• Posts Tagged ‘Audi A3’

    First Drive: Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid

    by  • November 5, 2014 • Car Reviews, First Drives

    2015 Audi A3 sportback e-tron exterior front left static

    Audi took the opportunity to showcase its brand new plug-in hybrid model at this week’s Web Summit in Dublin, offering tech heads and business leaders alike a free Uber ride in the very futuristic sounding Audi A3 Sportback e-tron. Although it’s not officially available for test drive in Ireland until later this month, we...

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    Audi A3 named World Car of the Year

    by  • April 18, 2014 • Motoring News

    2013 Audi A3 saloon exterior front left static

    The Audi A3 has been crowned the 2014 World Car of the Year. The premium compact model beat off competition from 23 other cars to win the votes of the 69-strong international jury of motoring journalists from 22 countries. Audi chairman Rupert Stadler said: ‘The Audi A3 showcases Audi’s technical competence in all aspects...

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    Audi A3 Cabriolet available to order

    by  • January 17, 2014 • Motoring News

    2014 Audi A3 Cabriolet exterior front left dynamic

    Audi is already turning its attention to the lazy, hazy days of summer with the release of details of the new Audi A3 Cabriolet, which is now available to order. Audi says the new model offers a bigger cabin and boot than its predecessor and is also lighter. A four-seat soft top convertible, this...

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    First Drive: Audi A3 Saloon

    by  • September 18, 2013 • Car Reviews, First Drives

    2013 Audi A3 Saloon exterior front right static

    The wait for the Audi A3 Saloon is finally over. Audi teased us with a sneak peek at the brand new model in May and finally we got to take it on the road at its Irish launch this week. Our quick spin around Dublin city in the 1.4-litre TFSI petrol model leads us...

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    New Audi A3 Cabriolet on the way

    by  • September 10, 2013 • Motoring News

    2013 Audi A3 Cabriolet exterior front left

    Audi has announced details of the new Audi A3 Cabriolet ahead of its launch later this year. The new sporty compact four-seater is bigger yet lighter than the outgoing model, with 60 litres more luggage space, making it easier to load. A cloth soft top, the roof in the new Audi A3 Cabriolet can...

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    Audi A3 saloon order book opens on July 11

    by  • June 28, 2013 • Motoring News

    2013 Audi A3 saloon exterior front left static

    Audi’s first booted Audi A3 will be available to order from July 11, with first deliveries arriving in September. A choice of two petrol engines and one diesel will be available from launch, with the 1.6TDI 105bhp diesel arriving in 2014. Audi expects this will be the most popular engine and it can be...

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    Volvo V40 sets new safety record

    by  • August 30, 2012 • Motoring News

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    It’s been a record breaking week for Volvo, with its new Volvo V40 achieving the best overall result ever in the Euro NCAP safety tests. The V40 was awarded the maximum five star rating by the independent crash test authority. The Vovo V40 also received the best result ever in the protection for adults...

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    New Audi A3 set for September launch

    by  • May 23, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Audi A3 exterior - right front

    The all new Audi A3 reaches Irish shores in September but keen motorists can get their order in now. The new model will initially be offered in five engine options. These include three petrol engines – 1.2l (105bhp), 1.4l (125bhp) and 1.8l (180bhp) – and two diesel engines, a 1.6l (105bhp) and a 2l...

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