First Place Finish Car Care System Protects Audi Vehicles Inside & Out

We are proud to offer the First Place Finish Car Care System to help protect the interior and exterior of Audi vehicles.

The revolutionary car care system works to defend your Audi to help keep the car looking brand new as well as helping the vehicle to retain its value.

Keeping the exterior of the vehicle looking shiny and new is a dream for all car owners.  The First Place Finish Exterior Protection works to add an extra level of protection to the paint.  The extra barrier helps to ward off any damage from bird droppings, acid rain, environmental fallout, and the harmful effects from the sun.  The protective layer works better than wax because the First Place Finish works to bond chemically to the paint and isn’t affected by the heat.  Regularly washing and re-applying the First Place Finish Renewer will work to keep vehicles looking brand new.

It’s easy to end up with stains and dirty interiors with the quick-pace lifestyle we live in today.  For those looking to protect their interior surfaces, the First Place Finish will work to make stains a thing of the past.  The Fabric Protection finish with Bamoyl® is resistant to oil and water-based stains and allows owners to fix the worst stains with blotting.  The finish is applied only once and helps fabric to look brand new.

For drivers with vinyl and leather upholstery, the First Place Finish Vinyl & Leather conditioner is a great addition.  The application works to condition the material to make sure it is in pristine form and adds a protective layer for the surface.  With temperature variances, vinyl and leather can crack easily.  With the conditioner, the surface will see reduced cracking and helps to not leave a greasy film behind.  Speak with your finance professional at South Hills Audi for more information!

Audi Ready for Walter Rohrl to Climb Pikes Peak Again

Over 25 years ago, Walter Rohrl put Audi racing on the map with his Audi Sport Quattro S1 drifting up Pikes Peak.  Back on July 11, 1987, Rohrl pushed the 600 horsepower S1 to such lengths that he climbed the treacherous mountain in 10 minutes and 48 seconds.  The road was unpaved and straight dirt.  Walter did it so precisely, his record time still stands there today.

What better way to celebrate a silver anniversary than having him climb the famous peak all over again? July 8, 2012 marks the day Rohrl will take to Pikes Peak to drive up for the second time.  People that make the trek to Colorado are in for a treat as Rohrl will also attempt the climb in the same original Audi Sport Quattro S1 he set the record in.  The road has since been paved but 150 curves and 20 km still await him.

We wish Walter all the best in his journey!

 

Audi Begins A3 e-tron Pilot Program

Audi is looking to shape the future of automobiles and they are taking a step forward with the A3 etron pilot program launching. The A3 e-tron will be Audi’s first plug-in electric vehicle.

The program will help Audi get a deeper look at electric vehicle technology to see where the technology is succeeding and where it can be improved. The program is taking place in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and Denver. The different climates and areas will help Audi see how the vehicle performs in different climate and traffic elements.

Audi’s #WantAnR8 Twitter Contest is Back

Follow Audi on Twitter and you could tweet for an opportunity to get behind the wheel of a 2012 Audi R8 for a day. Audi ran this contest last year and garnered record breaking response.

“Last year, what started as a small swell on Twitter erupted into a nationwide battle to win an R8 for a day. The #WantAnR8 Twitter campaign allowed Audi fans to engage in a fun, exciting way, and we’re thrilled to bring it back for a second year,” said Scott Keogh, Chief Marketing Officer, Audi of America.

The #WantAnR8 Twitter contest runs until October 29, 2012. The contest is split up into four entry periods, and two winners will be selected in each round. There will be eight winners in total. Winners will have the option to have the R8 delivered to their home or to drive the R8 on the track at the Audi Sportscar Experience in Sonoma, CA.

iPad3 Launches Today & iPad is Set to Become a Feature in Cars

Today is the launch of the iPad3 and in honor of the launch, we wanted to take an inside look at the trend of iPads and how you can get used to seeing them in cars quite soon.  At the Geneva Motor Show, Audi made it quite clear that iPad will be a part of their vehicles.

iPad docks will be in the back seats of the entire lineup in the future.  For now, the Audi A6, A7, A8, and Q7 models in the U.S. and Europe will be having the iPad docks.  With technology becoming such a major component for people, automakers are adjusting to their needs.  Business workers and everyday people alike want to utilize the technology in the car.

