Well folks, from the look of things, the electric vehicle concept car that Audi showed at the IAA last month has just gone to full production, and with a whole new name besides, the Audi R4.

But it’s not just electric for this one, no sir or ma’am, as the case may be.  Seems that the R4 is likely to have a few purely gas-engine spinoff varieties too, likely to get the most bang for the design buck, metaphorically speaking.

There’s two sides to the Audi R4 that are downright interesting.  Check out the math on this one:  acceleration is slated to be zero to sixty in 4.8 seconds.  Maximum speed is now slated to be a hundred and forty miles per hour.  And this is the fun one: maximum range on its lithium-ion battery pack?  A whopping one hundred fifty five miles.  This thing’s got a range of ONE HOUR at top speed!

I’m not too sure about the whole EV trip just yet–and with specs like these, it’s not hard to see why.

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Audi has recently announced that they will be issuing a recall for over 10,000 of their A3 and TT vehicles of the 2006-2010 model years.

The recall is over a potentially massive problem; a spring that keeps the fuel tank ventilation valve shut. If, under whatever conditions, this spring were to come loose gasoline could leak into the engine causing a massive fire or worse.

If you have one of these vehicles in question you most likely have nothing to worry about unless you get a call from VW of America but if you want to be on the safe side head over to your local dealership and have them check it out.

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The first we saw of Audi’s e-Tron concept car was at the Frankfurt Motor Show where it remained nothing more than a concept. Now, Audi has come forth to tell Autoweek that the 4,500nm torque of beast is on the drawing board to become a production vehicle. There’s not telling on when we will be seeing it at dealerships but Audi of America Johan de Nysschen reportedly expects pre-production models within the next 2 years.

For those who don’t know, the e-tron is a fully electric vehicle capable of a outputting 313hp (230kW), 4,500nM of torque (over 3,300 pounds-per-foot) and will hit 62 miles from a stand still in just 4.8 seconds and reach top speeds of 124 mph. Best of all, on a full charge the e-tron will be able to travel a full 154 miles.

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I’ve always been a fan of the TV series “How It’s Made”, however, some of the things it has featured as of late haven’t really interested me. Luckily, it was recently announced that Audi’s TDI clean diesel engine will be featured on the show. Specifically, the 3.0-liter 6 cylinder engine capable of 225hp and 406 pounds-per-foot of torque will be the topic of focus.

The episode will air tomorrow night on the Science Channel a 9pm Eastern & Pacific so make sure you are there, or your DVR is.

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What you see above is Audi’s recently announced 2010 A4 3.0 TDI Quattro. This vehicle made its debut today at the Frankfurt Motor Show and is expected to hit European dealerships at a none too distant date (which we’ll notifty you of once it is made known).

Anyways, the A4 3.0 TDI Quattro is a clean diesel burning vehicle that features a 240hp engine in addition to a 6 speed Tiptronic transmission that propels the car from 0-60 in 6.2 seconds all while maintaining 35mpg. The only thing that is a bit unpleasing about this vehicle is that there are no current plans to bring it to the North American market.

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Audi has already shown us their R8 Spyder at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show and now they have shown as a similar looking vehicle; the e-Tron concept, pictured above.

This vehicle features 4 separate electric motors, one dedicated to each of the e-Tron’s wheels, which make for a cumulative output of 313 horsepower and 3,319 pounds-per-foot of torque. These impressive numbers make for a 0-62mph sprint of 4.8 seconds. Other features of the e-Tron include electrohyrdaulic braking, a range of 154 miles, a body made up of aluminum and composite materials making for a weight of just 3,527 pounds. One particularly interesting feature to note is the wire spoke 19-inch allow wheels.

Any chances of production are slim as at this time it remains nothing more than a concept.

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The Frankfurt Motor Show is underway and already we’ve seen some interesting vehicles put on display such as the Lamborghini Reventon Roadster and Volkswagen’s L1 Concept. Well now it’s Audi’s turn to show off their S5 Sportback, pictured above.

This vehicle features a 3.0L v6 engine capable of 333hp 324 pounds-per-foot of torque, a 0-62mph sprint of just 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph all while maintaining a EPA rating of around over 24mpg. The car isn’t just fast, it looks nice too, a 4 exhaust pipes, S series wheels, a chrome grille and metallic side view mirrors.

Audi suggests their S5 Sportback will be made available in Germany sometime this spring for around €57,900 or around $85,000.

