Volkswagen’s Audi division will present a new plan in May to reignite momentum after falling behind rivals Mercedes-Benz and BMW amid surging technology spending and stricter emissions tests in Europe.

Audi says the new Q3 boasts a bolder new body with a much sportier design concept than its predecessor. Styling features include narrow LED headlights which run inwards with a uniquely wedge-like shape for stylish illumination, while its side view epitomises the balance of the exterior design with perfectly symmetrical lighting from headlights to rear lights.

Audi unveil a four-door coupe concept car to take on might of Tesla, writes Hannah Elliot.

Although it’ll appeal to limited numbers of buyers, the Audi Q8 is a compelling package that’s enjoyable to drive, writes James Baggott.

Workhorse during the week, racehorse at the weekend, the Audi RS4 can do it all for drivers looking to take it to the max, writes John O’Mahony.

It features some innovative new tech but does this affect the way the new Audi A6 drives? Ryan Hirons finds out.

Although the assertion that the new Audi A8 is the most technically advanced car in the hyper-expensive luxobarge segment might seem a touch extravagant, it is nevertheless true.

Diesel car sales in Ireland will decline like the UK’s but not nearly at the same pace, according to a motoring analyst.

BMW drivers are the UK's rudest road users, a survey has found.

Jack Evans tests Audi’s latest RS3. The hot hatch packs close to 400bhp and can handle anything you can throw at it.

Things are not good right now in the German motor industry and last week’s announcement by Audi that they were recalling some 850,000 cars to update the software in Euro 5 and 6 engines, was indicative of how much a mess the likes of Mercedes, Audi and VW find themselves in right now.

German car maker Audi is to fit up to 850,000 diesel cars with new software to improve their emissions performance.

The new Audi A8 is set to prove itself to be a versatile performer on the road, thanks to its active suspension, which will provide comfort-oriented customers with a highly-automated saloon, as well as a stylishly smooth ride. 

Audi tells us the forthcoming new A8 model will feature an electrified powertrain as standard for the first time in the company’s illustrious history.

German prosecutors have expanded their investigation into suspected manipulation of diesel emissions at car maker Audi to include cars sold in Germany and Europe.

Luxury carmaker Audi used software to cheat on diesel emissions tests, Germany's transport minister has said.

SUV versus sports saloon? John O’ Mahony sampled the new Audi Q5 and A5 to find out

Ahead of its launch later this month, Audi Ireland has announced that the new A5 Cabriolet will come to the market here with a price tag of €60,730.

German authorities have searched the offices of car maker Audi in connection with the scandal over emissions tests by its parent company, Volkswagen.

Aoife McArdle is going to be a name to remember.

Why get the Q2 when you already have the Q3? Because it’s funkier, cooler, and more stylish, writes John O’Mahony.

Audi Ireland has launched the all- new Audi Q5, with four TDI variants and with pricing starting at €48,350 for the 2.0 TDI 150 bhp SE.

Top-end customers have two new beasts to whet the appetite, the Audi Q8 concept car and the most powerful ever E-Class Mercedes, says Declan Colley.

Declan Colley looks back on the automotive year that was 2016 and picks out the best wheels he has driven in the last 12 months — some of his selections may well surprise you.

You get more bang for your buck with the Audi Q7 e-tron — it’s a technological marvel says John O’Mahony

In a week in which it won two of Germany’s prestigious Golden Wheel automotive awards for the Q2 and the A5 Coupe, Audi has announced details of the new Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet, which will go on sale in Ireland in the first quarter of 2017.

OCCASIONALLY in this gig people will come to you seeking advice — on the basis, presumably, that as an official “motoring correspondent” you might actually have some small clue what you’re waffling about.

IN THE great cycle of life I’m at what has become commonly known as the ‘drop and collect’ phase.

Audi has announced details of the second generation version of the A5 Sportback — some seven years after the original was launched.

It’s weird to call a €300,000 supercar humble, but that’s how I’d describe the 2017 Audi R8 V10.

WHAT’S NEW?

I bought my Audi A4 10 years ago for I all the right reasons.

We all know that exclusivity and excellence comes at a price, whatever commodity it is you would like to purchase, writes Declan Colley.

In the quest to satisfy the growing demand for 7-seaters, Audi has again raised the bar with the new Q7, marrying luxury, space, and practicality with cutting-edge technology, reports John O’Mahony

The relentless nature of the competition in the compact executive segment has been highlighted in the past year with the introduction of a brand new C-Class Mercedes, a completely revamped 3 Series from BMW, the arrival of a completely new contender in the shape of the Jaguar XE and finally as 2015 shuts the blinds on a very busy 12 months, Audi has further upped the ante with its’ all-new A4.

More bad news at VW, where 800,000 new cars are now deemed worth a recall because of failing to hit CO2 limits.

Its key rivals have been upgraded or are brand-new, so it’s time for the latest generation Audi A4 to take a bow, writes Matt Joy

THE recent weather will not have resulted in queues of people lining up to buy a convertible of any description, writes Declan Colley

YOU may have seen the story recently about the Lottery winner who was using part of his winnings to buy his “dream” vehicle — a Ford Transit van.

Mercedes-Benz sold more luxury cars than Audi and BMW in July, as its rising deliveries in China defied a market slowdown there.

The all-new Audi Q7 is now on sale with a starting price of €72,975 OTR, Audi Ireland has announced.

With its fresh look and pretty architecture, there’s little doubt the Audi Q3 is one of the more eye-catching members of the increasingly numerous compact SUV segment or, to be more specific, the premium compact SUV segment.

THE dash by car companies to get into the burgeoning small capacity petrol engine segment in recent years has been quite remarkable, with Ford leading the pack but chased by every substantial manufacturer on the block (pun intended). 

The new Audi A1 is now on sale at a starting price of €21,450. This updated model brings enhanced standard equipment such as a driver information system, multi-function steering wheel, Audi Concert Radio with music streaming and Bluetooth, worth a total of €1,715.