy-launch.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/q5/1852/new-audi-q5-suv-launched-in-sa.html Audi Saudi Arabia- represented by Samaco Automotive- recently celebrated the launch of one of the most awaited new models for Audi- the new premium 5-seater SUV Audi Q5- Salah Yamout- General Manager of Audi Saudi- commented at the launch -The Audi Q5 is an extremely important model for us this year- We have had so many customer inquiries ever since the car was shown first in design sketches a few years ago- that we expect the car to become one of our best sellers-- http://carzunlimited.com/news/q5/1852/new-audi-q5-suv-launched-in-sa.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1804/audi-announces-its-status-as-t.html Audi today announced that the brand is now the official luxury vehicle of the New York Yankees- The new relationship also includes the naming of the Audi Yankees Club- an exclusive viewing location and membership restaurant- located on the H-R Block Suite Level in left field- The sponsorship begins with the opening of Yankee Stadium and extends through the 2011 season- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1804/audi-announces-its-status-as-t.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/q5/1781/new-audi-q5-suv-now-available-.html Audi Oman- represented by Wattayah Motors- recently introduced one of the most awaited new models for Audi- the new premium 5-seater SUV Audi Q5- -The Audi Q5 is an extremely important model for us this year- The many customer inquiries we have received even from when design sketches were first shown a few years ago- that the Q5 promises to become one of our best sellers-- said Bob Borland- Brand Manager of Audi Oma http://carzunlimited.com/news/q5/1781/new-audi-q5-suv-now-available-.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/r8/1587/audi-quattro-cup-2009--across-.html Audi quattro Cup 2009 will begin its second season in India at Chandigarh from February 28th- 2009- Given the overwhelming response to the inaugural golf tournament last year- this year-s Audi quattro Cup will include apart from Chandigarh also New Delhi- Pune- Mumbai and Bangalore--The Audi quattro Cup received an excellent response in India making it an obvious decision for us to scale up the tournament by adding three more centres across the country- Audi has been involved with golf sport f http://carzunlimited.com/news/r8/1587/audi-quattro-cup-2009--across-.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/r8/1584/audi-r8-v10-sets-pace.html Charity auctions typically offer high-value items to spur bidding that benefits a worthy cause- But what unfolded at the 3rd annual Boca Raton Concours d- Elegance auction really stood out- The Florida gala to raise money for the Boys - Girls Clubs of Broward County featured the opportunity to own the first 2010 Audi R8 5-2 FSI quattro delivered to the U-S- The newest addition to the highly acclaimed Audi R8 lineup is equipped with a ten-cylinder engine that generates 525 horsepower and achieves a 0-62-14 mph time of 3-9 seconds- The new R8 V10 also offers advanced technologies- such as a lightweight aluminum Audi Space F http://carzunlimited.com/news/r8/1584/audi-r8-v10-sets-pace.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/q5/1561/2009-audi-q5-reference.html The Audi Q5 belongs to the IHG Small SUV segment- which is forecasted to grow dramatically over the next few years as new entrants arrive and customers replace their luxury sedans for luxury crossovers- Key competitors are the Acura RDX- BMW X3- Infiniti EX35- Land Rover LR2 HSE- previous generation Lexus RX350- Mercedes Benz GLK350- and the upcoming Volvo XC60- http://carzunlimited.com/news/q5/1561/2009-audi-q5-reference.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/tt/1516/audi-q7-tdi-clean-diesel-cars-.html Ingolstadt-Los Angeles - The biggest names in the movie industry arrived in fitting style last night for the 81st Academy Awards ceremony- A fleet of 40 white Audi Q7 TDI Clean Diesel cars chauffeured the stars to the red carpet in front of the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles- With its presence at the Oscars- Audi supports yet another major event as part of a major US marketing initiative- The German premium brand already presented the TV transmission of the inauguration of President Barack Obama and launched a major commercial during the Super Bowl - the annual sports event with the most TV viewers in the US- http://carzunlimited.com/news/tt/1516/audi-q7-tdi-clean-diesel-cars-.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/tt/1512/the-audi-tt-rswill-debut-at-th.html Ingolstadt - Audi is once again producing a five-cylinder powerhouse- the Audi TT RS will be unveiled to the world at the Geneva Auto Show- Its turbocharged 2-5-liter engine produces well above 300 bhp- It also delivers explosive acceleration- driving delight- and unrivalled sound- A legend is reborn- After all- powerful five-cylinder gasoline engines have a long legacy at Audi- And the turbocharged direct-fuel http://carzunlimited.com/news/tt/1512/the-audi-tt-rswill-debut-at-th.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/a3/1485/reduced-price-on-audi-a8l.html New Hampshire-s Audi dealer with the largest selection of new and used Audi cars announced that February lease specials were added on popular models like the Audi TT Coupe which was reduced to -599 per month- The practical and economical Audi A4 is a stunning beauty and a steal with new lease incentives dropping payments down to -379 per month- http://carzunlimited.com/news/a3/1485/reduced-price-on-audi-a8l.