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Driven: Audi RS5 Coupe quattro S tronic (2011)

While I’ve always considered the A5 to be one of Audi’s most sensual and elegant designs, I can’t recall any moments when I, like chief designer Walter d’Silva, broke into tears at a mere sighting of one. I cannot say the same about the RS5, however, as it’s a car that, on several occasions, almost [...]

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Road test: Audi R8 Spyder (2011)

For an average South African motoring journalist, getting to test a true supercar is a rare and indescribably special experience. It’s not that there is a lack of supercars available on local soil, but most of the makers of these automotive masterpieces are (rightfully) hesitant to hand out the keys to their pride and joy [...]

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Driven: Audi A8 4.2 V8 FSI quattro (2011)

When it comes to driving around in the lap of luxury, few cars draw as much admiration as Mercedes-Benz’s S Class and BMW’s 7 Series. While many manufacturers have in the past decade joined the fray for their piece of the pie – and we’ll get to some of them later – none have achieved [...]

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Driven: Audi TT Roadster 2.0T FSI quattro s-tronic (2011)

When Audi launched the original TT back in 1998 (the Roadster followed in 1999), the world suddenly starting noticing the German brand. Despite sharing the identical platform and near identical suspension technology to the A3 and Golf 4, the TT was something many people suddenly wanted to own. Yes, the first generation had many faults [...]

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