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Geographical Location: Chile Subject Topics: diagnosis
Effect of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) infection on the diagnostic accuracy for Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis) infection under field conditions in cattle belonging to low M. bovis prevalence herds.
Currently, the Chilean authority has implemented a National Eradication Program for bovine tuberculosis (bTB), aimed at controlling and eradicating the disease in Chile. The area under study has a low within-herd prevalence, has a relatively low number of infected herds, and is one of the major...
Raffo, E.; Steuer, P.; Monti, G.; Salgado, M.
Springer, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2017, 49, 4, pp 771-775
Effects of PCR-confirmed subclinical paratuberculosis on retinol and β-carotene levels in dairy cattle.
In the present study, the effects of IS900 polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-confirmed subclinical paratuberculosis on serum beta-carotene and retinol concentrations in dairy cattle were investigated. A total of 30 multiparous, clinically normal, paratuberculosis non-vaccinated Holstein dairy cows,...
Cİvelek, T.; Celİk, H. A.; Ozenc, E.; Avcİ, G.; Kav, K.; Cİngİ, C. C.; Yİlmaz, O.
Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile
Archivos de Medicina Veterinaria, 2009, 41, 3, pp 281-284
Epidemiological and analytical aspects of bovine abortion syndrome.
A review of the epidemiology and different ways of analysing Bovine Abortion Syndrome (BAS) is presented. The review is divided into two parts: the first part presents an overview of the epidemiology, impact of the disease and risk factors, while the second part presents some methodologies aimed to ...
Gädicke, P.; Monti, G.
Factors associated with milk quality of smallholder dairy farms in the 10th Region of Chile.
This study was carried out to investigate the principal management factors that influenced the bulk milk somatic cell count (BMSCC) and total bacterial count (TBC) of smallholder dairy farms in the 10th Region of Chile. A total of 150 smallholder milk producers were randomly selected from 42 milk...
Schaik, G. van; Green, L. E.; Guzmán, D.; Esparza, H.; Tadich, N.
Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Roslin, UK
Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine. Proceedings of a meeting held at the Martigny, Switzerland on the 24th-26th March 2004, 2004, pp 101-110
Fluorescence polarization assay for the diagnosis of bovine brucellosis: adaptation to field use.
A fluorescence polarization assay (FPA) was used to test (198, Canada; 32, Argentina; 108, Chile and 85, Ireland) whole blood samples prepared by mixing blood cells from cattle without exposure to Brucella abortus with 691 sera from animals with confirmed (bacteriologically) infection. A cutoff...
Nielsen, K.; Gall, D.; Smith, P.; Kelly, W.; Yeo, J.; Kenny, K.; Heneghan, T.; McNamara, S.; Maher, P.; O'Connor, J.; Walsh, B.; Carroll, J.; Rojas, X.; Rojas, F.; Perez, B.; Wulff, O.; Buffoni, L.; Salustio, E.; Gregoret, R.; Samartino, L.; Dajer, A.; Luna-Martinez, E.
Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
Veterinary Microbiology, 2001, 80, 2, pp 163-170
General picture of the epidemiology of Chagas' disease in Chile.
During 1982-90, a series of studies were performed in Chile to investigate the epidemiology of Chagas' disease. Of 5601 rural or periurban houses investigated, 37.4% were infested with Triatoma infestans according to the inhabitants and 29.4% were found to harbour T. infestans or evidence of T....
Schenone, H.; Contreras, M. C.; Borgoño, J. M.; Maturana, R.; Salinas, P.; Sandoval, L.; Rojas, A.; Tello, P.; Villarroel, F.
Boletín Chileno de Parasitología, 1991, 46, 1/2, pp 19-30
Herd-level ELISA seroprevalence of bovine viral diarrhea antibodies in bulk-tank milk in Chilean dairy herds.
Our objective in this cross-sectional study was to determine the seroprevalence in 1996 of commercial dairy herds in central Chile positive to bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) virus, by the detection of antibodies in bulk-tank milk samples. Samples were obtained from 501 dairy farms (∼50 000 cows) from...
Meléndez, P.; Donovan, A.
Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 2003, 60, 3, pp 237-241
Herd-level prevalence of Map infection in dairy herds of southern Chile determined by culture of environmental fecal samples and bulk-tank milk qPCR.
Paratuberculosis, an infectious disease of domestic and wild ruminants caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (Map), is an economically important disease in dairy herds worldwide. In Chile the disease has been reported in domestic and wildlife animals. However, accurate and updated...
Kruze, J.; Monti, G.; Schulze, F.; Mella, A.; Leiva, S.
Elsevier B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 2013, 111, 3/4, pp 319-324
Histopathology from samples collected from different claw lesions of five lame cows from one herd in southern Chile.
Borkert, J.; Galleguillos, F.; Sandoval, C.
University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
Proceedings of the 17th International Symposium and 9th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants, Bristol, UK, 11-14 August 2013, 2013, pp 155-156
Host associated polymorphisms in the Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis rpoB gene sequence.
Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis is a widespread facultative intracellular pathogen that causes caseous lymphadenitis disease in sheep and goats, and generates cutaneous abscesses and granulomas in horses and cattle. Although some genes have been studied for diagnostic and phylogenetic analysis...
Retamal, P.; Ríos, M.; Cheuquepán, F.; Abalos, P.; Pizarro-Lucero, J.; Borie, C.; Gutierrez, J.
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Veterinary Microbiology, 2011, 151, 3/4, pp 400-403
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National Parks Stamps Mark American Revolution at Union County Four Centuries in a Weekend, October 19 & 20
Post author By Katherine
Union County, NJ — If you haven't gotten hooked yet, this is your weekend to go stamp crazy. At national parks, monuments and historic sites across the country, there are stamps visitors collect in passports to mark their visit. Visiting many of these sites can involve travelling long distances — but not this Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20, during Union County's Four Centuries in a Weekend annual history event.
During Four Centuries in a Weekend, historic sites across the County all agree to be open from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Nearly half of the 30 sites date back to the Revolutionary War and are part of the National Park Service's Crossroads of the Revolution National Heritage area, which recognizes the role New Jersey played in the American Revolution.
Union County is part of the Passport to Your National Parks program where Parks enthusiasts have their passports stamped when they visit historic sites around the county. In 2017, when the county joined the program during the Four Centuries weekend, the number of passport stamp locations in New Jersey literally tripled overnight. Sites are in close proximity to each other, with each site having its own unique stamp recognizing its inclusion in the National Heritage Area.
"Collecting the stamps can be fun," said Bette Jane Kowalski, Chair of the Union County Board of Freeholders. "As word has spread about our Four Centuries weekend, our historic sites have seen an increasing number of visitors coming from a distance to get all the stamps. We would love to have you join us and add to your stamp collection."
Several sites will have two stamps because of their location. For example, the Miller-Cory House in Westfield is a historic site in its own right and is also along the Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail, which recognizes the contribution of the French in winning the Revolutionary War. Several battles in Union County were also memorialized with the stamps.
Union County offers a free passport to historic sites across the county which can also be used with the stamp program.
Stamps will be available at:
In Berkeley Heights, the Deserted Village of Feltville/Glenside Park.
In Clark, at the Dr. William Robinson Plantation-Museum.
In Elizabeth, at Boxwood Hall, First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, Snyder Academy.
Nathaniel Bonnell Homestead & Belcher-Ogden Mansion, and St. John's Parsonage.
In Hillside, at Woodruff House-Eaton Store Museum.
In Mountainside, at the Deacon Andrew Hetfield House.
In New Providence, at the Salt Box Museum.
In Plainfield, at the Drake House Museum and Plainfield Meeting House.
