Audi R8 and Tesla: Being Badass vs Going Green - http://clapway.com/2016/01/22/going-green-vs-being-badass-audi-r8-and-tesla-edition-123/

The new 2017 Audi R8 is coming in V-10 only, jam packed with badassery. The new Tesla Model S is still breaking ground in green vehicles. At the end of the day, is it better to go green than to be badass?

The New 2017 Audi R8 Is Not For the Faint of Heart

This new model won’t be affordable, but it’s packed with amazing features. The starting price for the coupe is $164,150, which is a significant increase from the 2015 model. The car sports an amazing 540 horsepower and 398 pounds per feet of torque. This is a huge upgrade from its predecessor, which featured 525 hp and 391 pounds per feet of torque.

The new 2017 Audi R8 is 143 pounds lighter than the 2015 model, and according to stats, it is also 40% more rigid. It goes from 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds, which is slower than the previous model. To make up for it, the car’s maximum speed is 199 mph and not 195.

The standard model of the race car offers the car maker’s own 12.3″ ‘Virtual Cockpit’. This display screen includes 4G LTE connectivity, supports Wi-Fi hotspots and also has Google Earth for use with navigation. It also features the signature Audi Connect Apps.

Bring Out the Badass In You With the V10 Version

The 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus version has carbon ceramic disc brakes, a carbon-fiber spoiler, special 19″ wheels with titanium finish and a sports exhaust system. It has shorter gear ratios to bring out the racer within all of us and has a fixed rate sports suspension. Naturally, it features racing-shell seats to complete the racer look.

Meanwhile, Tesla Causes Some Drama

Notorious for offering the greenest cars in the market, Tesla is suing a Swiss parts vendor for defects on the falcon wing doors on the Tesla Model X. The doors, which were supposed to vertically open, were found to have a malfunctioning hydraulic system. Tesla is claiming that they had to redesign the entire car in order to find a makeshift solution to the problem.

The lawsuit was filed this week at a federal court of San Francisco. The documents declare that after many warnings, Hoerbiger failed to fix the reported issues with the falcon wing doors. The parts they manufactured were botchy on the car and clearly were not ready for production. The doors leaked oil and had poor performance.

Instead of switching to another oil consuming system, Tesla stayed true to their schtick and went with electromechanical parts. The car maker has thus proved that it’s fully possible to be badass while going green.

Audi R8 and Tesla: Being Badass vs Going Green

Audi Rover And Google Hit the Moon, Will Ford and Toyota Join? - http://clapway.com/2016/01/18/audi-rover-and-google-hit-the-moon-will-ford-and-toyota-join-123/

Audi is looking out for the moon, and companies like Google, Ford and Toyota may just join in their efforts to get their names on the satellite. The automaker is partnering up with Part-Time Scientists to get an Audi Rover on the old landing site of Apollo 17.

Audi Goes to Space, Will Ford and Toyota Join?

As its mission, Part-Time Scientists will be getting technical support from Audi. Both teams combined will bring life to an ‘Audi Lunar Quattro Moon Rover’. The rover will be  touching down on the old landing site of Apollo 17. Board Member for Sales and Marketing Luca de Meo expressed he hopes that other companies, like Google, Ford or Toyota, might partner up for the project. The moon is a hot topic among space agencies though NASA is more focused on Mars.

NASA Might Not Care About the Moon, But ESA, Roscosmos and CNAS Do

The moon is a hot topic among space agencies though NASA is more focused on Mars. ESA and Roscosmos are teaming up to build a colony on the moon, and CNAS is also pushing for another space probe launching to the moon. Any of these three agencies could join hands with Part-Time Scientists and Audi to put that rover on the moon.

Final Goal: $30 Million Google Lunar XPRIZE

A team from Part-Time Scientists is actually working with the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition to send an unmanned probe to the moon. Audi comes in with their Quattro all-wheel drive technology, and their extensive knowledge of lightweight construction and electric mobility to the new rover, as well as piloted driving.

A privately funded mission to the moon is a very attractive concept to Audi. The car maker is looking for innovative ideas to contribute to and promote. The collaboration with Part-Time Scientists may bring in other collaborators, who will bring in their own know-how into the equation. This is Audi’s exact intention.

Audi Goes to Space

This competition, funded by Google, is supposed to inspire engineers and entrepreneurs from all over the world to find low cost ways to develop robotic space exploration. The winner of the $30 million prize will have to successfully land a robot on the surface of the moon and roam for at least 500 meters. It must also transmit HD video and imaging back to Earth.

The Audi and Part-Time Scientists rover will be launching hopefully by 2017. It will be onboard a launching rocket, travelling 380,000 kilometers to the moon. It will be about five days until it lands on the landing site of the late Apollo 17, where temperatures linger up to 300 degrees Celsius.

