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.
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.
The Audi A4 Allroad may prove to be the most comfortable vehicle available in the A4 Avant range, according to a review of the vehicle.
Channel Four highlighted that the Allroad has additional ground clearance as a result of the inclusion of longer springs and this may help the smoothness of the ride.
The publication revealed that its road test of the A4 Allroad took place on smooth roads and that "the Allroad proved to be a little more supple than the rest of the A4 Avant range".
Meanwhile, it is also stated that few complaints can be made about what the vehicle offers on the inside with the A4 continuing to "lead the class for fit, feel and finish".
Audi also launched the vehicle with three engine choices – two diesels and a petrol – with the most powerful being the 3.0 TDI.
This is capable of accelerating to 62 miles per hour from still in a useful 6.6 seconds.
Overall, the publications believed the Audi A4 Allroad’s biggest assets are its "butch looks", alongside "fine fuel consumption".
Buyers of the A4 Allroad Quattro will benefit from the inclusion of innovative storage solutions, three-zone climate control and 18-inch wheels.
Controversy surrounded a used Audi A4 in Nottingham last week after a policeman wrongly accused a mechanic of stealing his sunglasses from the vehicle.
Mechanic Richard Smith was held under arrest for 40 minutes by detective constable Robert Buttery of Nottingham Police after he was unable to find his Ray Ban sunglasses.
The policeman believed that the mechanic at the MOT test centre in Mansfield had stolen the shades, but this was later found not to be the case.
Back-up officers arrived at the garage, with one finding the designer shades wedged under a seat as he gave the car a final check.
Mr Smith told the Telegraph: "It was very humiliating. He just wouldn’t believe what I said.
"When the glasses were found he just offered a sheepish apology and drove off."
Dc Buttery made the accusation in front of a garage of waiting customers and even rifled through the belongings of Mr Smith, going through his pockets, bag, van and desk draw, the newspaper also highlighted.
One of the redeeming features of the Audi A4, according to a review of the vehicle last year by Channel Four is that it has style and interior quality.
A new sports transmission awaits for used Audi A4 fans, as the S Tronic automatic transmission is to feature in more vehicles from the Audi fleet.
The latest version of the twin-clutch transmission is now not only going to be a part of the S4, but also the Audi A4 saloon, avant and A5 coupe.
Among the benefits of this transmission for used Audi A4 fans is that it allows faster gear changes to take place for those looking for an extra speed thrill.
From this month, changing into a higher gear in the Audi A4 or A5 could take as little 0.2 seconds.
However, despite the impact the gearbox will have on the car’s speed, it loses nothing on environmental impact as it maintains fuel economy and CO2 output.
In the Audi A4 saloon, a top speed of 150 miles per hour can be achieved, while the vehicle offers used car fans combined fuel consumption of 38.2 miles per gallon.
According to a review of the Audi A4 from BBC television programme Top Gear, the vehicle is "quiet, comfy and composed, while being of high quality with a "superlative" finish.
Audi’s Timo Scheider has successfully defended the car manufacturer’s title at the DTM touring car racing series at Hockenheim.
The victory means that Audi retain the title for the first time since 1990/91. In addition, the manufacturer can take heart from the fact that with eight pole positions and six victories, the new Audi A4 DTM was the most successful touring car of the year – despite it being the its debut season.
Commenting on the victory, Rupert Stadler, chairman of the board of management of Audi AG, said that Timo Scheider was a worthy champion because he had thrilled so many fans this year.
"This triumph in the DTM crowns what has been a successful motorsport year for Audi anyhow, in which – in addition to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans – we were able to celebrate the titles in the American Le Mans Series and the European-based Le Mans Series," he said.
Scheider won with a flawless drive in front of 165,000 spectators – despite pressure from rival Paul di Resta. The title is the first of the German’s career.
Written by Cornell Campbell
The Audi A4 saloon has been voted European Auto one by readers of the motoring press of not one, but 26 countries.
The award was presented to Rupert Stadler, chairman of the board of management of Audi AG, during the opening of the Geneva motor show.
The Audi A4 saloon has maximised the cabin space, and has the longest wheelbase of other comparable vehicles in its class. UK orders, placed last September, are beginning to appear on the road with the 08 plates, so it is no surprise that Geneva has the first sight of the Audi A4 Avant, which can be ordered now to be delivered in time for a summer debut.
The Audi A4 is available in a choice of ten petrol and diesel options, as well as sporty and cabriolet body choices. Loaded with technological advances, such as detecting lane ‘drift’ and other sensors, it is easily recognisable by the line of daylight LED lights which give the front headlamps a distinctive ‘eyelash’ impression.
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