Audi named Best Value Luxury Brand in America by Vincentric

Summary :- In their tenth edition award ceremony, Vincentric announced Audi as the best value luxury brand in America by nominating its four models as the best in their respective classes. Audi 7 TDI was announced as premium large sedan whereas Audi TT was announced as premium sports car. Also Audi R8 was announced as prestige and Audi Q5 TDI was announced as premium mid-size crossover. Vincentric is a privately held automotive data compilation and analysis firm which evaluates around 3000 vehicles to provide the greatest consumer value. This data is used by most of the major websites like yahoo, autotrader etc and other automotive manufacturers.

Opinion :- This is actually a great idea to present the best consumer value and provide it to everybody as this helps customer to understand cars according to their preferences. Audi has been working hard for those awards and has been achieving them on usual basis. All other car manufacturers have to work hard to attain these awards as Audi has been successful to surprise its rivals a lot of times.

Questions :- 1. Do you think these awards matter a lot to consumers who want to buy any                       vehicle ?

                       2. Do you think that these data collection companies are owned by genuine corporation and not by car manufacturers themselves ?

Works Cited :- http://www.audiusanews.com/pressrelease/3714/93/audi-named-best-value-luxury-brand-america-vincentric

Audi All-road Achieves Highest Government Crash Safety Rating

Summary :- Audi’s all-road vehicles from year 2014 and 2015 have been certified with five star rating in terms of safety by the government as Audi’s recent models have shown tremendous change in safety and appearance which makes it more safe and sporty now. Where a lot of car manufacturers have been working on appearance and engine of car, Audi has undergone a lot of changes in safety functions of the car. This includes HID headlight and LED tail-lights being introduced in stock models. Also Audi’s feature like Adaptive Cruise Control helps Audi to use its long range radar to identify the cars in front and apply brakes when needed at safe distance. Audi has some powerful sensors in the back of the car which alerts the driver if there is a vehicle approaching to an unsafe distance to the car from behind. Audi’s blind spot assist has been very useful for the drivers as it has reduce the stress of checking the blind spot for a driver.

Opinion :- According to me, safety is the most important feature of the car. There is no use of buying a car without safety features because that car would not last long on the road. Accidents and mishaps happen every day resulting in loss of life and property. Audi is constantly working on its safety feature and now has achieved the best safety rating which would benefit the society and set up example for its rivals too.

Questions :- 1. Do you think that car manufacturers should focus more on safety features intead of just the appearance and colors?

                     2. What is the best safety feature in the car?

Work Cited :-      http://www.audiusanews.com/pressrelease/3841/93/audi-allroad-achieves-highest-government-crash-safety-rating                

Audi’s RS7 Prototype Is World’s Fastest Self-Driven Car

Summary :-  Thought a lot of car industries have already introduced their self-driven model concepts, Audi still manages to stand aside from them as Audi has recently introduced its RS7 prototype which is said to be the world’s fastest self-driven car which has its breaks and all main auto-parts with GPS attached to the computer of the car. It will be tested on world famous race tracks and then a final model will be designed.

Opinion :- This is one of the best technologies ever introduced to world. The way it is said that the car does not need a driver and can go fast just like a sports car, it will be really interesting to see the real model on streets which will surprise every other people seeing it on road without a driver.

Questions :- 1. Can this car be used as daily driver even if nobody is driving it ?

                       2. Is this the beginning of self driven car era ?

                       3. What should be the estimate price set up for this vehicle ?

Work Citied :- http://ca.autoblog.com/2014/10/18/audi-rs7-autonomous-prototype-video/

Summary :-
The Sport Quattro should be launched in early 2016, bridging the gap between the introductions of the next generations of TT and R8.The new Audi Sport Quattro concecpt of 2017 is the mix power and savings. Audi's upcoming car line is just full of questions asking how is it possible to produce a 700hp beast but has fuel efficient hybrid engine which can cost as little as a  minivan. The last time they showed a new Quattro coupe, Audi said it would be "limited edition" and priced over $200k....that puts it squarely in the " Who cares " department.


Opinion :-
Audi has some really big plans  for the future and has some real technology to introduce. Hopefully, its just not the numbers and words but some serious business as well. German technology will be competing against its asian manufactures to the last extent because the car market is growing with a lot of speed.



Questions :-
1. If Audi chooses to implement this new concept, how do you think it will fit into there line of cars?
2. How will this hybrid quatrro compete with other car manufacture's such as BMW's i3 or Cadillac's ATS-V coupe.


Works Cited :-
http://blog.caranddriver.com/audi-sport-quattro-expected-to-see-production-will-use-mlb-architecture/

Joshua Charles
Jaskunwar Sekhon
Brian K.
Tuesday,September 16, 2014


AUDI
Truly Tech Lovers 1st Choice

SUMMARY:-
In Josee Paquet's article, published at www.auto123.com on Thursday, July 3rd 2014, he gives us insight on Audi's new technological features regarding their new autoline.
Audi is to follow Volvo's lead in offering both android-auto and Apple car-play in its new line of vehicles.
They are going to start producing vehicles in Europe next year but for North Americans, this new technology will be implemented in the year 2016.
Apple Car-play will be integrated into Audi's built-in control system known as MMI.This control system will have dial controls as well as voice controls provided by SIRI from Apple.
Newly equipped models will simply connect their phones and will begin using apps through the car's control system.
Although Audi has not announced which models it is to put this new control system but its pretty clear that all the new generation Audis are going to carry this legacy unto further generations to come.
This technology introduced by Audi will support the recently introduced handsfree technology and provide the ultimate driving experience.

OPINION :- In our opinion, this technology shows us the glimpses from future cars. This system will help people communicate with each other face to face while driving on long trips. Even waiting time will be fun with that system when you have a lot to explore and use. Also these new features can pose as a threat to drivers everywhere. The reason being is that individuals on the road could be easily distracted by the system. Overall Audis have became much more advanced and stylish, we can not deny the fact that this is just a begining. We look forward to see what new gadgets this german corporation has to offer.
QUESTIONS  :- 1. Will Audi be able to match against its rivals like Mercedes benz, Volvo etc. ?

2. Do you think with introduction to this technology, there will be rise in road accidents due to diversion of mind ?

3. Do you think that this technology is the begining of evvolution of cars ?

Works Cited

"Audi to offer both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto." - Car News. N.p., 3 July 2014. Web. 16 Sept. 2014. <http://www.auto123.com/en/news/audi-to-offer-both-apple-carplay-and-android-auto?artid=169033>.