If you haven't been keeping up with auto news, allow Santa Monica Audi serving Santa Monica & Los Angeles to give you the scoop. The latest news includes two German luxury brands, both vying for the top spot in the German luxury auto market currently held by the Tri-Pointed Star.

Besides, the Tri-Pointed Star, we're talking about Audi and Beamer. Yup, these three automakers are really at war and hoping to win the top…

One of the best parts of our jobs at Santa Monica Audi located at 1020 Santa Monica Boulevard in Santa Monica, CA is the frequency with which patrons tell us how much they love their new Audi. It's rare these days to find such unbiased appreciation, especially for a brand with social media being so prominent these days. In seeing how much drivers enjoy taking to the roads of Santa Monica & Los Angeles areas?

On July 20^th, 1987, Walter Röhrl climbed Pikes Peak in an Audi Sport quattro S1. The time to beat? 11:09,22. Röhrl did it in 10:47,85. Since Röhrl's legendary hill climb, many have tried to best his time, but few have been able to. And those that have been, were only able to do so thanks to the better traction that the course's new coat of?

Audi has been coming out with even more options for the A3 than ever prior to the 2013 model year.  And we don't mean a fresh Audi A3 sedan either. The manufacturer  also plans to release a handful of new drivetrains, including a super, low-emissions turbo diesel engine likely destined to hit only markets across the pond.

Don't  worry, American Audi drivers from Santa Monica are in for a treat, too.  We're?

CEO Rupert Stadler mentioned concept and production projects are underway for the German auto maker at a Audi Press Conference: "While we are planning small-scale series production for this car, which is a vital element in our innovation and technology plans, the electric driving experience will become a reality?

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