Audi Oman sales has increased by 57%

Published by Servicing Stop in Audi Models on February 22nd, 2012 | No Comments »

Audi revealed that 2011 saw an increase of sales by a staggering 57%. This was due to a demand increasingly growing with a great number of new models being introduced.

The premium car segment within the countries automotive industry is increasingly growing. Audi have also revealed that they have achieved their highest ever customer satisfaction results in their history. This is largely thanks to a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system which has been recently introduced. A great deal of investment allowed this to happen along with new recruitments in key areas.

Gaining new customers

As well as attracting new customers, Audi have made sure that are taking care of the ones that they have already got. Special deals and offers brought new customers on board. Sponsorship of various events brought on board a number of new customers and greatly raised awareness.

Abdel Karim Awwad – Customer confidence growing

The National Marketing and & Sales Manager at Audi, Abdel Karim Awwad has released a statement saying how customer confidence is growing. He said “We are delighted to have achieved such excellent sales results that demonstrate growing customer confidence in Audi Oman and the products we sell. On the back of such an outstanding year we are now continuing this momentum for an even stronger 2012 by offering a wide range of models, attractive after sales service packages, and the quality of our products and services.”

Customer Relationship Management a success

He went on to say how successful the Customer Relationship Management system has been. “Meanwhile, the investment that we have made in hiring new talent and training infrastructure has clearly been successful given the very high satisfaction ratings we have received from our customers in our recent CRM survey.”

Newly introduced models

The Audi A1 hatchback, the Audi A7 Sportback, the latest Audi A6 Saloon and the limited edition Audi Q5 SUV all played their part in helping Audi Oman achieve such great sales results. The Audi A8 L saloon was also revised with a new 3.0 litre turbo engine.

The Audi Q7 SUV was the company’s bestselling model in Oman. The Audi A8 L sales were also up. The Audi Q5 compact crossover SUV was the bestselling car in it’s category. The Audi A6 Saloon was a new introduction in the summer of last year and excelled in terms of sales.

Audi are the fastest growing luxury car manufacturer in the world at present. They are on their way to achieving more success in Oman this year.

 

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Just 19 Audi A1 Quattro’s heading to the UK

Published by Servicing Stop in Uncategorized on February 21st, 2012 | No Comments »

There is set to be just 19 Audi A1 Quattro’s being delivered to the UK.

This special edition car will cost a staggering £41,020. For those of you who are still interested, many of them have already snapped up via pre-order and deposits.

What’s so special about the Audi A1 Quattro? The title of the car should give it away, it uses a built in Quattro system which features the famous all wheel drive.

There are around 600 components that have been modified within the new A1 Quattro. It will also come with rally inspired styling.

Engine

The 2.0 litre TFSI four cylinder petrol engine will be able to produce an almighty 256 BHP. The engine will be turbocharged and will reach 0 – 62 MPH in just 5.7 seconds. The car’s to speed will hit 152 MPH.

Good economy

The amount of power doesn’t necessarily mean that the car’s economic benefits are faltered. The special edition Audi A1 Quattro will be able to return 32.8 MPG according to some sources.

Performance modifications

The quick shift six speed manual transmission will be intelligently mated to the Audi Quattro’s all wheel drive system. The clutch is cleverly positioned upon the car’s rear axle. This is to ensure the possible weight distribution level is reached.

The XDS selective differential lock along with a specially modified Electronic Stability Program will bring about greater handling on the road.

The car is greatly inspired by the amazing Audi TTS which the chassis and the multi link set-up will represent.

Power steering

The power steering system will be electohydraulic making it very responsive and wonderfully weighted depending on the speed. The front brake discs are measured at 312mm and designed for high performance.

Rally inspired

The special edition Audi A1 Quattro will be available in Glacier White metallic paint. The 18 inch alloy wheels will make the car greatly stand out. The black roof will contrast the white colour in a wonderful way. The spoiler and modified bumpers help the car look like it has been rally inspired.

Great level of equipment

Equipment upgrades could reach £11,000 in total if they were included on a standard Audi A1. The equipment upgrades includes xenon plus headlights, LED interior lighting, an acoustic rear parking system, automatic air conditioning, cruise control, light and rain sensors, LED interior lighting package, adaptive brake lights and high beam assistance and a convenience key.

The lucky 29 will surely have great fun within the Audi A1 Quattro.

