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The first-gen Audi R8 4.2 V8 is undoubtedly one of the most iconic Audi’s to be made, and it seems as if Audi will be looking to strike it lucky once more with the second-gen R8, expected to be powered by the 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 engine found in the...
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Welcome to #Explained, a weekly column where we explain the finer details of some of the biggest manufacturers in the world. Most car-buyers understand the basics of each manufacturer, but with brands like BMW boasting such a wide variety of products, it makes us wonder how many people understand...
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In a strange twist of irony, Jaguar has won a hill climb, but not the one they support locally. The Goodwood festival of Speed. It was an eye candy filled weekend with cars ranging from 90 year old Bugatti’s to Formula one cars of various backgrounds, all rich in...
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Coming in first place after a flawless performance, the South African made history to become the first ever African to win at the famed and treacherous Nurburgring 24 Hour. It was, of course ,a team effort with his co-drivers Christpher Mies, Markus Winkelhock and Connor De Phillippi and him...
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Ahh, the R8 V10. The everyday supercar, and one of the easiest supercars to drive fast. It also happens to produce (once the exhaust flaps are opened) a spine tingling sound from its normally aspirated V10 engine. Best we enjoy that wailing V10 before the emissions police shuts the...
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The future of the car is relentlessly marching towards autonomous drive so when we get wind about innovations that don’t mention radar, sonar or a lead car, levels of intrigue around the office rise. Audi’s prototype design allows symbols to be embedded in the paint so that unlike the...
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The Audi R8 could get a new ‘entry-level’ engine in the shape of a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 – the same engine to be used in the upcoming RS4 and RS5. Those following the launch of the new Porsche Panamera will recognize the similarities. The engine, which in the Panamera...
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The original everyday super car is refreshed and ready for action once more while building on the notion that fast cars needn’t be mercilessly bone crushing and sparsely equipped. The latest 2016 Audi R8 forms the tip of a new sub-brand, Audi Sport, which we’ll be hearing a lot...
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Meet the limited edition Audi R8 Selection 24; an exclusive model paying homage to Audi’s prowess in motor racing. In 2015 the Audi R8 LMS won the 24 Hours Nürburgring on its debut, adding to Audi’s tally of 323 wins in national and international race assignments since 2009. The...
The first-gen Audi R8 4.2 V8 is undoubtedly one of the most iconic Audi’s to be made, and it seems as if Audi will be looking to strike it lucky once more with the second-gen R8, expected to be powered by the 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 engine found in the...
Welcome to #Explained, a weekly column where we explain the finer details of some of the biggest manufacturers in the world. Most car-buyers understand the basics of each manufacturer, but with brands like BMW boasting such a wide variety of products, it makes us wonder how many people understand...
In a strange twist of irony, Jaguar has won a hill climb, but not the one they support locally. The Goodwood festival of Speed. It was an eye candy filled weekend with cars ranging from 90 year old Bugatti’s to Formula one cars of various backgrounds, all rich in...
Coming in first place after a flawless performance, the South African made history to become the first ever African to win at the famed and treacherous Nurburgring 24 Hour. It was, of course ,a team effort with his co-drivers Christpher Mies, Markus Winkelhock and Connor De Phillippi and him...
Ahh, the R8 V10. The everyday supercar, and one of the easiest supercars to drive fast. It also happens to produce (once the exhaust flaps are opened) a spine tingling sound from its normally aspirated V10 engine. Best we enjoy that wailing V10 before the emissions police shuts the...
The future of the car is relentlessly marching towards autonomous drive so when we get wind about innovations that don’t mention radar, sonar or a lead car, levels of intrigue around the office rise. Audi’s prototype design allows symbols to be embedded in the paint so that unlike the...
The Audi R8 could get a new ‘entry-level’ engine in the shape of a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 – the same engine to be used in the upcoming RS4 and RS5. Those following the launch of the new Porsche Panamera will recognize the similarities. The engine, which in the Panamera...
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