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Audi and Toyota Considering New Small (Very Small) Cars for the US

Toyota and Audi recently showed off their iQ and A1 small cars at the Paris Motor Show last week. Originally both automakers had not planned on introducing either car to the US market, but as everyone is now witnessing...small cars are in.

Audi's worldwide sales and marketing boss, Peter Schwarzenbauer recently stated, " A year ago, I would have said no. I did not see any trend in the US which showed me that small cars could have a lasting, sustainable chance. I think this has changed. Therefore we definitely have to reconsider the A1." The hybrid A1 concept is powered by a 1.4L four-cylinder mated to an electric motor.

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Audi kills plans for Q5 hybrid

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Crossovers/CUVs, Audi

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A few short months after announcing that it would be killing off the Q7 hybrid SUV, Audi has decided that its smaller brother, the Q5, doesn't really need the fuel-saving option either. The German automaker cites the safety of its nickel metal hydride battery packs, but we're not completely sold on that being the real concern, especially considering the hundreds of thousands of Toyota Prius hybrids (among others, of course) already roaming the world's busiest highways with nary a problem. If not safety, then why cancel the project? Pricing is likely the biggest factor holding Audi's hybrids back, along with Audi's large investment in turbo diesels and the growing use of lightweight materials in its line, especially the use of aluminum in its chassis structures. Adding the cost of hybrid technology to these already expensive programs may seem cost prohibitive. Oh yeah, and gas is getting cheap again.

[Source: Autocar]

Audi kills plans for Q5 hybrid originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Audi A3, VW Golf R32: A 935 bhp comparison

A Zender Audi A3 Sportback with 440 bhp and a HGP VW Golf R32 with 495 bhp, sums up to 935 bhp and a very interesting read. If you even take the cars to the Nordschleife at German Nurburgring, consider it a must read.Here's the Google-translated version.We love the grille of the Zender A3. Great!Related news: GermanCarBlog, P4MR, Audi A3 Sportback, VW Golf R32Source: Autobild

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Audi S5: Driving report

The lucky guys from Fourtitude also had the chance to drive the new Audi S5. Luckily for us, they report about it. Read on.For years, Audi has chosen to stay out of the ring, with nothing to pitch against BMW’s own 3 Series coupe. But now, Ingolstadt is back to square off against its Munich rival, not to mention the rest of the field. The company has fast-tracked the new S5 coupe to market,

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Audi Q7 4.2 TDI: German prices announced

Audi has announced the prices for the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI which comes with a torque of 760 Nm (!!) and an average consumption of 11.1 liters per 100 kilometers. Prices will start at 70.500 Euro. Related news: GermanCarBlog, P4MR, Audi Q7Source: Auto Motor und Sport

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Audi R8: Watch it in Jay Leno's Garage

Jay Leno. Audi R8. What do you need more to make your day? Watch this great video by heading over to Jay's site. Love it, and he does too!Jay test drives the Audi R8--one of the hottest new German cars out there--and interviews one of the reviewers from AutoWeek.Related news: GermanCarBlog, P4MR, Audi R8Source: Jay Leno's Garage

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Audi A6L: New backseat entertainment

Audi introduced a new backseat entertainment system for the Audi A6L which is only available in China.Two 10.2-inch monitors are fitted on the backs of the front seats. The DVD player integrated in the centre armrest also includes connections for a games console, iPod and digital camera. Together with the TV tuner, the system transforms the luxury-class saloon into a mobile film theatre. Sound