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The 2003 Audi RS6 Has Several Achilles' Heels, But This Is The Worst

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:25:00 +0000

The C5 Audi RS6 marks the first time Audi put a twin-turbo V8 in a performance car, and the heroic performance came with a myriad of headaches for owners.

Audi A2 E-Tron Is Its Most Efficient EV Ever While Also Being Its Cheapest

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:43:02 +0000

It seems that every single part of the A2 E-Tron has been designed with the idea of efficiency in mind.

2027 Audi Q9 Is A Longer, Thicker Q7 Taking On The Established Big Boys

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Finally Audi has come out with a truly large three-row SUV, and the U.S. is the only market that will get the V8-powered SQ9 with 591 horsepower.

Big Owner Satisfaction Survey Suggests Big Problems For These Luxury Brands

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0000

Luxury cars have often been associated with satisfied owners, but a new survey shows that the gap between premium and mass-market brands may be disappearing.

Here's How Much A 2021 Audi RS 7 Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0000

If you can't afford that new RS 5, you're not alone. The RS 7 is now a smarter buy because it has depreciated significantly while still delivering V8 power.

You May Guess Ferrari, Maybe Lamborghini, But This Was The Last Gated Manual Sports Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0000

The last sports car with a true gated manual came from a manufacturer few enthusiasts would expect, despite the shifter's exotic-car legacy.

Gabriel Bortoleto Says Other F1 Drivers Should Turn The Page On New Rules Complaints

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:44:27 +0000

Fans should always take drivers' complaints about the technical regulations with a grain of salt.

Here's What Audi's TT Badge Actually Means (And No, It's Not Twin Turbo)

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0000

You might expect the "TT" abbreviation in the Audi TT to relate to its turbocharged engine in some way. But that wasn't a factor in the creation of its name.

Nature Is Healing: Audi Is Pivoting Back To Better Interior Materials And More Buttons

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The new design language that debuted with the Concept C and Nuvolari will spread through the Audi lineup in the next few years.

Jetta, Taycan And Gas-Powered 718 Replacement Are Among 10 Cars That Could All Be Killed To Save Volkswagen

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:57:16 +0000

The Volkswagen Group we're going to see in the 2030s will look far different than the one we've got today.

The New Audi Q3's Funky Turn Signal Stalk Is Actually Really Cool And Satisfying To Use

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0000

There is zero learning curve involved here. Audi isn't out to trick you or pull a fast one. It clearly just wanted to create a cool piece of design.

New Audi A6 Allroad Shares Its Widebody With The RS6, Making It The Best-Looking Allroad Ever

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:00:07 +0000

The redesigned Allroad is 4.4 inches wider than a regular A6 Avant and 3.3 inches wider than the old Allroad, and it'll come to America.

2027 Audi Q7 Is A Much-Needed Overhaul Of An 11-Year-Old SUV — And We Finally Get The Good Headlights

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0000

The third-generation Q7 and SQ7 feel like they're making up for lost time, and in a lot of ways, they are.

2027 Audi Nuvolari Is A New Limited-Run Supercar With The Temerario's 10,000-RPM V8

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:22:44 +0000

Wide, low, and oppressively German, the Nuvolari looks enough like an evolution of the R8 without being too derivative or retro about it.

2027 Audi RS5 Puts The Fun In 'Vorsprung Durch Technik'

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 28 May 2026 22:01:00 +0000

A 630-hp plug-in-hybrid system and new electromechanical torque-vectoring differential give the redesigned RS5 a lot more character than its predecessor.

2027 Audi Q9's Interior Previews The Flagship Family Hauler The Brand Desperately Needs

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Mon, 11 May 2026 22:12:24 +0000

Audi's new three-row SUV looks and feels as premium as its competition does - and it ought to, because there's work to be done to make up for missed time.

At $13,998, Will This 2006 Audi A8L W12 Quattro Prove A Rare Bargain?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Wed, 06 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Does this subtle Audi's surfeit of cylinders add to, or outweigh, your fear of cheap old German cars?

DC Allows Audi Q5 To Rack Up $260,000 In Unpaid Tickets Before Finally Towing It Away

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Now, we're not saying all black Audis are driven by recklessly well-funded speeders, but this has happened twice.

Here's How Much A 2021 Audi E-Tron Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0000

With limited range and charging speeds that aren't quite as quick as today's EVs, prices for 2021 Audi e-trons have dropped pretty significantly.

No, Ford's 'Fox Platform' Wasn't Named After The Audi Fox, Stop It

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:25:00 +0000

No, Ford did not name its iconic Fox platform after an Audi. Here's the real story behind this strange coincidence and the oil crisis that started it all.