Tag: Audi
Audi to unveil Q6 e-tron offroad concept at F.A.T Ice Race
Audi has unveiled a new concept vehicle, the Q6 e-tron offroad, demonstrating the versatility of its electric vehicle platform. Built upon the existing Q6 e-tron, this rugged prototype showcases the potential of electric vehicles to conquer challenging terrain, claims Audi. While conventional portal axles enable an increase in torque of around 20 to 30 percent…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Twitter receives backing of Taliban
Twitter has won the support of a big name backer against fast-growing rival Threads - but it's the Taliban. A leader of the hardline Islamist group, which seized power in Afghanistan in summer 2021, said Elon Musk's platform was a tolerant place that allowed freedom of speech to thrive.Anas Haqqani offered his endorsement in a tweet on…
Ohme becomes official EV charging partner for Audi
Ohme has become the new official charging partner for Audi in the UK. The agreement will see Audi recommend Ohme chargers for all its electrified vehicle sales with an Ohme Home Pro charger in showrooms for customers to view. Ohme’s dynamic smart chargers can connect with the national grid in real-time and automatically adjust its…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Uber helps UN deliver food and water in Ukraine
Uber has built a "private-label" version of its delivery platform to help the United Nations deliver food and water supplies to war-torn areas of Ukraine. The tech firm is working with the UN's World Food Programme (WFP). It's difficult for large delivery trucks to access some parts of Ukraine because of structural damage and the…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Online safety bill comes to Parliament
The government is to introduce its long-awaited Online Safety Bill in Parliament on Thursday. The bill is intended to tackle a wide range of harmful online content, such as cyber-bullying, pornography and material promoting self-harm. Social networks could be fined or blocked if they fail to remove harmful content, and their bosses could be imprisoned…
IONITY to invest 700m Euros in fast-charging EV points
EV charging platform IONITY is investing around 700 Million Euros to install over 5,000 additional fast-charging points across Europe by 2025. The joint venture in which Audi has a stake will increase the number of high-performance 350 kW charging points from more than 1,500 at present to around 7,000 by 2025. In addition, they are…
Audi drivers have most social media followers, claims survey
Audi drivers are the most successful of any car brand on social media, with 25 percent having in excess of 1,000 followers on their social media platforms. That's according to a new nationwide study from YesAuto UK which surveyed 2,000 British drivers. Perhaps unsurprisingly, BMW motorists are the fastest on the road, with 38 percent…
Brits aim to own dream car by ‘age of 47’
Brits won't own their dream car until they are 47 but it must be a black sports car - preferably an Audi or Aston Martin. A study of 2,000 drivers found many know what they want, but most will have to wait before making the dream a reality, owning more practical or affordable alternatives in…
Flying cars: just how close are they to reality?
Image: Samson Switchblade Research from comparison and switching site Uswitch has revealed the flying cars closest to reality, our attitudes to the emerging tech and 5 designs which are coming soon... 1. A first-generation flying car could cost as little as £95,000 Although some may not look like the technology…
Audi unveils electric off-roader concept at Frankfurt Motor Show
Pictured above is the distinctive new Audi AI:TRAIL quattro. An electric off-roader, it will join the Audi AI quartet, which also includes Audi Aicon, AI:ME and AI:RACE, at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. The four-seater Audi AI:TRAIL quattro combines the capacity for automated driving with superb off-road capabilities, claims the German car manufacturer.…