 

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A look at the Audi A7

Published by Servicing Stop in Uncategorized on February 20th, 2012 | No Comments »

The Audi A7 is sporty looking car which offers an exciting drive. It can be hard to forget that in essence it is a family car. We take a look at the model that has been released in America.

Looks

It has five doors and a sloping roof which gives away the look of a coupe helping it’s sporty credentials. At the same time Audi manages to keep the car’s class. In terms of style you can guarantee that the car will grab plenty of attention wherever it goes.

Aluminum on it’s body

The Audi A7 contains a great deal of aluminum on it’s exterior body. This helps keep the weight down and improves the overall safety. Fuel economy is also naturally improved.

Practicality

The amount of doors enhances it’s practicality credentials. For a coupe the car certainly has more of it than similar vehicles. It is a perfect car for a large family with everyone sitting in comfort. There is a great amount of head and leg room. Carrying that big load of shopping and those large items is made easy with the staggering amount of space within when the rear seats are folded down.

Rivals

Rivals over in America include that of the BMW X6 and the spectacular Acura ZDX costing over $50,000 depending on how they are equipped. The Honda Crosstour and the Toyota Venza are cheaper options costing under $30,000 as they are outside the luxury division.

The Audi A7 3.0 TFSI Quattro ranges from $59,250 to $68,830 depending on the optional equipment.

Great drive with great power

The driver will receive a wonderful experience, with the Audi A7’s wonderful road handling and speed. It will be difficult to forget that it is a family vehicle. The 3.0 litre V6 engine is able to produce 310 BHP using it’s supercharger. The Tiptronic automatic transmission which comes under a manual transmission complements the vehicle very well. In just 5.4 seconds the car is able to reach 0 – 60 MPH which is quite a magnificent static.  The Audi A7 will be electronically limited to 130 MPH with the meter reading at 180 MPH. Why would you need more?

All types of road surfaces are easily driven on thanks to the car’s all-wheel drive system.

Economy

According to American values, the car will average 18 MPG in urban areas and 28 MPG on the motorway.

 

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The new Audi RS4

Published by Servicing Stop in Audi Services on February 17th, 2012 | No Comments »

The Audi RS4 details have officially been released by the world’s fastest growing luxury car maker.

Performance

The highly anticipated vehicle will contain 444 BHP with a V8 engine reaching a top speed of 174 MPH. The Quattro four wheel drive system is sure to deliver an exciting performance by anybody’s standards.  In just 4.7 seconds the car will be able to reach 0-62 MPH and will be limited to 155 MPH or 174 MPH. Pretty quick for a family estate car some are probably thinking.

7 Speed S tronic

There will be a 7 speed S tronic twin clutch gearbox which will contain a launch function. The long seventh gear is installed for economic purposes, helping the vehicle reach a great 25.7 MPG (upon the EU Combined cycle)

Differential technology

Audi’s crown gear differential technology will allow the car to direct up to 85 per cent of the car’s power towards the rear wheels. The sport differential technology upon the rear axle within the car will allow the RS4 to switch power between all wheels in order for the car to gather the best possible grip.

Intelligence within

The car’s steering has been described as “speed dependent” by some expert reviews thanks to it’s intelligent functionality. The electro mechanical power assistance caters for various levels of grip when the car is braking. The brakes come with an option of a 380mm carbon fibre ceramic discs that also contain six piston callipers.

Three driver settings

There are three different options available in terms of the driver settings. These include comfort, automatic or dynamic. The three selections determine the steering, gearbox and throttle. The volume of the exhaust is also able to be controlled. The rigidity of the Dynamic Ride Control adaptive damping can also be cleverly modified.

Larger than the Audi A4 Avant

The Audi RS4 stands larger than the Audi A4 Avant. It is 20 mm longer and a great 24 mm wider.

In terms of style the car has brand new sills, a more spectacular sports exhaust system, wider wheel arches and more attractive new bumpers.

No prices announced

Prices for the car have not yet been announced. For those of you who can’t wait the car has been sketched in to make an appearance in showrooms across the UK in September. Rumours claim that the car will cost £55,000 when on show.

Expert previews have praised the car as something quite special. We believe despite it’s high price it will make a huge impact and prove to be worth the price tag.

