Once Audi unleashed the gorgeous A5 in its RS high-end performance line, you could pretty much hold your breath waiting for the droptop version. Well, you can breathe again because that day has come. The RS5 Cabriolet keeps the superb 4.2-liter FSI V8 engine, which generates 450 horsepower to Audi’s seven-speed S-Tronic dual-clutch gearbox (with paddle […]
6
Sep
Audi's top tier performance line fastback goes topless
25
Jul
Audi finally addresses its halo supercar's muddled shifting
A headturner since the day it was first unveiled, Audi’s R8 supercar still guarantees stares and the instant attention of cell phone cameras on the daily. Having experienced both the R8 5.2 v10 and the R8 Spyder versions, we know firsthand the kind of contemplation Audi’s halo car commands. So for its mid-cycle refresh the […]
15
May
The world's first plug-in hybrid supercar... with 770 Horsepower
As one of the most anticipated hybrids ever conceived, Porsche has released a new set of images of its 918 Spyder prototype and announced that it has begun testing… which, at this point in development, seems obvious. With production slated to begin in September 2013, Porsche expects first deliveries to hit showrooms by end of […]
14
May
Specially designed trick EV bike debuts at the Wörthersee Tour
The AUDI Julien Dupont-tested electric bicycle made its debut at the Wörthersee tour in Austria just a few days ago. The lithium-ion carbon fiber-reinforced polymer frame is specially designed and trickery, and utilizes the ‘AUDI ultra blade’ design of broad and flat spokes allowing for maximization of pedal power. The bike has five gears three of which […]
20
Apr
The vaunted RS line makes its return to US shores
After a long hiatus, Audi returns its high performance RS line to America in the form of the 2+2 coupé TT-RS. And for one week we had a chance to bask in its high revving glory. All photos taken exclusively for Lost In a Supermarket by Robert Kerian. I remember the first time I saw […]
18
Apr
The CLS's little 4-door coupé brother makes its debut
This is going to be a big week for concept reveals in anticipation of the Beijing Motor Show, as we’ve already seen with the Audi RS Q3 Concept High-Performance Compact SUV. Now its their German rivals turn over at Mercedes-Benz to get some shine… although not sure if these leaks are going to make Benz […]
18
Apr
Possibly the world's first production sport compact SUV?
Cars making their woldwide debut at the Beijing Motor Show next week are beginning to make their leaky appearances on the web, among the first of which is Audi who has unveiled another possible iteration of its Q3 compact SUV. This time the Q3 boldly boasts the Four Ring’s vaunted “RS” badges, which means this […]
13
Apr
The Four Rings returns its vaunted RS line to American shores
Guess what LIAS got last week to run around and test in the City of Angels…? We’ve been a bit busy since the New York auto show and running around in the Arctic Circle, but our review of the automotive joy that is the Audi TT-RS is coming next week. Stay tuned… All images shot […]
