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The Four Rings is gaining momentum in autonomous vehicle testing. At the end of May, New York gave Audi permission to begin the next stage of autonomous vehicle understanding. In the middle of June, according to a press release from the automotive company, Audi will perform the first-ever autonomous vehicle test at the Empire State's capital in Albany. Audi plans on demonstrating and testing these cars with Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE) Level 3 automation.

Level 3 is a fancy term for a car that's capable of automated driving at posted highway speeds when...

Audi is getting a spot on the silver screen.

Director Ridley Scott gave the Audi lunar quattro a part in “Alien: Covenant,” the next film in the “Alien” franchise.

In the movie, the colony ship, Covenant, is en route to a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, when the crew discovers what they think is an undiscovered paradise. However, they quickly learned it was actually a dark and treacherous world, and eventually, they had to make a harrowing escape. So, they look to the Audi lunar quattro to...

This past April was Audi’s best April sales result in the U.S., highlighting their 76th consecutive monthly record. The most recent milestone was set in 2016 when the brand sold 17,801 cars. However, it’s not just April that’s gaining momentum for Audi. The year has been productive from the jump. From January to April, its sales grew by eight percent to 64, 358 vehicles.

Audi saw strong demand across its SUV lineup. Sales climbed 18 percent over April 2016 and 19 percent year-to-date. The new Q5 had the...

If you happen to be on the hunt for a full-size luxury SUV for your next daily driver, we here at Audi Birmingham would be quick to point you in the direction of ours, the fully redesigned 2017 Q7.

Wondering why we would?

Then, check the clip below. Here now to provide some context on the matter is Kelley Blue Book Managing Video Editor Micah Muzio:

The Q7 catalog offers two unique engine options, both of which team with an eight-speed automatic transmission and the quattro® all-wheel-drive system.

The first, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, is standard across the range…

Audi’s laser light technology originally debuted on 25 R8 exclusive edition models. It is the latest in a long line of lighting advances from the four-ring brand. The R8 is truly a pioneer. In 2008, it was the first Audi model to give drivers all-LED headlights. And if that’s not enough, it was also the first Audi vehicle to pair the laser light with dynamic front turn signals.

How do you know you Have the New Laser Light Technology?

A dead giveaway is the blue light signature in the headlight housing. The laser beam pattern activates at...

Might you be in the market for a luxury sports coupe? Well, if so, we here at Audi Birmingham feel you should make a point to try ours -- the 2017 R8 -- on for size.

Will it be a match made in automotive heaven for you two?

Check the clip below to make that determination. Here with more on all things R8 is Cars.com personality Joe Wiesenfelder:

A 5.2-liter V10 engine is standard across the R8 range. Syncing with a seven-speed automated-manual S tronic transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive, the engine's output is dependent on its trim.

In…

Audi of America has a new executive vice president and chief operating officer. Cian O’Brien will be responsible for retail operations, and dealer network development in the U.S. O'Brien will start May 1 and lead the regional offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta and Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

The 39-year-old has more than two decades of experience in the automotive industry. Since 2014, he led the sales operation of Audi UK, AUDI AG’s fourth-largest market.

“With a proven track record of sales success in a competitive environment...

The folks at Audi never stop dreaming and the new Audi Q8 concept is what car dreams are made of. The new Q8 is spaciousness like your typical SUV but with the emotional lines and attitude of a coupe. 

We here at Audi Birmingham are compelled to tip our cap to our esteemed German automaker. It delivered a straight-up doozy of a luxury sedan with its made-over, midsized offering, the 2017 Audi A4.

Want proof?

If so, you're sure to find plenty throughout the clip below, a video review of the all-new A4 from AutoGuide.com Editorial Director Jonathan Yarkony. Take a peek:

Of the myriad revisions made to the 2017 A4, its retuned engine is arguably the most significant.

Its 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder is now more powerful than ever, as it twists out a titanic 252…

If you happen to be hunting for a high-performance compact luxury sedan, we here at Audi Birmingham feel you'd be hard-pressed to find one more thoroughly satisfying than ours, the 2017 Audi S3.

Sure, that's quite a claim -- but it's one that's wholly warranted. Join the auto experts at MotorWeek for a closer look:

We quite honestly can't say enough good things about the S3's engine, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Good for a goliath 292 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, this four-banger syncs with a sprightly six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and the…