Audi recycling waste material

We’ve already reduced our waste by a considerable amount using some innovative thinking. We all know waste significantly affects the environment, but disposing of it costs a lot of money too. And that’s not efficient.

So a thorough review of our practices on the production line led to an extensive recycling scheme and a complete rethink about the logistics of waste management. Now most of the waste produced on the assembly line is separated and sorted on-site, reducing the need to transport elsewhere for processing.

(We’ve also reduced our transport needs by using a software system which calculates every last square centimetre of loading space in our lorries, maximising the available space. Packaging is already optimised in the planning stages; our packing team and their computer find the most efficient way of loading, further reducing the number of lorry journeys.)

Article source: www.audi.co.uk

Audi driving experience

This is your chance to hone your driving skills at Silverstone, scene of the British Grand Prix. Driving the Audi RS 5 Coupe with its 450PS V8 FSI® engine, the Audi TT RS and the incredible R8 V10 Coupe, you’ll learn how to evaluate risks, recognise dangers – and react to them.

 

Our experienced instructors will train you in every aspect of car control and safe driving at speed. Techniques you’ll learn include cornering, understeer, ABS braking, high speed lane changes and avoidance manoeuvres.

Audi UK reserves the right to change the cars at anytime without notice.   

Article source: www.audi.co.uk

Audi A4 Allroad review by TopGear

The same price as a Q5 with pretty much all of the ability. Foot. Shoot. In. The.

  • Comfort

    The Allroad has 37mm inserted into the ride height, so it actually rides better than any of the saloon variants - even when you put the adaptive suspension into ‘dynamic' mode. It doesn't even get soggy when in ‘comfort'. Plus there are decent seats, plenty of room (even though this is the little brother to the A6 Allroad) and good all-round vision. That 37mm makes a big difference to the driving position.

    Rated 7 out of 10
  • Performance

    There's a 2.0-litre TFSI petrol engine with 208bhp and 258lb ft of torque, a 2.0-litre TDI with 174bhp (returning 46.3mpg) and a 3.0-litre with 240bhp, a whopping 348lb ft of torque and a 0-62mph time of 6.2 seconds. It also returns 45.6mpg and emits 161g/km of CO2.

    Rated 8 out of 10
  • Cool

    It won't pull members of the opposite sex, but there's something neat and trendy about an Allroad. It's slightly more butch than the stock car, can do things that most SUVs struggle with and still remains reasonably efficient - meaning that it won't get targeted by environmentals. 

    Rated 5 out of 10
  • Quality

    Really very good. The cars we tested were full-spec, but felt tight and solid. Even pushed to the limit off-road, the general feeling was that if Audi builds something, then it stays built. Right through eight inches of water, six inches of mud, a couple of mild jumps and a small tree. 

    Rated 7 out of 10
  • Handling

    Again a nice surprise. The A4 Allroad feels very much like a stock A4 - except slightly nicer-riding. Yes, there is an element of body roll if you go mental in comfort mode, but it still hangs together very nicely. Stick it in dynamic mode and you'll be able to tag along to a saloon A4 without any problem at all - even though the ride gets a tad harsh over really bad bumps. 

    Rated 7 out of 10
  • Practicality

    Smaller than the A6 Allroad (obviously), the A4 still maintains that estate capacity that makes it a doddle to ferry about a small family. Loading heights are more genial, and smashing through urban potholes is fine when you have the beef to cope. It's no bigger than an A4 Avant, it just feels more useable. 

    Rated 6 out of 10
  • Running costs

    The mpg figures are very reasonable if not startling, and you can get into one for just over £30k. Insurance is relatively good, though main dealer servicing can be pricey. Not bad though. 

    Rated 4 out of 10

 

Article source: www.topgear.com

Audi RS4 Avant review by Top Gear

Massively quick cross-country, but has a firm ride and that lovely V8 engine needs hitting very hard to make it work

  • Comfort

    Essentially, the RS4 feels quite firm when pottering - even in Comfort mode - but the 'box slips between ratios without a murmur, the engine mumbles away happily and you could be forgiven for thinking you're in a more humble S line variant.

