Tag Archive for ‘Audi’
Episode 5: Vankhana
Ryan and Aaron attempt to prove that a GMC cargo van is an ideal Gymkhana racer, Jessica hits the road in a 2012 Audi A7. Plus, Ryan revisits Episode 1 by comparing the A7 against an updated 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD in an autocross duel.
2012 Audi A7 vs. Acura TL: Rematch
In this excerpt from Episode 5, Ryan brings the Acura TL SH-AWD and the Audi A7 Quattro together once more for a V6 shootout. Which is best on a tight, twisty course? The 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD with a 3.7-liter 305-hp, high-revving V6 with VTEC or the 2012 Audi A7 with a growling 310-horsepower 3.0 [...]
Extra! 2011 Subaru STI, 10 Car Comparo
2011 Subaru WRX STI revealed at the 2010 New York Auto Show and, yes, the wing is back! All the details. Plus, 10 new cars compared at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Which will have the fastest lap? Ryan hits the track to find out.
Extra! Audi RS5, Jaguar XKR Black, NBA Nissan GT-R
In this episode we have a double Geneva preview of the Audi RS5 and Jaguar XKR with its new Speed and Black pack. Plus, an exclusive interview with NBA Forward for the Portland Trail Blazers, Jeff Pendergraph, about his custom Nissan GT-R
Hot for the Audi RS5
Outside of the Audi R8 supercar, I’ve found little emotional attachment to the current Audi lineup. Granted, the A4/S4/RS4 is excellent in all its various configurations and the 6-badge is definitely worth a look for any successful executive, but for me the relationship was purely platonic. That all changed the day I met the Audi [...]
Extra #5: Mustang V8 Leaked, Justin Timberlake Shills
A slow new week version of Driving Sports TV’s Extra! In this episode we go overboard on the Justin Timberlake references, have the 411 on the new Mustang V8 GT and more!
Audi R8 Even Sexier with Top Down
There are few things I love in this world more than Audi’s R8. To me the car is an almost perfect balance of exotic pleasures and sensible design. Sure, there are the obvious things that I certainly love more: my family, for one, is worth more to me than any piece of metal. Also, if [...]
2010 Lincoln MKT: Crossing Over
Lincoln tries to shed its stodgy image with the brand-new MKS crossover. This Flex-based wagon features the 350hp EcoBoost turbo motor and is designed for someone named “Susan.” Is it any good?
Audi announces pricing on FWD A3 TDI
Last fall, I went on a week-long road trip to drive Audi’s new diesel-engined cars and SUVs – and I came back a believer. These cars drive like high performance gas engined vehicles, but pollute about 20% less than a comparable gas engine – and they get 40+ miles to the gallon while they’re doing [...]
Fun on the Run to the Sun
Being an automotive journalist has to have some upside this year – amid all the news of declining subscription rates and advertising sales in free-fall, there’s got to be a silver lining somewhere on this cloud! The automotive journalism business has always had its ups and downs. On the downside, you’ll never buy a villa [...]
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