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  Activesphere - Audi's Most Versatile Concept                                              Source:  Audi Activesphere Made For Those on the Move Audi has debuted its 4th and final electric concept sphere car, Activesphere, that is designed for people who love the outdoors and have a very active lifestyle.  Here are some key facts on the EV concept: All-in-one electric luxury sedan, pickup truck and off-roading EV that is Audi's most versatile concept Body of a coupe but with big, 22" wheels for significant ground clearance for off-roading EV can convert into a pickup truck as the back can become an open cargo bed 4-door crossover with a new powertrain that is designed to drive on and off-road Sits on the Premium Platform Electric powertrain or PPE that Audi is developing with fellow VW automaker Porsche, that will be deployed in 2023 Dual electric motors, 100 kWh battery, 436 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque with 372 mile range on a charge Autonomous driving as well as steering

  Activesphere - Audi's Most Versatile Concept                                              Source:  Audi Activesphere Made For Those on the Move Audi has debuted its 4th and final electric concept sphere car, Activesphere, that is designed for people who love the outdoors and have a very active lifestyle.  Here are some key facts on the EV concept: All-in-one electric luxury sedan, pickup truck and off-roading EV that is Audi's most versatile concept Body of a coupe but with big, 22" wheels for significant ground clearance for off-roading EV can convert into a pickup truck as the back can become an open cargo bed 4-door crossover with a new powertrain that is designed to drive on and off-road Sits on the Premium Platform Electric powertrain or PPE that Audi is developing with fellow VW automaker Porsche, that will be deployed in 2023 Dual electric motors, 100 kWh battery, 436 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque with 372 mile range on a charge Autonomous driving as well as steering

  Ram, Volvo, Sony/Honda Among New Car Concepts                                                                 Source: New Car Concepts: MB, Sony, Ram Plus, Exciting New Automotive Technologies The world's top electronics trade show, CES 2023, opens in Las Vegas in early January.  Global automakers are planning to make important new EV presentations and breakthrough technology announcements.  Examples include Ram unveiling a concept of its upcoming electric pickup truck that is designed to compete against the Ford Lightning pickup.  The Ram e-truck is expected to have huge horsepower, range and hauling capabilities.  Dodge Ram is now owned by Stellantis.  Their new electric pickup, 2024 RAM 1500 EV, is expected to draw lots of interest. Sony/Honda Infotech & Infotainment Car Another big announcement is being teased by the Sony/Honda EV partnership for CES 2023.  No one is 100% sure what the announcement will be but there is a lot of informed buzz that a new, highly technologic

Audi Activesphere                                                       Source:  Audi Audi's Fourth Sphere Audi has innovated a fascinating new concept car, aimed at people who love the outdoors.  Called the Audi Activesphere, the concept car is the fourth model in the sphere family of concept cars that Audi has been introducing since August 2021.  Like the Grandsphere, Skysphere and Urbansphere, the Activesphere has an all-electric powertrain and is capable of autonomous driving.  It will formally debut in late January 2023.  Activesphere, along with the three other sphere concepts, represents Audi's vision of premium driving mobility for tomorrow. The concept showcases Audi's future car design. What We Know About This New Concept Audi says the Activesphere will offer "maximum variability for an active lifestyle, both on and off-road". It is particularly geared to ski and golf enthusiasts and to those who love to travel on challenging mountain roads.  It obviousl

  Audi's New Grandsphere Concept Car                                                       Source:  Audi Technologies That Define Next-G Driving Audi has unveiled a truly extraordinary concept car.  The Audi Grandsphere is the ultimate in new technologies, luxury and style.  It is Audi's vision of the future of driving vehicles with electric, digital and autonomous technologies.  In essence, the Grandsphere and its technologies may define the next generation of driving.  The vehicle sports a disappearing steering wheel that folds into the dashboard and disappearing pedals to allow the EV to be converted into a luxurious lounge while the car drives autonomously.  And that is just the beginning of what Audi's technology platform into the future of driving offers. Grand Auto Experiment Grandsphere is a concept vehicle which serves as a grand experiment for Audi engineers and designers to create the ultimate, epic ride.  The Grandsphere team says if a piece of new, highly advan

  Audi's New Grandsphere Concept Car                                                       Source:  Audi Technologies That Define Next-G Driving Audi has unveiled a truly extraordinary concept car.  The Audi Grandsphere is the ultimate in new technologies, luxury and style.  It is Audi's vision of the future of driving vehicles with electric, digital and autonomous technologies.  In essence, the Grandsphere and its technologies may define the next generation of driving.  The vehicle sports a disappearing steering wheel that folds into the dashboard and disappearing pedals to allow the EV to be converted into a luxurious lounge while the car drives autonomously.  And that is just the beginning of what Audi's technology platform into the future of driving offers. Grand Auto Experiment Grandsphere is a concept vehicle which serves as a grand experiment for Audi engineers and designers to create the ultimate, epic ride.  The Grandsphere team says if a piece of new, highly advan

