One year ago the Audi R8 LMS won the 24 Hours Nürburgring on its debut. 

That rocket we tested last week, namely the Audi R8, has been named ‘2016 World Performance Car’ in the World Car Awards at the New York Auto Show. With a total of four awards, the Audi R8 is the most successful model in the history of the World Car Awards.

Seven contenders for the European Car of the Year 2016 award, which will be announced prior to the Geneva Motor Show in February, have been confirmed.

The country’s first dedicated Audi Sport centre has opened in Dublin, specialising in the sale and servicing of Audi’s high-end RS range, including the all-new Audi R8; its flagship supercar.