Audi will begin production on a new SUV called the SQ6 e-tron later this year. Expected for release in 2025, the SQ6 e-tron will be a performance-forward version of the Q6 e-tron. The new model will share the same platform as the Q6 and feature an all-wheel drive. At the moment, information about the model is limited. However, there are some bits of info we know, so continue reading to learn what we've uncovered.
Last year, Audi announced a partnership with Navistar to develop C-V2X (Cellular vehicle-to-everything) technology to further enhance vehicle safety. The emerging technology facilitates direct communication between vehicles, providing drivers with advanced warning in situations that current vehicle safety systems can't. Since the announcement, Audi has demonstrated C-V2X uses for school areas, construction zones, and cyclists. With back-to-school season now in full swing, the companies showcased the potential for C-V2X technology around school buses. Here's a quick...
Audi produces some of the industry's most compelling premium SUVs. Audi vehicles offer refined, well-equipped accommodations, engaging performance, and sharp styling. They're also renowned for safety, thanks to their sophisticated frame and chassis design, advanced driver aids, and confident handling dynamics. Last month, Audi reported that seven of its SUVs had met new, stricter requirements to earn TOP SAFETY PICK recognition from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Earlier this year, the IIHS added new requirements to its TOP SAFETY PICK award, including...
2023 Audi e-tron shown
Audi's EV journey kicked into high gear in 2019 when it launched the Audi e-tron, a fully electric midsize luxury crossover with upscale accommodations, practical range, and the automaker's signature executive styling. Audi's electrified roster has steadily expanded since, with each battery-powered model carrying the e-tron moniker. So, to avoid confusion with the rest of the e-tron brand, the e-tron midsize SUV will enter the 2024 model year as the Audi Q8 e-tron. Besides sporty styling reminiscent of its gas-powered Audi Q8 sibling, the 2024 Q8 e-tron will...
Last year we were pleased to report that Audi Tysons Corner had earned a coveted spot on Audi's Magna Society list for 2021, being recognized as one of the most outstanding Audi dealerships in the United States. This year, we're proud to report not only a repeat of this prestigious honor but also an improvement, as we were designated an Audi Magna Society Elite dealership for 2022 for superior achievement recognized as the best of the best.
Audi of America created the annual Magna Society awards to identify and recognize Audi dealerships in the US that "go above…
On November 30, 2022, the 2023 Audi A5 Coupe earned a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It was the 15th Audi model to earn the institute's highest rating—the largest total of any automaker in the industry and a testament to Audi's commitment to safety and innovation.
"We put our customers first which means the safety of Audi vehicles is our top priority," stated Audi of America president Daniel Weissland. "We are proud to lead the industry with the most IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards and recognize our amazing Audi engineers…
This past May 2022, we reported on Audi's work in the development of Connected Vehicle-to-Everything technology, or "C-V2X." This technology leverages cellular communication between a car and surrounding devices, including other vehicles, road users, and traffic features. Examples include traffic signals, road signs, construction zones, school buses, and more. Of particular interest is how this developing technology can be used to protect more vulnerable road-goers such as pedestrians and cyclists. Recently, Audi successfully demonstrated its C-V2X technology in Oceanside
(2021 V10 Performance Shown)Supercars, by nature, aren't generally driven daily. However, the Audi R8 is up to the task, capable of adapting to a comfortable cruise or spirited afternoon around a track. After 15 years, the exhilarating yet refined R8 is preparing to exit stage left, taking Audi's roaring V10 powerplant with it. As a fitting send-off for such an impressive machine, Audi Sport GmbH is launching a second edition of the exclusive 2023 R8 GT RWD variant with enhanced V10 performance, an upgraded dual-clutch automatic transmission, a new...
With the highly anticipated on-sale date for the 2023 Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron finally here, Audi's portfolio now contains more fully electric vehicles than any US-market automaker. Engineered with a focus on comfort, practicality, and advanced technology, the Q4 e-tron model line aims to offer discerning drivers a more seamless transition to electric vehicle ownership. They're also Audi's most accessible luxury EVs to date.
As a major player in the world of luxury automobiles, Audi recognizes its responsibility to help lead the transition to a more sustainable driving future. The Greentech Festival, of which Audi is a founding partner, is one of the ways the automaker demonstrates its dedication to that goal.
Greentech—a conference aimed at advancing discussion around topics like climate, sustainable development, and environmental protection—visited New York for the first time last month, where it was held at The Shed, a cultural center in Hudson Yards. Audi's exhibition space, which displayed the...
