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Sleek new Audi A6 revealed as firm's most aerodynamic ICE model ever

The new Audi A6 has been revealed with mild-hybrid petrol and diesel power, but it could be the last of its kind.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Audi set to delay electric-only plans amid global uncertainty, sales slide

Audi's decision to delay its electric-only plans raises questions about the global shift to EVs and its impact on premium car manufacturers.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Significant price hike for facelifted Audi A3 as order books open for South Africa

Pricing announced as updated Audi A3 and RS 3 models head to South Africa with fresh new look and enhanced standard equipment for 2025.

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

Audis to become more expensive, in upmarket shift with focus on quality over quantity

Audi is planning to offer a more premium customer experience as it shifts upmarket.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

WATCH: Should you buy a high-mileage German car?

Surely most of us have been presented with such a temptation. That beautiful German car that you’ve been dreaming of owning for years, and now it’s available at an affordable price tag.

Motoring Opinion
Motoring Staff|Published

2024 premium vehicle brand sales: BMW rules in SA, Tesla beats Audi abroad

The premium vehicle business is not a pretty place to hang out right now, with myriad challenges weighing down on sales both in South Africa and abroad.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Parking problems? Surprise. . . BMW owners are the worst

Luxury car owners, particularly BMW drivers, struggle with parking skills, according to new study

iOS News
Staff Reporter|Published

Audi to launch at least four new models in South Africa in 2025 - here’s what to expect

Following a relatively quiet period, 2025 is looking to be a big year for the German automaker in South Africa.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Mzansi’s only Audi RS6 Avant GT fetches R4. 5 million for a really good cause

As the last pure internal combustion engined Audi RS6 ever to be introduced, the GT special edition has been described as the pinnacle of the RS series.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

SA-bound Audi Q6 Sportback revealed with longest electric range of any e-tron

It’s essentially a sleeker version of the Audi Q6 e-tron SUV that was unveiled earlier this year, featuring a coupe-inspired sloping roof and longer driving range.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Audi Q3 now available with diesel power in South Africa

The new oil burners are available exclusively in Urban Edition and Black Edition trim guises, and it’s available as a Sportback too.

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

Just one Audi RS6 Avant GT is coming to Mzansi and it’s being auctioned for charity

As the last pure internal combustion engined Audi RS6 ever to be introduced, the GT special edition has been described as the pinnacle of the RS series.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Probe under way after fire destroys 19 cars, injures man, at Bethlehem airshow

19 cars were burnt and one man was injured following a fire at a Bethlehem airshow.

News South Africa Free State
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

All-new Audi Q5 revealed with sharper looks, screen-centric cabin

The third-generation Audi Q5 has been revealed to the world, complete with fresh underpinnings and a highly digitised cabin with more screen real estate than ever.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Audi F1 project to be headed by former Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto

Binotto makes his return to F1 less than two years after his departure from Ferrari at the end of the 2022 season.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

All new Audi A5 Sedan debuts as A4 replacement in realigned range

The all-new and realigned Audi A5 range is set to launch in South Africa in 2025. Here’s what to expect from the new Sedan that’s actually a hatch.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

New Audi A5 teased ahead of imminent reveal, replaces A4 line-up

Audi is getting ready to pull the covers off its new-generation of internal combustion products, which could also be its last.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Audi considers culling Q8 e-tron, closing Brussels plant, as EV demand falters

Audi is considering closing its Brussels plant that produces electric vehicles, due to a global decline in demand for high-end electric cars.

Motoring Industry News
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Audi’s special edition frenzy continues with new Q3 Urban models, now in SA

The Q3 Urban Edition joins Audi’s long list of special editions introduced in 2024. Here’s what you get for your money:

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

How Mzansi celebs are using their pull to get behind the wheel of luxury cars

Lasizwe Dambuza’s pictures of the Volvo EX30 sparked a conversation on social media about the ever-changing landscape of brand partnerships, content creation and the laws or rules applicable to social media influencers.

Entertainment Celebrity News Local
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Audi S3 gets fresh look, more power and sharper chassis for 2024

Calling this a facelift is perhaps an injustice, given the engine and chassis upgrades that the new S3 has been treated to.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Rest in Peace Audi R8, it was great knowing you

Audi no longer has a dedicated sports model following the axing of the R8 and TT. But is another sports car on the horizon?

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Audi A3 facelift revealed with sharper design and cheeky subscriptions

Apart from sharper styling the A3 facelift ushers in a curious new subscription service allowing owners to rent features already fitted to their car.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Pick your flavour: Audi launches new Urban Edition and Black Edition models in SA

Audi’s special edition frenzy continues with an array of unique A3, S3, Q2 and Q3 models that are now on sale in Mzansi.

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

Audi poaches former JLR design head Massimo Frascella to forge new path

Prepare for friendlier and more sophisticated Audi designs in the future as the German brand restructures its design department.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published