Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich and the 46-year old Audi factory driver Emanuele Pirro had already reached an agreement some time ago about the end of the Italian’s active career for Audi at the 2008 American Le Mans Series season finale. Included among Pirro’s outstanding victories under the banner of the four rings are the Italian Touring Car Championship (1994 and 1995), the German Touring Car Championship (1996), the 24 Hours of Le Mans (2000, 2001, 2002, 2006 and 2007) and the American Le Mans Series (2001, 2005). …click here to read more

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Audi invites you to meet The Beckers. Check out episode 1 in a new series following the life of America’s most dysfunctional family during the holiday season. Enjoy! …click here to read more

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AUDI AG notched up double-digit growth rates in Europe, Asia/Pacific and America in September. The brand with the four rings increased its worldwide sales figures in September by 12.3 percent to 95,137 vehicles (2007: 84,716). From January through September, Audi sold some 762,280 units – an increase of 2.9 percent (2007: 741,106). In addition, the brand achieved double-digit growth rates not only in new Asia/Pacific markets, but also in Europe. The principal drivers of growth were the new Audi A4 and the A5 sports coupé. …click here to read more

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These latest spy photo show the RS5 being put through its paces on the Nurburgring proving grounds. Sporting new wheels and reworked front fascia indicate the car is nearing final spec, including a prototype of the final engine that will power the car. We should also expect the final production RS5 to be fitted with a wider stance and an aggressive rear-end.

A potential powertrain option is the same 4.2L V8 as the RS4, however power will be boosted to 450hp and it will likely get the option of Audi’s S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox along with a manual transmission. Other sources claim it may use a derivative of the V10 from the RS6.

RS5 will be competing with BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C63. RS5 just like other RS models is developed by Quattro, Audi’s in house performance team.

Expect the RS5 to make its official debut next January at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.

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Spotted on the Nurburgring we see a Audi R8 GT3 testing. Audi is now offering these machines to their customers. You can find out more information about the program HERE. We have to admit the GT3 program seems to work well for the R8.

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