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1462/denver-prestige-imports.html Prestige Imports Collision Repair Center has reaffirmed its commitment to providing a full service offering in connection with its expert collision repair services- Longstanding Denver- Colorado area Prestige Imports Collision Repair Center has provided attentive customer service to its loyal customer base from its location on Colfax Avenue in Lakewood dating back from the 1970s- The Prestige Imports Collision Repair Center enjoys a reputation throughout Denver and the Rocky Mountain region as a reputable and trusted collision repair center that provides a high quality experience for its customers- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1462/denver-prestige-imports.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1289/audi-wins-design-award-at-naia.html It has recently been announced by Audi of America that it has secured two prestigious awards at the esteemed event of EyesOn Design Awards Ceremony at the North American International Auto Show -NAIAS-- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1289/audi-wins-design-award-at-naia.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1288/massive-publicity-assembled-by.html Key television networks of American electronic media will comprise their airtime with limited number of intervals in order to spotlight the most historic moment in the history of American politics- --Most of you must have speculated the thrill behind the oath taking ceremony of newly elected president Barack Obama which is scheduled to take place on the 20th of this month--- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1288/massive-publicity-assembled-by.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/q5/1268/another-record-year-for-audi.html Ingolstadt - In an unprecedented 13th record year AUDI AG has sold one million cars- The first time this has ever happened in the car-s history- The exact number of cars sold for 2008 was 1-003-400 globally which meant that the company was able to record an increase in its sales volume by 4-1- over the previous year when it sold 964-151 cars- http://carzunlimited.com/news/q5/1268/another-record-year-for-audi.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/a4/1210/audi-a4-lineup-expands-with-ne.html Audi announced an expansion of its 2009 A4 lineup with two new models- one featuring front-wheel drive and one featuring a six-speed manual transmission- The newest 2009 Audi A4 models offer exceptional value and the best fuel economy ratings in their individual segments-The 2009 Audi A4 2-0T FrontTrak combines the advantages of the Audi 2-0 TFSI engine- which recently earned a spot on the http://carzunlimited.com/news/a4/1210/audi-a4-lineup-expands-with-ne.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/a6/1211/audi-sets-prices-on-the-new-an.html Audi of America today released pricing for the updated 2009 model-year Audi A6 sedan- A6 Avant and S6 sedan- which are scheduled to arrive in U-S- dealerships by the beginning of January---Manufacturer-s Suggested Retail Price for the Audi A6 3-2 sedan Premium will start at -45-100- The Audi A6 3-0T quattro http://carzunlimited.com/news/a6/1211/audi-sets-prices-on-the-new-an.html http://carzunlimited.com/articles/a6/1252/audi-sets-prices-on-the-new-an.html Audi of America today released pricing for the updated 2009 model-year Audi A6 sedan- A6 Avant and S6 sedan- which are scheduled to arrive in U-S- dealerships by the beginning of January---Manufacturer-s Suggested Retail Price for the Audi A6 3-2 sedan Premium will start at -45-100- The Audi A6 3-0T quattro sedan Premium will start at -50-100- The Audi A6 3-0T quattro Avant Premium will start at -53-3 http://carzunlimited.com/articles/a6/1252/audi-sets-prices-on-the-new-an.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/a5/1189/four-audi-models-earn-2009-con.html Four 2009 Audi models merited spots on the new Consumer Guide Automotive list of the top vehicles for car shoppers to consider-Editors for the 2009 print and online Consumer Guide Automotive awards called the Audi A5 coupe a -Best Buy- among all Premium Sporty- Performance -- http://carzunlimited.com/news/a5/1189/four-audi-models-earn-2009-con.html http://carzunlimited.com/articles/general/1172/audi-ag-honors-its-best-gradua.html Leading by excellence- In a ceremony at the Design Center Ingolstadt- AUDI AG honored its best apprentices and students from the Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm locations today- They included the best in their class of the occupational training and dual studies in the StEP1 and BA2 programs- Dr- Werner Widuckel- AUDI AG Board Member for Human Resources- Dieter Omert- Head of Training at AUDI AG- and Peter Mosch- Chairman of the General Works Council of AUDI AG- were on hand to congratulate the 30 top students- http://carzunlimited.com/articles/general/1172/audi-ag-honors-its-best-gradua.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/r8/1170/audi-to-advertise-during-super.html After tremendous consumer and critical reaction to its -The Godfather--inspired ad in Super Bowl XLII- Audi of America today announced it has purchased a 60-second slot to advertise in the first quarter of Super Bowl XLIII- Last year-s Super Bowl ad was the first in nearly 20 years for the company- The spot-s unique creative elements scored big points with viewers- According to Collective Intellect and Nielsen Buzz Metrics- Audi was the number two Super -- http://carzunlimited.com/news/r8/1170/audi-to-advertise-during-super.