Horsepower's a way to measure power. The more of it, the more powerful a vehicle is. It's said to have been invented by a man known as James Watt. James Watt is known as an engineer who improved the performance of steam engines.

It is thought that he came up with the term horsepower as he worked with the ponies that lifted coal at a coal mine. He thought that he could use this as a way to measure the power in his steam engine and it stuck. We still use the term today to describe how powerful…

Yesterday, Audi took the wraps off an even more elegant 2019 A7. Like the first generation model, it boasts a fastback shape with dynamic character lines above the wheel arches, a stoic Singleframe grille, and aggressive LED headlights. But as stunning as the new car looks, the A7 has also padded its high-tech pedigree with cutting-edge innovations.

The current generation of the A3 was previewed in concept form back in 2011, but it wasn’t just foretelling the uncompromising sedan. The prototype housed a turbocharged inline-five with 400 horsepower—an early ringer for the mill powering the 2018 Audi RS3. Now, hot on the heels of the A3’s mid-cycle update, the RS3 has been updated, too, and it’s coming to America with many surprises in store.

In our last blog post, we shared some details on the upcoming 2018 Audi A8, the brand’s new flagship. Today—right on schedule—it debuted to the world. In recent years, the four rings have been moving towards a more digital approach to luxury, something that the fourth generation of their flagship encapsulates with an arsenal of AI, a 48-volt electrical system, and semi-autonomous driving aids.

Although the reveal of the all-new 2018 Audi A8 isn’t until July 11th, the four rings have given us an early look. At the premiere of Spiderman: Homecoming, they brought along a lightly-cladded prototype that gave us the clearest look yet at the design of the new flagship. But there’s more to the story.

While the second-generation Q5 offers plenty in the way of performance, those looking for the gusto of say, an S4 (or the S5 Sportback we just reviewed) may be a bit disappointed. But don’t fret, friends. The 2018 Audi SQ5 is here, and it offers 354 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque for a 5.1-second sprint to sixty without compromising the practicality of its CUV roots.

Although the A4 and S4 offer ground-breaking style and performance, along with a Ph.D in IT, the 2018 Audi S5 Sportback offers its own take on a similar formula. Armed with an extra set of doors, plus a hatch for a total of 35 cubic feet of cargo room, this sporty five-door coupe gives a thrilling experience with more than a dash of function.

When it comes to redesigning a brand’s bestselling model, keeping what drivers like about it while raising the bar is a delicate balance. Fortunately, it’s one that Audi knows well, and the 2018 Q5 arriving in showrooms this spring is here to prove it. Not only has this model been well-received by reviewers, the four rings states it paves the way for other redesigned models to come.

 

 

Autotrader has a lot of great things to say about the new 2017 Audi Q7, but they can only scratch the surface of what makes this one of the most valuable three-row luxury SUVs on the market. Between having a fun and confident driving experience, the ability to tow up to 5,000 lbs., and a cavern of an interior furnished in elegant and convenient touches, it’s more than worth your hard-earned time and money.

The feeling of romance was palpable at the Audi booth at the Paris Motor Show this week, where not one, but two all-new models strutted their stuff for the first time before the automotive public. We covered the first in our previous blog post—the 2017 Q5—but for those who crave performance, the unveiling of the 2018 RS3 should be a more exciting prospect.