“I think it would be pretty cool for kids, the whole family. Kind of like the next step from DVDs,” Adam Fein of Brooklyn said.

“I could definitely see a lot of business people wanting that. The main use of it is to get in contact with the office,” Shawn Breen said, explaining why iPad integration into cars would be appealing.

Another goal would be to allow owners to pay for a fee to turn the car into a hotspot, allowing for high-speed internet for all users in the vehicle.  Stay tuned for more!

Audi Working on New Technology for the Future

Audi is diligently working on improving the technology of its vehicles to be the best and most advanced vehicles on the market.  We got an inside peek at seven of the latest technologies they are working that may be close to production and some farther away.

1. Audi Wireless Charging – Audi is still a year away from a full-electric vehicle being on the market, but charging the vehicle is an important component.  Audi is working on wireless charging system that utilizes coils.  It’s estimated to be two to three years to being away.
2. Garage Parking Pilot – Audi’s parking assistant already helps drivers park their car on the A4 and A6.  The garage parking pilot goes above and beyond by having a parking space finder for nearby lots and garages (and in the future wireless charging station spots).  The future will have the car take over as soon as they enter the garage, so infrastructure will matter so this is 10+ years away.
3.  OLED Technology – As one of the first automakers to offer full LED lighting on its vehicle, Audi wants to be one of the first to use OLEDs, organic light emitting diodes.  When stacked together, the OLEDs can produce millions of colors and varieties of intensity.  This will be utilized in side markers, interior lighting, and car information.  Two years away.
4. Hybrid Body Materials – Audi has been making lightweight vehicles a priority for production and has moved to aluminum for components such as the chassis to drop weight by up to 40%.  The next technology is building light and strong components with aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced plastic.  Less than two years away.
5. FRP Coil Springs – Ready to come out on the 2012 Audi R8 e-tron, and all Audi vehicles next year, the standard coil spring will be replaced by the fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) spring.  The change in component reduces weight by up to 40% which helps to improve handling and ride comfort.
6. Multitouch Controls – Audi unveiled their first touchpad for the A8 and will be doing an upgraded version that integrates with the MMI knob for the 2013 A3.  The full blown integration of the touchpad with head-up display, voice control and gestures, and more is expected with the new A8 in 2015.
7. Predictive Suspension – The camera-based system scans the road in front up to 20 meters and can detect the road surface coming up and will be able to prepare the suspension for ruts and bumps to have a smoother ride.  The predictive suspension is expected for the new A8 in 2015 as well.

Audi A8 Wins First Annual ‘Connected Car of the Year’ Award

In the first-ever Connected World Connected Car of the Year awards, the Audi A8 was honored with the award for the Ultra-Luxury Category.  The awards are put on by the Connected World magazine.  The awards look to highlight vehicles that have technology that balances safety, convenience, and infotainment.

Audi has set the bar high for other makes, becoming the first company worldwide to make wireless internet standard for their vehicles.  The internet allows owners to take advantage of Audi Connect, Audi’s infotainment system.  The A8’s safety features as well allow drivers to enjoy safe and distraction-free driving.  Adaptive cruise control, Audi Night Vision Assistant, Dynamic Steering, and Active Lane Assist are just a few of the great safety features of the A8 that help to assist drivers in driving safe.

“Drivers have reached a point in which they are looking for a vehicle that is safe and reliable, and can keep them connected while on the road, just as they are able to while in the office or in their homes,” says Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, Connected World. “And, as consumers, we also want to be connected in a distraction-free environment. The connected cars named as winners for 2012 are certainly providing these options, and so much more.”