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/c30/1167/when-less-is-more-the-storied.html When leading trade publisher Ward-s Automotive Group recently set out to recognize the world-s 10 best automotive engines for 2009- one turbocharged four cylinder stood out- The Audi 2-0 TFSI I-4 won a place on the list for the fourth consecutive year-The recognition validated a core strategy at Audi- That highly efficient engines can handily deliver the personality that discriminating premium luxury car buyers expect when they get behind the steering wheel- Central to this philosophy is an engineering -- http://carzunlimited.com/news/c30/1167/when-less-is-more-the-storied.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1190/audi-to-advertise-during-super.html After tremendous consumer and critical reaction to its -The Godfather--inspired ad in Super Bowl XLII- Audi of America today announced it has purchased a 60-second slot to advertise in the first quarter of Super Bowl XLIII- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1190/audi-to-advertise-during-super.html http://carzunlimited.com/articles/r8/1162/the-audi-r8-52-fsi-quattro-b.html Audi is launching the next variant of its top-of-the-line model- With the R8- the brand has established itself at the forefront of high-end sports cars from the very start - and now comes the R8 V10- Its 5-2-liter- ten-cylinder engine churns out 386 kW -525 hp- and 530 Nm -390-91 lb-ft- of torque- which makes for breathtaking performance- With superior Audi technologies such as quattro all-wheel drive- the lightweight aluminum body- the innovative all-LED headlights- and its striking design- the R8 V10 takes pole position against the competition- http://carzunlimited.com/articles/r8/1162/the-audi-r8-52-fsi-quattro-b.html http://carzunlimited.com/articles/r8/1143/audi-partners-with-design-miam.html For the third year- Audi continues to be the Exclusive Automotive Sponsor of Design Miami-- the pre-eminent fair for limited-edition design- Audi joined the fair in 2006- just one year after its inception- In addition- as of 2008- Audi is now the Exclusive Automotive Sponsor of Art Basel Miami Beach- thus partnering up with the world-s most important fairs for both contemporary art and design- Both engagements underscore Audi-s position as a cutting-edge design brand within the luxury car sector- This is especially valid for the partnership between Audi and Design Miami-- where Audi not only fulfills a traditional sponsorship role- but also provides content and actively participates as an exhibitor- http://carzunlimited.com/articles/r8/1143/audi-partners-with-design-miam.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1142/audi-reports-november-sales.html The Audi A5 posted a 155-2- increase over last November with 569 units sold- Similarly- the Audi R8 had another strong month with over 150 units sold- an increase of 123-9- over November 2007- The Audi TT sales increased to 606 units sold this month growing by 74-6- compared to November 2007- For the year- the Audi TT outsold last year-s figures by more than 11-- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1142/audi-reports-november-sales.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/a5/1141/new-2010-audi-a5-and-s5-cabrio.html The A5 product line is now expanded to include Cabriolet models with three powerful and fuel-efficient powertrains -2-0 TFSI 4 cylinder- 3-2 FSI V6- 3-0 TFSI V6 with supercharged technology-- A5 Cabriolet features ground-breaking soft top technology for elegant styling- superior room and storage space- and superb driving dynamics http://carzunlimited.com/news/a5/1141/new-2010-audi-a5-and-s5-cabrio.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/q7/1147/spectacular-venue-for-the-audi.html Audi is the exclusive automotive sponsor for the third year running at Design Miami-- the leading global forum for high-end design- From December 2 through 5- the world-s most influential dealers- designers- collectors- curators- and critics will meet here to celebrate the design scene-s highlights at countless events- Audi is not only sponsor of the VIP fleet- but also - with the -Audi Coastline Marina- installation http://carzunlimited.com/news/q7/1147/spectacular-venue-for-the-audi.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/a4/1148/light-design.html Efficient- reliable- one-of-a-kind- Audi was the first automobile manufacturer to recognize the potential of revolutionary LED lighting technology and then incorporate it during development of its vehicles- The brand with the four rings has since acquired a technological edge putting it years ahead of the competition- and is a key driver of this innovation- Crucial for the exterior design- Not only during the day http://carzunlimited.com/news/a4/1148/light-design.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1138/audi-grows-commitment-to-the-e.html Audi today announced that the inauguration of the first phase of the -re-design Simpson Park- project will occur during Design Miami- 2008 on December 3rd at 9-30 am together with Miami Mayor Manny Diaz- -re-design Simpson Park- is a philanthropic initiative in conjunction with the city of Miami aiming to revitalize the park as one of the very last original hammocks in Miami which were once a critical component http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1138/audi-grows-commitment-to-the-e.html http://carzunlimited.com/articles/a4/1133/audi-motorsport-based-on-three.html In future- the AUDI AG motorsport programme will be based on three pillars- During the 2009 season- the brand with the four rings will compete once again in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the DTM- Additionally- with the new Audi R8 LMS- Audi Sport offers for the first time a racing sports car specifically developed for customer use- http://carzunlimited.com/articles/a4/1133/audi-motorsport-based-on-three.