Unleaded petrol prices are the third-lowest in Europe before tax, 62% tax, the third highest in Europe meaning it is the fifth highest-priced.
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
UK diesel is cheapest in Europe
Unleaded petrol prices are the third-lowest in Europe before tax, 62% tax, the third highest in Europe meaning it is the fifth highest-priced.
UK diesel is cheapest in Europe
Audi R8 waiting list grows to several months
If demand remains strong for the car then it's fair to assume the backlog will continue to grow.. According to chairman Rupert Stadler, the R8 isn't the only Audi with strong demand. The top executive said the large Q7 SUV has taken the A4's place as Audi's most popular model in the U.S.
Audi R8 waiting list grows to several months
Toyota recalls 90,000 Highlander SUV's (U.S)
The Japanese automaker has also issued a stop of sale on all 2008 Highlanders equipped with third-row seating.
The recall impacts Highlander models built between May 2007 and March 2008. Owners will be informed of the recall in June. No injuries or accidents have been linked to the defect.
Toyota recalls 90,000 Highlander SUV's (U.S)
KIA Morning receives 6 month waiting list (KR)
The Kia Morning (known as Picanto in Europe and South Africa) has a 6 month waiting list in Korea. This is due to the rising fuel prices which has now made city cars in the country ever more popular.
Throughout April this year, Kia Motors has sold over 33,000 units of the Picanto/Morning. That’s a growth of 30 percent from the same period last year.
Kia says the fuel-efficient city car has been so popular that it has over 32,000 units on back order, meaning a wait of upto 6 months for many buyers throughout the world.
GM Chevrolet/Daewoo’s Matiz has also seen a steady rise in sales with more than 5,000 of the cars sold since March and another 5,000 on back order. The two models are currently the only city cars made by Korean automakers for domestic sale, putting demand far above supply.
KIA Morning receives 6 month waiting list (KR)
Friday, May 30, 2008
Audi 2010 Engine Product Offensive Leaked
Although we have yet to reach the midpoint of the well known leaked Audi roll out schedule 2012 document, so far it's been right on target. And now, this latest leaked information sent to us from Audiblog.nl lists the upcoming engine/model schedule with the production start and market launch dates. Audiblog.nl tells us the information came from an Audi Poland spreadsheet document and it is from a reliable source, however, we have not confirmed the authenticity of the information. So, take it or leave it - this information is for your enjoyment. Compared to the 2012 roll out schedule linked above, there are a few surprises.
Audi A1
In addition to the current 1.4 TFSI engines, the A1 will also receive a new 63kW (86hp) entry level 1.2-liter TFSI which is most likely based on the 70hp 1.2-liter engine that was recently shown in the new SEAT Ibiza at the Madrid Motor Show last week.
Audi S4 (B8)
The sports version of the current generation A4 will see the 4.2-liter V8 from the B7 generation get dropped, and instead, return to its B5 roots with the all new 245kW (333hp) 3.0-liter V6 bi-turbo TFSI. Available in Avant form as well as sedan, the S4 will be available in 6-speed manual transmission or double-clutch 7-speed S-tronic.
Audi S5
The Audi S5 coupe will keep its 4.2-liter V8 for now, but starting in September 2010 the bi-turbo 3.0-liter TFSI V6 as seen in the S4 will replace it. Despite the horsepower reduction from the V8's 260kW (354hp) versus the V6's 245kW (333hp), it's possible the weight savings as well as lower center of gravity of the smaller engine compensates for the reduction in output.
Audi RS5
We've already seen the RS5 acknowledged in the 2012 roll out schedule, but this document gives us a bit more. Using the same 4.2-liter V8 in the current S5, the RS5 gets a massive 70kW (96hp) bump from 260kW (354hp) to 331kW (450hp). Such an increase suggests some turbo charging shenanigans are going on, as previously speculated, however, only the 7-speed dual-clutch S-tronic transmission will be available. The RS5 hits market in July 2010.
Audi A5/S5 Sportback
The A5 Sportback will be available with 1.8 TFSI to the 3.2FSI for the petrol and 2.0 TDI to the 3.0 TDI for diesels plus all of their variants in between. However, completely unmentioned by the 2012 roll out schedule, is an S5 Sportback which receives the new 3.0-liter bi-turbo TFSI in either 6-speed manual or S-tronic7. September 2010 is the launch date.
Audi A7 Sportback
We have heard of the all new A7 model in coupe and cabriolet form, but this leaked document brings to our eyes for the first time the A7 Sportback. With only petrol and diesel V6 engines available from June 2010, a new 8 speed automatic transmission will be introduced on the 3.0-liter TDI model which launches in November 2010.
Audi S7 Sportback
Here's the blockbuster. The S7 Sportback breaks cover in November 2010, but it does not receive the 3.0-liter bi-turbo TFSI engine found in the future S4 and S5 models. Instead this baby gets an all new 4.0-liter TFSI producing 290 kW (394hp) with S-tronic7.
Audi A8 (D4)
The next generation A8 hits the market six months earlier than stated by the 2012 roll out schedule. Same V8 engines are retained and new 8 speed automatic transmission is added.
Audi R8 Spyder
Hoping for a debut at this past Detroit Auto Show, the R8 Targa or Spyder was absent. Instead we saw the R8 V12 TDI Concept debut. However, according to this leaked document the 5.2-liter V10, which was recently spotted with it's engine in view, will be available in both Coupe and Spyder variants making 386 kW (525hp). The R8 coupe launches in June 2009 and the Spyder in March 2010, both with the R-tronic sequential gearbox.
Please note:
Due to formatting limitations, the 2010 Engine Product Offensive document has been split up into multiple pages. We also formated the spreadsheet into tables making it a little easier to read. Starting with the Audi A1, please continue to the following pages to view the rest of the 2010 product offensive information.