In Rahway, at Merchants & Drovers Tavern. There will also be a stamp recognizing the King's Highway.
In Roselle, at the Abraham Clark Memorial House.
In Scotch Plains, at Elizabeth and Gershom Frazee House and Osborn Cannonball House. And at Ashbrook Reservation, to mark the Battle of the Short Hills.
In Springfield, at the Cannon Ball House. There will also be a stamp for the Battle of Springfield.
In Summit, at the Carter House.
In Union, at Liberty Hall, Connecticut Farms Church and Caldwell Parsonage, where there will also be a stamp commemorating the Battle of Connecticut Farms
In Westfield, at the Miller-Cory House Museum, which will also have a stamp recognizing the Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail.
Unfortunately, the Littell-Lord House in Berkeley Heights is closed for repairs and its stamp is not available this year.
While the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs will continue to offer free Union County Across the Centuries passports at all Union County historic sites, those interested in purchasing a national passport can go to: eparks.com/store/category/30/278/Passport.
Launched by Eastern National in 1986, the Passport to Your National Parks program consists of a guidebook highlighting national parks. It provides space for dated ink "cancellation" stamps that enable visitors to commemorate their visit. More information on the program is available at: easternnational.org/what-we-do/passport.
To learn more about the Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs visit ucnj.org/parks-recreation/cultural-heritage-affairs.
For more details on all Four Centuries sites, including addresses, visit ucnj.org/4C.
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Captain (later Admiral) Arthur Phillip RN (11 October 1738 – 31 August 1814) was the first Governor of New South Wales and founder of the settlement which became Sydney.After much experience at sea, including command of a ship that was saved in a storm by convicts, Phillip sailed with the First Fleet, as Governor-designate of the proposed British penal colony of New South Wales. In February 1788, he selected its location to be Port Jackson (now Sydney Harbour).Phillip was a far-sighted governor, who soon saw that New South Wales would need a civil administration and a system for emancipating the convicts. But his plan to bring skilled tradesmen on the voyage had been rejected, and he faced immense problems of labour, discipline and supply. Also his friendly attitude towards the aborigines was sorely tested when they killed his gamekeeper, and he was not able to assert a clear policy about them.The arrival of the Second and Third Fleets placed new pressures on the scarce local resources, but by the time Phillip sailed home in December 1792, the colony was taking shape, with official land-grants and systematic farming and water-supply.Phillip retired in 1805, but continued to correspond with his friends in New South Wales and to promote the colony's interests.


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Q: How to assign an account id to page visits with GA API I have created a website that allows users to create content that is available to the public. Each page of content has a unique url.
A user is part of an account, and I want to be able to show GA data for all the content pages of a specific account.
What I am looking to do, is to use the GA API to assign the account ID to the page view, and then to filter the page views per account.
I also want to be able to see the total page views for all the accounts, for the backend of our system.
I have never used the GA API before, and not sure if this is possible, I was hoping someone who is familiar with the API, could point me in the right direction. TIA!

A: The Google Analytics API isn't appropriate to create this data.
Instead, you will want to make the users accountID available when the page view tag is fired, and capture the value as a custom dimension.
Through creating a custom report, with the custom dimension "Account ID" you could then select the metrics you are interested in, e.g. pageviews, session duration, etc.

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You know at first i didn't see it. But the more i looked at it, the more i noticed the depth of Amirul's tormention.


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Sophomore driver Paige Hauschild goes for a goal against China Jan. 31 at home.
The No. 1 USC women's water polo team looks to continue to wreak havoc on its opponents this weekend at the Triton Invitational in La Jolla. The Trojans will begin their tournament against Pomona-Pitzer and play three subsequent games to determine their final place in the tournament.
USC has kicked off its 2019 season in dominant fashion on both ends of the pool, outscoring opponents 140-19 in just eight games, four of which were against ranked teams.
In contrast, Pomona-Pitzer has struggled to find a win so far this season, falling in its first two games to Azusa Pacific and Loyola Marymount. While Pomona-Pitzer had a perfect 14-0 conference record last season, it fared poorly in non-conference play, resulting in a 22-11 overall record. In their meeting last season, the Trojans defeated the Sagehens 21-3.
A win against Pomona-Pitzer would advance USC to a second game on Saturday afternoon against the winner of the Loyola Marymount-Long Beach State matchup. The Women of Troy could then compete in a semifinal match on Sunday with the aim of securing a berth in that day's championship game.
The Trojans will need to retain their well-rounded attack in order to face potential competitors in later rounds of the tournament, including No. 6 Arizona State and No. 4 UCLA. Sixteen Trojans contributed points to their two matches last weekend, and these players will need to bring the same offensive pressure against stiffer competition.
The team has also demonstrated its defensive depth early on this season. Senior goalie Amanda Longan, last year's Mountain Pacific Prevent Federation Newcomer of the Year, currently leads the MPSF conference with 12.9 saves per game. However, the Trojans' talent in scoring is not limited to Longan. Redshirt sophomore goalie Holly Parker has played 3.5 of the Trojans' eight games thus far, and opponents are averaging just 2 goals against her in these games.
Along with their stellar play, Longan and Parker have taken on important leadership roles in and out of the pool, which will be crucial as the competition gets tougher.
The Trojans' young talent has also been on display this season, with the invitational setting allowing new players to integrate themselves in the program. Freshman 2-meter Tilly Kearns has been a powerhouse scorer for the Trojans with 14 goals, the second-highest total on the team. Freshmen drivers Alejandra Aznar and Mieria Guiral also boast 13 goals apiece so far this season.
Despite their early success, the Trojans look to continue improving over the course of the season, with the hope of ultimately reaching another NCAA title match.
"We need to work on 5-on-6 defense [and] improve our center plays and half-court plays to achieve [a national title] at the end of the season," Parker said.
The match against Pomona-Pitzer will take place Saturday. With a win, the Trojans would take on the winner of LMU-Long Beach State later the same day. The semifinal and final matches take place on Sunday, as well as the consolation matches to determine each team's tournament finish.
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Lego Speed Champions Ferrari F8 Tributo and 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 are 25% bigger
During a week when auto manufacturers are at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show debuting real, drivable cars, Lego has debuted two new toy car kits modeled after the 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 and the Ferrari F8 Tributo. The new models also show off an improvement to the Lego Speed Champions series: the kits are now 25 percent bigger.
Lego is expanding its Speed Champions line of blocky car kits with two high-performance rides with very different purposes from very different times. One is a modern supercar, the other is a classic Group B rally car.
The F8 Tributo is an inch high, five inches long, and three inches wide. It wears a clean red color scheme with a black splitter and black diffuser, and the only stickers are the headlights and the badges. The toy design carries over features of the F8 such as the hood and side body scoops, and the tiered taillights. and the rear engine cover.
The S1, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary, has a much busier design. The main body of the car is white and yellow with retrolicious yellow body graphics. Black, gray and red striping add to the scheme, and "Audi," "Audi Sport," "Audi Team" and "quattro" stickers are seen on the body, the windshield, the hood and the rear wing. Clustered front rally lights, wheel flares, angular aerodynamic pieces and two sets of wheel designs help make the quattro look as authentic as possible. The car also comes with a miniature racer who can sit in the car and grip the stick shift.
Both the Ferrari and the Audi will be released for January 2020. Each model is listed at $19.99, plus tax.
November 23, 2019 / Comments Off on Lego Speed Champions Ferrari F8 Tributo and 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 are 25% bigger
2020 Audi R8 Coupe and Spyder First Drive | V10 > turbo
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — It's usually a bad sign: Rocking out of Los Padres National Forest in the updated 2020 Audi R8, I spot two California Highway Patrol cars lying in wait on Highway 33, one of the fantasy driving roads the state is known for. But these officers aren't here to hand out tickets, but to lend a hand — closing off the road so we can run repeated launch-control starts in these mid-engine, all-wheel-drive supercars.
The drag-racing demo, in both coupes and Spyder convertibles, highlights reasons why one might drop $197,150 on the R8's V10 Performance edition, or $209,350 on the Spyder V10 Performance. (They replace last year's V10 "Plus" models). One is the 602-hp, naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10. It's a spectacular anomaly in a world dominated by turbocharged powerplants, the last of two production cars in the world with a V10. The other is its Italian cousin, the Lamborghini Huracan. Audi powers its R8 LMS race car with the identical V10, and both R8 coupes and racers are built on the same assembly line.
We stand in awe as Audi after Audi crackles off the line and sprints into the distance, rending the air with throaty howls en route to a wicked 8,700-rpm redline. (A Sport exhaust button that amplifies the sound is right there on the steering wheel, and owners are likely to wear it out). Audi plays it cool with a conservative 3.2-second 0-60-mph estimate for the R8 Performance coupe; 2.9 seconds is closer to the truth, as achieved in previous tests of the R8 in this engine spec. The Spyder is estimated to run only a tenth slower to 60 mph. Both models deliver the 200-mph bona fides of a self-respecting supercar, at a 205-mph peak for the Coupe and a hair-mussing 204 mph for the Spyder.
The 2020 update also brings a healthy 30-horsepower bump for the base R8 coupe and convertible, from 532 to 562 horsepower, and eight additional pound-feet of torque, now at 406 pound-feet. Audi pegs their 0-60-mph dashes at 3.4 and 3.5 seconds for the base coupe and Spyder, respectively, and sets their prices at $171,150 and $183,350. There's also a coupe-only Decennium edition, limited to 222 copies, with the final 50 coming to the States. It's a trim package that comes only in Mythos Black paint and all-black interior, with an intake manifold and wheels in matte-bronze finish and side blades, rear wing and other components in gloss carbon fiber.
On the 2020 design front, a reworked front bumper features a more horizontal perspective that accentuates the Audi's lowness and width. That includes a dramatically stretched, black honeycomb grille, a new spoiler lip and lateral air intakes. That front end now incorporates a faux, winged inlet that bookends the bumper — and whose plastic-capped "opening" seems more from the Lexus school of overworked design than Audi's typical understatement. Headlight lenses have been darkened, and a redesigned rocker panel gets a new inlay. Audi's Laser Light high beam is standard on Performance versions, and their crisp, ultra-long-range illumination steps in for conventional high-beams at speeds above 40 mph. The Laser Light's decorative blue element illuminates on European-market models, but U.S. regulations forbid any trace of blue lighting.
The new rear bumper adds a pair of generously sized oval exhaust outlets, more honeycomb for air outlets, and a new rear diffuser. Basic V10 models get standard 19-inch forged wheels, with optional 20s. Performance editions now come standard with 20-inch forged wheels with a somewhat busy, milled-cut design with a black-and-titanium finish. Our colorful selection of R8s tended to look better with optional 20-inchers with a simpler profile and titanium finish.
Two lovely new colors join the R8 palette: Kemora Gray and Ascari Blue metallic, the latter only available on V10 Performance cars. Ceramic brakes, standard on V10 Performance models, offer a choice of red calipers in addition to standard gray. Finally, the Performance coupe alone offers a world first for Audi: a carbon-fiber front sway bar that trims 4.4 pounds of weight. Every little bit helps for the R8, a relatively chunky sports car — especially compared with carbon-fiber monocoque McLarens — that plops as much as 3,957 pounds on the scales (for a base Spyder). All told, the wide-flanked R8 looks familiar, yet formidable, its ability to draw admirers undimmed by time.
Our day begins in Santa Barbara with a Spyder Performance, its fabric top down and its wind-deflecting rear glass up. After heading along coastal Highway 101, we're soon detouring into California's bone-dry, tinderbox canyons, even as fire crews battle new blazes in nearby Los Angeles. The Audi saves its scorching for the pavement, as I dial its dimpled, asymmetric steering wheel and get into a nice rhythm through the twisting mountain roads.
This R8 is dearly priced by any standard, but you get what you pay for in the high-design interior, decked out with carbon fiber, burnished aluminum and diamond-stitched leather on 18-way power sport seats. Racing-style shell seats are available, but those aggressive chairs don't seem to fit the Audi's daily-driving personality. Audi might disagree, considering the R8's impressive race record, including three wins at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring.
That personality combines accommodation and excitation like few cars; the R8 helped create the notion of the "everyday supercar," and its precision build quality and user-friendly technology remain strong points. That extends to Audi's Google-mapping virtual cockpit infotainment system and 13-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system (standard on Performance models), which continue to set the standard in its class. If all-black Audi cabins strike you as boring, Pastel Silver or Palomino brown are new interior colors.
The Spyder looks sweet top-down, and admits more of that glorious 10-chamber orchestra, but those advantages don't seem enough to overcome its drawbacks: a shortage of seat travel (the chairs wedge right up against the rear firewall), and the attendant lack of useful recline from the seatbacks. The coupe, in contrast, carves out room behind seats for small bags, backpacks or odds-and-ends — not a ton, but enough to make a difference in a car that's otherwise limited to a modest frunk below the hood. And where the coupe proudly exhibits its signature V10 under glass, topped with a black X-brace, the Spyder's engine stays out of sight below its vented, power-folding tonneau cover.
As it's evolved, the R8 has steadily become more rewarding to drive, less victimized by understeer and more limber-feeling at the helm. For 2020, the electrically assisted steering reduces the assist during cornering to deliver more weight and feedback though the wheel. Optional Dynamic Steering (at $1,400) aims for more-natural feel as well, with less-aggressive ratio adjustments relative to vehicle speed and steering angle.
Where standard models come with a versatile, adjustable magnetically controlled suspension, Performance editions get a stiffer, fixed steel suspension for superior control, though with a notably firmer ride. For 2020, Audi has traded the R8's previous Pirelli P Zero tires for a grippier set of Michelin Pilot Sport 2s with a custom rubber compound. (You'll spot a little "AO" symbol on the sidewall, for "Audi original"). Stability control and ABS programming are mildly retuned to account for the improved grip, and the (optional) variable-ratio steering makes subtler ratio adjustments than before. Throw in a seven-speed dual-clutch S-Tronic transmission — which Audi says can swap speeds in as little as 120 milliseconds — and it's a delight to rip through those gears to the tip-top of redline, whether in full automatic mode or by thwacking the finely weighted, metal paddle shifters. Hold that left paddle down, and the Audi will limbo to the lowest possible gear, skipping from, say, fifth gear to second in one swoop. This is an extremely short-geared car, with second gear topping out at around 67 mph, and fourth gear running out at barely 105 mph.
On one long, canyon-blasting descent, I employ left-foot braking to balance the Audi into blind apexes, then roll onto the throttle and feel the Haldex-based front axle come online, maximizing grip and exit speed as I hurtle toward the next corner like a barrel over Niagara Falls. This is one fast, confident sports car, and its V10 gushes power and never quits, as evidenced by that 200-mph-plus top speed.
The R8 still makes a vivid statement of design and performance, yet it's always run a bit below the radar, including in sales. Since its debut in 2007, Audi has moved about 800 R8's a year in America on average, including a high-water mark of 1,145 cars in 2011. This is a supercar for a more practical-minded, German-favoring buyer, a contrast to the flashier form and naked emotionalism of the Lamborghini Huracán. Those Audi fans are just the type to do some practical math as well: The standard R8 Coupe undercuts the Huracan Evo's price by about $90,000.
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2020 Audi RS4 Avant Updated with a Fresh Look
The Audi RS4 Avant has fallen out of favour in recent years. There was a time when the RS4 was the darling child of the Audi Sport range. In recent years, it is the Audi RS6 Avant which has driven the fortunes. Audi will be hoping that its latest update to the baby Avant will push sales back to where they belong.
The Audi RS4 Avant gets updates that mirror those applied to the Audi A4 range earlier this year. The front has been completely redesigned. It gets a wider and flatter single-frame grille, similar in style to the version found on the recently released Audi RS6 Avant. It is fitted with black gloss, three-dimensional honeycomb, typical of RS models.
The LED headlights also receive a refresh. Optional matrix LED units get darkened bezels. They complement the gloss black, matt aluminium and carbon fibre styling packages which add sill inlays, exterior mirror housings and elements to the front and rear bumper.
The side profile remains unchanged. The wheel arches are 30 mm wider at the front and the back compared to the A4 Avant. At the rear, a new twilight design should make it clear to the rest of the world that you are driving the latest and greatest. New air vents next to the tailpipes are also evident. Otherwise, everything else appears untouched.
The power unit is what really matters with the RS4 Avant though. The 2.9 litre V6 receives some work. It now produces 450 hp and 600 Nm of torque, sprinting from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds. Audi engineers the twin turbochargers to act on each individual side of the cylinder bank, mounted within the V.
Power is routed through the quattro system via an eight-speed tiptronic gearbox. A torque vectoring system is on offer too, assisting with handling on difficult surfaces. An optional quattro sport differential provides an even better response.
Inside, the latest 10.1 inch MMI touch display welcomes the driver with the option of the Audi Virtual Cockpit with unique RS displays showing information on tire pressure, torque, power output and other performance-oriented details.
The Audi RS 4 Avant will make its debut at the DTM finale at the Hockenheimring on 4 to 6 October 2019. Sales in Germany and other European countries will start in October 2019. Prices for the RS4 Avant should start at 81,400 euros.
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October 1, 2019 / Comments Off on 2020 Audi RS4 Avant Updated with a Fresh Look
Abt Creates One-Off 400hp Audi A1 as Ultimate Pocket Rocket
Not content with waiting for a performance version of the Audi A1, Abt recently announced a one-of-one tuning package. The Abt A1 "1of1" was built for Daniel Abt, Abt racing driver and the son of owner and principal of the Abt Sportsline team, Hans-Jürgen Abt. The ultimate pocket rocket features a unique set of updates.
The Abt A1 is fitted with a bespoke Abt bodykit. The design is clearly inspired by DTM with new front fascia, incorporating a deep front splitter and a new set of air intake surrounds and multiple canard-style air channels. The fenders receive a bolt over look, widening the bodywork significantly. There is a new bonnet, side skirt and mirror coverings. At the back, Abt have fitted a massive rear spoiler alongside a new rear diffuser.
ABT 1 of 1 Audi A1
The package is finished with a new set of wheels. The 19-inch ABT ER-F forged wheels are finished in black and recieve a set of internally mounted golden aero-rings, evocative of Abt's Formula E car.
Based upon the 40 TFSI model, ABT has breathed new life into the 2.0 litre TFSI engine. How have they managed to generate 400 hp? The explanation is complicated, because Abt have infact switched the engine from a standard 2.0 litre TFSI to an unspecified 2.0 litre TFSI, likely with racing parts.
Still, should you wish to have your own version, Abt will hapily forego the engine transplant and fit a set of modest performance enhancements, with a new stainless steel exhaust system and 114 mm tailpipes, booting power to 240 hp.
The "1of1" is complete with a set of H & R suspension sprints, rear seat roll bar and a complete Alcantara interior upgrade. Last but not least, Abt are proud of the Erik Aleksanjan, geometric pattern designed which they have termed the "polygon split design". The design was penned by the same man who styled Jon Olsson's Audi RS6 Avant!
October 1, 2019 / Comments Off on Abt Creates One-Off 400hp Audi A1 as Ultimate Pocket Rocket
2020 Audi RS7 Sportback Review
There forever has been and, hopefully, will always be an inexplicable level of cool associated with a fast German saloon car. Perhaps it is that they are based cars on which are typically a little beige, boring and, more often than not, diesel barges that trundle down the autobahn minding their own business. Then the skunkworks departments at the likes of M, AMG and RS get to work and the results are snarling hulks that both look and feel like swollen hulks of the timid cars they once were.
Since the turn of the millennium, there have been a couple of personal highlights: the E60 BMW M5 saloon and estate which both featured derivatives of the Williams F1 V10 that howled like nothing else, and the Audi RS6 Avant that also featured a mighty large V10 taken from the Lamborghini Gallardo. The recently replaced Audi RS6 is also up there nestled amongst the best. The pressure is on for the new one to deliver, but the opportunity to drive the RS6 is a few months away. To whet the appetite, Audi asked if I would like to drive the RS7, a car that seems to have been somewhat overshadowed by the mass hankering the market had for the RS6, despite both cars sharing the same mechanicals underpinnings. Could the latest iteration steal the hearts of many as the RS6s of the past had? To find out, I flew to Frankfurt.
2020 Audi RS7 Rolling
Let's get the numbers bit out of the way: at the heart of the package sits a 4.0-litre V8 engine producing 600 hp and 800 Nm of torque. 100 km/h is dispatched in just 3.6 seconds with a 250 km/h top speed. The Dynamic package removes the limiter, pushing this up to 305 km/h.
A 48-volt system runs a belt alternator starter with car recover 12 kW of power for use between 55 and 160 km/h. The system is meant to provide instantaneous power to the drive while offering the ability to coast on electrical energy with the engine switched off. The cylinder on demand technology further aids fuel consumption. Power is fed to a Quattro permanent all-wheel-drive system through an eight-speed tiptronic transmission. The RS7 gets a launch control function with torque control provided through a sport differential, part of the optional Dynamic and Dynamic plus packages.
That's that, what does this all feel like off the paper and on the tarmac? Well, that depends on one decision that owners will have to make, it makes a rather considerable difference: suspension. The RS7 can be optioned with either the standard, more comfortable, RS adaptive air suspension or an optional sport suspension with Dynamic Ride Control, that is the one you want. Why? The optional DRC set up is harder and, yes, it is touch harsher on the road. Make no mistake, it is still comfortable when you're cruising, but when you get a hustle on, the body control and the limit before understeer and tyre squeal become a factor, is far higher.
I am no track day magician, but I was finding the handling limits of the car in the air suspension fitted cars remarkably easily. The conventionally sprung car felt far more up for a good time, and as a result, I feel it is worth the comfort trade-off. All cars tested rode on massive 22 inch wheels all around.
2020 Audi RS7 Static
What about the performance? My first thoughts on the autobahn were 'oh, it's not THAT quick', I then looked down and noticed I had hit the top speed. In gear acceleration in first, second and third in particular, is astonishing. It feels every bit 592bhp quick. At speed, the sensation of power is somewhat stymied by the lack of a certain characteristic: sound. There is a huge 4.0-litre V8 under the hood, but you would have no idea judging by the sound in the cabin. It is a little depressing, but it is a sign of the times in a world muzzled by the legislative necessity for the awful OPF. Audi combated my comment stating that they wanted to keep the noise authentic and refused to pipe fake sounds into the cabin…if you listen carefully you can hear BMW M retreating into the bushes.
Back to the bends, there is a lack of something here too, steering weight and feedback. This is a gripe that I've had with Audis for years, the chances of this being remedied in the RS7 were slim, it is a little difficult to understand what the front tires are doing and where the limits of adhesion are when there is such an absence of palpable communication coming through the wheel. That being said, there is good news too. The car is savagely fast out of bends and the 48 volt antiroll system masks the weight as well as you could ask from a car that weighs in at 2,500 kilos. As previously mentioned, the DRC suspension is where the car is at its best. It must also be noted that the gearbox is fine on the way up, but hesitates on downshift – third to second, in particular, seems to take an age.
Inside there are a few niggles, but on the whole, the interior is a very pleasant place to be. There are lashings of leather, alcantara and plenty of room in the front and rear. There are also walls of screen. The dash is impressive and there and a multitude of configuration options to display as much data as I've seen in a machine this side of an F16. For me, the two stacked central touch screens are a little fiddly on the move and require more concentration than I would like to give them when pushing on or trying to focus on a twisty stretch of tarmac. This, I guess, is personal preference and others may love them as much as I loathe them. On the whole, I feel there could be more going on in the interior to set the RS apart from the series A7 to reflect the changes to the exterior. It lacks a special touch.
On the whole, the RS7 is a mighty fine piece of kit. If you're in the market for an M5 to E63, the RS7 really is a viable alternative. It is a little softer and quieter than the aforementioned cars, but is by no means slower. It features all the tech you could ever need, is spacious and in plenty fast. Audi claim 0-100 in 3.6, I saw 3.2 time and time again with the deeply effective launch control activated. To answer my opening question, yes, I really think this car deserves adoring fans as there is plenty to love in this new RS7 as there has been in every RS6 to date. Now we need to see just how impressive the new RS6 is.
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September 24, 2019 / Comments Off on 2020 Audi RS7 Sportback Review
Audi AI:TRAIL quattro – Electric Off-Roader to be Revealed at IAA 2019
The bi-annual Frankfurt Motor Show is getting closer. We are starting the heat about what to expect. One of the concepts to be unveiled is the Audi AI:TRAIL quattro, an all-electric off-roader concept.
The Audi AI:TRAIL quattro is the last of four concepts unveiled since the Frankfurt Show in 2017, which preview Audi's future. These included the Aicon concept car which debuted at the 2017 Frankfurt Show, the PB18 e-tron sportscar and the Audi AI-ME Concept which debuted at Shanghai earlier this year.
The Audi AI:TRAIL quattro is very experimental. It features a boxy shape with short overhangs and a set of massive off-road tyres. It's no thinly veiled production model! Instead, it provides an insight into how the off-road segment might evolve in the future.
When the Audi AI:TRAIL quattro makes its debut in Frankfurt next month, it will be on display alongside the other three concepts.
August 27, 2019 / Comments Off on Audi AI:TRAIL quattro – Electric Off-Roader to be Revealed at IAA 2019
The Audi RS 6 Avant Is Coming to America
A Mild Hybrid Rocket of a Wagon
The Audi RS 6 Avant is a powerful wagon with a mild-hybrid powertrain. The vehicle utilizes a 48-volt hybrid system. That system restarts the engine and helps manage electrical power. At the heard of the car is the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine that puts out a whopping 591 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. This is the first RS wagon to come to America, and Audi wants to make it count.
The car comes with dramatically different sheet metal shapes than the regular A6 model. According to Road & Track, the car only shares its front doors, roof, and tailgate with the regular version of the car. Everything else has been tweaked to make the RS 6 more enticing. The car is 1.6-inches wider, giving the car a more capable, muscular look. It has 22-inch wheels and dark accents. The thing looks sleek and dangerous. Enough so that even AMG owners will be gawking.
The numbers are impressive, too. The burly turbo V8 lets the car sprint from 0-62 mph in just 3.6 seconds. The car tops out at 155 mph. Road and Track noted that the car can actually do 189.5 mph when properly specced (the U.S. car is electronically limited to 155 mph).
The car uses a 40:60 front-to-rear torque split for its all-wheel drive and the car can shift power side to side as needed as well. Adaptive air suspension comes as standard equipment. The RS sport suspension with Dynamic Ride Control is available for those who want it.
Audi will bring the car here in 2020 and says it will take orders on the car closer to the date that it's available. That date and the official price of the car will be announced at a later date.
August 21, 2019 / Comments Off on The Audi RS 6 Avant Is Coming to America
2020 Audi SQ7 TDI Next to Receive V8 Diesel
The Audi SQ7 TDI follows on from the release of the Audi SQ8 TDI last month. The facelift model for the second generation receives the same technology as its sportier brother combined with the visual updates applied to the Q7 range at the start of the year.
The previous generation 2 model of the Audi SQ7 TDI featured the same 4.0 litre V8 power plant. Audi's system for the V8 includes twin turbochargers mounted close to the engine with a supplemental third electric compressor. The third compressor is powered from Audi's 48-volt system and fills the gap between the turbos spooling and the arrival of that diesel power.
Sepang Blue Audi SQ7 TDI
Power remains exactly the same as the outgoing model; 429 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque. The SQ7 TDI hits the 100 km/h mark slightly quicker though with a 4.8 seconds, although the reason why is not entirely clear!
The SQ7 TDI gets all of the trappings of the Q7's mid-life refresh. These include sharper styling, slimmer headlights and a new front grill. On top of this, the SQ7 gets S-specific details. They include a revamped grille, aluminium mirror details, quad chrome exhaust pipes and 21-inch cast aluminium wheels.
2020 Daytona Grey Audi SQ7 TDI
The Audi SQ7 TDI goes on sale in Germany at the end of July and will cost €94,900, with the seven-seat model starting at €96,420.
July 23, 2019 / Comments Off on 2020 Audi SQ7 TDI Next to Receive V8 Diesel
Audi SQ8 TDI Review
In the wake of the diesel-gate scandal, public scrutiny of Diesel engined passenger vehicles has been intense. It seemed that the diesel engine had been condemned. Both Porsche and Bentley have taken the decision to remove high-performance diesel engines from their ranges. Governments have also moved to make diesel ownership less attractive. It made us wonder whether there was a future for the diesel engine. Clearly, Audi thinks that there is with the announcement of the Audi SQ8 TDI!
Audi has re-geared its range in response to the changing markets. It now offers more petrol alternatives in segments traditionally dominated by diesel. The benefits of a diesel engine have always been superior economy and low-down torque. These qualities are being replicated in with a growing number of clever hybrid models. Using electronic motors, most manufacturers have been able to increase power and performance across the rev-range while also boosting efficiency.
Audi's SQ8 TDI uses the best of both worlds; a twin-turbocharged, 4.0 litre V8 power unit with mild hybrid technology. The 48-volt system powers an electronic compressor which fills the turbo gap in the same way as Audi's petrol units. Power is rated at 435 hp and a barnstorming 900 Nm of torque. All told, this makes the SQ8 a very quick machine. Power is routed through an eight-speed tiptronic gearbox. Audi quotes a 100 km/h sprint time of 4.8 seconds and a top speed limited to 250 km/h.
The technology does not take away from the fact that the SQ8 is still powered by diesel. After all, there are downsides. Despite Audi's best intentions, the sound is industrial, not sonorous. Those quad-exhausts put out a consistent rumble, not a bad sound (and definitely indicative of the supreme pulling power) but it is unable to compete with similarly powered petrol engines. As a result, the SQ8 TDI lacks in the dramatics department. That said, the sound is subtle, something which might appeal to the type of buyers Audi hopes to attract.
The chassis is also helped technology. The SQ8 TDI is a near 2.5 tonne SUV. To control that weight and the new turn of pace, Audi has made air suspension standard all round. Options fitted to our test vehicle included all-wheel steering, the rear sport differential and electromechanical active roll stabilisation. The latter is particularly interesting, carried over from the Bentley Bentayga, the anti-roll bars actively decouple in a straight line to allow a more compliant ride. The combination of features makes for a well-controlled ride.
The Audi drive select system allows a variety of different settings from comfort through to dynamic modes. As with most setups these days, we found individual mode to be the best of all. Being able to isolate the characteristics, combining a comfort chassis setup with dynamic steering in traffic on a country road, gives the SQ8 an impressive range of skills. Our one criticism is that Audi's drive select function can be a little difficult to navigate, buried in the central infotainment system. Switching between settings requires diverting your attention away from the road. At times, individual buttons might seem to provide greater accessibility.
No amount of chassis wizardry can help the SQ8 TDI escape the fact that it is a very heavy car, not much suited to narrow mountain roads. The combination of torque vectoring systems and all-wheel steering gives the SQ8 a fair run into the corners with little body roll. Grip is available but is limited by the laws of physics! Truth be told, most SQ8 TDI owners will use their vehicles on the highway or in the city. The majority won't see this as a limitation.
The SQ8 TDI is instantly recognisable from the outside. Traditional Audi S-badge traits are present. These include a set of silver, brushed aluminium-effect wing mirrors, quad-exhaust pipes, larger wheels and a lower stance. The single-frame grille gets the same silver colouring applied to the frame. It is the traditional blend of subtle changes which are important to the overall feel of the car.
Interior comfort is typical of Audi. Very few changes have been made over the rest of the range. This is for good reason. The Audi interior works very well with comfortable seats incorporating air conditioning, heaters and massage functions. It has a head-up display and plenty of space in the rear. The only noticeable addition comes in the form of optional carbon fibre trim.
The Infotainment system is superb. The digital dashboard is clear with two views and information customised to preference. The traditional dual disks can be replaced at the touch of a button to reveal a full-sized sat nav screen. This frees the central display for something different.
The Audi SQ8 TDI will be available in Europe, Australia and Taiwan only. Demand dictates that Audi will not sell the SQ8 in other markets. German pricing starts from 102,900 euros and grows considerably, once you add some of the must-have options to the list (rear wheel steering, electromechanical active roll stabilisation).
Diesel is alive and kicking at Audi. The SQ8 TDI is proof of that. If you are after the fastest diesel-powered luxury SUV on the market then it is the best option.
July 2, 2019 / Comments Off on Audi SQ8 TDI Review
New Audi S8 Revealed with 571 hp V8
The Audi S8 has been officially revealed. Details have been released for the performance model, confirming that the range-topping limousine uses V8 power once again. The combination of power and technology is likely to place the S8 close to the top of the pile when it comes to sports-focused limousines!
The engine fitted to the S8 should be familiar by now. It featured in the Porsche Panamera Turbo two years ago and can also be found under the bonnet of the Bentley Continental GT. A 4.0-litre TFSI unit, it uses Audi's favoured bi-turbo setup with the turbochargers mounted inside the V, supplemented by a belt-alternator started and a lithium-ion battery. The setup allows Audi to counter turbo-lag whilst also offering strong fuel efficiency through the use of coasting and cylinder on demand.
Audi S8 Official
In the S8, the power unit is rated to 571 hp and 800 Nm of torque. This is enough for a 250 km/h top speed with performance figures yet to be announced. The S8 gets iron-lined cylinder barrels and actuated flaps in the exhaust system which should mean that the sound will match to sledgehammer performance.
As with other Audi models, the A8 also runs a sophisticated suspension setup. Predictive active suspension, which features as an option on the standard A8, is now delivered as standard equipment, in combination with the adaptive air suspension. The former uses cameras to determine the road surface. The Audi drive select system differs slightly from other Audi models with five profiles, including a new "Comfort+" mode. As you would expect, the suspension parameters in this mode contribute to the smoothest possible ride with the body actively leaning into curves by as much as 3 degrees to reduce lateral forces.
All-wheel steering features on the Audi S8. A sport differential is fitted to the rear wheels which pushes power to the outside wheel under heavy cornering. Both systems are fitted as standard. The ceramic brake discs are an optional extra, measuring 420 mm at the front axle and 370 mm at the rear.
Visually, the S8 gains a set of 21-inch wheels. The front bumper is enhanced, together with the side sills. Audi's characteristic silver mirror housings and quad tailpipes are also included as part of the package. Nine exterior colours arena option with carbon trim available inside. HD matrix LED headlights with Audi laser light and OLED rear lights are optional extras. New seats are fitted with ventilation and massage functions.
The Audi S8 will be made available in China, the US, Canada and South Korea, exclusively as a long wheelbase model. Pricing has not yet been announced.
July 2, 2019 / Comments Off on New Audi S8 Revealed with 571 hp V8
Audi has officially revealed its new A6 Allroad, which includes a handful of updates to the adaptive air suspension. This new iteration makes the iconic classic more beastly on the tarmac.
The Audi A6 Allroad is meant to compete with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain and Volvo V90 Cross Country. Drawing from the fifth-generation mid-size Z6 launched in sedan form, the new platform brings weight savings, extra cabin space, and compatibility with plug-in hybrid options.
Audi increased the ground clearance to 7.3 inches at maximum height, and the adaptive air suspensions now comes with self-levelling. As a result, that should provide customers with an alternative to the crossover SUV. Other allroad additions include steeper departure angles, underbody protection, hill descent control, and tilt angle assist.
Thus far, Audi has only announced powertrain, though it offers three outputs. There's a 3-liter turbocharged V-6 diesel engine that delivers 349 ponies and 516 pound-feet of torque in its most potent. With an eight-speed automatic transmission, the engine hits zero to 62 in just 5.2 seconds and tow up to 5,000 pounds. As standard, the engines also comes fitted with mild-hybrid technology. This consists of a belt-drive electric motor-generator that acts as the starter motor. It recovers energy even under braking. This setup also allows the Audi A6 Allroad to coast even when the engine's switched off over wide speed ranges.
The ride will hit the road in July. To commemorate 20 years since Audi last rolled out the A6 allroad, the carmaker will offer a special version of the latest model with black exterior accents.
Photos courtesy of Audi
June 7, 2019 / Comments Off on Audi A6 Allroad
Bram Schot Confirms the Audi TT's Death, Electric Car Coming
Say Goodbye After Two Wonderful Decades
When the Audi TT came out it was a fresh new car for Audi with a beautiful style. As the years went on the car only got better and better. Now, Audi will kill the TT in favor of another electric car. Bram Schot, the brand's chairman, announced the car's demise on Thursday, according to Motor Authority. In a blunt and straightforward address to the public, Schot said that the future of Audi will be focused on the simplification of the lineup, electrification, and fuel cell technology.
Essentially, the TT didn't fit into the company's view for the brand as it moves forward. Schot said the car would be replaced by an electric car. The speculation at this time is that it will be an electric sports car, but there's always the chance that might not be the case.
Audi could easily turn to a more profitable vehicle type, like a crossover. If it did that, enthusiasts around the world would cringe. The TT was an influential car. It's also a car that had people whispering of its demise long before this moment. While it's a shame to see it disappear, it's really not a surprise.
The TT isn't the only sports car that could be ending. The automaker has said in the past that the R8 in its current form could disappear. It would likely be replaced by an electric car much like the e-tron GTR. While there's a lot of speculation at the moment, one thing's for certain, the Audi of tomorrow will look dramatically different from the Audi of today.
May 24, 2019 / Comments Off on Bram Schot Confirms the Audi TT's Death, Electric Car Coming
Audi has now unveiled the 2020 Audi A4, which looks sharper and fresh compared to last-generation's entry. For real — the styling is more aggressive this time, perhaps in keeping up with how bold Audi's other cars are.