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/a4/1122/audi-picks-up-multiple-auto-t.html Readers of the motoring magazine -Auto Zeitung- have voted three Audi models top of their classes at the -Auto Trophy 2008-- The poll saw the Audi A4- A6 and R8 pick up three of the year-s most sought-after awards- Audi also took first place in the image report on car brands for the fifth time in a row- http://carzunlimited.com/news/a4/1122/audi-picks-up-multiple-auto-t.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1119/audi-at-the-essen-motor-show-.html Audi is set to present a world premiere at the Essen Motor Show from November 28 to December 7- the brand with the four rings will be unveiling a race version of the Audi R8 with over 500 horsepower- During the press conference on November 28- Audi will also be presenting its plans for the 2009 motorsport season- This year-s http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1119/audi-at-the-essen-motor-show-.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1123/audi-provides-future-managing-.html In an effort to ensure a smooth change of generations at Audi dealerships- AUDI AG and its dealers specifically invest in junior employees and prepare them for the position of Managing Director- This year- ten candidates completed the 22-months training course--With this training- the next generation of management at our dealerships opted for a successful future with Audi-- said Michael Sch-nberger- Head of the Sales Organization of AUDI AG- when he awarded the http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1123/audi-provides-future-managing-.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1106/audi-sales-satisfaction-growth.html Audi-s consumer sales satisfaction ranking improved by an industry-leading six positions in 2008- according to data released by J-D- Power and Associates- The improvement caps a three year rise of over 30 index points by Audi- as measured in satisfaction from retail purchasers and lessees of new cars and light trucks--- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1106/audi-sales-satisfaction-growth.html http://carzunlimited.com/articles/c30/1090/satellite-broadcast-of-the-aud.html The Audi press conference at the Los Angeles Motorshow hosted by Peter Schwarzenbauer- Boardmember for Marketing and Sales AUDI AG- on Wednesday- November 19- 2008- 2-25 p-m- -local time-- will be broadcasted worldwide via satellite- Please find enclosed time and coordinates of the worldwide satellite broadcast- http://carzunlimited.com/articles/c30/1090/satellite-broadcast-of-the-aud.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1086/audi-presents-long-wheelbase-a.html Audi is the first premium brand to introduce a prestigious long-wheelbase version in the upper mid-size category exclusively for the Chinese market- the Audi A4L-s wheelbase is 60 millimeters -2-36 inches- longer- which benefits rear-seat passengers in particular- The A4L thus offers unrivaled spaciousness in its segment- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1086/audi-presents-long-wheelbase-a.html http://carzunlimited.com/articles/general/1088/audi-twin-cup-winner-honored-i.html The ninth Audi Twin Cup came to a close this weekend at the Audi Forum Ingolstadt following an exciting practical final- After a theoretical phase lasting several months- the finalists competed in typical work situations and put their outstanding practical skills to the test- http://carzunlimited.com/articles/general/1088/audi-twin-cup-winner-honored-i.html http://carzunlimited.com/articles/general/1092/audi-s3-and-s3-sportback-with-.html A milestone in transmission technology is now available in the Audi S3 and S3 Sportback sporty compact models- The S tronic dualclutch transmission unites the powerful two-liter TFSI engine with the road in a manner that is both sporty and efficient- This ensures quicker acceleration- high agility and ride comfort along with improved fuel efficiency--- http://carzunlimited.com/articles/general/1092/audi-s3-and-s3-sportback-with-.html http://carzunlimited.com/articles/a4/1091/audi-presents-long-wheelbase-a.html Audi is the first premium brand to introduce a prestigious long-wheelbase version in the upper mid-size category exclusively for the Chinese market- the Audi A4L-s wheelbase is 60 millimeters -2-36 inches- longer- which benefits rear-seat passengers in particular- The A4L thus offers unrivalled spaciousness in its segment- http://carzunlimited.com/articles/a4/1091/audi-presents-long-wheelbase-a.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/touareg/1095/audi-models-now-network-with-o.html Audi has presented a milestone of the automotive future at a testing ground in Dudenhofen- Germany- Along with other European vehicle manufacturers at the second CAR2CAR Forum- Audi demonstrated how it will be possible in the future for data to be exchanged between vehicles of different brands- http://carzunlimited.com/news/touareg/1095/audi-models-now-network-with-o.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/q7/1083/audi-celebrates-most-successfu.html Four rings- four wins- The end of season party at the Audi Forum Neckarsulm was celebrated under this motto- and at which Audi thanked its teams and drivers for the most successful motorsport season in the company-s history- Chairman of the Board of Management Rupert Stadler and Michael Dick- Member of the Board of Management with responsibility http://carzunlimited.com/news/q7/1083/audi-celebrates-most-successfu.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/q7/1081/audi-q7-a3-earn-top-honors-in.html The Audi Q7 earned recognition as the best luxury SUV and the Audi A3 claimed the top ranking among luxury multi-function vehicles in the just-released 2008 Total Value Index produced by the consumer research firm Strategic Vision--- http://carzunlimited.com/news/q7/1081/audi-q7-a3-earn-top-honors-in.