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Audi received special recognition for its string of successes with the R10 TDI and the A4 DTM by the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA), an important organisation of the British motorsport industry. Full story...

Founded in 1907, the NAIAS is now entering its 20th year as an international event and is featuring 50 show debuts. Among these are: the Cadillac Converj concept and SRX production crossover; the Audi Sportback concept; Kia's Soulster concept, BMW's second-generation Z4; the VW BlueSport concept; Buick's second-generation LaCrosse production sedan; the Mercedes-Benz BlueZero concept; and the newly redesigned Ford Taurus.

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Audi will be the exclusive sponsor of streaming broadcasts of President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration speech on top news sites as well as the Tuesday, Jan. 20, evening newscasts of ABC, CBS and NBC, the company said today. Full story...

The British magazine Car reports that Audi's top executives have approved plans for an entire range of environmentally friendly vehicles to be launched over the next six years. Full story...

Apparently it’s too cold in much for the country for even hearty spy shooters, who have traded their cameras for pens. Full story...

Formula Palmer Audi frontrunner Jolyon Palmer is the latest addition to the 2009 FIA Formula Two Championship line-up. Full story...

Big Cat has plans for a stunning rival to Audi's R8 – and Auto Express has the low-down! Full story...

Audi's flagship just got faster Full story...

When you compare the Lexus IS to other sports-luxury compacts, such as the Cadillac CTS, the BMW 3-Series, the Audi A4 and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, you'll notice something peculiar; it has a much lower base price. That wasn't always the case, though. When the second-generation IS was rolled out for the 2006 model year, it has a base price of $36,300, which was more the base models of all the competitors mentioned above, except for the Mercedes. Full story...

Audi displayed several upcoming models and powertrains today at the Montreal Auto Show- including the highly anticipated Q5 crossover and updated 2009 A6. The Q5 takes a place under the Q7 in the brand's SUV lineup and is set to go on sale early this year. It hits our market with a 3.2 liter, direct-injected V6, Quattro all wheel drive, and a six-speed automatic with Tiptronic. Full story...

Audi displayed several upcoming models and powertrains today at the Montreal Auto Show- including the highly anticipated Q5 crossover and updated 2009 A6. The Q5 takes a place under the Q7 in the brand's SUV lineup and is set to go on sale early this year. It hits our market with a 3.2 liter, direct-injected V6, Quattro all wheel drive, and a six-speed automatic with Tiptronic. Full story...

When you compare the Lexus IS to other sports-luxury compacts, such as the Cadillac CTS, the BMW 3-Series, the Audi A4 and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, you'll notice something peculiar; it has a much lower base price. That wasn't always the case, though. When the second-generation IS was rolled out for the 2006 model year, it has a base price of $36,300, which was more the base models of all the competitors mentioned above, except for the Mercedes. Full story...

Big Cat reveals shock plans for a stunning rival to Audi's R8 – and Auto Express has the low-down! Full story...

2009 Detroit Auto Show Photos & Coverage

It's January and that means that it's time for the annual three-day extravaganza of world premieres that is the Detroit Auto Show. Check back often for all the latest debuts including the Audi A7 concept, 2010 Honda Insight, and the 2010 Ford Taurus.

It's January and that means that its time for the annual three day extravaganza of world premieres that is the Detroit Auto Show.

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Leaked pictures of model claiming to be Audi's top secret Detroit Motor Show concept car surface online. Full story...

It's official! Audi's Sportback concept previews makers plans for luxury CLS rival. Full story...

New executive saloon mixes beauty with brains thanks to stylish shape and new safety tech Full story...

It was a bit tamer this year at the Detroit auto show, but there was still plenty of alluring sheetmetal for enthusiasts to get fired up about. And in the minds of AutoWeek editors, an Audi, two Fords and a Cadillac rose to the top. Full story...

New executive saloon mixes beauty with brains thanks to stylish shape and new safety tech Full story...

Audi will offer a hybrid version of its Q5 crossover in the United States starting in late 2010, says Wolfgang Hatz, head of powertrain development for the Volkswagen group. Full story...