SCOTY Executive Car of the Year Award goes to the new Audi A4 Allroad quattro.

The Audi A4 Allroad Quattro has been voted Executive Car of the Year by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers at their annual Scottish Car of the Year Awards, held in St Andrews.

The Audi A4 Allroad encountered formidable competition in its bid for the title, not least from the new Audi A5 Sportback which was also nominated in its category.

Director of Audi UK Jeremy Hicks was delighted with the result:

“If proof were needed that the A4 Allroad is fit for purpose, not just as super refined executive transport but also as a tough opponent to more testing terrain and conditions, then an award made by Scottish motoring writers surely provides it. This is a great endorsement.”

Appropriately rugged and in-keeping with the Scottish landscape, yet offering characteristic Audi refinement, the Audi A4 Allroad arrived in the UK earlier this year to complement the sought-after A6 Allroad Quattro.

The A4 Allroad Quattro adopts its tougher stance through a wider track front and rear, a ride height increase to 180mm and Allroad-specific body styling, including a unique design for the grille and bumpers, wheel-arch extensions and additional under-body protection. Prices for the three-model range start from £29,265 OTR for the 2.0 TDI Quattro with 170PS, and rise to £34,565 OTR for the 3.0 TDI quattro with 240PS.

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What a year it has been so far for Audi, on the year it celebrates 100 years of existence its comprehensive range of cars simply can’t stop winning awards all over the world.

In Germany, Audi won nine awards in the Sport Auto Readers Choice Contest organised by the automotive magazine Sport Auto. The Audi RS6 once again, led the way and it was voted the best vehicle in its class, while the Audi S3,  A3 2.0 TDI, TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI, TT RS Roadster and Audi R8 were voted second in their respective categories and to wrap things up the A4 3.0 TDI Quattro, the A4 3.2 FSI Quattro and the Audi S4 grabbed three outstanding third places.

Meanwhile in the UK, Audi’s range won for the fourth consecutive year the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards held last week at the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre in Thatcham, Berkshire. For those of not familiar with Thatcham, they are one of Europe’s leading authorities in the field of vehicle security; its experts have been assessing the theft protection standards of vehicles for over ten years.

Audi not only won the Manufacturer do the Year Award but also achieved three categories wins, the A4 range was votes most secure in compact executive class, while the S8 was awarded in the performance car class and the newly launched Audi A5 Cabriolet won the open-top class.

All these awards are the rewards for a company that is always trying to improve the safety and driving experience of its customers.

Audi has one the most complete fleet of vehicles, from the sportive Audi A3 hatchbacks to the ultra luxurious Audi A8 saloons, to help you choose an Audi Company Car that best suit your company, we at Audi Nationwide compiled a list of Audi’s best models to ease your decision process.

Audi A3 – Everyday Luxury

The Audi A3 is a model with endless options from Cabriolets to Hatchbacks, the A3 has all the practical benefits of a sports car together with advanced technologies and the classic refinement from Audi. Its design combines the muscularity of a sports car with the practicality of a hatchback and flared panels help deliver sporty driving dynamics and looks.

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Audi A4 – Evolution

The new Audi A4 is beautifully built and flawlessly engineered. The Audi A4 Saloon boasts modern, ultra-stylish looks and advanced technology. Audi’s traditions of perfect performance, luxurious interiors and high safety levels are all here. Satisfying to own and drive, it’s clear why the Audi A4 Saloon sits proudly at the top of its class.

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Audi A5 – Intelligent

The New Audi A5 is special from the first sight of it; the first time you accelerate the first corner and the first long journey. For this special feeling there are now three very special Audis: the new Audi A5, its Sporty big brother, the Audi S5 and the recently launched Audi A5 and Audi S5 Cabriolet.

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Audi A6 – Executive

The Audi A6 offers unrivalled beauty, power and cutting edge technology. In all areas, from styling, performance and handling to value, safety and environmental responsibility, it simply excels. Superior technology and refinement make the Audi A6 one of the most desirable models in the prestige market.

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We want to hear from you, out of these four Audi Models which is your favourite or the one the best suits your company’s needs? Leave your thoughts in our comments section and don’t forget to check back for next week’s post

So far it has been a great year for Audi, on the year of its 100th birthday the German company can’t stop winning awards, this time it from renowned German magazine “Auto Bild” since 2006 the publication has been doing the “Auto Bild Design Award” and Audi has been a constant in the short list of winners ever since.

This year, Audi grabbed two first places and a second place in the vehicle design poll. The Audi A4 allroad quattro took the top spot in the category SUVs, Vans and All-wheel Drive Vehicles with a smashing 44.7 percent of readers voting for it.

Another number one pick by readers, this time in the category Study and Concept Cars, was Audi’s Sportback Concept which was recently unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show early this year, and complementing the Audi’s success the newly launched Audi A5 Cabriolet came in second place in the Coupes and Convertibles category.