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1013/audi-bucks-industry-sales-slum.html Audi-s aggressive growth strategy has paid off in increased market share- For October- 2008- Audi reached a market share of 8-6- within its competitive set- up from 6-2- 12 months ago- Audi-s car share performance was even stronger- increasing 3-6- to 11-1- for October--- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/1013/audi-bucks-industry-sales-slum.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/q5/998/golden-steering-wheel-goes-to-.html It has not even hit the market- but it has already won an award- -Bild am Sonntag- named the new Audi Q5 the best vehicle in this year-s special SUV class- awarding it the -Golden Steering Wheel----The Audi Q5 won out over strong competition and- in the process- repeated the Audi A4-s success last year--- http://carzunlimited.com/news/q5/998/golden-steering-wheel-goes-to-.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/933/audi-ag-new-brand-architectur.html Peter Schwarzenbauer- Audi Board Member for Marketing and Sales- today opened the first Audi terminal in Japan-s capital- The trendsetting dealership architecture was designed by the renowned office of Allmann Sattler Wappner- It heralds a major investment campaign into the brand-s international sales network- jointly undertaken by AUDI AG and its dealers--- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/933/audi-ag-new-brand-architectur.html http://carzunlimited.com/articles/general/935/audi-october-sales-a-new-recor.html Peter Schwarzenbauer- Audi Board Member for Marketing and Sales- today opened the first Audi terminal in Japan-s capital- The trendsetting dealership architecture was designed by the renowned office of Allmann Sattler Wappner- It heralds a major investment campaign into the brand-s international sales network- jointly undertaken by AUDI AG and its dealers- http://carzunlimited.com/articles/general/935/audi-october-sales-a-new-recor.html http://carzunlimited.com/articles/general/880/kickoff-for-audis-new-researc.html Ingolstadt - Research gives you a competitive edge- INI-KU with the partners AUDI AG- Catholic University of Eichst-tt-Ingolstadt and the City of Ingolstadt has already launched their cooperative activities in June 2008-The official opening ceremony takes place today at the SE Center Ingolstadt- INI-KU is the fifth academic science partnership launched by Audi at its Ingolstadt location to date- It supports research projects in the--humanities- social and economic sciences- http://carzunlimited.com/articles/general/880/kickoff-for-audis-new-researc.html http://carzunlimited.com/articles/general/882/audi-celebrates-10-years-of-ac.html The ceremony at Audi went off with a bang in the truest sense of the word- the brand with the four-ring logo invited guests on Monday to its Technical Development crash hall in Ingolstadt to celebrate 10 years of accident research at Audi- Numerous guests- including Dr- Bernd Weiss- State Secretary for Bavaria-s Ministry of the Interior- were treated- among other things- to a crash test presentation involving an Audi A3 Cabriolet- Since 1998 the members of this interdisciplinary team of experts have been collecting evidence when an Audi car has been involved in an accident- The Audi Accident Research Unit -AARU- is a research group that includes the Regensburg University Hospital- the Bavarian Ministry of the Interior and Audi- Audi has financed the unit in full since initiating it- http://carzunlimited.com/articles/general/882/audi-celebrates-10-years-of-ac.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/a5/936/audi-a5-wins-2009-active-lifes.html The Audi A5 earned the Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year Award in the luxury on-road category- outperforming 10 competitors- The awards- now in their fifth year- recognize cars and trucks that are best suited to meet the demands of an active and athletic lifestyle--The A5 is the embodiment of Audi-s commitment to developing cars that are sporty- technologically advanced and a pleasure to drive-- said http://carzunlimited.com/news/a5/936/audi-a5-wins-2009-active-lifes.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/a3/937/audi-completes-4800-mile-rally.html With the streets and highways of America as its driving course- Audi proved clean diesel passes the real-world test- Completing the cross country Mileage Marathon- Audi-s TDI fleet not only redefined diesel as a ultra-low emission alternative to gas-powered vehicles- but also posted noteworthy fuel efficiency numbers- Covering over 4800 miles from New York to Santa Monica- the Audi A3 TDI has averaged 45 mpg- the Audi http://carzunlimited.com/news/a3/937/audi-completes-4800-mile-rally.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/a3/938/audi-1-2-victory-in-alms-final.html Audi was able to complete their successful 2008 sportscar season with another 1-2 victory- In the finale of the American Le Mans Series at Laguna Seca -U-S- state of California-- the two Germans Lucas Luhr and Marco Werner celebrated a narrow victory in front of their team mates Christijan Albers and Emanuele Pirro-The Audi R10 TDI thus remained undefeated on the track at Laguna Seca that has traditionally favoured the lighter LM P2 sportscars in the corresponding race for the past http://carzunlimited.com/news/a3/938/audi-1-2-victory-in-alms-final.