Drivers of the 2012 Audi Q5 in the Charlotte area had a host of options when it came to deciding what they would like to power the luxury SUV under the hood. Both the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and the performance-driven 3.2-liter DOHC V6 supply Q5 owners with a favorable experience on the road, but in an effort to diversify and attract even more drivers, Audi is upping the engine options for 2013 models.
When Audi made the announcement for its e-tron concept, a high-performance electric car boasting over 300 horsepower, and a 0-60 sprint time of less than five seconds, there was one issue standing in the way: could the e-tron capture the thrilling sound of driving a new Audi that we're accustomed to in greater Charlotte area? The answer is yes, with an assist from an electric piano.
25 years ago, racing legend Walter Röhrl and his Audi Sport Quattro S1 scaled the world-famous Pikes Peak in record-setting time, reaching the summit in ten minutes and forty-eight seconds. The record has stood to this day, technically. Since Röhrl's record run, the track has been paved, meaning others have climbed the hill in less time, but the Audi Sport Quattro S1 still holds the best mark in the pre-paved era, which we at Audi of Charlotte think is more impressive.
Not long ago, Audi got the ball rolling on its e-tron plug-in hybrid powertrain by announcing the commencement of an e-tron pilot program. Fast forward a few months later and it seems as though that ball is rolling even faster than expected.
Consumers know that the automotive sweet spot is formed at the intersection of technology, performance, and refinement. The problem comes in trying to find that juncture amidst a bustling vehicle infrastructure. Fortunately, Audi of Charlotte has found it for you. Enter: the legendary Audi allroad.
Audi of Charlotte in Matthews, NC would like to know, How familiar are you with diesel? We're guessing the answer is somewhere along the scale of little to not at all. That's because here in the United States diesel engines aren't exactly prominent. Audi, however, has done its research and come to an intriguing discovery surrounding the internal combustion engine option.
Every year there comes a Sunday to top all Sundays. It's filled with football, nachos, rivalry, enthusiasm and the sweet, sweet taste of victory...if you're rooting for the winning team that is. Ah yes, there's nothing quite like Commercial Sunday in America.
The next time you're driving around Charlotte, try to be cognizant of the cars around you. You'll likely spot the iconic four-ringed logo Audi is famous for, more times than you can count on one hand. You might even see it more than you can count on two hands. The reason is simple. Audi popularity is skyrocketing.
Just-released numbers depict an astounding 28-percent growth in sales for the month of November alone. In…
In 2011, Audi added approximately 3,500 members to its team - the largest addition in the company's history. One might assume, that in 2012, they'd put on the brakes. Audi of Charlotte is happy to report that's not the case. They're planning instead to keep their foot on the accelerator pedal. Hoping to develop their breadth and depth in the areas of lightweight construction and electric technology, the Four-Ringed luxury automaker…
All Audi models have at least five things in common: luxury, performance, premium materials, drop-dead-gorgeous looks, and signature Audi design language. This kind of continuity is most admirable, especially for a brand which seems to be adding new models to its lineup with speed that's on par with the brand's cars themselves... Don't worry, we're not about to tell you they're throwing their most valuable assets out the window. They…
