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Audi Q3 and Q7 SUVs To Be Assembled In India As CKD– Will Bring Down Costs

Kashish Bidsar — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:10:52 +0000

If you talk premium SUVs, the first name that comes to every car enthusiast’s mind is Audi. Obviously the reason for it is the success shown by premium crossovers like Audi Q5 and Audi Q7. To take the company’s success and popularity one step up, in the same category, it is soon going to launch the Audi Q3 compact SUV. CKD and CBU are the two routes followed by most of the premium car markers. Talking about Audi in specific, it assembles the Q5 SUV through CKD kits and started doing so just before BMW started selling BMW X3, last year. The Q7, the next most popular SUV, is still being imported as CBU units which invites a lot of taxes eventually raising the selling price of the car. image – Audi Q7 SUV Believing in the latest news regarding Q7, the company could start assembling the Q7 here in India at its Aurangabad plant along with the Q5. Not only this the company will also assemble the Q3 through CKD kits at the same facility soon after it is launched during 2012 mid. The reason, as many of you do know, for opting the CKD route is to bring [...]

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Future Volkswagen MQB Platform Unveiled– All VW Cars To Be Built On This Platform

Kashish Bidsar — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:25:14 +0000

Generally we talk about new cars or new variants getting unveiled but today we will talk about the next generation platform for future Volkswagen cars. Volkswagen, one of the biggest automobile manufacturer, yesterday unveiled an all new platform named as MQB which will be adopted probably in all the models being sold globally. This platform is really interesting and the future models of most of its current models including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Volkswagen Vento, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat etc., will be built on the same. Image – Volkswagen MQB Platform The MQB stands for Modular Transverse Matrix and is extremely important for the brand. In fact it is so important that VW calls it “the backbone of light and safe cars”. Developing a platform isn’t an achievement but creating a flexible platform is. MQB platform is so flexible that it can be stretched or shortened to fit any of the existing model i.e it can be shortened to fit a hatchback like Golf and can be elongated to fit a sedan like Passat. Image – Volkswagen MQB Platform Another big advantage of the platform is that it has a uniform position for all types of motors and transmissions. Be [...]

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Audi India Sales Grew 39% In January 2012

Rohit — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:23:16 +0000

Year 2012 has started off with a good beat for luxury car maker Audi in India. In January 2012 Audi India has sold an impressive 667 units of cars compared to 480 cars sold in the same month last year which is a strong 39% growth. Audi India ended the year 2011 with a sales record of 5511 cars from January to December 2011, a strong 84 percent growth over 2010’s performance (Jan-Dec 2010: 3003). The award-winning cars Audi A8 L, Audi A6, Audi A7 Sportback, Audi RS5 and the super sport scar Audi R8 Spyder, launched last year, contributed greatly to making 2011 Audi’s strongest year in terms of sales in India. Audi continues to be the segment leader in the luxury SUV segment with the Audi Q7 and the Audi Q5. The launch of the Audi Q3 later this year will further consolidate Audi’s leadership position in the segment. The company has a slew of car launches lined up this year. To begin with, the Audi TT is being launched in the first quarter, followed by the much awaited Audi Q3 and the sporty Audi S6 among others. The luxury carmaker will further expand its footprint to cover [...]

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Audi Q1- Audi’s New Compact SUV Under Consideration?

Kashish Bidsar — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:44:56 +0000

Audi, the very popular German major and a part of Volkswagen group, is a known brand both globally and in India and all of its products have shown appreciable growth over the past couple of years. This is reason why the company is keen on bringing new models to the country and that includes the latest Audi A1 and Audi S6. The A series of the brand is much loved here and especially the Audi A4 which recorded highest growth once. But besides these the brand is also very popular in the SUV segment with a Audi Q5, Audi Q7 and then next one to be launched is Audi Q3. Now the brand is planning to inject another model into the Q line-up and is evaluating its possibilities. After the upcoming Q3 the manufacturer is considering an even smaller compact SUV, Audi Q1. If the plan does work and the company officially announces the same, there is a fair possibility that the Audi A1’s underpinnings will be derived for the Q1. image – Audi A1 Sportsback Front and Side View This could be a great time to enter this segment as many manufacturers like Toyota, Ford and the likes are [...]

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DERKA Names Audi A4 as “Best of All Classes” In Used Car Report of 2011

Rohit — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:01:19 +0000

DERKA is a renowned International organization from Germany working with vehicle inspections, expert appraisals, international claims management, consulting etc. as its prominent services. In its Used Car report of 2011, DERKA has awarded Audi A4 the renowned “Best of All Classes” title. image – Audi A4 Sedan India Each year, the DEKRA experts award the title “Best of All Classes” to the model with the lowest fault rate across three mileage classes. Since the ranking was introduced in 2008, of all brands the most reliable car with the fewest faults has always been an Audi. The Audi A6 topped the overall ranking in the previous three years; this year the Audi A4 is the “Best of All Classes.” This underscores the long-term quality of this mid-size model, which is available at dealerships with a new and improved look and technology since January. As part of the Used Car Report, which was previously called the Faults Report, the DEKRA testing organization examines the quality and safety of vehicles. From a total of 15 million cars examined, which are divided into eight different categories, DEKRA creates a specific fault profile in three mileage classes for each vehicle type. The model with the [...]