    Rated 6 out of 10
  • Performance

    Up front is a naturally aspirated, FSI direct-injected 4.2-litre petrol V8 that produces 444bhp at 8,250rpm, a red line at 8,500rpm, and with maximum torque of 317lb ft available from 4,000 to 6,000rpm. Basically, the same engine as the RS5, plus a few tweaks, it drives through the only transmission option: Audi's 7spd S tronic dual-clutch 'box. Which is interesting. An estate car with a super-high-revving V8 and slick-quick DSG? Sounds like a TG kind of car.

    Rated 10 out of 10
  • Cool

    Audi does estate car cool like no other.

    Rated 7 out of 10
  • Quality

    As close to Audi perfection as it gets.

    Rated 8 out of 10
  • Handling

    It's not until you really get going that the RS4 starts to make an impression. Grip is phenomenal - especially in long, loaded-up corners - with the kind of burly, slightly understeer-prone attitude that gives lots of confidence in the wet. Poke in a bit more throttle smoothly, and you can even make the whole thing oversteer (there's a self-locking crown-gear centre diff that helps with the feeling), though it's not rear-wheel drive and never really feels like it.

    Rated 7 out of 10
  • Practicality

    You'll get 490-litres with the seats up and 1430 with the back folded down, so there's plenty to play with as long as you're not into HGV-style loads.

    Rated 8 out of 10
  • Running costs

    Supercar-style insurance and a claimed 26.4mpg - less if you drive it hard. A lot less. If you can swing one on a company car scheme, we'd like to work there too.

    Rated 0 out of 10

 

Article source: www.topgear.co.uk

Audi security is lauded yet again in Thatcham

Six awards for new models and perennial favourites in 2012 British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards

  • Audi wins six category awards in British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards, presented by the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, Thatcham on Thursday October 11
  • Theft resistance of new Q3 compact SUV recognised with an award for the first time - A1 premium sub-compact, new generation A4 and A5 Cabriolet ranges, Q5 SUV and A8 L W12 saloon also honoured

Six Audi models have today been the recipients of coveted category trophies in the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards, held at the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre in Thatcham, Berkshire. 

As usual the judges used the New Vehicle Security Assessment(NVSA) process to assign NVSR star ratings to vehicles based on ‘theft of’ and ‘theft from’ protection. The new Q3 compact SUV has undergone the process for the first time this year, and has come through with flying colours, achieving the top rating in the compact SUV category. The four other winners were already members of the Thatcham hall of fame and have remained at the top of their game – they include the A1 premium subcompact, the A4 compact executive, the A5 Cabriolet, the Q5 mid-size SUV and the A8 L W12 high performance luxury saloon.

Commenting on this seventh run of success for Audi, Director of Audi UK Martin Sander said: “I’m delighted to see so many Audi ranges emerging from the rigorous Thatcham judging process with top marks – in most cases our cars are second only to our homes in terms of the investment we make in them, and these awards prove that Audi takes the same absolutely uncompromising approach to protection of that investment as it does to every other aspect of vehicle development.”

Peter Shaw, Chief Executive of Thatcham, also added his take on proceedings: “Audi has regularly featured among the top performers at the vehicle security awards and with six separate category winners in 2012, this year is no exception. Audi has once again demonstrated an unswerving commitment to keeping its customers safe and secure, no matter what class of vehicle they drive.”

Since the awards began in 2006, the Vorsprung durch Technik brand has secured no less than 26 BIVSA category wins, bearing testament to its absolute commitment to security.

This remarkable success has been achieved with the help of features including Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser technology with interior ultrasonic protection and anti-tow sensors, Thatcham Category 4 locking wheel bolts and extensive covert and overt marked parts. These not only bring peace-of-mind for Audi customers, but also help to drive down running costs by reducing insurance premiums.

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Six Audis steal the BIVSA limelight– The Q3 SUV underwent the tough Thatcham security test regime for the first time this year, and along with the A1, the A4, the A5 Cabriolet, the Q5 and the A8 L W12 scored top marks in the theft of and theft from security categories.

The winning Audi models

City car / supermini – Audi A1

Compact executive car – Audi A4

Open-top car – Audi A5 Cabriolet

Performance car – Audi A8 L W12

Crossover – Audi Q3

Compact 4x4 – Audi Q5

Article source: www.audi.co.uk