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It seems that Audi has grown tired of the leaks and what not and has decided to officially unveil the R8 Spyder ahead of its planned Frankfurt Motor Show debut.

Other than it’s beautiful drop top design, as you can see above, this thing is a beast. The R8 Spyder will feature a 5.2 liter V10 engine capable of     525 horsepower and 390 pounds-per-feet of torque. Unfortunately, the above shot and specs are the only thing we have to go by for now so we’ll have to wait until the Frankfurt Motor Show to hear more.

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In the same press release that let us know the official pricing for the 2010 Audi S4 is the pricing for the 2010 Audi A5 and S5.

Starting at $58,250 the Audi S5 featurs es a bit more power than that of it’s lesser brethren, the A5 which starts at $42,000. Additionally, the A5 will feature an AWD Quattro model that will sell for $44,100 when it hits dealerships later this year.

Now all we need is a price point and release date for the 2010 RS4, we’ll keep you posted.

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Audi has recently let us in on the official pricing for their forthcoming 2010 S4. As it goes, the S4 sedan will having a starting price of $45,900 with manual transmission and $47,300 with S tronic transmission. Make note that these prices do not include the $825 destination charge, taxes, dealer fees, etc.

Audi says that the S4 will feature a 3G Multimedia Interface with 3D maps and SIRIUS traffic information. Under the hood the call will feature a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine capable of 333hp and 325 pound-ft of torque. And finally, the S4 with manual transmission will sprint from 0-60MPH in just 4.9 seconds, a .4 improvement over last years model.

Expect the 2010 Audi S4 to hit dealerships in the coming months.

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It seems that recent reports suggest that the 2010 Audi R8 will feature built-in handwriting recognition technology making it easier to do things like punching in locations in the GPS. The purpose of this is supposedly to do away with unneeded keypads and, like I said above, make input easier.

But with added ease comes decreased safety; using a keypad while driving is a safety hazard itself, but actually having to take out a stylus and write on a screen? Possibly an even bigger safety hazard. I think some company needs to come forth and develop a system that will have accurate voice recognition so you can just say the location without ever having to take your eyes off the road.

We’ll wait until Audi officially confirms this and then let you know.

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Electric vehicles were once known to sacrifice power to save gas. Those days are long gone with companies such as Ferrari and BMW gearing up to release high powered electric vehicles.

Next up may be Audi, if recent reports are to be believed that suggest the Automaker is gearing up to debut an R8 ePerformance EV concept at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Don’t get this confused, however, as the reports say this call will be powered by nothing more than high capacity batteries and an electric motor making it a fully all electric vehicle.

Audi has yet to say anything of such a car so we’ll have to wait until September to see if these rumors turn out true.

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After Audi’s brand new R8 was seen being driven by Robert Downey Jr., supercar fans everywhere have anxiously awaited the automaker to release a price.

Well it seems the day has come as Audi has let us know that their 525HP 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro will start at $146,000 for a manual gearbox touting model and $155,000 for an R Tronic touting model.

We’re not sure of when exactly the 2010 Audi R8 will drop but Audi gave us word that the first two deliveries will be made to those who won them at charity auctions.

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Audi has recently come forward to give us a look at what we could expect to pay for their A4, A5 and Q5 models when they hit the market.

It seesm that the starting point for the A5 will be $36,000 for the 2.0T Quattro Coupe model. Of course, Audi offers a bunch of premiums that will see the price rocket past $44,000. We don’t have an exact number but apparantly the A4 2.0T will be priced similiar albeit a bit higher than the 2009 model. As for the Q5, you are looking at a starting point of $37,350.

Now, all we need is a price for the 2010 Audi S4 and we’ll be set.

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The Bang & Olufsen Sound System will be available for the new Audi A5 Sportback. Designed specially to complement the sporty personality of the spacious 5-door coupe and ensure a flawless listening experience, the system contains 14 speakers equipped at different parts of the car.  The Audi A5 Sportback also plays DVD-Video and comes with a 10GB Jukebox, CD/DVD player and a 7-inch high resolution wide screen.

Furthermore, the company’s patented True Image technology turns 2- and 5.1-channel signals into 7.1-channel surround sound which will absolutely enhance your driving experience. Bang & Olufsen’s car audio systems are recognized for their technology and design and this new system for the Audi A5 Sportback is certainly no exception.

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