I’m not exactly sure when it happened, that I’d actually care about fuel economy as much as anything when reviewing a car. In a way it’s depressing. Has age tempered my enthusiasm for the automotive form, or performance driving? I was beginning to think so, until I remembered what I was reviewing – one of […] More »

Week 6 in our Weekly Wallpaper presented by Michelin series is another one of our favorite Audi models in recent history, the B8 S4. We reviewed this eye catching Brilliant Red 6 speed manual car in 2012. To this day we look back fondly on this particular car. The soft, grippy Alcantara seats, the thick […] More »

Week 5 in our Weekly Wallpaper presented by Michelin series is one of our faves, the B8 S4. We reviewed this Sprint Blue 6 speed manual car in 2010. To this day we look back fondly on this particular car, for its relative simplicity, manual transmission, and always eager 3.0TFSI engine. Click the header image […] More »

Audis are well known for their foul weather abilities, which makes them ideal cars to take to the mountains in winter for a little skiing. Even if the weather is fine and the roads are clear, we’d choose an Audi over any other option (obviously) when taking any kind of trip. Of course, with ski […] More »

Week 4 in our Weekly Wallpaper presented by Michelin series is one of our faves, the B8 A4. This car was reviewed in 2010.  To this day we look back fondly on this particular car, for its relative simplicity, manual transmission, and always eager 2.0TFSI engine. Click the header image in this article, or this […] More »

We have always had a strong love for the Audi A6,  and the current version – the C7 –  is truly exceptional.  Outwardly it presents as a buttoned up sedan, with taut creases and elegant lines, and just a hint of edginess in S-line trim. Inside it is luxurious and comfortable, with an attention to […] More »

One of the most fun road tests we have conducted through the years was this epic R8 5.2 with the 6 speed manual. As sometimes happens, we found ourselves dealing with some snow, and were happy that the people who manage the fleet believe in snow tires. Unsurprisingly, the R8 had absolutely no problem dealing […] More »