A8

VALENCIA, Spain – Before commencing anything Audi A8-related (the design, the drive, the technology), there’s one burning question that has to be answered: does the latest iteration of Audi’s halo saloon have what it takes to topple the Mercedes-Benz S-Class from its lofty perch? In the context ...

Despite the new A8 being one of Audi's most advanced cars, head of the division Peter Fromm says that the model will feature only fossil fuel-consuming variants, Autocar reports.Fromm added that future A8 models would feature electric drivetrains, however given Audi's current life-cycle schedule, ...

Over the last few months, the fourth-generation Audi A8 has been extensively teased online, but now Audi has officially unveiled the production version at Audi Summit in Barcelona. Sporting a fresh design and semi-autonomous technology, the new model will look to finally rival the benchmark Mercedes-Benz ...

Audi’s technical chief admits that the German brand is considering creating an extra-long version of the A8 to rival certain luxury models from Mercedes-Benz.Mercedes, of course, boasts an S-Class line-up comprising as many as six variants, including the extra-length Maybach derivative.According ...

The facelifted Audi A8 has been revealed. This refreshed grand saloon comes with more powerful engines, new assistance systems and innovative new LED technology for the headlights.The overall design of the updated Audi A8 hasn’t been tinkered with too much. Main changes include a revised front bumper, ...

The official reveal of the facelifted Audi A8 is set to take place online tomorrow with a public unveiling following at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. For now, the Ingolstadt-based manufacturer has released a few design sketches that hint at what this grand saloon will look like.As can be seen from ...

I clearly remember a conversation I had with my father on returning from an overseas launch that included a few business-class flights. Impressed that his son gets to (by the generosity of various motor companies) travel in this fairly exclusive club, my dad wanted to know what it was like to sit at ...

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In August last year, Audi SA launched the latest A8 model with only one engine option, the 4,2-litre petrol-fed V8 (see CAR November 2010 for a full road test). This model has now been joined by three others.Together with the aforementioned V8, a 3,0-litre supercharged V6 completes the petrol line-up. ...