Posts Tagged ‘Audi

TDI earns its place in history

TDI earns its place in history

VOLKSWAGEN is finally pensioning off its long-serving 1.9-litre TDI diesel. The car that really gave the modern diesel credibility has had a good innings, but it’s now being put out ...

Audi lit the way in ’88

Audi lit the way in ’88

FASTER cars need better headlights, said an Audi ad in 1988. Particularly models such as the 136bhp Audi 90 (136BHP? Steady…). What’s more, it added, congested roads mean less opportunity ...

Audi A6 3.0T photostream on Flickr

Audi A6 3.0T photostream on Flickr

This week’s road test car is one I’ve put a load of miles on – now, check out my Audi A6 3.0T S line photo stream on Flickr. It’s my ...

Audi Q5 economy enough to tyre you out

Audi Q5 economy enough to tyre you out

DON’T buy an S line Audi Q5 if you want the best fuel economy possible. The Q5 scores a Cd drag coefficient of 0.33 – for all engines… fitted with ...

What I learnt… from Autocar, 11 March 2009

What I learnt… from Autocar, 11 March 2009

… Top VW product man Ulrich Hackenberg says customers are prepared to pay more for Bluemotion ‘green’ cars. That’s because they’re 5-10mpg more economical. Win-win for VW, then. It gets ...

Saab’s lost 2 decades

Saab’s lost 2 decades

I want GM to survive. With its E-REV Chevrolet Volt/Opel Ampera, it has a future fuel revolution on the shelf, tantalisingly within reach. Painfully close. But it doesn’t half deserve ...