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/939/emanuele-pirro-fastest-audi-dr.html Emanuele Pirro has captured the LM P1 pole position at Laguna Seca -U-S- state of California- in his last race with the Audi R10 TDI- On Friday- the Italian won the qualifying battle against his team-mate Lucas Luhr- Team Audi Sport North America-s two Audi R10 TDI prototypes will line-up on the fifth row of the starting grid for the finale of the American Le Mans Series- In unexpected hot conditions- the LM P1 cars had no chance to match http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/939/emanuele-pirro-fastest-audi-dr.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/940/final-race-for-emanuele-pirro-.html Emanuele Pirro will race an Audi sports prototype for the last time in his career at the American Le Mans Series finale on 18 October at Laguna Seca- The Italian has served the brand since 1994 and is one of the most successful Audi factory drivers ever with three touring car titles- two sportscar championship victories in the American Le Mans Series and five wins in the 24 Hours of Le Mans- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/940/final-race-for-emanuele-pirro-.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/942/christijan-albers-gets-chance-.html After Swiss driver Marcel F-ssler- Audi now gives another driver the opportunity to contest a race with the powerful 650 hp plus Audi R10 TDI- At the American Le Mans Series finale at Laguna Seca -US state of California- on 18 October- the former Dutch Formula 1 driver Christijan Albers starts together with Emanuele Pirro -Italy- for Team Audi Sport North America- The Audi R10 TDI with start number 2 will be driven by the usual German duo of Lucas Luhr and Marco Werner- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/942/christijan-albers-gets-chance-.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/a4/941/new-audi-a4-earns-highest-fede.html The redesigned 2009 Audi A4 luxury sport sedan gained further validation of its segment-leading qualities by earning the U-S- government-s highest crashworthiness and rollover safety rating---The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the A4 achieved the coveted 5-Star designation based on its performance in the New Car Assessment Program- or NCAP- U-S- law requires all passenger cars to pass a 30 mph frontal crash test and a http://carzunlimited.com/news/a4/941/new-audi-a4-earns-highest-fede.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/q7/943/audi-q7-takes-top-ranking-in-2.html The Audi Q7 luxury sport-utility vehicle earned the highest rating in its category under a new consumer sentiment index aimed at identifying the smartest -green- choices available to U-S- consumers-This is the first year for the SmartGreen Index-- or SGI-- tabulated by the San Diego-based marketing research firm Strategic Vision- The index is based on actual customer experiences with perceived quality- overall value -the -Smart- components- http://carzunlimited.com/news/q7/943/audi-q7-takes-top-ranking-in-2.html http://carzunlimited.com/articles/a4/944/audi-ag-best-september-sales-.html AUDI AG notched up double-digit growth rates in Europe- Asia-Pacific and America in September- The brand with the four rings increased its worldwide sales figures in September by 12-3 percent to 95-137 vehicles -2007- 84-716-- From January through September- Audi sold some 762-280 units - an increase of 2-9 percent -2007- 741-106-- In addition- the brand achieved double-digit growth rates not only in new Asia-Pacific markets- but also in Europe- The principal drivers of growth were the new Audi A4 and the A5 sports coup-- http://carzunlimited.com/articles/a4/944/audi-ag-best-september-sales-.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/945/aco-presents-le-mans-trophy-to.html In addition to twelve Volkswagen Group world premieres more than 1-000 journalists from around the world witnessed yet another highlight on the eve of the Paris Motor Show- Jean-Claude Plassart- President of the Automobile Club de l-Ouest -ACO- officially presented AUDI AG with the 24 Hours of Le Mans winners- trophy during the Volkswagen Group evening- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/945/aco-presents-le-mans-trophy-to.html http://carzunlimited.com/articles/general/946/audi-to-reveal-a1-sportback-at.html At the Paris Motor Show- Audi is unveiling the A1 Sportback concept study- following on from the Audi A1 project quattro- the three-door show car presented in 2007- this is a concept for a five-door four-seater for the sub-compact class - once again exhibiting all the characteristics of a genuine Audi- The 3-99-meter long -13-09 ft- and 1-75-meter wide -5-74 ft- vehicle combines cutting-edge- dynamic styling with optimum economy of space and supreme quality- At the same time- a series of visionary technical solutions take efficiency- dynamism and motoring pleasure into new territory as only Audi knows how- http://carzunlimited.com/articles/general/946/audi-to-reveal-a1-sportback-at.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/328/audi--apple-boast-in-car-inte.html What a happy coincidence- here was me just about to drive a brand new Audi A8 off the lot- when the German firm join hands with Apple and issue a gushing press release about their latest in-car couplings--nbsp- No- this isn-t some sort of unpleasant cellular dogging experience- it-s Audi bigging-up their optional Bluetooth interface which - surprise surprise - is compatible with the iPhone--nbsp- There-s also a cable on offer which- if you don-t mind that bit of extra tethering- could start pumping your tunes through the car-s speakers---First off- the Bluetooth option- Audi want their Teutonic customers to know that not only can they control such mundane functionality as accept-reject-call-hands-free but also indicate signal strength and http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/328/audi--apple-boast-in-car-inte.