Tonbridge Audi News

The Promise

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:07:00 +0000

For servicing, maintenance or repairs we will match any like-for-like written quote using Audi Original Parts from any garage within 25miles of Tonbridge Audi*.

This is our promise to you with no catches.

We pride ourselves on ensuring that you, and your car, receive the very highest level of care and attention.

Having your Audi serviced by us means that you can count on the expertise of qualified Audi technicians, ensuring that your warranty is kept up to date and helping to maximise the resale value when you look to sell the car.

Our guarantee:

� Audi-trained technicians

� Audi computerised diagnostics

� Audi original parts, including a 2-year parts and labour warranty with unlimited mileage

� Service while-you-wait

� Vehicle collection and delivery, with courtesy car available

*This offer is available only at Tonbridge Audi until 31st December 2008. Quotes must be produced in writing and quoted using only Audi Original Parts. Like-for-like content of quote must be for exactly comparable work. Quote supplied can come from any garage within a 25 mile driving distance from Tonbridge Audi premises. Offer is for retail customers only. Excludes Fleet servicing, maintenance and repairs, Audi Accessories and Merchandise and Bodyshop work. For further information call 0845 123 9907.

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EVEN LOWER EMISSIONS

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:07:00 +0000

EVEN LOWER EMISSIONS FOR LATEST AUDI A4 PETROL AND TDI MODELS

A4 benefits from new TDI engine with 134g/km CO2 output and all-new ultra-efficient, high-torque 2.0 TFSI.

� A4 range efficiency drive boosted further by 2.0 TDI 120PS and 2.0 TFSI 211PS versions available in both Saloon and Avant body styles

� A4 2.0 TDI 120PS offered in conjunction with Standard, SE and S line specification priced from �22,150 OTR to �26,550 OTR

� A4 2.0 TFSI 211PS available in front-wheel-drive and quattro four-wheel-drive forms and with SE or S line specification priced from �24,625 OTR to �29,700 OTR

� A4 2.0 TDI 120PS @ 4,200rpm, 290Nm @ 1,750-2,500rpm - Saloon manual 0-62mph in 10.7 seconds, top speed 127mph, combined mpg 55.4, CO2 134g/km

� A4 2.0 TFSI 211PS @ 4,300-6,000rpm, 350Nm @ 1,500-4,200rpm - Saloon manual 0-62mph in 6.9 seconds, top speed 155mph, combined mpg 42.8, CO2 154g/km

� 2.0 TDI features advanced common rail injection technology including sophisticated piezo injectors for optimum efficiency

� 120PS @ 4,200rpm, 290Nm @ 1,750-2,500rpm

� 2.0 TFSI is all-new and based on latest generation 1.8 TFSI unit also used by A4, but adds Audi valvelift technology to further improve engine 'breathing'

In line with its pledge to cut CO2 output from its fleet by 20 per cent by 2012, Audi has just introduced its cleanest A4 TDI model ever, and at the same time launched an all-new 2.0 TFSI engine to complete its efficiency-focused overhaul of the A4 petrol range.

Notable as the compact executive car that will attract the lowest company car tax liability in the premium sector, the new 120PS A4 2.0 TDI is available to order now in Saloon and Avant body styles with standard, SE or S line specification priced from �22,150 OTR. The powerful 211PS A4 2.0 TFSI with new performance-enhancing Audi Valvelift technology is offered in SE or S line forms priced from �24,625 OTR. Both will be delivered to their first UK customers in mid-July.

The new TDI is based on the latest generation 2.0-litre 143PS unit first seen in the A4 at its launch earlier this year, and shares its advanced common rail piezo fuel injection system. With an output of 120PS, and 290Nm of torque delivered via a six-speed manual transmission from just 1,750rpm, it combines strong performance with the potential to cover in excess of 55mpg, a bi-product of this impressively low fuel usage being a low CO2 figure of 134g/km.

This impressive efficiency ensures that drivers of the new A4 2.0 TDI 120PS will enjoy the lowest tax burden in the premium sector, with benefit-in-kind tax liability of �1,582.20 per annum or �131.85 per month for a company car user in the 40 per cent tax bracket.

Audi valvelift boosts FSI efficiency Slotting in midway through the petrol range, the new 2.0-litre TFSI engine is an all-new unit based on the 1.8 TFSI that has been available in A4 Saloon models since launch. Like its smaller counterpart it combines turbo charging and FSI direct injection to deliver strong performance as efficiently as possible, but it also supplements this with new Audi valvelift technology that further reduces fuel consumption by at least 5 per cent by controlling valve opening far more precisely than conventional systems.

Valve lift is variable between two levels through the use of sliding cam units mounted on the intake camshaft. When strong acceleration is required, an electronic control mechanism selects a cam profile which opens the valve as fully as possible for optimum 'breathing'. When throttle usage is more relaxed, the control mechanism selects a lower profile, reducing the amount of fuel and air compressed.

