Audi A1 to be sold outside Europe

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Automotive News is reporting today that Volkswagen AG will be selling the new, compact Audi A1 outside of Europe next year.
According to Audi sales chief Peter Schwarzenbauer, Audi is increasing production of the A1 to meet greater demand. The car, which was originally meant only for the European market, will be offered globally (except for [...]

Audi to offer Mobile Internet on New A8

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Amidst clamor to make texting while driving illegal nationwide, carmakers are coming up with new and innovative ways to keep road warriors as plugged in as possible. Car and Driver reports on the latest automaker to join the trend: The new Audi A8’s tech package will include an optional accessory offering mobile internet acces for [...]

RIM to Acquire QNX to Help BlackBerry Phones Connect to Cars

Sunday, April 11th, 2010

BlackBerry users, rejoice! The time when you, too, can plug your phone into your car may be coming.
Automotive News reported over the weekend that Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM), the company that makes BlackBerry phones has agreed to the aquisition of QNX Software Systems from Harman International Industries, Inc. Why are they doing this? [...]

Audi Planning Expansion of Hybrid Line, Pushing the E-tron.

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Automotive News is reporting this morning that Audi is ramping up to greatly expand their hybrid and electric vehicle offerings over the next few years, as part of the Volkswagen Group’s plans to dominate that alternative-fuel market by the end of the decade.
Audi’s board member in charge of technical development, Michael Dick, shared the [...]