Results from rigorous IIHS testing showed the 2009 Audi Q5 received a 'good' rating in all three crash measurements: side impact, offset frontal and rear impact seat tests.
The five-star ratings that the Audi Q5 received from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) represent the top marks possible in front and side crash tests.
The Audi Q5 earned five-star ratings for driver and passenger protection in NHTSA frontal crash tests, and five-star ratings for front and rear protection in NHTSA side impact crash tests.
The Audi commitment to safety goes beyond crash test safety ratings to include a comprehensive list of active and passive safety features. Every Audi sold in the Middle East has standard four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS) and an electronic stability program (ESP). The Audi Q5 also features quattro permanent all-wheel standard on all models, providing high levels of active safety and traction on virtually any surface. All of these features are designed to help reduce the chances of a collision.
International Twin Cup
Carousel employee, Jason Nye, teams up to take 1st place in the International Twin Cup Competition in Neckarsulm, Germany!
In September, Jason center), along with the five other members of the Audi of America Twin Cup Team, earned the top seat in the 2009 International Twin Cup Challenge. This year the Twin Cup was held in Audi's back yard in Neckarsulm Germany which made the 1st place win even sweeter. The Twin Cup competition takes the best 60 teams from 35 countries to compete against each other to earn the title of the world's most knowledgeable Audi Service Team. Join us in congratulating Jason and Audi of America on its outstanding performance!
The Audi 2.0 TFSI Wins the "International Engine of the Year Award 2009"
STUTTGART / INGOLSTADT, GERMANY ? For the fifth year in a row, a jury of 64 leading motoring journalists from over 30 countries has voted the Audi 2.0-litre FSI the ?International Engine of the Year? in the 1.8 to 2.0 litre category.
?A blend of performance and efficiency. An example to all engine manufacturers,? concluded the jury, who went on to say they were particularly impressed by the way the Audi-developed engine combines pulling power, economy and excellent handling.
The latest version of the two-litre TFSI engine, found in the Audi A4, A5 and Q5 models, is equipped with the Audi valvelift system that regulates the valve lift in two stages. It acts on the turbo engine?s exhaust valves and together with the intake camshaft that can be adjusted through 60 degrees, it improves the charge cycle and boosts pulling power. For drivers, the Audi valvelift system is a technology designed to enhance driving enjoyment ? it guarantees a spontaneous, dynamic torque build-up, meaning the engine encourages the driver to shift up sooner, promoting lower revving and therefore a more economical style of driving.
In Australia, the 2.0 TFSI is available in various performance outputs ranging from 125 kW to 188 kW for the A3 Sportback, A3 Cabriolet, S3, A4, A5 and A6 model lines, as well as for the recently-released Audi Q5. In its most powerful form, the 2.0 TFSI engine with an output of 200 kW, accelerates the Audi TTS Coupe (S tronic) from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds.
From July, the 147kW 2.0 TFSI engine found in Audi?s two-door sports coupe, the TT, will be available for the first time with a quattro all-wheel drivetrain.
Audi was the first manufacturer in the world to combine petrol direct injection with turbo-charging in volume production. The success story of the 2.0 TFSI started in Australia from February 2005, when it made its debut in the Audi A3 Sportback. Over the next five years it has not only been crowned ?International Engine of the Year? on five occasions, but also the engine of choice for over 1.3 million customers.
Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle Tax Credit for 2009 Audi Q7 TDI The Internal Revenue Service has approved the certification by Audi of America, Inc. that its 2009 Audi Q7 TDI qualifies for a $1,150 (one thousand one hundred fifty dollars) Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle tax credit as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 30B(c). The tax credit for Advanced Lean Burn Technology vehicles may be available to taxpayers who purchase a qualified vehicle on or before December 31, 2010. The credit is available on the first 60,000 qualifying vehicles sold by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. After the first 60,000 vehicles are sold, the credit begins to phase out and is available in a reduced amount until final phase out. An individual's income tax liability and ability to use the credit can be subject to a number of factors, so please consult a tax professional when considering taking advantage of the Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle tax credit. Not all taxpayers or persons filing tax returns will be able to claim the Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle tax credit, even if they otherwise satisfy the requirements shown below. How to qualify for the Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle tax credit: 1. The Advanced Lean Burn Technology vehicle must be purchased new. Used vehicle purchases will not qualify. 2. The Advanced Lean Burn Technology vehicle must be purchased. Leased vehicles will not allow the Lessee to take advantage of the Advanced Lean Burn Technology tax credit. 3. The purchase of the Advanced Lean Burn Technology vehicle must be made on or before December 31, 2010. 4. The amount of the Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle tax credit amount is reduced after the first 60,000 vehicles are sold. Quarterly sales of qualifying vehicles are published on the IRS website. 5. The purchaser must retain appropriate documentation showing the purchase of the vehicle and the date of delivery of the vehicle. Individual purchasers and businesses that purchase the vehicle for business use are subject to different tax rules that may reduce or eliminate the tax credit benefit. Please consult a tax professional before claiming an Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle tax credit on your income tax return. More information For more information about the Advanced Lean Burn Technology tax credit, please visit one of these sites: o FuelEconomy.gov o US Department of Energy o Internal Revenue Service (IRS) o Your state and local tax authority sites This summary does not constitute tax advice and should not be relied on to avoid penalties imposed by the Internal Revenue Service or state/local authorities. All persons considering the use of the Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle tax credit should consult with their own tax advisors to determine the specific amount of benefit, if any, that they may be able to claim on their Federal income tax return. Your tax advisor may also have further information on the state and local tax incentives that may be available to Advanced Lean Burn Technology vehicle owners. The above summary is based on the Federal income tax law in effect as of June 2009, and is subject to change, without notice, by later changes to the tax law or actions by the Internal Revenue Service. |