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Easily one of the most remarkable rides across the roster, we here at Audi of Charlotte have nothing but love for the 2017 RS 7, the German automaker's full-size sport sedan.

And we're certainly not the only ones who feel as we do.

As it turns out, the auto experts at MotorWeek are also quite keen on the RS 7. Check out their review of it right here:

Available on a single, excellently equipped trim, the RS 7 is teeming with top-shelf technology.

Standard features include heated eight-way power front sport seats, four-zone auto climate control, Audi Drive…

Should you find yourself seeking a compact luxury sedan, we here at Audi of Charlotte would be quick to recommend a test run in ours, the 2017 S3.

And what is it that this pint-sized powerhouse brings to the table?

Please allow our pals over at MotorWeek to explain. Their appraisal of the S3 is as follows:

An exemplar of Audi's mechanical mastery, the S3's engine is, in many ways, alone worth the price of admission. Mustering a monstrous 292 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, its 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine mates with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic…

When it comes to the 2017 Q7, the German automaker's completely remodeled full-size SUV, we here at Audi of Charlotte are tempted to call it the most impressive luxury crossover on the market.

However, in the interest of fairness, we feel the better approach is to let you arrive at your own conclusion.

So, go ahead and jump right in with the clip below. Here now to provide you with the need-to-know details about the latest Q7 are the fine folks at MotorWeek:

While the Q7's entry-level engine -- a 252-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder -- is sure to suit the needs…

Lately, we here at Audi of Charlotte are finding it increasingly difficult to contain our enthusiasm for the all-new 2017 Audi R8, the German automaker's supercar sensation. So, instead, we'll just come right out and say it:

This one ranks right up there with some of the very best in the biz.

Yet, what makes it so? The automotive mavens at MotorWeek provide their take on the matter in the clip below. Check it:

Loaded with luxuries, the allure of the base R8 trim type is downright undeniable.

Standard features on this model include 19-inch wheels, LED head-…

If you've zeroed in on the subcompact luxury SUV segment for your next automotive purchase, your chums at Audi of Charlotte must attest: you'd be wise to give ours -- the 2016 Audi Q3 -- your full, undivided attention.

Wondering why we feel as we do? Then, check the clip below. Autotrader critic, Jabari Jones, is here today to deliver the need-to-know details:

We've nothing but love for the Q3's sole engine option, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Matched to a six-speed automatic gearbox, this four-banger boasts a healthy 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque.

We at Audi of Charlotte have to tip our cap to our beloved German brand. It did a downright exceptional job with its fantastic midsize four-door, the 2016 Audi A6.

What went into the creation of the current model? Tag along with Autotrader pundit, Jabari Jones, as he provides the inside scoop:

Placing a premium on performance is the A6's top-tier powertrain, the 3.0T. This supercharged 3.0-liter V6 is standardly paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and quattro® all-wheel drive, and produces a prodigious 333 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque.

If you happen to be hunting for a compact sport sedan, we at Audi of Charlotte must attest that you'd be hard-pressed to find one that does the job more thoroughly than the 2015 Audi S3.

Don't quite buy it? Well, you just may be singing a totally different tune after watching the following video review:

Get under this speedster's snout and there you'll find a turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Boasting a beefy 292 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, this four-banger can fly.

Delivering equal parts style and substance, the 2015 Audi S8 practically sets a new benchmark for excellence within the full-size sedan segment.  Quite honestly, we at Audi of Charlotte can't think of an auto that does it much better than this one.  Nonetheless, we encourage you to form your own opinion on the matter.  Do just that by viewing the video below:

Beneath the S8's big, bold bonnet, a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8…

Precision breeds confidence. It's a fact, and one that is evident here at Audi of Charlotte where our new inventory of Audi models wait patiently to deliver confidence to their driver. You see, it's the legendary Audi quattro® all-wheel drive system that offers precision, measured between four all-wheel drive options because we all know one size does not fit all. Thirty-five years since its beginning, quattro® lives on. See for yourself.

If you…

The legendary Audi four-wheel drive system Quattro has always been revered for its abilities on the road, but how exactly does it work?

Well, recently Audi UK stepped up to the plate to answer this question with a very informative video explaining how the three different Quattro systems work to keep you safe on the streets.  Take a look at this below to learn about the legend that is our four-wheel drive systems: