The term quattro is Italian for “four,” which is appropriate given its association with Audi’s all-wheel drive system. But this wasn’t always the case. The Audi Quattro (yes, with a capital Q) was ...

Audi has relied on its now-iconic five-cylinder engine since 1976. It debuted in the second-generation Audi 100, which was ...

Audi is famous for a lot of innovations in the history of the auto industry, but none have been as impactful to the automaker as the quattro all-wheel-drive system. Introduced at the 1980 Geneva Motor ...

Audi has unveiled a new version of its quattro four-wheel-drive system. The system uses an electro-mechanically operated multi-plate clutch and rear gear set to eliminate mechanical drag by completely ...

The rivalry between the two German automakers has given birth to many arguments among fans of each brand, and one of the most heated debates is centered around their all-wheel-drive systems. But as we ...

Audi’s Quattro system, first introduced 40 years ago, has proved to be a technical milestone and a huge success. It is so successful, Audi has, over the years, sold over 10 million cars equipped with ...

On the ice, driving at 55 mph feels like 155 mph on asphalt. It’s not quite the speed that creates this impression; it’s the feeling deep in your gut that even the most negligible misstep will send ...

Quattro AWD and a lot of horsepower make these speedy station wagons perfect for snowy adventures.

I should confess: I’m a massive motorsports nerd. I find it addicting to watch the best racing drivers in the world go head to head. But aside from the spectacle, motorsport is intriguing for how it’s ...