Top Audi Sportback Concept, Bottom Audi A5 Cabriolet

A total of 100,000 readers took part in the poll, in total there were 83 vehicles in three different categories, so I think it’s fair to say, Audi is having fabulous centennial year.

The Audi A4 has been voted company car of the year by the readers of Fleet News Magazine at the 2009 Fleet News Awards held in London a few days ago.

What is so special about the Fleet News Awards is that it provides real insight into costumers preferences as it is voted by Fleet Magazine readers. The awards reflects the growing popularity of the Audi A4 among the business community thanks to its cost effectiveness, The Audi A4 was also won an award as the Best Large Premium Car.

Hundreds of fleet managers added their votes online to a jury formed by industry experts chaired by former Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders chairman Christopher Macgowan and in the latest issue of Fleet News the panel published and explanation of its decision:

“The Audi A4 was a clear winner with Fleet News readers. They obviously agree with the Awards judging panel, recognizing the A4’s talents. The new model gains extra interior room over its predecessor has improved residual values and therefore lower whole life costs, while retaining the huge choice of models available – saloon, Avant, front or four-wheel-drive, and a wide choice of engine and gearbox options.”

Head of Audi fleets sales Iain Carmichael was presented with the awards during a ceremony held at the London’s Grosvenor House Hotel on March 18th, and said:

“It’s always great to win awards, but there’s one thing that makes the Company Car of The Year award really special – it’s voted for by the readers of Fleet News. The fact that they have voted for the A4 reflects the fantastic work being done by Audi Centres in providing customers with great cars and outstanding service.”

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The 2009 Geneva Auto Show is at full blast in Switzerland and an in its centenary year Audi is drawing most of the attention to its booth with four new production models on show.

Audi A4 Allroad

Designed to handle just any type of surface the Audi A4 Allroad has permanent all-wheel drive, increased ground clearance and three engines to choose from: a 208hp 2-litre TFSI petrol engine, a 170hp 2.0 TDI and a 237hp 3-litre V6 diesel engine.

The Audi A4’s allroad crisp lines, curved surfaces and striking details give this Audi model a sporty elegance as well as a respectful look.

The new Audi A4 allroad quattro will go on sale in the UK this summer with prices starting at £29,500.

Audi A5 Cabriolet and Audi S5 cabriolet

Combining a sporty character and the pleasure of open-top-driving the cabriolet versions of the Audi A5 and S5 will sure be a success amongst Audi fans all over the world.

Five engines are available three petrol and two diesel ranging from 180hp to 265hp, all with direct fuel injection with three types of gearbox available and Audi’s full range of add-ons.

Audi TT RS and Audi TT RS Roadster

Probably the most anticipated Audi model on display at this year’s Geneva Auto show is the Audi TT RS.

The Audi TTRS has a lightweight aluminium body, quattro all-wheel-drive powered by a 2.5 litre turbocharged 5 cylinder engine capable of delivering over 300hp, 331 lb-ft, a top speed of 155mph and acceleration from 0-62 mph under 5 seconds.

Add to that all the high-end tech of the Audi RS models and you’ll understand why the new Audi TTRS is the one of the starts of this year’s Geneva Auto Show.

The Audi A4 Allroad Quattro was on display at The Geneva Motor show and it sounds like it was received well.

‘A vehicle that knows no boundaries: Audi is launching the A4 allroad quattro. With its permanent all-wheel drive and increased ground clearance, the A4 can handle any road or trail; it also offers driving pleasure – even on unpaved surfaces.’

‘Naturally, the Audi A4 allroad quattro features all the innovative technologies which impart to the A4 model line its superiority: a range of powerful and highly energy-efficient engines, Audi drive select, the high-tech S tronic transmission, and innovative communication and assistance systems.’

The Audi A4 Allroad Quattro will be available early this summer!

As its name already suggests, the Audi A4 allroad quattro will be a car with no boundaries, with permanent all-wheel drive and increased ground clearance, the A4 allroad can handle just about any type of surface.

Featuring all the technological specifications found in the A4 model line plus a range of powerful and highly energy efficient engines combined with the high tech S-tronic and Audi drive select, the Audi A4 allroad is guaranteed to deliver the best driving experience, on and off the road.

The design of the Audi A4 allroad is based on the Audi A4 Avant. With crisp lines, curved surfaces and striking details give this model a sporty elegance as well as a respectful look.

Three engines will be available, at entry level a 208hp 2-litre TFSI petrol engine averaging 29mpg. Climbing up the tree there will be a 170hp 2.0 TDI with an average of 36.8mpg and, at the top of the tree a 237hp 3-litre V6 diesel engine with a fuel consumption of 33.2mpg on a combined cycle.

The new Audi A4 allroad quattro will go on sale in the UK this summer with prices starting at £29,500.