What happens to German cars when they’ve outlived their lifecycles? Some die off like any other model line, but others get turned into more budget-oriented vehicles with new badges. Funkmasterflex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Audi spills the beans on production 37 mpg A8 Hybrid
Diesel-lovin’ Audi is slowly, slowly coming to grips with this whole hybrid thing. Earlier this year, the “We’re not against hybrids” automaker finally gave out some real information about its hybrid Q5 (after years of teases and killing the program once,) and we saw the A6 hybrid at the Detroit Auto Show in January. Today, Audi is making good on the promise it made at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010 when it showed off a thinly disguised hybrid A8 concept. Funkmasterflex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Audi Urban Concept
Anyone who’s ever driven through a busy city can appreciate having a view upwards. Sunroofs are good, but convertibles are even better. But while the Smart ForTwo is available with a folding roof panel, we don’t see many city cars offering the full drop-top experience. Audi, however, is here to ask, Why not? And what’s more, it’s not wasting any time in doing so. Funkmasterflex
Car Talk: Porsche Recruits Audi Exec To Head Powertrain Development
Porsche has appointed Audi engineering executive Joerg Kerner, 41, to head up powertrain development, effective October. Kerner succeeds Heinz-Jakob Neusser, who will take charge of developing drivetrains at the Volkswagen brand. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex
Car Talk: 2011-12 Audi R8 Spyder Recalled For Fuel Leak
Not even supercars are safe from recalls. Audi is recalling certain R8 Spyders for a potential fuel leak, caused by the fuel supply line rubbing against the heat shield in the engine compartment. According to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this effects droptop R8s built between May 18, 2010 and June 22, 2011. Funkmasterflex