 

 

 

Audi Rover And Google Hit the Moon, Will Ford and Toyota Join?

Mercedes Ends Tie With BMW and Audi With New E-Class - http://clapway.com/2016/01/13/mercedes-ends-tie-with-bmw-and-audi-with-new-e-class-123/

Mercedes Benz has officially declared that they will end the tie they hold with the Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series with the announcement of their new E-Class vehicle. The new car brings in fresh innovation with classic elegance.

E-Class is The Core of the Mercedes Brand

The semi-autonomous car will be going on sale in the summer of 2016 and will feature drivers assistance as standard. Among these features are braking assist, which automatically stops or slows down the car to prevent accidents or pedestrians; driver attention assist, which tracks the driver’s drowsiness; and a new feature called Pre-Safe Sound, which reduces damage to passenger’s ears from an exploding airbag. This feature protects the passengers by making a sound that also reduces shock and confusion from collision, right before the car makes an impact. The sound triggers the human body’s stapedius reflex, which allows the inner ear to prepare itself for unexpected or loud noises.

Mercedes E-Class Definitely Beats out Audi and BMW Series 5

The new Mercedes E-Class will also feature a Drive Pilot system. This can keep the car at a safe distance from others on highways and country roads. It can also keep the car in lane in speeds of up to 130mph. It can also change lanes if prompted by the driver. The car is so smart, it can even calculate bends and shape your route judging by the position of other vehicles on the road. The luxury sedan also has a remote parking pilot system. This will allow drivers to take the car back into the garage through an app. That is pretty incredible, and will certainly put Mercedes ahead of Audi and BMW.

Autonomous Driving is the Future

Mercedes is hauling in the future by its toes, and it looks amazing. The new E-Class will be on sale in only a few months, and it will kickstart many changes on the roads. Other brands are also lined up to release semi-autonomous cars, and many others are in the works to release before 2020. By the end of the decade, the need for a driver might be lost to much of the developed world, though the same can’t be said for other countries. Still, this is a new era for drivers and driving enthusiasts everywhere.

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Mercedes Ends Tie With BMW and Audi With New E-Class

New Audi Q7 is Another Tesla, but in An SUV - http://clapway.com/2015/12/30/new-audi-q7-is-another-tesla-but-in-an-suv-123/

The next Audi Q7 is set to combine the power of electric cars with a SUV model. The Q7, first introduced in 2005, was Audi’s first SUV. Today, the car class makes up 44% of all car sales in the United States.

Volkswagen Group Wants in on SUV Profit

The SUV family at Audi, composed of the Q7 and Q5, is seeing some changes. The car maker is investing $3 billion in 2016 to bring out a Q2 compact SUV and a revamped Q5.

The goal is to penetrate and dominate the crossover market in the future. According to analysts, the amount of car sales in the US are expected to surpass the 2000 record of 17.4 million. Most of this new record will be set by SUVs.

Audi Is Still Aiming for an All-Electric SUV with Audi Q7

Monday’s announcement came accompanied by Audi’s reconfirmation on production of a fully electric SUV. This means they are surely not kidding around. The new vehicle will be based on the Audi e-tron Quattro concept, probably fused with the Q7, which was introduced at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt this past September. This SUV will be setting the bar pretty high, as this car will feature a 311-mile range.

Audio Will Expand Car Roster to 60 in 2016

As May 2015, Audi has 52 cars on their roster. The company announced that they plan on expanding to 60 models. These new models will include seven new plug-in electric vehicles. The car maker’s Q2 crossover already has a confirmed launch date for 2016.

Will Audi be the First Subsidiary to Bounce Back from Volkswagen Scandal?

It looks like Audi will be the first company to recover from Volkswagen huge scandal this year. It’s no surprise that the car maker’s new models will be plug-in and electrics. US authorities found software in certain Volkswagen diesel models that cheated emissions tests. Since then, the company has gone through very drastic changes. After some heavy changes of staff and getting fined up to $18 billion, Volkswagen is giving first signs of change.

Can Audi Compete with Tesla?

Tesla’s Model X is another all-electric SUV that is well sought after. With a price tag of $80,000, it’s a pretty buy. There is a chance for Audi to compete. Audi is a well known brand, both for its luxury and efficiency. They might just be able to give Elon Musk a run for his money.

New Audi Q7 is Another Tesla, but in An SUV

Hyundai Becomes Greener And Luxurious to Challenge Audi - http://clapway.com/2015/12/08/hyundai-becomes-greener-and-luxurious-to-challenge-audi123/

Hyundai has big plans for 2015. After ten years of providing affordable and reliable cars, the carmaker hopes to bring out its first plug-in electric car, the Hyundai Ioniq. The South Korean car manufacturer was one of the first to introduce hydrogen fuel cell car. With the ix35 Fuel Cell model 2013, and it’s setting trends once again.

