Audi drivers are the most attractive to the opposite sex, according to a poll for Green Flag roadside assistance. One in three Brits say they love their cars – with one in six saying they love their car equally or more than their partner. When it comes to splashing out, UK drivers report spending an average of £221 or 17% more on their cars than their … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 February
The along awaited Audi e-tron electric models will go into showrooms in April. There will be two versions from £71,490 after the ev plug in allowance and it will be a their version of the VW Golf sized I D Neo hatchback. The next generation Vauxhall Corsa range will include a plug-in battery-electric model. It will also have the intelligent LED … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Audi A4 Avant 40TDI quattro
While SUVs are the flavour of the season, there’re rich pickings for manufacturers and drivers in cars like the Audi A4 Avant. Most SUVs are rarely used to their full capacity or ability but an estate car, particularly a sporting estate like the Black Edition 40TDI quattro tested, can offer a more rewarding experience. It will seat … [Read more...]
Used diesels dropping in price, petrols rise
The average price of a used diesel car fell by 10.3% between Q1 2017 and Q4 2018. Diesel car values dropped 5% through 2017, on the back of consistent negative news about the fuel, and new data shows that slump continued through 2018 at a near-identical rate. The analysis from car buying comparison website Motorway.co.uk also shows equivalent used … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 January
Brits are badly prepared for a wintery blast, says Select Car Leasing. It asked 1,200 drivers how they planned to cope with predicted bad weather this month and found half did not know how to pull off, 40% don't carry winter essentials, just 7% use winter tyres and 700,000 new drivers will face snow for the first time. A 2.0 petrol-electric hybrid … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Audi A6 Avant 50 TDI quattro 286hp
The fifth generation Audi A6 Saloon and Avant estates are slowly coming to market, says David Miles. The 2.0-litre 40 4-cylinder TDI and 3.0 50 V6 TDI turbodiesel with mild hybrid support and automatic transmissions launched in September and met the new WLTP economy and CO2 requirements that month. Other engines are available to be ordered but … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 October
Volvo has demonstrated the strength in depth of its SUV range with the XC40 and XC60 together winning four honours in the 2019 Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year Competition. The honours, including the overall Towcar of the Year award for the XC60, were presented at a ceremony held at the RAC Club in London. The Audi SQ2 is a 300ps compact … [Read more...]
First Drive: New Audi A6 Saloon and Avant
Audi success has been built on the sum of its parts, writes Robin Roberts. Whether that’s quattro technology, TT-style or out-and-out performance through the wheels of the R8, but it’s also been piling up sales with estates. The runaway demand for its RS4 and RS6 estate or avant models over years is probably better known than the popularity of its 100 … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Audi A8 L 55 TFSI Quattro
When you think of ‘Super Luxury’, you think of the British titans Bentley and Rolls-Royce, writes Rhys Roberts. The giants of comfort, luxury and speed are at the top of any chauffeur’s list. The last thing you would expect is to have a German brand encroaching into this market, but Audi has managed to re-write the ‘David and Goliath’ story with the … [Read more...]
Reduce the risk of buying a stolen car
Earlier in the year it was widely reported that UK car thefts were on the rise, which is a cause for concern. This makes buying a used car a risky business. Those who are looking to a grab a bargain with a car made by a German manufacturer may have even more need to be vigilant when looking to buy a second-hand vehicle. With car thefts being a growing … [Read more...]
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