The new 2.0-litre TFSI unit delivers 211PS from 4,300rpm and a very impressive 350Nm torque maximum from just 1,500rpm. At launch it is available in front-wheel-drive and quattro permanent all-wheel-drive forms, both initially transmitting power exclusively via six-speed manual transmission.

Towards the end of 2008 the unique-in-class multitronic continuously variable automatic transmission - which in several applications actually brings improvements in fuel economy compared with its manual equivalent - will be available for front-wheel-drive versions.

The advantages of Audi valvelift technology are evident in a 6.9-second 0-62mph time and 155mph top speed for the latest A4 2.0 TFSI with six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel-drive. They are even more noticeable in the 42.8mpg combined economy figure and 154g/km CO2 output � a significant improvement over the 36.7mpg and 184g/km recorded by the previous generation A4 2.0 TFSI.

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Le Mans hat-trick

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:19:00 +0000

Audi achieves second Le Mans hat-trick

Ingolstadt/Le Mans � The Audi R10 TDI remains unbeaten in the Le Mans 24 Hour race: in its third attempt, the diesel sportscar won the French endurance classic yet again. After the incredible thrill of the 76th edition of the race, Dindo Capello (Italy), Tom Kristensen (Denmark) and Allan McNish (Scotland) triumphed at the wheel of the Audi R10 TDI number 2.

The widely anticipated duel between Audi and Peugeot definitely kept its promise: in front of a record crowd of 258,500 spectators, the two car manufacturers entered into a thrilling battle with their diesel sportscars which Audi finally won by a margin of 4m 31s.

During the entire race distance, the winning Audi R10 TDI and the best Peugeot 908 was never separated by more than a lap. After Peugeot initially set the pace, both the reliability and efficiency of the Audi R10 TDI gained the upper hand at night. After rain set in at Le Mans, Dindo Capello, Tom Kristensen and Allan McNish took the lead at 05:17 and held it until the finish at 15:00 hours.

On a rain-soaked track, the Audi drivers fully profited from the superiority of Audi TDI Power and led the field by a margin of one lap. In addition, they took advantage of the fact that Audi Sport Team Joest had entered the race with a set-up that was the best compromise for both dry and wet track surfaces. Whilst the opposition had to change their cars during the race to a rain set-up, Audi only needed to change tyres.

Changing tyres, however, was an exercise that was practiced frequently as the conditions changed throughout the second half of the race owing to the weather. Slicks, intermediates, and rain tyres � it was crucial to take the most suitable tyres at the correct time.

Audi Sport Team Joest and the Audi drivers fully exploited their experience and operated faultlessly. The only frightening moment occurred in the dramatic final phase when there was a collision between the leading car and a backmarker involving the innocent Tom Kristensen. In that situation, the sheer strength of the Audi R10 TDI became visible as well. The car ran faultlessly without the slightest technical lapse during the 24 hours.

Scotsman Allan McNish scored his second Le Mans victory after his inaugural 1998 triumph � 2008 being his first win with Audi. Tom Kristensen, from Denmark, extended his existing record to eight Le Mans victories now. Italian Dindo Capello won for the third time after 2003 and 2004.

For Audi Sport Team Joest, it was the third successive victory with the Audi R10 TDI. Thus, a hat-trick has been achieved for the second time after 2000, 2001 and 2002: three Le Mans victories achieved by one team. The Le Mans winners� trophy that normally needs to be returned 12 months after each single victory is therefore in the possession of AUDI AG for good.

The other two Audi R10 TDI cars finished fourth and sixth. Youngsters Lucas Luhr, Alexandre Pr�mat and Mike Rockenfeller were in contention for a podium finish until shortly before the end and had previously occupied third place. In the penultimate hour of the race, however, the oil filter of their V12 TDI engine had to be changed.

Frank Biela, Emanuele Pirro and Marco Werner also encountered bad luck: the winning trio of 2006 and 2007 lost all chances for a better result on Sunday morning when a clutch had to be changed owing to a spin and the subsequent re-start in second gear.

In its tenth attempt, Audi has won the Le Mans 24 Hour race for the eighth time. Since 2000, Audi technology has been victorious at Le Mans. "This was a success of drivers, team and the efficiency of the Audi TDI technology � a triumph of reliability", said Rupert Stadler, Head of the Board of Management of AUDI AG who followed the race at Le Mans personally in the Audi pit garage. "It was the most tense Le Mans race I remember. We had a very strong opponent who had an extremely fast car. But once more, it became obvious that Le Mans particularly rewards reliability and efficiency. I am proud of this team. And every Audi employee and customer can be proud, too."