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/a3/327/audi-a3-gets-new-engine.html Audi has replaced the 1-6-litre petrol engine in its A3 model range with a turbocharged 1-4-litre unit-The new 123bhp engine is more efficient than the unit it replaces- boasting an additional 10bhp and more pulling power- However it emits less carbon dioxide- putting out 154g-km as opposed to 158g-km- and returns an average of 43-5mpg-It has been introduced as part of Audi-s ongoing efforts to reduce pollution levels across its range-The new engine is available to order now for delivery in October- Prices start at -16-365 for the A3 1-4 TFSI and -16-865 for the A3 Sportback- http://carzunlimited.com/news/a3/327/audi-a3-gets-new-engine.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/r8/316/world-exclusive-on-the-road-i.html Audi has unleashed its 188mph supercar - but only CAR Magazine got to go along for the awe-inspiring ride--- --Silver bullet- the 188mph Audi R8 http://carzunlimited.com/news/r8/316/world-exclusive-on-the-road-i.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/q7/279/audi-q7-a3-and-s8-collect-i.html Audi vehicles captured three awards for ----------Audi A3interior design and quality levels as voted by the auto industry media- The Audi Q7- A3 and S8 all earned Auto Interior of the Year Awards during the Ward-s Auto Interiors Show- June 7- 2006- With these awards- Audi continues to build on its success of being regarded as the industry benchmark of interior design and quality-----------Audi Q7--The Audi Q7 won the news media award for the Premium-Priced CUV category- while the A3 took the news media award for the Popular-Priced Car category- Both the Audi Q7 and A3 have been highly regarded through out the media for their stylish- luxurious interiors since their debuts- --The Audi S8 won the news media award for Best Sound System with http://carzunlimited.com/news/q7/279/audi-q7-a3-and-s8-collect-i.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/a3/268/audi-worldwide-deliveries-ris.html German automaker Audi AG said Tuesday that worldwide deliveries of its cars rose 10 percent in March compared with the same month last year- with its A3 and A6 lines boosting demand- The Ingolstadt- Germany-based automaker- the luxury arm of Volkswagen AG- said deliveries last month rose to more than 93-600 cars- For the first three months of the year- deliveries were 226-700 vehicles- a 16 percent rise from the first three months of 2005- Sales of its A3 hatchback model rose 22 percent in the first quarter- with 65-400 cars sold- while its A6 line saw 59-500 cars delivered- up 49 percent from a year ago- The A4 line accounted for 82-300 vehicle deliveries- up some 3 percent on the year- Despite the increases- which the company said were http://carzunlimited.com/news/a3/268/audi-worldwide-deliveries-ris.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/a4/203/2007-audi-a4-and-s4-cabriolets.html The all-new 2007 Audi A4 and S4 Cabriolets will make their North American debut at the 2006 New York Auto Show- A restyled exterior and two new available engines featuring Audi-s FSI direct injection technology mark the biggest changes to the A4 Cabriolet- The 340-hp S4 Cabriolet has also been enhanced to further express the cars high-performance prowess- The A4 and S4 Cabriolet-s exterior has now been integrated with Audi-s corporate design- the singleframe grille- The S4 Cabriolet receives the same styling cues as the S4 sedan- -S- specific grille treatment- larger air intakes- V8 badges on the fenders- four oval exhaust pipes- and 18- wheels- The A4 Cabriolet is now available with two of the recently named Ward-s 10 Best Engines- the http://carzunlimited.com/news/a4/203/2007-audi-a4-and-s4-cabriolets.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/201/new-audis-to-launch-at-new-yo.html The all-new 2007 Audi A4and S4 Cabriolets will make their North American debut at the 2006 New York Auto Show- A restyled exterior and two new available enginesfeaturing Audi-s FSI direct injection technology mark the biggest changes to the A4 Cabriolet- The 340-hp S4Cabriolet has also been enhanced to further express the carshigh-performance prowess- The A4 and S4 Cabriolet-s exterior has now been integrated with Audi-s corporate design- the singleframe grille- The S4 Cabriolet receives the same styling cues as the S4 sedan- -S- specific grille treatment- larger air intakes- V8 badges on the fenders- four oval exhaust pipes- and 18- wheelThe A4 Cabriolet is now available with two of the recently named Ward-s 10 Best Engines- the 200hp http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/201/new-audis-to-launch-at-new-yo.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/180/audi---100-in-48-seconds.html Audi-s all-new V8-powered RS4 is expected to sell for about -170-000- it was revealed this week- New from the ground up- the Audi RS4 will be officially launched in April-----The 4-2-litre V8 develops 335kW of power at 8250rpm and maximum torque of 430Nm at 5500rpm- The RS4 rockets to 100km-h in 4-8 seconds and reaches 200km-h in 16-6 seconds- --The RS4 features the family single-frame grille while the rear shoulder line is distinctly in the A4 family- The RS4 adds additional air intake scoops in the front section- massive twin-exhaust pipes- suspension that is lowered by 30mm- a wider front and rear track as well as the wheels developed specifically for the RS4- --The engine is started by pressing a starter button- By pressing the sports http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/180/audi---100-in-48-seconds.