Report: Audi working on successor to A2 with electric drivetrain?

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Audi Audi A1 e-tron concept - Click above for high-res image gallery Seeing the Audi A1 and A1 e-tron concept at this year’s Geneva Motor Show provides proof that the quad-ring automaker is putting a much larger focus on its small car offerings. With that in mind, new rumors are cropping up about a possible successor to the A2 - the quirky little hatch that never came to the U.S.

Geneva 2010: Audi A1 e-tron Wankels its way to the show floor

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Hybrid , Audi , Geneva Motor Show , Green Daily Audi A1 e-tron concept - Click above for high-res image gallery No, Wankel is not really a verb. At least, not that we know of. But it is the last name of the man who designed the rotary engine, and we think our man Felix would be more than pleased with the latest application of his barrel-shaped internal combustion powerplant.

Audi sales surge with help from diesels

Filed under: Diesel , Audi Audi A3 TDI - Click above for high-res image gallery So far, 2010 has been a very good year for Audi in the U.S. market and diesel engines are playing a part in the surge. Right now, Audi is only offering two TDI models in this market: the big Q7 SUV and the compact A3

Geneva 2010: Audi shows off A8 Hybrid ‘design study’

Filed under: Hybrid , Audi , Geneva Motor Show Audi A8 Hybrid design study - Click above for high-res image gallery In addition to the interesting electrified A1 e-tron concept , Audi is also showing off a hybridized version of its range-topping A8 sedan at this year’s Geneva Motor Show that it claims offers V6 power levels with four-cylinder fuel efficiency and emissions.

Geneva preview: Audi A1 e-tron extended range EV with Wankel rotary

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Hybrid , Audi , Geneva Motor Show 2011 Audi A1 - Click above for high-res image gallery Audi still hasn’t released any photos of its new electric A1 concept but it has revealed some details of the car. Unlike the two previous e-tron sports car concepts that were both pure battery electric models, this one is a range extended electric vehicle (EV). Like the Chevrolet Volt , the A1 e-tron uses a smaller battery pack that allows it to go up to 31 miles on single charge with no emissions

Report: Eight-speed transmissions to proliferate through Audi lineup

Filed under: Emerging Technologies , MPG , Audi How many gears are enough? While it seems that six-speed automatic transmissions are just now becoming the de facto standard in most circles, Mercedes-Benz has been working with seven ratios for a while now and Lexus did its German rival one better by designing its own eight-speed. Not content to sit idle while other marques earn bragging rights, Audi and BMW have recently utilized eight-speeders of their own for their latest flagship models

Report: 2011 Audi Le Mans Prototype could switch to V6 diesel with KERS

Filed under: Diesel , Hybrid , Audi , Racing Audi R15 TDI - Click above for high-res image gallery At some point in the coming months, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the organizing body for the the 24 hours of Le Mans, is expected to release a new set of technical regulations for the prototype classes. Among the changes the ACO is likely to aim for are improved fuel efficiency as well as a continued emphasis on alternative drive and fuel technologies.

Officially Official: 2011 Audi A1 finally arrives

Filed under: MPG , Audi , Geneva Motor Show 2011 Audi A1 - Click above for high-res image gallery After two concepts and an insufferable amount of teasing, the 2011 Audi A1 has officially arrived with its sights set squarely on the Mini Cooper . Inspired by the Metroproject Quattro from 2007 , the all-new A1 is a faithful recreation of its conceptual predecessor, complete with a squat stance, short overhangs and four customizable colors for the roof arches. With a profile reminiscent of a stretched and squashed TT, the A1 spans 155.5 inches long, 68.5 inches wide and 56 inches tall, with a 97.2-inch wheelbase.

Audi Super Bowl ad: what trikes did the Green Police ride? The T3 Series

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Audi Audi Green Police ad - Click above to watch video after the jump Now that the Super Bowl is over and the Audi Green Police commercial has aired without harm, one of the companies peripherally connected to the ad, T3 Motion , is proudly proclaiming their product’s use by said police force.

It’s Friday: Audi launches latest zero-emission cars at International Toy Fair

Filed under: Etc. , Audi , Germany Audi at the International Toy Fair - Click above for high-res image gallery Audi has seemingly done the impossible: Produce desirable cars that emit exactly zero pollution or carbon dioxide.

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