  New All-Road Autonomous EV Concept                                             Source: Audi Spheres Future of Premium Mobility German luxury car maker Audi, owned by VW, is rapidly expanding its lineup of electric vehicles.  It just unveiled a stunning new concept called Activesphere, which provides "maximum variability" for off and on-roading.  In essence, Activesphere is Audi's very rugged take on electric, autonomous driving.  This is Audi's 4th new Sphere EV of the past year.  Activesphere is being called a next-G all-roader.  It's a sedan/SUV-like vehicle equipped for serious off-roading.  And autonomous driving appears to be a big part of the ride.  Activesphere is the latest "Sphere" for Audi, which includes Urbansphere, Skysphere and Grandsphere.  These EVs pack significant ranges up to 466 miles on a charge. Awesome New Technologies The technologies that Audi is developing for these Sphere concepts are awesome.  Skysphere, with the push of a b

  RS3 Compact Audi Sedan                                                      Source:  Audi Small But Very Powerful Performance Audi has just introduced a very powerful, performance driven, small compact sport sedan. Called the RS3, it is said to be a standout addition to the Audi lineup. Automotive analysts are crediting the RS3 with "fun, fast acceleration and dynamic performance".  It's designed for someone who wants something to drive that's a little bit different and a lot of fun.  Similar in size to the VW Golf, the RS3 has a front mounted engine, AWD, is 4-door and can carry 4 passengers. It has 7-speed, twin clutch automatic transmission.  According to automotive experts who have driven it, the RS3 is fast, nimble, handles really well and is a good looker with great style and design.  The vehicle is available in Europe and goes on sale in the US this summer.  Pricing starts at $59,995.00 What's New and Different? Audi called the vehicle "all new"

  RS3 Compact Audi Sedan                                                      Source:  Audi Small But Very Powerful Performance Audi has just introduced a very powerful, performance driven, small compact sport sedan. Called the RS3, it is said to be a standout addition to the Audi lineup. Automotive analysts are crediting the RS3 with "fun, fast acceleration and dynamic performance".  It's designed for someone who wants something to drive that's a little bit different and a lot of fun.  Similar in size to the VW Golf, the RS3 has a front mounted engine, AWD, is 4-door and can carry 4 passengers. It has 7-speed, twin clutch automatic transmission.  According to automotive experts who have driven it, the RS3 is fast, nimble, handles really well and is a good looker with great style and design.  The vehicle is available in Europe and goes on sale in the US this summer.  Pricing starts at $59,995.00 What's New and Different? Audi called the vehicle "all new"

  Autonomous Cyber Lounge for Commuting                                                                      Source:  Audi Urbansphere EV, Self-driving, Futuristic and More For most, Audi is at the very top of the list as a global leader in automotive innovation and its latest new concept car served to validate it.  The Audi Urbansphere breaks the automotive mold as an all-electric, autonomous vehicle that offers luxury, lifestyle, cyber-lounging and more to commute-weary travelers.  It has more cabin space than any Audi before.  And it is the third in a series of stunning and visionary Audi Sphere concepts for the future of urban mobility.  Audi Spheres The Urbansphere is a six-seat EV designed to be a mobile office, living space or cyber lounge for big city commuters to start enjoying, utilizing and profiting from their time in traffic jams.  It is basically a very technologically advanced, electric, self-driving, luxurious, big minivan.  The two previous Sphere concepts are the Skys

  Autonomous Cyber Lounge for Commuting                                                                      Source:  Audi Urbansphere EV, Self-driving, Futuristic and More For most, Audi is at the very top of the list as a global leader in automotive innovation and its latest new concept car served to validate it.  The Audi Urbansphere breaks the automotive mold as an all-electric, autonomous vehicle that offers luxury, lifestyle, cyber-lounging and more to commute-weary travelers.  It has more cabin space than any Audi before.  And it is the third in a series of stunning and visionary Audi Sphere concepts for the future of urban mobility.  Audi Spheres The Urbansphere is a six-seat EV designed to be a mobile office, living space or cyber lounge for big city commuters to start enjoying, utilizing and profiting from their time in traffic jams.  It is basically a very technologically advanced, electric, self-driving, luxurious, big minivan.  The two previous Sphere concepts are the Skys

  Audi A6 Avant E-Tron Concept                                                            Source:  Audi Audi's Station Wagon Electrified Audi has an exciting new addition to its electric car lineup. The Audi A6 Avant E-Tron concept is an electric, station wagon that is expected to go into production in 2024.  It's a big surprise in the global automotive world where there have been very few, new, long-roof station wagons being developed in recent years.  What is even more impressive is that the A6 Avant E-Tron is an all-electric model with interesting and innovative new technologies.  VW's EV Platform The new EV will be built on VW's PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform that is the base of many new VW and Audi models.  The A6 Avant E-Tron will have dual electric motors that will deliver 469 hp and 590 pound-feet of torque.  The vehicle is powered by a 100-kWh battery.  The 800-volt, 270 kW recharging capacity provides the vehicle with an extra 186 miles of range in t

  World of Expanding Automotive Infotainment                                                Source: Audi & Holoride For Audi Passengers, New Virtual Reality Experiences The world of automotive infotainment systems just became a lot bigger and more exciting.  Audi is introducing virtual reality technology into many of its top models starting summer 2022.  The VR in-vehicle technology has been developed by Munich-based Holoride, which Audi helped to found. What differentiates this new VR tech is that it merges VR content with the car's driving movements in real-time, for passengers wearing VR glasses in the back of the car.  Audi is the first global automotive company to bring VR entertainment from Holoride into the series production of many of its key vehicle models.  For passengers, it promises to be a brand new, immersive and entertaining driving experience, taking the boredom out of travelling from point A to point B.   What Does Audi Need to Install? The new technology that