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/q7/179/audi---the-luxury-suv.html -nbsp-Lavishly equipped- Stylish- Sleek- ----The Q7 shows you what-s behind when you back up- tells you the tire pressure and lets you adjust the suspension----nbsp---Roger Beasley Audi spared no expense at Texas- first unveiling of the SUV last week- Before the Austin preview- the vehicle had been seen only in Los Angeles and Detroit auto shows- ----The Q7-s eye-catching design reminds one of an aerodynamic time trial helmet worn by cyclists- It-s a good-looking ride that-s made to provide a pleasant driving experience on asphalt to Santa Fe or off-road to a secret fishing hole in the northern New Mexico mountains- This vehicle can make getting there as much fun as what-s at the final destination- --The Q7 is computer smart- The Multi http://carzunlimited.com/news/q7/179/audi---the-luxury-suv.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/163/audi-to-launch-tv-channel.html Audi has launched its own TV channel - a first in the car industry- It will feature car launches and a range of Audi activities including Le Mans motor racing- amateur golf tournaments- high-goal polo and social events -presumably featuring celebs arriving in Audis-- It also features interviews with celebrities and documentaries- such as the history of Audi-s quattro- the production of the Audi -ski jump- ad and the making of a watch inspired by Audi with jeweller- Stephen Webster- The channel has been developed with the ad agency BBH and the TV production company- North One- It is available of Sky Digital- Channel 259- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/163/audi-to-launch-tv-channel.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/134/audi-makes-a-range-rover.html Audi-s first ever luxury off-roader makes its debut at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show this month- The new contender in a burgeoning market segment is to be called the Q7- presumably fitting in between the A6 and the A8 in the Audi range- At launch- the Q7 will have a choice of either a direct-injection 4-2-litre V8 petrol engine -with 350bhp and maximum torque of 325lb-ft- or the excellent 3-litre six-cylinder diesel engine used elsewhere in the Audi range- churning out 233bhp and a stonking 369lb-ft of torque- The only gearbox available to start with is a six-speed automatic- though it is expected that the Direct Shift Gearbox will make its way onto future even higher performance versions- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/134/audi-makes-a-range-rover.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/110/happy-25th-times-four-audi-.html Audi-s tribute to the 25th anniversary of quattro all-wheel drive is a V8-powered- limited-edition S4 25quattro- It debuts Aug- 19 at A Motorsports Gathering at the Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley- California- All cars come with Avus Silver paint- unique rocker panels and front and rear bumpers- and 18-inch wheels- Inside- a special shift knob identifies each car as being -1 of 250-- while carbon fiber trim and other special materials set the S4 25quattro apart from the standard S4- http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/110/happy-25th-times-four-audi-.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/79/audi-a6-and-infiniti-m35-earn-.html The 2005 Audi A6 and the 2006 Infiniti M35 earned top ratings in front- and side-impact crash tests released this week by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety- Infiniti- Nissan-s luxury brand- and Audi requested the tests- The Institute conducts the tests if the manufacturer reimburses it for the cost of the vehicles- In the front crash test- vehicles strike a barrier on the driver side at 40 miles per hour- In the side-impact test- vehicles are struck with a barrier moving at 31 mph to reflect the impact by a truck or http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/79/audi-a6-and-infiniti-m35-earn-.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/a3/70/audi-plans-topless-a3.html German automaker Audi will soon introduce a convertible version of its A3- sources have told Inside Line- as the hardtop version is just now hitting the U-S- market in hatchback form- The A3 Cabriolet is scheduled for introduction in Europe in spring 2007- plans for the U-S- are not known yet- The A3 Cabriolet will be based on the next-generation A3- which uses the sixth-generation Golf platform- It will share no exterior body panels with the current A3- The current three-door A3 hatchback will be replaced in 2010- http://carzunlimited.com/news/a3/70/audi-plans-topless-a3.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/66/flying-scotsmen.html Colin and Alister McRae will headline the UK-s premier rally car show at Castle Combe Circuit on Saturday 13 August- The famous rally driving brothers will be demonstrating their Mk2 Ford Escorts throughout the event- giving spectators the unique opportunity to witness them on track together- Other highlights at the event will include precision driving displays by British Autotest Champions Russ Swift and Paul Swift and a display of over 75 Audi quattro cars to celebrate the rallying icon-s 25th anniversary- More information-nbsp-at www- rallyday-com http://carzunlimited.com/news/general/66/flying-scotsmen.html http://carzunlimited.com/news/q7/49/first-glimpse-of-audi-q7-revea.html Rest assured- you don-t have to worry that the Audi Q7 is nothing more than a reskinned Volkswagen Touareg or Porsche Cayenne- Despite the fact that it shares the same platform as the SUVs from VW and Porsche- the Q7 rides on a nearly 6-inch-longer wheelbase that gives it a much leaner and more athletic appearance- Its overall dimensions give it the look of a tall wagon similar to the current allroad- but the Q7 is larger and better proportioned- 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