More on the R8's new DSG and why even Audi insiders reckoned the old robo-manual R tronic was a weak spot It's funny how the official line alters on these things once a new variant emerges, but an ...

The 2014 Audi R8 marks the first substantial revision for the supercar since it was launched in 2007. There are styling updates, the addition of a range-topping V10 Plus model and addition of a ...

But no longer Audi, which, following in the footsteps of BMW (remember SMG? Blech!), just binned its old R-Tronic in favor of a new seven-speed dual clutch transmission called S-Tronic. Why the, ahem, ...

Alina has been enthusiastic about vehicles her entire life, and even from an early age found herself itching to get behind the wheel. Through high school and college, she could be found reading ...

“Here are the keys, and off you go.” So runs the normal introduction to a new press car. Usually, it’s accompanied by a frisson of excitement, but this time, there was more than a touch of ...

Since the unveiling of the Audi R8 back in late 2006 the iconic supercar has undergone few major changes apart from the introduction of a V-10 model in addition to the original V-8, as well as a ...

Audi hasn't transformed the R8 by adding a pair of cylinders. Not like Porsche transforms the 911 by adding a pair of turbos anyway. No, the R8 V10 is basically an R8 V8 that's faster, a little ...

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Audi has listened to criticisms of the R8. By including more equipment as standard and replacing the clunky R tronic gearbox, the company has come close to perfection with the R8. Even this ...

Taking the roof off the R8 has done nothing to dilute its appeal or ability – in fact the experience is enhanced in every way. Performance is just as searing as the coupe and there’s even more chance ...

It's been seven years since the Audi R8 propelled Germany's third luxury car brand into supercar territory for the first time. In terms of both sales and brand image, the car that's based on a ...

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