The Ioniq is a Hybrid that Can Become Full Electric

The uniqueness of the Hyundai Ioniq comes from the fact that it can transition from a plug-in hybrid to a fully electric car with no changes to the car’s shape, body work or handling, or on-road behavior. The car will be the first in the automotive industry to have this feature. The Ioniq will debut in South Korea in January of 2016, and will be showcased in motor shows in Geneva and New York throughout March.

Hyundai Goes Luxurious

The Genesis brand by Hyundai will be the car maker’s first dip into luxury cars. They are entering the executive sedan market, which is already incredibly competitive. In order for Hyundai to ensure good sales, it should have to release a car that can compete with Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus, not to mention Jaguar, Lexus and Cadillac.

It’s possible that the car maker succeeds with their new Genesis line. Their first model, the Hyundai Genesis G90, brings out the car maker’s concept of ‘new luxury’. It will debut in South Korea at the beginning of 2016. The car was designed by Luc Donckerwolke, a Bentley and Lamborghini veteran, and Peter Schreyer, an Audi alum. The car, according to Schreyer, brings new confidence and originality to the Hyundai brand. They hope to introduce the G90 as a desirable car that expresses new charm that the executive sedan class hasn’t seen before. After its debut in South Korea, we can also expect to see this car in motor shows along the west.

Hyundai Becomes Greener And Luxurious to Challenge Audi

Audi is a Record Holder This Year - http://clapway.com/2015/12/06/audi-is-a-record-holder-this-year/

The sales for November for Audi have been released, and they are a record holder. They established their 59th consecutive monthly sales record. Not only that, but they also said that this was the most money they have ever made in November.

AUDI IS ON ANOTHER LEVEL RIGHT NOW

This is quite an amazing achievement by Audi, and they only seem to be getting stronger. According to the Executive Vice President of Audi, Mark Del Rosso, a few achievements by the company were made. He states that they are set to sell 200,000 vehicles in one calendar year for the first time in their company’s history. He also said that they are set to record their sixth consecutive record year for sales. They just keep on getting better and better and are enjoying life right now.

THE CARS THAT HELPED AUDI ACHIEVE THIS RECORD

The company revealed the cars that helped boost their sales. They state that their core models A3, A5, and A7 played a huge role. The A3 model posted a sales increase of 20.6%. The A5 model posted a sales increase of 20.2%. Lastly, the A7 model posted a sales increase of 8.2%. The company also said that their SUV did extremely well and posted an increase of 50.9% in sales over the last year.

AUDI EXPECTS TO HAVE HUGE 2016

Rosso mentioned how their company is mostly certain that they will have huge 2016. Well, as the numbers show and after posting their 59th consecutive monthly sales record, why is there reason to believe hey won’t? Rosso says that the company plans to keep the momentum of this year going as they are going to be refreshing some of their popular models. Rosso says that the Audi Q7, A4, and R8 are those expected to be seen again next year. Times are certainly good right now for them as they are sitting on top of the world.

Audi is a Record Holder This Year

Volvo S90 Wins Over BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi - http://clapway.com/2015/12/04/volvo-s90-wins-over-bmw-mercedes-benz-and-audi123/

Volvo has unveiled the 2017 Volvo S90, a new luxury sedan that hopes to compete against BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. This car promises to revolutionize Volvo’s image and pit it against the likes of the most famous luxury brands in their new large sedan.

No More Box Cars for Volvo

The new Volvo S90 is the second car in the car maker’s latest lineup, the first having been the XC90 SUV. According to the company, this is the car that proves that they mean business. The new S90 features semi-autonomous driving that works up to 130kmph, and it can even detect large animals like deer or moose. It also has an alarm to warn of big animals and can slam the brakes if necessary.

Potential buyers have the option to get the Volvo S90 as a plug-in hybrid. In terms of exterior and interior design, the car is set to provide the utmost luxury and comfort while providing the latest technology.

Many Car Makers Are Jumping on the Self-Driving Bandwagon

In the last quarter of 2015, many car makers have decided to add semi autonomous driving, and it looks like Volvo is joining the ranks. Volvo was bought out by Geely, a Chinese auto maker, in 2010. They’re looking to spend $11 billion to get sales up 60% by 2020, and they estimate that 80% of Volvo S90 buyers will be first time Volvo customers.

The new Volvo S90 will be showcased with full details and specs at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in mid January of 2016. It’s likely that it will not be the only car in the show that features things like smart driving, but this is a new era for Volvo. Their latest lineup is giving the company a new face. Hopefully, it can deliver and bring the utmost comfort and luxury to drivers at a pretty price that can compete with Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

Volvo S90 Wins Over BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi

2017 Audi Q7 E-Tron Quattro is the Greenest Audi - http://clapway.com/2015/11/17/2017-audi-q7-e-tron-quattro-is-the-greenest-audi123/

The 2017 Audi Q7 E-Tron Quattro brings the automotive industry what a plug-in hybrid should really be, though it’s diesel counterpart isn’t astounding. Test drivers are calling the 2017 Audi Q7 E-Tron Quattro has great styling, more aggressive than its predecessors, though smaller, but a great electric car.

