Audi has been one of the most successful automotive manufacturers over the last two decades. Slowly rising through the ranks of more prominent German brands of the 80s and 90s, Audi came on strong...
The long-roofed sedan was the American family's transport of choice for many years. Better known as a wagon, the decade and a half following the oil crisis forced the hatch-bearing body into a running joke thanks to the soul-crushing designs of the malaise era. It was a paradigm shift that the...
One of the largest annoyances of current direct-injected cars is the buildup of carbon deposits. This is no different for any Audi with the 3.0T engine. One of the most widely used ways to clean your Audi's intake of carbon deposits is with the use of walnut blasting. Fuel injection has been...
The ’90s were a radical time for automakers and car enthusiasts. New technology and advancements in assembly materials made going faster, easier, and safer than ever before. Automakers began experimenting with these new technologies and creating prototypes, test beds, and even complete driving...
It’s no secret that we in the US have missed out on more than a few great models over the years. Emissions and crash safety regulations have played spoiler to many, leaving us no choice but to sit and wait for the 25-year import rule to roll around. Now, for an entire generation who grew up on...
Starting a family is as expensive as ever; food costs are bananas, hospital stays can bankrupt you, and now there’s college tuition to save for. On top of everything else, you may need to swap out that sleek sports car for something with the all-important third row for hauling a family. Although...
The BMW E46 was a marvel when it debuted nearly a quarter century ago. Since then, it has remained relatively lightweight, with a powerful and exotic engine, sublime handling characteristics, and genuine character that laughs at the stereotype that German-made machines lack soul. However, its...
The advent of all-wheel-drive in passenger cars reshaped how automakers designed every vehicle they made, whether pedestrian or performance. Audi paved the way with their quattro and rewrote the rally rulebook simultaneously, leading every manufacturer to develop their own system or seek one out....
Sports cars and pickup trucks are at two ends of the automotive spectrum. One is the king of the everyday, utilitarian vehicle, designed to be used simply to move things around. The other is completely selfish, only benefiting whoever drives it as they use it for its intended purpose,...
Part of the fun of being an automotive enthusiast is learning about the rare stuff, and I don't mean the flashy models. Audi is known for their S and RS sedans, rally heritage, and R8 supercar, but those are commonplace on online forums and the 'gram. Between the release of all of those cars,...