 

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The Audi A4 vs the BMW 3 Series in Canada

Published by Servicing Stop in Uncategorized on February 16th, 2012 | No Comments »

The Audi A4 is the company’s top selling car, with 10 million units sold worldwide since it was released. It is also the top selling model for Audi in Canada, as it is in most car markets.

The car will face one of its toughest tests yet, taking on the redesigned BMW 3 Series this year. In order to contend, Audi have rejuvenated the Audi A4 as well as the Audi S4 2013 models.

Audi A4 Allroad Quattro

The Audi A4 Allroad Quattro is set to be reintroduced to the line-up this year. The car is made larger by being taller and wider. The wheels and suspension have changed making the Allroad model look almost like a 4×4. It’s off road credentials are pretty obvious to anyone just by looking at the look of the car. The storage within doesn’t differ much from the normal family sedan A4 when the seats are erected. When folded down, the difference is quite considerable. This particular model will not reach the Canadian automotive market. If it did Audi would have seen plenty of demand in Canada.

 

The Audi A4 Exterior

The typical Audi A4 model gets a whole newly designed front and rear. The headlights appear to be Audi’s next generation of design, with a different sort of jewel shape to it.

The Audi A4 Interior

Inside the cabin, the MMI infotainment system has been greatly improved with easier usability. With just four buttons rather than the eight on the previous system, drivers will now find everything a lot simpler. The four options will be the telephone, media, radio and navigation. The steering wheel has also been redesigned along with the driver controls being a lot easier to access. Heating the seats has now been made a lot easier to function. The driver simply has to push a button rather than adjusting a knob to find the desired setting.

Overall the interior of the car possess great quality with plenty of attention to detail, as you would expect from Audi.

No diesel variant

The Canadian auto market will also not receive any diesel variants of the car. Is this a smart move? Many motorists are looking for more economical options following a current high on fuel prices. With no Audi A4 diesels being offered, many may trump for the BMW 3 Series.

The car will face one of its toughest tests yet, taking on the redesigned BMW 3 Series this year. In order to contend, Audi have rejuvenated the Audi A4 as well as the Audi S4 2013 models.

Audi A4 Allroad Quattro

The Audi A4 Allroad Quattro is set to be reintroduced to the line-up this year. The car is made larger by being taller and wider. The wheels and suspension have changed making the Allroad model look almost like a 4×4. It’s off road credentials are pretty obvious to anyone just by looking at the look of the car. The storage within doesn’t differ much from the normal family sedan A4 when the seats are erected. When folded down, the difference is quite considerable. This particular model will not reach the Canadian automotive market. If it did Audi would have seen plenty of demand in Canada.

The Audi A4 Exterior

The typical Audi A4 model gets a whole newly designed front and rear. The headlights appear to be Audi’s next generation of design, with a different sort of jewel shape to it.

The Audi A4 Interior

Inside the cabin, the MMI infotainment system has been greatly improved with easier usability. With just four buttons rather than the eight on the previous system, drivers will now find everything a lot simpler. The four options will be the telephone, media, radio and navigation. The steering wheel has also been redesigned along with the driver controls being a lot easier to access. Heating the seats has now been made a lot easier to function. The driver simply has to push a button rather than adjusting a knob to find the desired setting.

 

Overall the interior of the car possess great quality with plenty of attention to detail, as you would expect from Audi.

No diesel variant

The Canadian auto market will also not receive any diesel variants of the car. Is this a smart move? Many motorists are looking for more economical options following a current high on fuel prices. With no Audi A4 diesels being offered, many may trump for the BMW 3 Series.

 

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The Audi A3 and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class to appear at the Geneva Motor Show

Published by Servicing Stop in Uncategorized on February 15th, 2012 | No Comments »

For the first time ever, the Audi A3 as well as the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is set to appear at the Geneva Motor Show.

The new 2013 versions of the European based small cars will be showcased at the event and are sure to receive plenty of attention.

The new Audi A3

Fans have already had a sneak peak of the Audi A3 at the Consumer Electronics Show. The brand new Audi A1’s interior futuristic type of design will also be adopted within the new generation Audi A3. Audi’s new MMI Touch infotainment interface system will be installed within the car too which will be a great treat for A3 fans. It will itself be modelled as a 2013 version with a new five door Sportback traditional sedan version.

Cylinder deactivation

There will also be a new 1.4 litre turbocharged inline four engine that also has the intelligent system of cylinder deactivation. This turns off cylinders depending on the overall speed of the vehicle so there is as much fuel efficiency as possible.

