Audi NSU range

Audi has just celebrated the 40th anniversary of its famous “Vorsprung Durch Technik” brand which advertising agency BBH brought to life back in 1971. It translates as “advancement through technology” and this perfectly encapsulates what the Audi brand stands for now, just as it did 40 years ago.

The Audi NSU range with its rear-engined air-cooled NSU 2-and 4-cylinder cars, the iconic Audi Quattro, the Audi 100 and the NSU RO80 rotary engined car are just some examples of the brand in action.

Today Audi has 32 models in its line-up with innovations like their TFSI engines, lightweight Audi TT (aluminium and steel hybrid bodied) all-LED lighting, head-up displays, Google mapping functionality plus the all-aluminium R8 as examples of Vorsprung Durch Technik. If you are interested, we have Audi contract hire prices on all 32 models on the site now from Sportbacks to SUVs or Hatchbacks to Avants .

Audi A1

Audi scooped the “Reader Award- Most Exciting Car” for the forthcoming compact Audi A1. The new prodution-ready A1 will be officially launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010 with UK deliveries expected towards the end of 2010.

Steve Fowler, editor of What Car? said,”A new, small Audi sounds like an enticing proposition and our readers seem to agree,voting it the most exciting new car to be launched this year. Although we haven’t seen the finished car yet, a funky small car with an Audi badge on the nose and aimed directly at the MINI can’t fail to succeed. It should be a strong contender for our Car of the Year in 2011!”

The Audi TT 2.0 TFSI was also voted “Best Coupe”  for the fourth successive year and the Audi R8 won “Best Performance Car”. Audi car leasing on all models are available now.

TeenTrackAttack

6th Gear Experience are offering the chance for under 17′s to experience the thrills of driving a supercar provided you are over 4ft 10ins and your feet can reach the pedals.This is an ideal holiday, birthday treat or Christmas present for the next budding Jenson Button.

TeenTrackAttack

The 6th Gear Experience was established three years ago and will run 30 scheduled driving experiences in 2009, in addition to other corporate hospitality and special track days. Safety is paramount and each drive is supervised by a fully trained and experienced instructor. All are experienced in driving supercars and have also been vetted through the CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) to check they can work with youngsters. Safety helmets are provided and the instructor ensures the vehicle speed is controlled to match the driver’s capability. Most young drivers average about 35mph although with practise if the instructor thinks they are competent, they can go faster.

The lucky youngsters will also receive a certificate to mark their drive with photographs available as well. The cars that are available are as follows. All feature an automatic gearbox (plus dual controls) so no previous driving experience is necessary;

- Aston Martin DB9 (0-60 in 4.6 seconds).

- Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder ( 0-60 in 3.7 seconds).

- Ferrari F360 Spider ( 0-60 in 4.4 seconds).

- Audi R8 (0-60 in 4.6 seconds).

The 6th Gear Riding driving experiences are available as gift vouchers from a number of high street stores including Marks and Spencer, John Lewis or you can buy tickets online at www.6thgearexperience.com. TeenTrackAttack prices start from £89 for 10-15 minutes driving in one of the four cars above or £20 for a Hot Lap in the Lamborghini.