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2013 Audi S6 Sports Sedan Unveiled At Auto Expo 2012 In India- A Sports Car For Everyday Use

Kashish Bidsar — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:00:38 +0000

Audi had a very rich booth in terms of products at the 2012 Auto Expo. From the latest Audi A3 e-tron to the most powerful SUV Audi Q7 V12, Audi R8 Spyder to Audi Q3, the company showcased every bit of its advancement made since its establishment. Surely the A3 was the most eye-catchy while the Q3 was most refreshing but there was one more car that had its own charm. We are talking about the Audi S6 which you can say is a sports version of the Audi A6 sedan. The S6 is a sports car in all sense but also has the essence of an everyday sedan. image – Audi S6 Sports Sedan front From all angles it would resemble the A6 but one has to look out for the S character in its name which points out that its no ordinary car and has a very powerful engine under its hood. Weighing at 1895 kg, Audi has made it unusually light by incorporating roughly around 20 % of aluminium in its body. image – Audi S6 Sports Sedan rear Going over the proportions of the car, the S6 is 16 mm longer than the A6 while the rest remains [...]

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Audi Q7 V12– A More Powerful Version Of Q7 At The 2012 Auto Expo

Kashish Bidsar — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:40:38 +0000

Audi has left no opportunity to amaze its Indian fans at the 2012 Auto Expo and after the Audi A3 e-tron and Audi Q3, the next car that came as a surprise was the Audi Q7 V12. As the name suggests the car has a V12 engine and when we say V12, it means a lot of power. With the Q7 V12, Audi claims to take its TDI diesel engine technology to new heights and by claim it is the world’s most powerful diesel engined SUV. The 12 Cylinder engine is not only known for its immense power but also for its astounding efficiency and consumes an average of just 11.3 litres of fuel per 100 km which is quite impressive considering the size and power output of the engine. image – Audi Q7 V12 Quattro SUV front Looking at the exterior the car is no different from the standard Q7 except for a couple of remarkable changes for the considerably big engine. The car’s bumper has been restyled and now features highly polished side air intake units. The wheel arches have been widened to fit those 20-inch alloys. Dimension wise the car is 5063 mm in length, 2000 mm [...]

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Audi Q3 Compact SUV Unveiled At Auto Expo– Audi To Enter An All-New Segment

Kashish Bidsar — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:30:11 +0000

Audi is all set to enter an all-new segment of compact SUV with the Audi Q3 which was recently showcased at the 2012 Auto Expo. The first impression of the Q3 is that it is sporty and compact at the same time. If you come across a Q3 on road it would not take you even a second to recognize it as the car sports the typical Audi front fascia already gracing many of its elder siblings like the Audi Q5 and Audi Q7. image – Audi Q3 Compact SUV Front Being the youngest and one of the most recent product Audi has given it a slightly different appearance. The roofline of the car is more like of a coupe and the front is a bit more edgy with distinctive lights incorporating daytime running LEDs. The wedge shaped headlights are derived from the Q5 and Q7 and the turn indicators are located behind an intricate fascia vapor coated with aluminium. The headlights can be paired with high beam assistant feature which detects oncoming vehicles and changes between high and low beams automatically and Audi is the first one to introduce the feature in the compact SUV segment. Being an Audi [...]

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Audi A3 e-tron Concept Sedan At Auto Expo 2012– Exclusive Pictures & Details

Kashish Bidsar — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:10:04 +0000

At the 2012 Auto Expo Audi had a very rich booth showcasing a good number of cars. Of all the products displayed there, Audi A3 e-tron was one good looking notchback sedan. First unveiled in Shanghai, the car made its way the Auto Expo and graced the show. The A3 e-tron is a four seater plug-in hybrid sedan that fully integrates Audi’s technological advancements like MMI operating system,high-end infotainment system and a new drivetrain. If looks are your primary concern, the car has got all that you are looking for. Based on Audi’s design language of sporty elegance the car is very edgy and has sharp body lines. image – Audi A3 e-tron notchback sedan The car has a single frame grille which is integrated into the front end giving it a very elegant look. The car’s frame has been made of CFRP(carbon fiber-reinforced polymer) and the aggressive looking headlamps merge with the upper corners of the single frame. image – Audi A3 e-tron notchback rear The headlamps sport one of the most advanced LED technology innovated by Audi itself. Just above the spoiler at the front, there is a full-length CFRP air intake that incorporates a splitter to increase the [...]

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Audi A1 Quattro 2013 Special Edition With 256 BHP Power and All Wheel Drive– Details and Pictures

Rohit — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:08:08 +0000

If you are an enthusiast and love to know about the sporty cars being launched, this is a treat for your eyes. Audi has announced a special edition Audi A1 Quattro (all wheel drive) with just 333 units to be sold globally. We are not sure whether it will come to India or not, but the car does seem sporty enough to have a glance and sigh about it. Audi A1 Quattro 2013 is powered by a 2 litre turbocharged TFSI engine with 256 BHP of peak power and 350 Nm of torque ! It touched from zero to 100 KMPH in just 5.7 seconds with a top speed of 245 KMPH. image – Audi A1 Quattro 2013 Special Edition Audi A1 Quattro 2013 Pictures image – Audi A1 Quattro 2013 Special Edition image – Audi A1 Quattro 2013 Special Edition image – Audi A1 Quattro 2013 Special Edition image – Audi A1 Quattro 2013 Special Edition image – Audi A1 Quattro 2013 Special Edition image – Audi A1 Quattro 2013 Special Edition image – Audi A1 Quattro 2013 Special Edition image – Audi A1 Quattro 2013 Special Edition image – Audi A1 Quattro 2013 Special Edition image – Audi [...]