A1 | 1,2TFSI | 63kW (86k) | MT5 | predný | Marec 2010 | Máj 2010 |
| 1,4TFSI | 90kW(122k) | MT5/ S-tr | predný | December 09 | Marec 2010 |
| 1,4TFSI | 125kW (170k) | S-tr | predný | September 2010 | November 2010 |
| 1,6TDI | 66kW(90k) | MT5 | predný | December 09 | Marec 2010 |
| 1,6TDI | 66kW (90k) | S-tr | predný | Marec 2010 | Máj 2010 |
| 2,0TDI | 105kW (143k) | MT6 | predný | September 2010 | November 2010 |
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S4 Avant | 3,0TFSI | 245 kW(333k) | S-tronic/ MT6 | quattro | November 08 | Apríl 09 | |||||||||||
S4 | 3.0TFSI | 245kW (333k) | S-tronic 7 | quattro | November 08 | Marec 09 | |||||||||||
S4 | 3.0TFSI | 245kW (333k) | MT6 | quattro | Február 09 | Apríl 09 | |||||||||||
S5 coupe | 4,2 FSI | 260 kW (354k) | tipT | quattro | Marec 08 | Máj 08 | |||||||||||
RS 5 | 4.2 FSI | 331 kW (450k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | Máj 2010 | Júl 2010 | |||||||||||
S5 coupe | 3,0 TFSI | 245 kW (333k) | MT6/ S-tronic 7 | quattro | Jún 2010 | September 2010 | |||||||||||
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| 1.8 TFSI | 118 kW (160k) | MT6 | predný | Apríl 09 | September 09 | |||||||||||
| 1,8TFSI | 125 kW (160k) | multiT | predný | September 09 | November 09 | |||||||||||
| 2.0 TFSI | 132 kW (180k) | MT6/ multiT | predný | Jún 09 | September 09 | |||||||||||
| 2,0 TFSI | 155 kW (211k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | Jún 09 | September 09 | |||||||||||
| 2,0 TFSI | 155 kW (211k) | MT6/ multiT | quattro/ predný | September 09 | November 09 | |||||||||||
| 2,0 TFSI | 155 kW (211k) | MT6 | predný | August 09 | Október 09 | |||||||||||
| 3,2 FSI | 195 kW (265k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | Apríl 09 | September 09 | |||||||||||
| 3,2 FSI | 195 kW (265k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | September 09 | November 09 | |||||||||||
| 2.0 TDI DPF | 105 kW (143k) | multiT | predný | Apríl 09 | September 09 | |||||||||||
| 2.0 TDI DPF | 105 kW (143k) | MT6 | predný | August 09 | Október 09 | |||||||||||
| 2.0 TDI DPF | 125 kW (170k) | MT6 | predný | Jún 09 | September 09 | |||||||||||
| 2.0 TDI DPF | 125 kW (170k) | MT6 | quattro | September 09 | November 09 | |||||||||||
| 2.7 TDI DPF | 140 kW (190k) | MT6 | predný | Apríl 09 | September 09 | |||||||||||
| 2.7 TDI DPF | 140 kW (190k) | MutliT | predný | August 09 | Október 09 | |||||||||||
| 3.0 TDI DPF | 176 kW (240k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | Apríl 09 | September 09 | |||||||||||
| 3.0 TDI DPF | 176 kW (240k) | MT6 | quattro | August 09 | Október 09 | |||||||||||
S5 Sportback | 3,0 TFSI | 245 kW (333k) | MT6/ S-tronic 7 | quattro | Jún 2010 | September 2010 |
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| 2.8 FSI | 150 kW (204k) | S-tronic7/ multiT | quattro/ predný | Február 2010/ August 2010 | Jún 2010/ Október 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3.0 TFSI | 220 kW (300k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | Február 2010 | Jún 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2,7 TDI | 140 kW (190k) | multiT/ S tronic7 | predný/ quattro | August 2010 | Október 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3,0 TDi | 220 kW (300k) | Automat 8 | quattro | August 2010 | November 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3,0 TDI | 176 kW (240k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | Február 2010 | Jún 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
S7 Sportback | 4.0 TFSI | 290 kW (394k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | August 2010 | November 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.8FSI L verzia | 154 kW (210k) | multiT | pred | Jún 08 | September 08 | |||||||||||||||||||
A8 D4 | 4,2 FSI | 274 kW (372k) | AT8 | quattro | Október 09 | December 09 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4,2 TDI | 250 kW (340k) | AT8 | quattro | Október 09 | December 09 | |||||||||||||||||||
R8 | 5.2FSI | 386 kW (525k) | MT6/ R-tronic | quattro | Február 09 | Jún 09 | |||||||||||||||||||
R8 Spyder | 5.2FSI | 386 kW (525k) | MT6/ R-tronic | quattro | November 09 | Marec 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
R8 Spyder | 4.2FSI | 386 kW (525k) | MT6/ R-tronic | quattro | Jún 2010 | August 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,0 TFSI | 125 kW (170k) | MT6 | quattro | Jún 2010 | Október 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2,0 TFSI | 147 kW (200k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | Jún 2010 | Október 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2,0 TFSI | 125 kW (170k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | November 2010 | Január 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2,0 TDI | 125kW (170k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | Jún 2010 | Október 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2,0 TDI | 103 kW (140k) | MT6 | quattro | November 2010 | Január 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||
Q7 V12 | 6.0 TDI | 368 kW (500k) | AT6 | quattro | November 08 | Január 09 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3,6 FSI | 206 kW (280k) | MT6 | quattro | Koniec výroby Máj 08 |
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