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Audi R8 vs Aprilia RSV4: V-engine Concerto

Four wheels, 10 cylinders and two doors, or two wheels, four cylinders and no doors? When you’re driving an Audi R8, Sunday drivers become particularly aggravating. They block local roads and crowd the left lane of the highway when all you want to do is unleash the 525 horses under …October 27, 2011

2012 Audi Q5 Hybrid quattro – The sporty hybrid crossover4.5/5

Last year, when Audi held an international information session on its plans for hybrid and all-electric vehicles, three vehicle categories were introduced. The first category featured a hybrid engine and a battery that recharges using kinetic energy recovered from the brakes. The second category also had a hybrid engine, but …July 20, 2011

2012 Audi R8 GT: Flying over the Alps at low altitude4.5/5

Wörthersee, Austria – Over the last few years, the R8 has helped Audi carve out a prime spot for itself in the high-end sports car market. With its striking looks, V8 and V10 engines and all-wheel drive, the R8 is a member of a very select group of exotic cars …June 15, 2011

2011 Audi S4: More docile, but just as desirable4.0/5

Auto journalists are often asked about their favourite cars – call it an occupational hazard. My response is always the same: although exotic cars turn heads, sport sedans capture my heart. With all that performance and convenience, sport sedans combine the best of all worlds. While the BMW M3 or …May 25, 2011

2011 Audi S4: Superlative Speed4.5/5

Automotive journalists are full of crap. For the most part, anyway. Spend enough time around a group of us, and you’ll rapidly realize that the vast majority of our conversations have more in common with excerpts from some bizarre automotive-themed Sweet Valley High that they do a group of professionals. March 26, 2011

2012 Audi A6: A sign of the times!

For the past two years, Audi has been floating on a cloud as its products are scooped up quickly, without any real incentives required. Sales in Canada are up by 27% over last year, and the number of models offered just keeps on climbing. You could say that Audi has …March 10, 2011

A Singular Experience: I drove the Audi R8 Electric

If you’re a keener, you have already noticed that there is an error in the title of this article. Indeed, the electrically powered Audi R8 is actually called the R8 e-tron… And in French, etron means shi...I know, but to appeal to a larger audience, I opted for a more …January 6, 2011

2011 Audi A7 Sportback: Great car, hot looks

Audi is on a mission with new models. After redesigning the luxurious A8 at the beginning of the summer and releasing the new A1 in September – not to mention the various sportier versions of current models – Audi has just unveiled the new A7 Sportback, a five-door luxury hatchback. October 6, 2010

2011 Audi Q7: New engines and a new transmission

Audi is enjoying success after success in practically all markets. The quality of its vehicles is part of the equation, but the fact that this manufacturer is constantly updating and improving its models is another important factor. We saw the proof once again this year with the 2011 Q7, which …September 30, 2010

Audi TT 2011: Still beautiful, better performance

The Audi TT is not only one of the most elegant sports cars on the market, it’s also the most popular in the world in the category. In fact, Audi says that sales of the TT surpass that of all its competitors – but that doesn’t mean that they’re going …May 26, 2010

2011 Audi RS5: A V8 with 450 HP

The ongoing duel between German auto manufacturers has a plus side: it means we get to drive some of the most exciting performance vehicles on the planet. And that’s certainly the case with the new RS5, whose 450-hp V8 totally checkmates the BMW M3, which delivers a mere 414 hp. April 28, 2010

The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder, a multi-sensory experience

As soon as Audi unveiled the first version of the R8 Sports Coupe, compliments flooded in for the vehicle, which was even named Canadian Car of the Year by AJAC. In fact, I have yet to meet someone who thinks this car is unattractive or undesirable. Then the V10 version …April 1, 2010

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