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The Audi A3

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:48:00 +0000

The Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro

Audi, the inventor of TDI, is about to blaze another trail in the field of engine manufacture with the A3 TDI clubsport quattro, a one-off show car featuring the most extreme incarnation to date of its advanced four-cylinder TDI engine. One of the stars of the forthcoming 27th annual Lake W�rther Tour in Austria, the A3 TDI clubsport quattro extracts an incredible 450Nm of torque and maximum power of 224PS from its 2.0-litre, common rail fuel injected TDI unit, allowing it to race from rest to 62mph in just 6.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 149mph.

The Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro will leave show-goers in no doubt as to its capabilities, emphasizing them both acoustically through its sonorous exhaust and visually with a series of exclusive parts mounted on the body and in the interior. Exterior components such as the large DTM-look rear spoiler and the bolt-on wheel arch extensions give the car a dynamic air, while the racing bucket seats and open gear lever gate in aluminium form the highlights of the interior.

The show car is a true high-tech sports car. Power is directed to the 20-inch wheels via a six-speed transmission and the quattro all-wheel-drive system. At the front wheels, stopping power is provided by six-piston brake calipers and ceramic discs. The Audi drive select driving dynamics system allows the driver to vary the throttle response characteristics, the exhaust sound, the level of power assistance for the steering, the cut-in thresholds for the ESP stabilization system and the operating mode of the dampers. The dampers deploy Audi magnetic ride technology, enabling them to react to changes in the driving situation with lightning speed.

Return to Le Mans

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Sat, 17 May 2008 16:20:00 +0000

Audi are returning to the Le Mans 24 Hours race with our legendary Audi R10 LMP 1 race cars, primed to defend our winning streak at the greatest motorsport event on the planet. Having won seven out of the last eight races at Le Mans and, in 2006, being the first to win in a diesel powered car, we are thrilled to invite you to join us at one of the largest spectator events in France.

In 2008, Le Mans 24 Hours race will take place over the weekend of June 14th and 15th. Audi UK is offering an exclusive, luxury campsite for the sixth consecutive year; it's so close to the action, you can feel the cars accelerating through the Dunlop curves.

As a guest of Audi UK, they are delighted to offer you the following facilities, from Thursday June 12th to Monday June 16th:

* Ready erected tents with two single sleeping compartment areas
* Comfortable air mattress
* Excellent toilet and shower facilities
* A central bar and hospitality area on site
* Catering throughout your stay
* 24-hour security
* Entrance and reserved grandstand tickets
* Easy access to the circuit and Le Mans circuit village
* Easy access to the new tram system, enabling you visit to the town centre
* A covered grandstand seat with giant screens showing action from around the circuit

Places at the Audi UK Campsite are �1,200 per tent, which accommodates 2 people.

If you would like to register your interest, please email Audi Events or call on 08000 274787 and they will then get back to you with more comprehensive information, as soon as details are finalised.

New Audi Q5

noreply@blogger.com (Tonbridge News) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:55:00 +0000

The new Audi Q5 combines the poise of a sports saloon with highly variable interior and versatile options for leisure-time and family use. Strong and efficient engines, quattro permanent all-wheel drive and agile running gear incorporating the innovative seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and Audi drive select control system have been brought together to create a performance SUV for all seasons and all surfaces. [ Read More ]

Tunbridge Wells Motorshow

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:01:00 +0000

TONBRIDGE AUDI AT THE TUNBRIDGE WELLS MOTORSHOW 2008

Tonbridge Audi is delighted to be appearing at the new brand new Tunbridge Wells motor show in July.

This summer a brand new event comes to the Kent: Dunorlan Park events field is to play host to the annual Tunbridge Wells Motorshow 2008 which will see cars, motorbikes, commercial vehicles and motorhomes all vying for attention.

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July are the dates when hundreds of brand new vehicles will descend on the park giving visitors the chance to see and compare vehicles without the need to visit dozens of different dealerships. There's also an exclusive chance to view many brand new models for the very first time.

Main arena events will take place every 40 minutes with sports cars, 4x4s, hatchbacks, motorbikes and much more under Mike's critical eye.

The host of the 2008 Tunbridge Wells Motorshow is probably best known as the presenter of ITV�s Pulling Power, the motoring show that follows after the Saturday Formula 1 qualifying coverage.

Mike Brewer has spent most of his 38 years selling thousands of motor vehicles and appearing in a host of motoring television roles.

The New Audi A3

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:35:00 +0000

The New Audi A3 Exempt from Congestion Charges

Test drive the new Audi A3 1.9Tdi E Special edition here at Tonbridge Audi. From only �16,760 OTR you will not only be contributing to a cleaner, greener world, but your new Audi will be exempt from all congestion charges. Other benefits to owning this model are road tax at only �35 per year and up to 74.3 miles per gallon.

