Audi

Audi A6 — Impeccable

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

Audi’s reputation for building some of the most desirable cars in the world will surely continue to grow with the remake of its mid-sized A6 sedan. Like its next of kin, the stylish fastback A7, it stands out with its automotive sophistication, its delightful interior and its impeccable driving demeanor.
 
The A7 was released several months ahead of the A6, and other than exterior appearances, both cars are nearly identical in all areas including the drivetrain. The big difference between the two platform mates is passenger space. The more traditionally styled A6 will seat up to five passengers while the sleek A7 is designed as a 2 + 2 vehicle.

Audi A7 — Great looks with dynamics to match


By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman
 
If we were forced to pick the best brand car-for-car — bottom to top — it would have to be Audi. The German company continually amazes with its quality vehicles from one end of its lineup to the other. Driving the stylish all-new 2012 Audi A7 fastback sedan only reinforced our opinion of the brand.
 
Audi has entered the relatively new segment of luxury hatchback sedans that has few members, namely the Porsche Panamera and the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo. The Mercedes CLS550 has the same swept-back styling, but has a traditional trunk.

2012 Audi A7



GOLDSBORO, N.C. — If we were forced to pick the best brand car-for-car — bottom to top — it would have to be Audi. The German company continually amazes with its quality vehicles from one end of its lineup to the other. Spending several days driving the stylish all-new 2012 Audi A7 fastback sedan only reinforced our opinion of the brand.

Audi A8 — Worthy of a headline billing

 By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

Audi set a new U.S. sales record in 2010 and the all-new flagship A8 exemplifies the German carmaker’s success in North America. Audi is building outstanding vehicles across the lineup and people recognize quality when they drive it.

The fourth generation A8 is loaded with performance, technology and comfort. In the stratospheric world of high-dollar sedans, which includes the Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7-Series, Jaguar XJ and Lexus LS 460, the new Audi has gained real status.

Audi’s new 2004 A8 L is a sure cure for the blues

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

Most of us get the blahs from time to time, you know, a blue day that seems filled with some kind of dread, a low-level depression with no definite origin. And that kind of melancholy can be stifling.

Those are the days when an attitude adjustment is in order, something to push away the fog. But regaining a sunny disposition can be difficult, at best.

Audi A3 - 2.0T – a lot of car and loads of fun at the right price

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

Audi’s timing is perfect. That’s because California gas prices are in the $2.50-a-gallon range, and on the East Coast prices are over $2.00 for unleaded regular.

As fuel prices escalate, fluctuate and manipulate, it seems that many vehicles are getting bigger which in itself makes the problem even larger. Look around, the trend has been to make an all-new model larger — and in many cases heavier — than the previous one.

Audi Q7 – a running back in disguise

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

Audi left Jaguar the only luxury nameplate without a sport utility vehicle in its lineup when it introduced the Q7 early in 2006. Of course Jaguar has Land Rover as a sibling.

The German automaker had inexplicably been left standing on the platform after the sport utility train had departed the station. The all played catch-up and Audi has finally climbed on board entering the luxury segment with a large stylish wagon-like vehicle that adequately fills the niche for people with a lot of disposable income who love Audi and want something bold and a little different.

Audi gets the TT right – goes good and looks great

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

We enjoy driving vehicles that force people to take a second look. It’s good for our ego. “Gee, maybe they’re looking at me?” Nah!

Audi A6 Avant – a stylish alternative to a sport utility

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

There are some tasty politically correct choices in family transportation in 2008 for those households who can afford to plunk down 50 grand or more.

We’re not talking about the myriad of premium sport utilities. There is, indeed, a vast assortment of mouth-watering hardware in the luxury SUV segment, but high-riding heavyweights are not as enthusiastically embraced as they once were.

Audi A4 — Some cars simply feel good; almost indescribably good

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

You can’t wait to get behind the wheel. Detours become more the rule than the exception. Every extra mile in the driver’s seat is like slowly and deliciously consuming a bar of rich chocolate after being on a six-month no-sweets diet.

That’s the way it is with the all-new-for-2009 Audi A4.

We drove the 3.2 Quattro loaded with 265 horsepower and the optional Audi Drive Select package, which with the touch of a button can change the entire driving experience.