New more powerful TDI engine and new Black Edition and Contrast Edition specification options for Audi sub-compact hatchback

• New visually striking Black Edition and Contrast Edition specification options available now for A1 range
• A1 also supplements its existing 1.6-litre 105PS TDI engine with 143PS 2.0-litre TDI engine linked to six-speed manual transmission
• A1 2.0 TDI available to order now in conjunction with Sport, S line, Black Edition and Contrast Edition specification priced from £17,945 OTR
• A1 2.0 TDI 0-62mph in 8.2 seconds, top speed 135mph, combined mpg 68.9, CO₂ 108g/km Continue Reading

The Audi A4 is about to raise its stock yet again as new generation Saloon, Avant and allroad versions of the accomplished premium compact executive adopt an even more sharply tailored look and a blue chip portfolio of new or revised engines which pay even greater economy dividends. Due with their first UK customers in March 2012, the new generation A4 ranges will carry a premium of just £200 over their outgoing equivalents, despite significant styling enhancements and efficiency gains of up to 21 per cent. Prices will start at under £24,000, and orders can be taken from today (Tuesday November 8).

Efficiency was of course at front of mind during the redevelopment of this eighth generation A4 range, so as a starting point all nine of the turbo charged and directly injected engines that power it are linked without exception to start/stop and recuperation systems. These help to bring about economy improvements that average 11 per cent across the board, but actually amount to as much as 21 per cent. Continue Reading