In 2016 Ducati and Audi will present a new concept car

The result of joint work of Ducati and Audi will be seen already in 2016 at the motor show in Paris. Serial production of the new car is planned for 2020. Concept car from two well-known car manufacturers will be based on MQB platform, and some units and components will be borrowed from the VW up! The model developed by the Italian and German engineers will be presented in two versions: a five and three –door versions. Under the hood will be installed triplex petrol units and diesel twin-turbo, power from 80 to 120 "horses".

Design of new Audi A7 is already approved

Chief Designer of Audi Mark Lichte confessed that the work on the design of the new A7 Sportback is completed. The model will resemble the concept Prologue and will become stronger than A6 and A8 sedans. Mr Lichte, the current designer-reformer in Audi, confirmed that the style of new A7 Sportback already approved and will not be changed anymore. A7 might become lighter, it will receive 5 levers suspension "on the circle", fully controled chassis and 48-volt electrical system, starter-generator which can return the brake kinetic energy with a capacity of up to 12 kW. By the way, it should keep a powerful V8 4.0 bi turbo engine. Moreover the hybrid version e-tron will be offered, with a large reserve of electric drive (over 50 miles) and the ability to recharge traction batteries from the electrical outlet. The new Audi A7 Sportback as well as the regular sedan A6 will be released in 2017. 

The best car for women was chosen

The organizers of the competition women's World Car of the Year, which is being organized annually from 2009, have chosen the winner. In the most prestigious category of "women's world car of the year" was sedan Mercedes-Benz S-class, which was also voted as the best model in the category "Luxury car of the year". In the battle for the Grand Prize winner was ahead of luxury sedan Audi A8 and Telsa Model S of electric car. The jury consisted of automotive female journalists, representatives of 15 countries around the world. The jury assessed the cars in ten different categories, including design, style, sex appeal and so called "WOW effect", which produces the model. In the category of "family car of the year was sedan Audi A3,"hot "version of the" enormous "Audi A3, S3 was recognized as the best sports car. First place in the category "Economy car of the year" took the small MPV Honda Jazz/Fit, and the best "green" model was the electric car Tesla Model s. Range Rover Sport got the prize in the category "crossover of the year", and as the machine of women dreams was called Jaguar F-Type Coupe.

Audi is developing a rival to Range Rover Evoque

Engineers of the German car maker Audi to develop its new model, which will be a competitor to Range Rover Evoque. Most recently, information was received that a German company considered potential options for a car that will be on the same level with luxury crossover Range Rover Evoque and BMW X 4 and Porsche Macan. As noted by Ulrich Hackenberg, head of the technical unit of Audi, the auto giant was presented for about three conceptual models, close to the competitors. The first is the Allroad Shooting Brake, debuted in winter in Detroit on the sidelines of the auto show. The second concept car became TT Offroad, submitted in the spring at the Beijing auto show. And finally, TT Sportback, which was presented to the public at the Paris Motor Show this fall. Ulrich Hackenberg emphasized the TT Offroad, which has the best chance to become a series production .

Audi would not have buttons in cabin anymore

In the future, Audi plans completely to abandon the physical buttons and sliders in the cabin, assigning all touch screens-said the company's technical director Ulrich Hakkenberg. According to minimalist and rather controversial Interior of the concept Prologue (it controls all peripherals by touch screens) in another shape or form will be used for other serial models.

Today on the new Audi TT dashboard has been replaced by a screen, and the system can work with functions of MMI. A passenger can manage multimedia systems with a separate tablet, which Audi supplies with an extra charge. In the future, this system will appear on all models, but it will be more integrated,- said Ulrich Hakkenberg. It is interesting that last year the experts in ergonomics called car companies not to get involved in sensory and virtual buttons, while maintaining the maximum possible number of physical switches. In their view, the sensors are distracting the driver from the road. 

Audi R8 Competition was presented in Los Angeles

Automaker Audi officially presented  Audi R8 car Competition at the auto show in Los Angeles. Novelty stands out thanks to its many components made of matte carbon fiber. In particular, front spoiler, side blades, shell mirrors, rear wing and rear diffuser. And another car train black alloy wheels (glossy) and a sport exhaust system. There are a few notable items: anodized brake calipers (red), carbon-ceramic brakes.Interior designers were preparing a finish of matte carbon fiber as well as installed illuminated thresholds. Under the bonnet of the Audi R8 is a 5.2-litre Competition 570-horsepower V10 Engine, which combined with the seven-speed S tronic transmission, and four-wheel drive system. The acceleration up to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds. Top speed is 320 km/h. Therefore, the novelty is the fastest member of R8 line.