Here’s Audi’s next A5—and all the stuff we won’t get in the US
With the end of combustion more than 8 years off, Audi has developed a new platform. Enlarge / Audi has a new platform for internal combustion engine vehicles, which will include the third-generation A5. (credit: Audi) A.....»»
F&I tip: Make a connection before you start your pitch
Finance and insurance managers should try to get to know the customer before they start selling, said Jimmy Magee, general manager of Audi Turnersville in New Jersey. "You can find out what the most important things will be to them by having a short.....»»
Flaming Audi EV on dealership lift challenges firefighters
Firefighters were able to lower the EV from the lift and push it outside so the flames could be fully extinguished......»»
Reviewing iOS 18 for power users: Control Center, iCloud, and more
Never mind emojis—here’s some stuff that makes iOS more efficient. Enlarge / Control Center has a whole new customization interface. (credit: Samuel Axon) iOS 18 launched this week, and while its flagship feature (Ap.....»»
four-pack of Apple AirTags for only $79 thanks to early Prime deal
Stop losing your stuff with the Apple AirTag. Get four of these Bluetooth trackers for only $79 in Amazon's early offers for its Prime Big Deal Days event......»»
VW, Audi dealers in Ill. file protest over automaker"s changes to warranty work payments
The protest is the latest chapter between VW and Audi dealers in Illinois and VW Group of America regarding warranty work payments......»»
Audi RS e-Tron GT Performance unveiled as a 912-hp electric sedan
Audi unveiled a new electric sedan called the RS E-Tron GT Performance. With 912 horsepower, it's the brand's most powerful model......»»
Volkswagen dropping in-house U.S. auto loans, giving business to Wells Fargo
Volkswagen will cease to write U.S. Audi and VW auto loans through its in-house captive finance company and instead refer that business to Wells Fargo starting in April. It will also start to refer U.S. Ducati motorcycle loans to Wells Fargo at some.....»»
Speakers announced for the Ars Technica infrastructure event in San Jose
Come register to join us on September 18, learn some stuff, and hang out! Enlarge / The Computer History Museum, where we'll be meeting for our Bay Area adventure on September 18! (credit: SpVVK / Getty Images) Howdy, Ar.....»»
Redesigned Audi Q3 spied with little camouflage
Audi's smallest crossover and No. 2 seller in the U.S., the Q3 compact, is set to be one of several fresh models launching in 2025......»»
Best practices for implementing the Principle of Least Privilege
In this Help Net Security interview, Umaimah Khan, CEO of Opal Security, shares her insights on implementing the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP). She discusses best practices for effective integration, benefits for operational efficiency and audi.....»»
Audi freshens A3 sedan for 2025
The sedan gains a tweaked exterior design, new interior features and additional power......»»
Audi replaces its bestseller—here’s the next Q5 SUV
Yet again, the US misses out on some options, like the mild hybrid. Enlarge / The third-generation Audi SQ5 (blue) and Q5 (black) go on sale early next year. (credit: Audi) Audi provided flights from Washington to Munich.....»»
Retooled Audi Q5 adds software, driver-assist upgrades
The Q5, Audi’s top seller globally, is the second Audi model to use the brand’s new Premium Platform Combustion architecture following the A5 midsize sedan and wagon......»»
Audi to get Porsche exec as sales chief, reports say
Marco Schubert, who has led Porsche's European sales since 2021, will succeed Hildegard Wortmann at Audi, according to media reports......»»
Pixel 9 phones: The Gemini AI stuff, reviewed
A newcomer dives into AI with the Pixel 9 Pro. Enlarge / I asked Gemini to "reimagine" the background of this Pixel 9 group shot (originally on beige paper) as "science fiction moonscape," and then used "Auto frame" to expand the.....»»
BYD to lead subdued Chinese contingent while Germans race back to Paris show in October
Europe's top-selling Chinese brand, SAIC's MG Motor, won't be at the Paris auto show in October and neither will Great Wall. After skipping the 2022 event, BMW, Audi and VW will return to Paris as will Ford and Kia. French participants include Renaul.....»»
BYD to lead subdued Chinese contingent while Germans race back to Paris show in Oct.
Europe's top-selling Chinese brand, SAIC's MG Motor, won't be at the Paris auto show in October and neither will Great Wall. After skipping the 2022 event, BMW, Audi and VW will return to Paris as will Ford and Kia. French participants will include R.....»»
Audi and Costco Auto Program bring back new-vehicle incentives
Audi and Costco Auto Program brings back new-vehicle incentives with three incentives available: $1,000, $1,500 or $3,000......»»
Jaguar Land Rover production hit by flooding at aluminum suppliers
Supplies of aluminum have been impacted by floods in Switzerland. Porsche, Mercedes, BMW and Audi are also affected......»»
A few weeks with the Pocket 386, an early-‘90s-style, half-busted retro PC
AliExpress retro laptop doesn't always live up to its promise. Enlarge / The Pocket 386 is fun for a while, but the shortcomings and the broken stuff start to wear on you after a while. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) The B.....»»