 

There will be a three cylinder turbo diesel together with various variants of diesel and four cylinder petrol engines ranging from 1.2 to 2.0 litres.

New safety features

New safety and practical features are also set to be installed. These include traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise along with a self parking system.

 

Audi S3 and RS3

At the very top end of the range the Audi S3 will get a turbocharged 2.0 litre 280 BHP and the RS3 is set to get a new turbocharged 2.5 litre inline five engine and a Quattro all-wheel drive system. The two transmissions on offer will be the manual and S-tronic dual clutch.

 

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz’s new shape resembles that of the Audi A3 and the BMW 1 Series hatchback, with the company sending out a clear message.

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class engine choices consist of an economical 1.8 litre turbo diesel and 1.6 litre petrol. Start stop technology will be made available as standard. There will be a choice of manual or seven speed dual clutch transmissions. The A25 AMG which will be the car’s most powerful variant will be able to produce 250 BHP from its 2.0 litre turbo four engine. As an AMG, there will be more advanced features with the likes of suspension and wheels.

Rivals

The Volkswagen Golf VII will receive some great rivalry from the two new luxurious models. This is set to be revealed at the Paris Motor Show.

 

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Audi’s sales America increase again

Published by Servicing Stop in Uncategorized on February 14th, 2012 | No Comments »

Audi have once again experienced growth in America and continued their progress in the country. Audi’s January sales are up from last year by 19.7 % in total, which represents great progress from the German company.

Best ever

In total 9,354 Audi cars were sold last year which beats the 2011 record of 7,812 in January. The 2011 January sales record itself set a record but Audi have managed to break it once again. In effect this is Audi’s best January ever in history.

Luxury market booming

The luxury car market within North America is currently booming with BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi all taking advantage. They are the current top three car producers in the country with BMW and Mercedes-Benz partaking in one of the tightest sales battles in history. Both refused to release their annual figures earlier this month as the contest was so closely fought. In the end it was BMW who came out on top by a very small margin.

Audi President – 2012 expected to be another great year

Audi America President Johan de Nysschen said that Audi are to be contended with too. The recent sales figures have proven that to be the case. He said that “Consumers are sending a strong signal that Audi is at the top of the luxury vehicle market. I’m optimistic that 2012 will be another pacesetting year.”

Sales statistics

The Audi A6 in particular performed extremely well with a 90 % increase of sales when compared to 2011. The Audi Q7 luxury SUV sales were up by 15 % with sales of 866. North America also seems to be taking to the Audi TT with sales up by 88 % with a figure of 182. The demand for the Audi TT RS Coupe helped inspire the model’s prominence of sales. The sales of the Audi Q5 SUV were up by 26 % to 1,991 in 2012 compared to 1,584.  The larger Audi Q7 SUV sales were up by 15 % to 866 from

 

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Will the new Audi A6 Allroad arrive in America?

Published by Servicing Stop in Uncategorized on February 13th, 2012 | No Comments »

Audi are said to be strongly considering the possibility of releasing the Audi A6 Allroad across the Atlantic in North America,

Audi competing with BMW and Mercedes-Benz in America

Audi are clearly looking to build on their success last year and compete with the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz over in North America. We have already asked the question about the Audi Q3 and it was confirmed last week that it will hit the American shores. The Audi A4 Allroad Quattro model will also hit the American auto market this year the company have confirmed.

Excitement from fans

Audi have revealed the new model online. It has already created quite a stir, with many experts excited and full of praise for the car. Fans can expect to see the real thing in March for the highly anticipated annual 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

After already taking a look at the car in our previous review, it was plain to see that the current model is quite a spectacular vehicle. It looks like Audi have taken a step further with the 2013 A6 Allroad.

Lightweight Audi A6

The car is now made from more lightweight materials. Aluminium counts for 20 % of the vehicles body.  It is in total 65.7 KG lighter than the current model.

Audi effciency

The car’s fuel efficiency has been improved by quite a significant amount.  That specific improvement is one that almost every new customer will be looking out for, as fuel prices are currently keeping many drivers off the road. Some sources claim that efficiency is improved by around 20 %.

