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In News Brake: General Motors gets another offer for Saab from Spyker, Peugeot blocks Audi for Sebring, and we drive the Audi E-tron . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
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In early 2010 Audi will be bringing the next generation of the A8 to the starting line. The new flagship and its online services further demonstrate the brand's proverbial Vorsprung durch Technik, by bringing a variety of Google services and information to the luxury sedan via the internet. The services will be available in selected markets. Full story...
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Facebook user snaps an undisguised production version of the A1 during photoshoot with Justin Timberlake.

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Road test review of the year, Rolls ghost driven, official new MINI Moke, Audi electric e-tron first drive, bets car kit of 2009

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Justin Timberlake will act as an Audi brand ambassador starting in 2010. The entertainer will play the leading role in an exceptional Audi A1 Internet campaign to be launched in the spring of 2010. Full story...
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Visteon is supplying an audio system and plastic air intake manifold to the Tata Nano which it says demonstrate expertise in designing components for small and low-cost vehicles. Full story...
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A new name, a new segment, a new car. Is there a more fascinating challenge for a car designer? Bold and surprising design was what the Audi team was aiming for in 2007 when it designed the A1 project quattro for the Tokyo Motor Show and again in 2008 for the A1 Sportback concept for the Paris Auto Show. Full story...
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Audi has released a teaser shot of a new premium subcompact, the A1, which will be revealed at the Geneva auto show in March. Full story...
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India's Ruia Group has acquired a 60% controlling stake in Henniges Automotive Grefrath, a German supplier of automotive sealing systems to Daimler, BMW, Audi and Volkswagen. Full story...
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Audi has closed within 44,100 units of Mercedes-Benz in global sales after 11 months. A year ago the gap separating Mercedes and Audi was 114,611 sales. Audi also halved the distance between it and premium-sales leader BMW brand. Full story...
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Audi has closed within 44,100 units of Mercedes-Benz in global sales after 11 months. A year ago the gap separating Mercedes and Audi was 114,611 sales. Audi also halved the distance between it and premium-sales leader BMW brand. Full story...
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Volkswagen is bracing for tough car markets in 2010 despite a 19.1% rise in group vehicle deliveries in November. All VW's main brands including Audi, Skoda and Seat reported sales increases last month. Full story...
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Volkswagen is bracing for tough car markets in 2010 despite a 19.1% rise in group vehicle deliveries in November. All VW's main brands including Audi, Skoda and Seat reported sales increases last month. Full story...
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Audi confirms Tesla Roadster-rivalling electric supercar will arrive in 2012

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At this past week's L.A. Auto show press days, a Green Car ride and Drive event was organized for media. Credentialed journalists could sign up and pick a time slot to briefly drive specific vehicles. The selection of vehicles on hand included every "green" under the sun from the Audi A3 TDI to the Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid all the way to the Volkswagen Touareg TDI. Full story...
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I'm young, dumb and full of... well, you know, residual teenage angst. I may not like video games or online poker but I surely do appreciate fast cars. I don't got much money so I can't go out and buy myself an Audi R8, a Porsche Cayman (although I would sell everything I own to make a small down-payment for one) or even a Chevrolet Camaro. So when I get to drive cars that are quick, snappy and affordable, I tend to get excited. Full story...
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Car audio and navigation system maker Pioneer has said its Chinese car navigation joint venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry aims for CNY1bn (US$147m) in sales in three years, targeting growing demand in the world's httbiggest auto market. Full story...
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Audi will take part to the new Intercontinental Le Mans Cup with two R15, and will still be involved in DTM and GT3. Full story...
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Porsche's new Boxster Spyder in ultimate head-to-head showdown, Audi's A2 is back, LA show round-up, Nissan's new Qashqai

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