The New RS6 AVANT

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:32:00 +0000

A car is more than a way of getting around. It�s an expression of your personality: confident, with a sense of real power. Like the new Audi RS6 Avant. The most powerful Audi ever built for the road. Its impressive power is matched only by its exceptional design, luxuriously comfortable fittings and superior technical refinement.

The truly unique character of the Audi RS 6 is revealed the moment you start up the engine. For this is an engine you have not experienced before. The Audi RS 6 is the first vehicle in the world to feature a dominant 5.0-litre V10 twin-turbo petrol engine with FSI� direct injection. An impressive 580 PS (426 kW) of power are hidden under this elegant bonnet � just waiting for your command.

This ten-cylinder engine generates remarkable torque of up to 650 Nm at 1,500 to 6,250 rpm. This takes just 4.6 seconds to reach 62 mph (100 km/h) � and only 14.9 seconds to get all the way up to 124 mph (200 km/h).The engine ensures optimum fuel efficiency by using FSI� technology originally developed for Audi motorsport. Petrol is injected into the combustion chamber with pinpoint accuracy which generates more power from every drop of fuel than ever before.Fuel consumption and emission data (provisional figures):Fuel consumption, combined: 20.3 mpg (13.9 l/100 km); CO2 emissions, combined: 331 g/km

The new Audi RS6 Avant features quattro permanent four-wheel-drive, FSI� technology and sports suspension with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) to reduce pitch and body roll. These are just some of the many technical developments that combine to deliver superb handling. Discover them for yourself.

Used A8 W12 LWB

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:14:00 +0000

The Audi A8 W12 LWB merges luxury and performance. The innovative technology, stunning design and breathtaking power make the A8 L the most luxurious sports saloon in its class. The long wheelbase provides passengers with plenty of space and an environment where they can choose to work or relax.

Expectations grow all the time, especially for those who want luxurious transportation. So, when people demanded even more room, performance and relaxation from their Audi A8, a longer version was the challenge for our designers. Meet the A8 LWB. It�s just like the A8, only more so.

The A8 LWB unconditionally embodies the Audi identity. A driving experience characterised by athleticism, innovative technological systems and the highest standard of quality. All these characteristics embody Audi's legendary philosophy of Vorsprung durch Technik.

Style is a personal thing, which is why we give you the opportunity to create something uniquely yours. We offer a wide range of options to meet virtually any request, all built from the highest-quality materials and fitted with precise workmanship. Ask Tonbridge Audi for details.

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Audi A3 Cabriolet hot property

noreply@blogger.com (Tonbridge News) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:05:00 +0000

The ideal antidote to the winter blues � the new Audi A3 Cabriolet � can be administered by Audi Centres from this week as the brand�s first premium compact class �open top� opens for order in standard, Sport and S line trim with OTR prices ranging from �20,750 to �27,060. Deliveries will begin in May. [ Read More ]

�50 off your next service

noreply@blogger.com (Tonbridge News) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:44:00 +0000

The Tonbridge Audi service department offers you �50 off the cost of your next service with this flyer.

Our Audi trained technicians and the standards of excellence that you expect from your local Audi Centre, mean that you and your vehicle are in safe hands.

Free collection and delivery
Free wash and vac
Courtesy car
Free body shop estimating
Alloy wheel refurbishments
MOT�s

With our Audi Approved service prices from �195 (Audi A2 AVS Service inc. parts, labour and VAT) there really has not been a better time to book your next service.

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New Audi A4 Avant

noreply@blogger.com (Tonbridge News) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:41:00 +0000

The all new Audi A4 is about to enter a new dimension as the Avant - for a long time the most sought-after premium sector estate - returns with a largest-in-class load bay to add to the already long list of advances offered by the latest Audi compact executive saloon. Available to order from early March, the new load carrier is expected to carry a premium of approximately �1,200 over its saloon equivalent. [ Read More ]

New Audi A3 Cabriolet

noreply@blogger.com (Tonbridge News) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:08:00 +0000

New soft top to join the A3 line up in the UK next spring
Four engine options planned for Audis new segment model
Deliveries in UK anticipated to start in late Spring 2008
First ever compact cabriolet from Audi
Third soft top arrives in Audi model range expansion plan

The new Audi A3 Cabriolet makes its World debut on Friday (30 Nov), the first ever premium compact class open top from Audi which will offer four engine options when it arrives on British roads next Spring. [ Read More ]

Tote Treasure Winner

noreply@blogger.com (Tonbridge News) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:31:00 +0000

Christine Wood from Hornchurch Essex was handed the keys to her brand new Audi A3 on Saturday 11th August, just a week after winning the fantastic main prize in Lingfield Park's exclusive Tote Treasure scratch card promotion. [ Read More ]

All new Audi A4

noreply@blogger.com (Tonbridge News) — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 16:07:00 +0000

First images of new high-tech Audi compact executive saloon released ahead of its Frankfurt Show debut [ Read More ]