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Motorists who regularly head to foreign roads in a bid to be able to drive faster than 70 miles per hour may want to sample a new Audi A4 which runs on biogas.
Top Gear magazine reveals that the Audi A4 has registered a new world record for the speed achieved by a biogas-fuelled car, having hit 227 miles per hour.
Behind the wheel of the vehicle for the drive was German Jurgen Hohenester, who benefited from the inclusion of a twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 engine that featured 700 brake horsepower.
The decision to modify the engine to allow it to run on biogas allowed the A4 to break the previous top-speed record that was held by Bugatti by nine miles per hour.
Alternatively, motorists looking for a more conventional Audi A4 have the choice of a range of styles including cabriolet, saloon, allroad and avant.
According to Audi, every aspect of the design of the A4 has been "improved and refined" to improve the driving experience for motorists compared to past offerings in the range.
In Audi’s quest to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and improve fuel economy among its fleet, a stop-start system is to be added to selected vehicles towards the end of the year.
The manufacturer is hoping to progress the average fuel economy by a further 20 per cent by 2012, with moves beginning to implement the changes in the third quarter of this year.
Carbon dioxide emissions are expected to fall by 5g/km on vehicles featuring the technology, with the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI with manual transmission tipped to be the first.
Meanwhile, the system is also set to be included in 2.0-litre versions of the Audi A4 and Audi A5, alongside other models later in the year.
The aim of the start-stop system is to improve fuel efficiency, especially in urban areas, as the system turns off a car’s engine when the vehicle comes to a stop, with the engine automatically being turned back on when a driver pushes down their clutch in preparation to pull away again.
Motorists interested in buying a vehicle from the Audi A3 range could choose the A3 Cabriolet, which according to the manufacturer is designed for "pure open-top driving pleasure".
Individuals currently focused on moving house can get an Audi A3 as part of the purchase if they buy a home at a new Cambridge development, it has been revealed.
Cambridge house developer Redeham Homes has joined forces with Cambridge Audi, part of the Vindis Group, to provide buyers of an apartment at the riverside development Vie with a free Audi A3.
The deal is to be launched on May 16th and will run until June 16th, with interested parties encouraged to show their interest before that date.
Jayne Stevens, events and public relations manager for Vindis Group, comments: "The A3 and the Vie development compliment each other perfectly.
"Both have exquisite style and an undeniable quality that is only matched by the service both Redeham Homes and Cambridge Audi, part of the Vindis Group, provide."
Those that purchase a home within the dates will receive their free Audi A3 upon the legal completion of the apartment deal.
According to Audi, the new A3 combines "immaculate build quality with classic Audi refinement", while also offering an "unprecedented combination of luxury and value".
In an attempt to try and reduce the fuel consumption of some of its model range by 20 per cent, Audi is to implement some new technology to some of hits cars.
Beginning with the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI with a manual gearbox, the manufacturer will add technologies including a stop-start system, an on-board computer with an efficiency programme and an energy recovery system to vehicles.
The developments will be made from the second quarter of the year, with the Audi A3 being joined by other models in the range including the AUDI a4.
It is believed that start-stop technology can reduce CO2 emissions by 5g/km on average simply by shutting down the engine of a car when it is stopped, before automatically turning back on when a motorist presses down the clutch ahead of pulling away.
Meanwhile, the on-board computer will display to a driver how they can improve their driving style to become more efficient.
According to Audi, the new A3 is "more contemporary and more distinctive than ever", thanks to the inclusion of sharper contours which help to boost road presence.
There are many positive elements of the Audi A4 allroad, many of which improve the standard of the range, according to a review.
Auto Express has determined that among the positives of the A4 allroad is its practicality and versatility.
Passengers in the back can benefit from a solid amount of leg room, while the boot is stated as being spacious and in all, the cabin is "beautifully built".
Meanwhile, Audi comments that the vehicle is currently the greenest way that a motorist can opt to go off-road and the review argues that it is easy to see why this remark was made.
In the engine department, motorists can choose between a 2.0-litre petrol engine that is low in terms of fuel consumption, while the 2.0-litre diesel offering comes equipped with start-stop technology.
The review concludes that motorists can profit from a "supple" ride thanks to the car’s raised height, which allows the suspension "more travel".
Overall, Auto Express indicates that the allroad is "quite simply the best riding A4 you can buy".
The Audi A4 allroad also comes equipped with features including three-zone climate control and 18-inch wheels.
Owners of an Audi A4 who want a little more from their vehicle may find a new addition to the range to be just what they are looking for.
According to Top Gear, the Audi A4 Allroad is "an A4 with pretentions of multi-tasking".
Writing a review of the A4 Allroad 2.0 TDI quattro for the publication, Tom Ford states that the vehicle has the capacity to carry a large amount of luggage and the seats are raised so that goods can be loaded at a higher height.
Furthermore, Mr Ford remarks that the vehicle "looks more butch than a stock A4", while on the road it more closely resembles a normal estate car than an SUV.
However, Mr Ford added that motorists will be able to get more satisfaction from the vehicle off-road than they may have believed and "more than any SUV owner would generally need".
He concluded be commenting that the vehicle is the ideal choice for a person looking for a car that has the attributes of an SUV, but do not actually want one of the vehicles.
Among the other highlights of the Audi A4 Allroad is the fitting of a single-frame grille and a stainless steel underbody guard.
Motorists looking for a cabrio vehicle that does actually contain enough room to hold four passengers should consider an Audi A4 model, according to a reviewer.
Writing for the Lennox Herald, Peter Hayward suggests that the Audi A4 1.8T Cabrio has a lot of things going for it, such as being large enough to comfortably hold four passengers.
Furthermore, he highlights that the Audi A4 is "immensely enjoyable" to drive, while having excellent road manners and handling that is described as "safe".
Motorists behind the wheel will have the capability of pushing the 1.8-litre engine to reach a maximum speed of 140 miles per hour, while 62 miles per hour can be accelerated to from still in 9.1 seconds.
Overall the vehicle is given a nine out of ten rating with other strong features being its reliability, its range of engine options, such as a V8, and high levels of equipment.
Mr Hayward reveals that the car comes with equipment including "upteen airbags", air conditioning and an "excellent stereo".
Meanwhile, motorists could also opt for other variations of the Audi A4, such as the A4 Saloon or the A4 Avant.
Some features in the design of the newest addition to the Audi A4 range have helped the vehicle have a greater off-road appeal.
From May, the Audi A4 Allroad Quattro will become available across European showrooms and offers some significant changes to the A4 Avant.
Among these changes are that the Quattro is both longer and taller.
Furthermore, prospective buyers will have the choice between either a petrol or two diesel engines, with a 2.0 TFSI petrol available alongside a 2.0-litre Common Rail diesel or a V6 diesel.
The addition of vigorous insert strips to the wheel arches and side sills help to boost the vehicle’s off-road appeal, while the Quattro’s fenders are more flared.
On the underside, a solid, stainless steel bodyguard has been selected for both the front and rear to help protect the vehicle for the potential rough terrain it may face.
Features such as 3-zone climate control, 18-inch wheels and innovative storage solutions also are a part of the Audi A4 Allroad Quattro.
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