For starters, there's the immediately eye-catching hexagonal grille accentuating the front fascia. Yes, the headlamps have lashes. All kidding aside, though, they look pretty sick. The lines are a nice touch, bringing some heft sensibility to what's already a pretty car. These are new LED DR you're looking at, by the way, which just adds to the overall formidable look of the ride.
The car comes with LED headlamps by default, but you can opt for Matrix LED technology if need be. Off to the back, you'll find an equally sharp-looking rear bumper. That's on top of LED tail lights that punctuate intimidation even further.
Inside, things have changed, too. There's a new infotainment system, which is Audi's MMI that introduces a 10.1-inch touchscreen. Music lovers will have a field day during commute thanks to the in-built acoustic feedback and more user-friendly navigation system. You can choose between two partially analog clusters or go for the all-virtual cockpit option.
There will be a range of engines. First, there's the 2.0-litre TDI engine, which will churn out 187 horsepower. Then the 2.0-litre TFSI petrol engine, which tops out to 241 horsepower. Finally, you can go all out with the 3.0-litre TDI option, which should produce 227 ponies. A4 is coming to India later this year. If not, early next year.
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May 18, 2019 / Comments Off on 2020 Audi A4
Watch the Porsche 992 take on the Audi R8, Nissan GT-R Nismo, and BMW M850i in a Drag Race
The Ultimate AWD Drag Race
The website Carwow wanted to see just how the New Porsche 911 Carrera 4S stacks up against the other all-wheel-drive high-end sports cars out there. That meant the company had to stage a serious test, and that led the testers to the drag strip. The company took the new Carrera 4S and put it up against an Audi R8, Nissan GT-R Nismo, and a BMW M850i.
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S comes with a turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-six engine. That engine produces 443 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque. When compared to the cars it was racing, the Porsche might seem a little outmatched. However, it's all about how the car can put that power down to the wheels and then transform that into acceleration. The guys doing the video also did a rolling start race and a brake test, which proved just as entertaining as the drag race.
I'm not going to ruin the video results by discussing them here. I will say the results are somewhat surprising. You might not expect to see what happens. Some of the results can be attributed to the drivers, but it really appears that everyone does a good job of driving the cars to their fullest. Check out the video below to see just how impressive all of these cars are.
May 6, 2019 / Comments Off on Watch the Porsche 992 take on the Audi R8, Nissan GT-R Nismo, and BMW M850i in a Drag Race
Check Out This 9-Second Audi TT RS
This TT Is Not Like Others
The Audi TT RS is a notable sports car. The standard vehicle makes a strong 400 hp from a 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine. That's pretty impressive, but it pales in comparison to the TT RS in the video below. That car was fitted with a TTE700 Hybrid Turbo, new fuel injectors, a bigger intercooler, and some new software for the engine. The car now puts out 734 hp to all four wheels.
The video below was taken by the YouTube page VeeDubRacing, and shows the car pull a 9.7-second time on the drag strip. According to the video description, the company APR UK built this car. The boss of that company told his team they had three days to turn the regular TT RS into a 9-second car. It's pretty clear they pulled it off.
On the car's 9.7-second run it hit 144 mph. This run took place at the Santa Pod Raceway in the UK. The car did its sub-10-second runs on some sticky Hoosier tires and appears to have a good day for it.
the 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine in the TT RS is known for being an excellent engine and one that you can get impressive power numbers out of with minimal modifications. You can believe it could put out more than 734 hp. It'd be interesting to see just how far this engine and the TT RS, in general, could be pushed.
April 24, 2019 / Comments Off on Check Out This 9-Second Audi TT RS
Audi R8 V10 Decennium Is an Homage to the V10
It's Quite the Tribute
The Audi R8 you see here is the V10 Decennium. It's Audi's homage to the V10 engine and, as Audi says in its press release, "ten years of fascination on the road and success in motorsport." The car is available only as a coupe and comes in a Daytona Gray paint job with some milled matte bronze wheels. The intake manifold comes in the same beautiful bronze color. The front spoiler, side sills, diffuser, and some other small accents come in a gloss black. Altogether, it's one sinister-looking package.
The interior of the car is just as dark, featuring all-black materials. There's diamond-quilted stitching on the seats, plenty of carbon fiber inlays, and contrast copper stitching on the gear shifter and steering wheel. The car also gets special badging that shows it is a V10 Decennium. It all comes together elegantly and works well with the exterior of the car.
This limited edition V10 Decennium is based on the top-spec R8. The car gets a 5.2-liter V10 engine that produces 620hp and 428lb-ft of torque. The car can do the 0-60 mph sprint in just 3.1 seconds and has a top speed of 205 mph. It's just as much of a performer as any other version of the R8.
This special limited edition R8 will go on sale with the updated regular R8, but far fewer models will be produced. Audi said it would make only 222 units of the car, which will make it a rare version of the vehicle, indeed. It will cost 222,000 euros or about $253,000.
February 28, 2019 / Comments Off on Audi R8 V10 Decennium Is an Homage to the V10
ABT Audi Q8 Adds Power and Aero Package
ABT's package for the Audi Q8 has arrived. Due to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2019 in a few weeks time, the ABT Audi Q8 adds power and style through a subtle aero package. The display car is built upon an Audi Q8 50 TDI, although the parts will work for other engine variants in the range.
The ABT body kit consists of a front skirt add-on with a front blade and air inlet panels, rear skirt add-on and fins, an ABT rear wing and an ABT emblem set. Small parts but they set the ABT Audi Q8 apart from the standard model. All of the additional parts are available in a glossy black finish.
ABT Audi Q8
The Audi Q8 50 TDI gets an ABT Power boost. The German company installed an ABT Engine Control (AEC) unit boosting power from the 3.0 litre TDI from 286 hp up to 330 hp. Torque increases from 600 to 650 Nm. ABT have carried out some work on the suspension too. The ABT Level Control module allows greater control over the electronic air suspension.
ABT supply wheels for the Q8 too. This show car features an ABT Sport GR set. They measure 10 x 22 inches with a concave base, finished in matt black or gloss black with diamond polishing. Alternatively, ABT has revealed a 23-inch version of the same wheel design. Personalised interiors are also possible.
For some reason, the press release makes constant reference to James Bond with ABT reminding us that they modified an Audi 200 quattro for the film "The Living Daylights" in the 1980s. ABT think this might be the perfect car for 007, do we agree?
February 23, 2019 / Comments Off on ABT Audi Q8 Adds Power and Aero Package
Audi TT RS Coupe and TT RS Roadster Get Facelift
Audi have taken the covers off of the Audi TT RS Coupe and the Audi TT RS Roadster. The two models receive a mild series of aerodynamic tweaks but no boost in performance. The visual tweaks should allow it a few more years of faithful service. The official reveal will likely take place at the Geneva Motor Show 2019 which starts early next month.
The design takes its cues from the facelift Audi TT. The front air vents are redesigned with the vertical stips moving to the inside of the vent with a larger air vent on the outside. The side sill is completely new too, with a gloss black finish. At the rear, a new wheel vent has been added. Finally, the rear spoiler has been redesigned with larger end plates.
Audi TT RS Coupe Facelift
A new set of matrix OLED reversing lights have also been added to the option list. They are said to put on a display when the ignition is turned on. Kyalami Green becomes an RS-specific colour, and two further colours, Turbo Blue and Pulse Orange, join the option list.
The 2.5 litre inline 5 cylinder engine returns for the facelift. The power remains the same, 400 hp and 480 Nm of torque. Performance is also identical with a 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62.1 mph) sprint occurring in 3.7 seconds. The power is routed through a seven-speed S tronic to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system.
