Top story-Better than the new 3-series? Part 1

001 was on a mission this week in lovely Tuscon, Arizona covering the press launch and personally test driving all the different variants, of the brand new 2005/06 Audi A4.

The press presentation, ride/drive and general vibe surrounding the new Audi's confirm our previous reports, that Audi continues to be a rising star in the luxury segment.

We predict over the next few years, Americans will finally come to see, what the rest of the world already knows about Audi.

These cars are world class and really move the bar in all the segments they compete in.

Did we see revolutionary changes in this new generation of car?

No.

But that's OK.

Audi has done what they needed to do.

They are continuing to refine some of the world's best cars.

We can't wait until they launch the upcoming Q7 and Q5.

That should start quite a fray in the SUV market!

Is Auto Spies breaking news on a Q5?

What's a Q5, you ask?

More on that upcoming model in future issues...

For now, check out our four part series of photos of the new A4's.

We are also covering other cool things we found in the new A4's in this week's issue.

Be sure to check out the iPod shuttle article if you are a driver frustrated with in car MP3 solutions.

Enjoy!



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rjag - 2/25/2005 12:57:18 AM

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I dont care about BMW, I dont follow the herd, they are so common, I want a great car thats not pretentious and Audi does it, plain and simple, go ahead all you bmw fans, knock it cuz you hate not being glorified

Chip - 2/26/2005 9:55:48 PM

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Come On People. Audi Drivers will always diss on BMW owners.
They love their red interior lights, aircraft cockpit and MMI controller. I love my engine, tires, suspension, handling, gearbox, exhaust sound, and driving excitement. They love their Chrome mirrors, Whales mouth grill and heated rear seats. BMW owners love to drive. Audi owners love to feel rich. BMWs are reliable. AUDIS are definetly not. BMWS hold their value. AUDIS do not. BMWS became exclusive for a reason. AUDIS will forever try to be exclusive. NO MATTER WHAT, AUDIS WILL ALWAYS BE VW's. BMW WILL ALWAYS BE THEIR OWN BRAND. WHY MUST YOU AUDI OWNERS TRY TO TOPPLE BMW. OH YEAH, CAUSE WE OWN THE BEST CARS ON THE ROAD. AUDIS WILL NEVER PERFORM ON THE SAME LEVEL AS BMWS. IT WONT HAPPEN. PERIOD. NEVER. KEEP ON COMPARIN. KEEP ON LOSING

BTW- The New "3" is 1000 times better in every way than the A4
DOESNT EVEN COME CLOSE.

Chip - 2/27/2005 4:05:27 PM

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BUSTER - My dream is to pull up next to you at a stoplight.
I tuck in my own kids at night. I go to bed at a decent hour like any adult should. However, you remark that my bedtime is juvenile. Posting at 2:00am on a Saturday night sounds either like a drunk teenager or someone with a very sad life. What do you do? Check the boards every hour for responses to your bitching. Get a Life. This board is about cars. Post your responses to my blog, not all the reasons you need therapy.