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2017 Audi Q7 E-Tron Quattro: Small but Powerful

The 2017 Audi Q7 E-Tron Quattro seats are nice and comfortable – even offering massages to the passenger and driver. It has a pop-up LCD display, integrated 4 LTE. It has a number of drive modes that make the car wonderfully dynamic, climate control that is all navigated from a trackpad in the armrest. The MMI system, as stated by test drivers, is a little complex, but it becomes easier with time.

The 2017 Audi Q7 E-Tron Quattro is quick in responding and changing menu transitions, and it brings the best Virtual Cockpit out of Audi.

All in All, the 2017 Audi Q7 E-Tron Quattro is A Great Green Car

Test drivers claim that although the 2017 Audi Q7 E-Tron Quattro is an attractive buy with a bunch of awesome features, the world may not be ready for it yet. It’s diesel bit is still lagging behind in technology, and this is perhaps the perfect opportunity for Audi to transition into making an all-electric luxury car, which is surely in development already. Till that day, 2017 Audi Q7 E-Tron Quattro presents a great start.

2017 Audi Q7 E-Tron Quattro is the Greenest Audi

E-Tron Quattro Concept Audi to Compete With Tesla - http://clapway.com/2015/11/12/e-tron-quattro-concept-audi-to-compete-with-tesla123/

Audi is set to release the E-Tron Quattro Concept SUV, an all-electric car to compete with the Tesla Model S series. The car is set to be a cross-over of an SUV and an electric vehicle. The E-Tron Quattro Concept will be unveiled next month at the Frankfurt Auto Show.

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The E-Tron Quattro Concept SUV is set to be able to drive 500km before needing a recharge. The announcement, made by Audi, confirmed that the car will be able to run longer than the Tesla cars. Currently, the Tesla Model S has been announced to be able to run only 420km in a single charge.

The E-Tron Quattro Concept SUV will be equipped with three electric motors, with movable components at the front, side and rear to adjust aerodynamics to fit the clients’ needs. The driving range of the car will be extendable in this E-Tron Quattro Concept SUV, and the concept is set to introduce the electric sport-utility line of vehicles Audi hopes to start releasing by 2018.

Luxury carmakers round the globe are adjusting to the demand of the electric car market, which is rising and becoming more popular by the day. Companies like Honda and BMW are looking to compete with Tesla, who makes a lot of noise about their models but the actual reception is very different. Hopefully the rise of electric cars from other companies, particularly the E-Tron Quattro Concept, will bring diversity to the market.

E-Tron Quattro Concept Audi to Compete With Tesla

Nokia to Make Phones Again Soon - http://clapway.com/2015/06/19/nokia-to-make-phones-soon-again876/

Nokia is back with a bang with its handsets in the global arena

If you thought Nokia‘s only place was in the history books, you were wrong. The company plans to hit the market soon with much vigor and innovation. Nokia, which used to be world’s largest smartphone maker, is planning to design and license its handsets in the market again. It is looking forward to the consent of its partner Microsoft and to getting started afresh in 2016. In recent times, Nokia has been fighting a major battle to keep its business going. The smartphone giant was taken over by Microsoft in 2014.

As per senior experts at Nokia, the company is looking for trusted partners and claims that they will be the ones to design the smartphones and make the Microsoft brand available for license.

Even after market failure, Nokia launched N 1 Android tablet to make its presence felt in the

It was 2014, Microsoft bought the phone business, as the company was failing to keep up its sales after Apple and Android brought about a major storm in the market. For a certain period, Nokia later partnered with a Taiwanese contract manufacturer, Foxconn, to come up with a new brand-licensed tablet. This was an initiative for Nokia to keep up with the tablet and smartphone revolution taking place on a global level.

Nokia is looking to come up with innovations beyond mobile phones

Nokia is searching for partners who can leverage their business and improve it. As per experts, it was expected that Microsoft would write off the entire handset unit it had bought. The financial loss left the company in a ‘money loss’ process, and it could have only 3 percent of the entire smartphone market. As a result, the then-leading Nokia chief executive wanted to to leave the company, because Microsoft was planning to go back to core software services.

Nokia is planning new ventures as it recently announced that it shall take over Alcatel-Lucent (worth $17.8 billion) in order to boost its network equipment. In addition, Nokia is planning to hive off its mapping business, which is already drawing attention from giants like Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and varied Silicon Valley and Chinese web and technology services. Let’s wait and watch the re-evolution of Nokia.

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Nokia to Make Phones Again Soon