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Audi virtual cockpit replaces a traditional instrument panel

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Audi is seeking to innovate the good old driver instrument panel by replacing conventional needles with modern screen technology. Called Audi virtual cockpit, this configurable interface first appeared in the 2016 Audi TT, and will make its way into various other of the brand’s products, such as the new-generation A4. July 29, 2016

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The End of the V8 Era at Audi

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Throughout the VW empire’s history, more than a few V8 engines distinguished themselves. There was the Audi S4 B6’s 4.2-litre V8, the Volkswagen Touareg’s turbodiesel V8 and even the mill of the Porsche 928, a 5.4-litre engine that developed 345 horsepower in 1992 (while the Mustang of the same era …July 8, 2016

Audi's Driverless A8 L Drives Guests On Its Own

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

While some see the autonomous car as a way to transport the masses in a no-frills way, Audi has more interesting ideas on the matter. After showcasing a driverless S7 lapping a racetrack, the German manufacturer now tested out a more practical application of this technology: piloting a luxury limousine. February 16, 2016

Audi's RS 7 Piloted Driving Concept Races Around Sonoma

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Audi’s autonomous cars have reached another milestone; after unleashing an RS 7 on the Hockenheimring circuit (where said car lapped the track faster than a human driving a V8 R8) and completing an 885-kilometre drive in an autonomous A7 from San Francisco to Las Vegas, the German manufacturer has now …July 16, 2015

Audi Unveils Its Most Recent Engine

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

At Vienna’s Motor Symposium, Audi unveiled the latest version of their 2-litre four-cylinder powerplant. The engine isn’t revolutionary, but it’s nonetheless important to learn about it, since it will eventually be found in a lot of cars produced by the Volkswagen empire. This new engine is surprisingly similar to the …May 8, 2015

The First Autonomous Roadtrip

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

If you claim to like cars, you have to go on at least one road trip. The experience will not only enable you to see different landscapes, but it will also create a special bond between you and your car, since it will become the only constant thing in an …March 17, 2015

Audi Prologue Piloted Driving Concept Unveiled At CES

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomously driven cars are on their way (and there is nobody behind their steering wheels!), and Audi wants to be among the first to offer this technology to their clients. After showcasing an RS7 that lapped the Hockenheimring at high speeds and an A7 that completed the drive from San …January 7, 2015

Autonomous Audi A7 Drove From L.A. To Las Vegas

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

We learned about the autonomous Audi A7 a short while ago when the sporty sedan successfully completed a lap of the Hockenheimring, thus proving that the car’s robot brain could process at high speeds. During CES, Audi wanted to prove that their autonomous car could handle something even harder: driving …January 5, 2015

An Autonomous Audi RS 7 On The Hockenheimring Circuit

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

At the last race of the DTM series on the Hockenheimring circuit in Germany, Audi surprised the fans with an all-new technology: a car that drives itself at high-speed on the track. The system was installed in an otherwise-stock RS 7 and features a lot of tech: first of all, …October 20, 2014

Audi is Working on Polymer Springs

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Most of the different technologies found in a car have evolved drastically in the last decades. If we were to place an Audi R8 right next to a vehicle built at the beginning of the last century, we would quickly see that almost nothing is similar: the engine is more …July 3, 2014

Audi uses Long-Distance Technical Assistance for its Mechanics

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Audi has just unveiled a new technical assistance tool for its mechanics that could shorten repair times and help the manufacturer see if they have made any recurring errors. One of the biggest time-wasters for mechanics is unexpected problems. Even with very thorough training, they sometimes face problems they can’t …June 18, 2014

Google Announces Android Integration With Audi, Honda, Hyundai, Kia and GM

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Google has just confirmed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas that it reached an agreement with five manufacturers to include the Android operating system in their vehicles. These manufacturers are Audi, Honda, Hyundai, Kia and General Motors. It’s an agreement that will allow owners of mobile devices …January 8, 2014

Audi To Release New Infotainment System at CES Las Vegas

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

The German brand will use the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to unveil a world premiere. Contrary to what you may think, the unveiling isn’t of a new model of vehicle, quite the contrary. In recent years, more and more car manufacturers are participating in this large-scale event to …December 18, 2013

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