New engines

The Audi A6 Allroad adopts a brand new drivetrain system. The 3.0 V6 engine variants include three TDI diesels and a TFSI petrol engine. Each one will contain fuel injection technology as well as forced induction mechanism. Many experts believe that the 3.0 TFSI engine will be the one to greet American shores next year.

Does America need a diesel version?

However some believe that fuel prices and demand will signal the arrival of a diesel A6 Allroad in America too. The diesel range will have an output of 313 BHP to 331 BHP. If given the choice, many would like to see the 313 BHP model in America as it has a quicker acceleration speed compared to the other, reaching 0 – 60 MPH in just 5.6 seconds.

 

 

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The all new Audi R8

Published by Servicing Stop in Audi Models on February 10th, 2012 | No Comments »

Audi is  planning to release a brand new R8. According to reports the standard coupe shape will be released by 2014 with the roadster being released in 2015 here in the UK.

When launched the Audi R8 will be in its second generation. It has been a tremendous success and is now ranked alongside supercars such as Lamborghini’s and Ferrari’s. Expect the new R8 to be better than ever. New technology is being developed to help improve the car’s overall mechanical structure, aerodynamics, equipment, speed and more.

Two variants

Work is already underway over in Audi’s headquarters on the city of Ingolstadt. Two variants will be released. One consisting of a 4.2 V8 engine and the other consisting of a 5.2 litre V10 engine. The engine themselves are versions of what is within the current models, they are not newly developed. However they will be modified and improved with more advanced technology.

The powerful 5.2 litre V10 variant will be able to develop 550 BHP. This will return a generous 25.7 MPG. The seven speed dual clutch gearbox is perfectly matched to the engine.

Limited edition Audi GT

The limited Audi GT will have a further updated version built. This version will be able to produce 580 BHP from the 5.2 litre V10 engine built within. The model’s lightweight body will greatly assist in helping to enhance the performance and economy. This will rival the likes of the Ferrari 458 Scideria, the new Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera and the Porsche 911 GT3. The model will not be released until 2016 however.

The design of the car is also set for a major revamp. It’s not just the mechanical structure that is set for enhancement. Audi will give a sneak preview of what is to come with the design of the all electric E-Tron. This will have a deal in common when comparing the Audi R8 coupe and the Audi R8 roadster. Some sources have said that there will be a clean sheet for the design of the car. Many elements may not be kept.

Weight reduction

Weight reduction is a major issue on the new Audi R8. At present the weight of the model is below 1,500 kg. Expect the new model to be less than that.

There is expected to be an aluminium base to the car, helping to keep the weight down. The car’s layout and four wheel drive system is expected to be kept.

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Audi A1 TDI 1.6 Review

Published by Servicing Stop in Audi technology on February 8th, 2012 | No Comments »

We have already reviewed the Audi A1 Sportback describing what a great car it is. Today we look into the A1 1.6 TDI variant and discuss why it is such a great car.

Cylinder deactivation

It contains breathtaking technology including a cylinder deactivation system. When travelling at speed, the car’s selected cylinders are able to shut down. This enables the carbon emissions to be kept down to a minimum making the car a wholly efficient diesel.

Five door and three door variants offer identical economic benefits

The five door A1 version of the 1.6 TDI is a whole 25 KG more than the three door variant. Surprisingly it is exactly the same in the emissions that it is able to offer. Both Audi A1’s can offer 74.3 MPG in terms of fuel economy and emit just 99g/km of C02 emissions.

A great drive

Despite it’s economic credentials, the car can still perform wonders on the road. There is a generous amount of speed deriving from the 1.6 TDI engine. It will be hard to forget that you are in a car of such a small size. There is a great amount of agility of the car thanks it’s small size low weight.

However it must be said that the more enthusiastic drivers will prefer the higher and more powerful 1.4 TFSI petrol version which offers more power and push within the drive.

Trims to choose from

There will be three trims to choose from. These include SE, Sport and the S line. The amount of equipment offered upon the SE and Sport are adequate enough we believe.

More spacious within

The five door variant is more spacious within. There is 11 mm of extra headroom as well as 13mm of extra shoulder room.

Boot space remains at being 920 litres with folded seats or 270 litres when the seats are erected.

Styling

The styling between the three door and five door variants are difficult to find. The only difference is that the rear window is positioned in a more upright state.

The sportback is a great choice for those who want a sporty looking type of vehicle with practicality and a decent performance to go with it. The entry level trim will be satisfying enough for most owners.

 

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