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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.

The New Audi A2 E-Tron Won't Be As Revolutionary As The Original, But At Least It'll Look Good

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:30:53 +0000

It remains to be seen whether the A2 will be sold in the United States. I highly doubt it, but maybe (hopefully) I'll be proven wrong.

2026 Audi Q3 Is Handsome, Powerful, And Much Better Than Before

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

If you're looking for a subcompact luxury crossover that'll impress onlookers and legitimize your real estate business, the new Q3 is well worth considering.

Need Raw Performance? These 9 Cars Have The Most Horsepower You Can Buy In 2026

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0000

In most cases, horsepower is the go-to measurement for a vehicle's performance. But only a few models allow you to get absurd numbers for under $150,000.

Audi RS3 Competition Limited's Upgrades Go More Than Just Skin Deep For The Five-Cylinder's Farewell

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In addition to sporty styling bits, the RS3 Competition Limited gets three-way adjustable suspension.

At $6,500, Are You Brave Enough To Take On This 2005 Audi S4 Avant?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Is there anything as alluring - and terrifying - as a fast, cheap Audi wagon?

You Can Blame 60 Minutes For 'Unintended Acceleration'

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:25:00 +0000

In the late 1980s, Audi had to deal with lawsuits and bad press regarding unintended acceleration. But this issue never actually existed in the first place.

Audi Loses Rally Cred, Beat By Cheap Toyota

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:25:00 +0000

Audi has built its reputation in rallying, and after decades of shouting about its all-wheel-drive system, so it should be the best in the business, right?

Even The New Audi RS5 Itself Looks Shocked By How Powerful Its PHEV V6 Is

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The new RS5 Avant and sedan have a total of 630 horsepower and the industry's first electromechanical torque vectoring system.

Audi Concept C Will Still Go Into Production Even If Porsche Kills The 718 EV

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:24:02 +0000

Audi CEO Gernot Döllner sent an internal memo guaranteeing the car's release.

2026 Audi A6 Is A Satisfying Luxury Sedan, But You'll Want To Wait A Few Months To Get One

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The ninth-generation A6 goes V6-only and offers a bunch of new performance options that do make a difference.

'Not The Best Experience' Audi's Design Director Isn't A Fan Of Big Screens

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Audi's recent concepts may preview a big change in dashboard direction coming.

Audi Aims To Be F1 Title Contenders By 2030

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:18:31 +0000

Five-year plans aren't uncommon for F1 teams. However, they rarely ever succeed.

Consider These Pros And Cons Before Buying A German Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and BMW all got their start in Germany. Consider these pros and cons before checking out one of their cars.

These Car Brands Have The Highest Road Test Scores, According To Consumer Reports

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 01:25:00 +0000

Consumer Reports gave scores to numerous different car brands based on factors like drive feel and safety. These are the seven highest-ranking brands.

2025 Audi S3 Is All The Car You'll Ever Need

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Perhaps it's time to go against the American car-buying grain and see if you can fit your life into an Audi S3.

Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG): What It Is And How It Works

staff@jalopnik.com (Rohaan Sakrani) — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:25:00 +0000

For those trying to get the efficiency of a manual transmission with the smoothness of an automatic, a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) might be the best choice.