Audi India to Hike Prices Across Range From June 1, Check Details

The German car maker Audi has announced a price hike across the fleet in India. While sharing the news via official release, the brand says it will increase the prices by 2 percent on all models and will be effective from June 1, 2024.It has been informed that the decision has been taken due to rising input and transportation costs in the country.Here’s What Top Official Says on Price HikeCommenting about the price hike, Head of Audi India, Mr. Balbir Singh Dhillon said, “Rising inputs…
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Source: https://www.news18.com/amp/auto/audi-india-to-hike-prices-across-range-from-june-1-check-details-8868306.html

Who are the winners and losers of Nico Hulkenberg’s confirmed move to Audi?

With Nico Hulkenberg move to Audi confirmed as a done deal, we have taken a look at the winners and losers from the move.
The 36-year-old driver has secured his long-term future on the grid and the move has big ramifications elsewhere. But first, let’s look at the winners.
Winners
Nico Hulkenberg
The first one is an obvious one but also provides us with a chance to reflect on the comeback story of Nico Hulkenberg.
Two years ago, it looked like the German’s career was heading the same way…
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Source: https://www.planetf1.com/features/winners-and-losers-nico-hulkenberg-audi

Nico Hulkenberg closes in on Audi F1 move for 2025: “Only the signature is missing” | F1

Nico Hulkenberg is close to signing an agreement with Audi for the 2025 F1 season.According to Sport1, Hulkenberg has agreed to join Audi – the team is currently known as Sauber – for next year.The report states that “only the signature is missing” and that Hulkenberg’s switch from Haas could be announced by the end of next month.Hulkenberg – along with Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz – has been top of Audi’s wishlist as they look to replace Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu.Sauber CEO Andreas…
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Source: https://www.crash.net/f1/news/1047356/1/nico-hulkenberg-closes-audi-f1-move-2025-only-signature-missing

Rivian offering up to $5,000 discount to some Jeep and Toyota owners

Stalling EV sales pose a major problem to the carmakers that don’t have gasoline-powered or hybrid models in their portfolio. Rivian wants to avoid riding this wave by offering a discount of up to $5,000 to buyers who trade in select 2018-and-newer pickup trucks and SUVs.
Only open to residents of the United States and Canada, the offer specifically targets owners of the following vehicles:

Audi: 2018 or newer Q5, Q7, and Q8
BMW: 2018 or newer X3, X5, and X7
Ford: 2018 or…
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Source: https://www.autoblog.com/2024/04/24/rivian-offering-up-to-5000-discount-to-some-bmw-jeep-and-toyota-owners/

2025 Audi S3: RS 3 Lite?

The Car Guide recently flew to Germany for a first drive with the updated 2025 Audi S3, the sportier variant of the entry-level A3. The subcompact sports sedan is refreshed inside and out, while performance is elevated with an upgraded powertrain and revised chassis. The first units will land in Canada this summer.
Just like its predecessor, the 2025 S3 will be offered exclusively in four-door body style on this side of the Atlantic, leaving the five-door Sportback configuration to Europe…
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Source: https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/articles/74216/2025-audi-s3-rs-3-lite/

New Audi S3 Sportback 2024 review: fast, fun and full of charisma

The larger brakes are also strong and have relatively good pedal feel. They didn’t have any issues consistently wiping off speed down our relatively challenging test route. However, a high-speed deceleration on a section of derestricted autobahn did reveal a slight shudder through the pedal. 
The expensive optional Sports Exhaust system as fitted to our test cars is also a welcome addition, as it gives the engine more of a distinct voice. It’s also worth noting that the sound…
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Source: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/s3/362276/new-audi-s3-sportback-2024-review-fast-fun-and-full-charisma

Audi R8 GT Review: A Fitting But Sad Goodbye To A Legend

With this review, we’re effectively concluding a trilogy of sorrow. First, we tested the TT RS Iconic Edition, an expensive but wonderful run-out special for Audi’s compact five-pot beast, and then the TT S Final Edition, which does what it says on the tin. Yes, the TT name will probably live on, but the car to wear those two letters on its rump will be something very different to a small, combustion-powered coupe.The third and final instalment in this less-than-cheery series concerns…
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Source: https://www.carthrottle.com/reviews/audi/audi-r8-gt-review-fitting-sad-goodbye-legend

Sauber F1 now ‘a player in the driver market’ thanks to Audi – Motorsport Week

The impending arrival of Audi in Formula 1 means Sauber is no longer a spectator in the driver market, according to its Team Representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi.Audi will enter Formula 1 for the first time in its history in 2026 after forming a strategic partnership with Sauber.The German marque, which is set to complete a full takeover of Sauber, has been linked with several experienced drivers on the grid, most prominently outgoing Ferrari racer Carlos Sainz and Haas veteran Nico…
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Source: https://www.motorsportweek.com/2024/04/19/sauber-f1-now-a-player-in-the-driver-market-thanks-to-audi/