• 2014 Audi A6 TDI – Finalist for Green Car of the Year

    Published 13 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Audi’s 2014 A6 TDI has recently been named as a Green Car of the Year finalist for the Green Car Journal. The specific model will be honored as one of the “Top Five Green Cars for 2014” in November.

    In addition to the recognition, the 2014 Audi A6 TDI will earn the “Green Car Product of Excellence” honor.

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  • Scary Signs – When You Should Take Your Audi to a Mechanic

    Published 13 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Acura overheating and smokey

    Is that Satan in your hood causing a fire and smoke? No, you're vehicle is probably overheating.
    Photo Credit: Michel Filion

    Your Audi can tell you all sorts of things from when it needs gas, to when it needs to go into the shop. Being proactive about the latter can help you save mucho de dolares down the road.

    Here are some scary signs your car may be telling you…in which case you ought to run to your Audi service shop like you’re being chased by brain-eating zombies in a horror flick.

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  • 64,000 Vehicles Covered in Approved Audi CVT Settlement

    Published 13 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Now Hear This! Audi settlement approved.

    Now Hear This! Audi settlement approved.
    Photo Credit: FaceMePLS

    A class-action lawsuit with Volkswagen Group of America has just been settled over flaws in the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), according to Automotive News. Those who bought or leased a 2002-2006 Audi A4 (including Cabriolets) or Audi A6 with a CVT that failed, may be entitled to a reimbursement.

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  • Pre-Purchase Inspections – Why It’s Necessary Before Buying a Used Audi

    Published 13 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    So you’ve found your dream Audi. It’s used, and looks like it’s had a few wear and tear repairs over the years, which is normal. Should you purchase it? Not before you obtain a pre-purchase inspection.

    Used Car For Sale! Get a Pre-Purchase Inspection First!

    Used Car For Sale! Get a Pre-Purchase Inspection First!
    Photo Credit: John Lloyd

    It’s necessary to get a pre-purchase inspection done before buying a used Audi because you don’t want to end up with a vehicle full of expensive to remedy mechanical and safety issues that are not evident to the casual eye.

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  • Piloted Driving and Parking: Audi’s Autonomous Vehicle Technology

    Published 13 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Audi autonomous driving technology

    Long gone are the days of searching for your car in a parking deck.
    Photo Credit: Emily Baron

    Audi will be showing its unique updates to its autonomous driving and parking system at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, CES, in January.

    Last CES show, Audi revealed its self-driving car features, which Audi is calling it as “piloted driving and parking.” These features include heavy traffic driving and an autopilot system for parking.

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