Facelift Audi TT RS Roadster
Inside, Audi fit the latest RS sport seats with RS logos on the seats, steering wheel, door sill trims, and selector levers. The Audi virtual cockpit gets a special RS display which provides information on tire pressure, torque, and g-forces. A new RS sport leather steering wheel is also on offer.
Order books open for the facelift Audi TT RS Coupe and Audi TT RS Roadster tomorrow with deliveries from the spring of 2019. The price for the Coupé is 67,700 euros. The Roadster starts at 70,500 euros.
February 6, 2019 / Comments Off on Audi TT RS Coupe and TT RS Roadster Get Facelift
Audi Will Build Production Version of PB18 e-tron
An All-Electric, German Supercar
Audi confirmed in a recent interview that it will take the PB18 e-tron concept car that it showed off last year and make a production model. The all-electric supercar is a model that wowed everyone when it appeared at Monterey Car Week.
However, I didn't expect it to actually become a production car. With that said, Audi is pushing hard for EV development, and this is one way to continue that progress.
Audi's Global CEO Bram Schot told Autoweek Netherlands that the company would make 50 of the unique EV supercar. He also said the car would be launched in the next two years.
Schot didn't let slip many details about the car. If it has performance specifications close to the actual concept, the vehicle could have 671 hp and 612 lb-ft of torque. Audi claimed the car could go from 0 to 62 mph in just two seconds. I hope the production car will be that powerful and fast or even faster.
Powering the concept car was a 95-kilowatt-hour battery that provided enough juice for about 310 miles of range. Audi claimed that the 800-volt charger allowed the battery to reach full capacity in about 15 minutes.
I don't know if we should expect the production car to have more impressive or less impressive technology than the concept car. My first instinct is to suggest it would be slightly less impressive. However, with the way EV technology is developing, I wouldn't be surprised if Audi could squeeze a little more performance out of the design by the time the car came to market.
According to The Supercar Blog, the car will be a precursor to the new Audi R8, which it says will be a 1000 hp all-electric supercar.
January 13, 2019 / Comments Off on Audi Will Build Production Version of PB18 e-tron
Audi R8 Refreshed for 2019
Earlier this quarter, Audi unveiled the 2019 R8 amid reports that the iconic supercar will be discontinued as early 2020. The upcoming iteration of the second-gen R8 features facelifted versions of both the coupe and spyder, which are expected to go on sale in Europe early next year.
When it comes to aesthetics, 'facelift' accurately depicts the extent of the changes, with the new models benefiting from a redesigned, more aggressive front bumper. The new bumper also incorporates a wider grill, new front splitter and more menacing air inlets.
Significant styling changes elsewhere are forgone, although Audi has introduced new optional exterior packages which add "various highlights to the front splitter, the side trims and the diffuser" for a more bespoke touch. Redesigned 20" ultralight milled wheels are available as an option and two new paint colors are also on offer – Kemora Gray and Ascari Blue.
In the cabin, new upholstery options have extended the catalogue and include the likes of "pastel silver with rock gray contrasting stitching, palomino brown with steel gray stitching and black with utopia blue stitching." The top of the line R8 V10 Performance will also be available with specially designed leather/alcantara upholstery and unique carbon fiber trim pieces.
The refreshed Audi R8 will also feature performance upgrades for both its engine options, with the V10 now producing 562-horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque – an increase of 29-horsepower and 7 lb-ft of torque over the 2018 engine, respectively. The V10 will do 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 324 km/h.
The V10 Performance engine receives more modest upgrades, now producing 611-horsepower and 427 lb-ft of torque – an increase of 9-horsepower and 14 lb-ft of torque over the 2018 engine, respectively. The V10 Plus will do 0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 331 km/h.
With a renewed focus on driving dynamics, Audi has reworked the suspension to provide "even more stability and precision". The reprogrammed Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) system improves braking distances while the standard power steering and optional dynamic steering systems have also been improved to enhance driver feedback and response.
All the new 2019 Audi R8 models remain naturally aspirated and all-wheel-drive, and there is no word yet on whether Audi will release a 'RWS' version of the refreshed car. Pricing has not yet been officially revealed for either the Euro or US-spec R8, with this information likely to be available closer to the release date.
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January 10, 2019 / Comments Off on Audi R8 Refreshed for 2019
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This hat is made of 80% acrylic & 20%cotton, skin-friendly,soft,comfortable and not easily deformed.And the knitting method of this hat is strong and airtight,which would keep your baby warm in the cold winter.
This hat sets the hat, earflap and scarf in one,protect the baby's head,ear,and neck from the cold air,give the baby a full range of warm. At the mean time,this design is very convenient for baby's activities, and parents needn't often to wear the scarf or hat for baby.
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Hezbollah Denounces Normalization Conference Held in Erbil, Hails Iraqi Judicial Procedures against Attendees
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Hezbollah issued on Monday a statement in which it denounced the normalization conference held in the Iraqi city of Erbil, stressing that it was a failed attempt to promote the culture of dialogue with the Israeli enemy.
Hezbollah greeted the official, political, popular and religious positions in Iraq that strongly rejected all the forms of normalization with the Zionist enemy.
The statement also praised the Iraqi judicial procedures which criminalized the attendees, which reflects the distinct awareness of the Iraqi people and political parties as well as their national immunity against the normalization project in the Middle East.
Hezbollah, finally, hailed the Iraqi people persistence in supporting the Palestinians and their fair cause.
Source: Hezbollah Media Relations (Translated by Al-Manar English Website)
Hezbollah: Heroic Operation in Al-Quds Exposed Israeli Fragility
Hezbollah, Bassil Reiterate Commitment to Understanding, Discuss Presidential Elections


While it's easy to throw together a vast list of "recommended" software, I decided what would be most useful to share is the software I actually use. Most software here I will have mentioned in a post at some point, but this is an easy resource, arranged by function, to what I'm currently using myself. Which is the best recommendation I can give.
My primary OS is Windows 10 64-bit, so all software here will run on it. Expect backwards compatibility as far as Windows 7.
After Crashplan dropped its consumer offering, I chose Backblaze as a replacement. Although it doesn't provide for local backups, it is actually cheaper for a full backup of a single machine, at $50/yr. I was also pleasantly surprised by the speed at which the initial upload completed.
Sacrifices speed for excellent, high-quality rips. Since I now buy fewer physical CDs, I certainly don't mind the extra time on the occasions I do pick one up.
Nowhere near as powerful as the big daddy, Nero, but these days I burn fewer discs and the expensive, bloated suite is unnecessary.
Automatically synchronised cloud storage is great for convenience but concerning for security. Unlike most cloud storage providers, Tresorit uses client-side encryption so that even they cannot access your files. The drawback is that if you forget your password you will need to resynchronise everything.
Whilst not the prettiest application, it's fast, easy and reliable for synchronising files between folders or devices on a local network. Also ideal for local backups of specific folders.
Formerly XBMC, Kodi outgrew its Xbox roots long ago and is the most powerful, most customisable option for a home theatre system.
Whilst I use various software for playback on different devices, MediaMonkey is the best tool I've found for tagging and organising music. It boasts powerful automatic renaming tools with custom rules and the ability to autotag from Amazon (including high-res cover art).
Although its automatic rules for music management are less robust than MediaMonkey, MusicBee's skins allow for very clean display of even a large library. Also supports Last.fm scrobbling.
Evernote is often described as a "digital brain", storing and indexing any info you come across. Browser plugins and phone apps let you grab pages or snap pictures from anywhere and its optical character recognition will make any text inside searchable.
Pushbullet doesn't just mirror notifications between all your devices, but it also lets you interact and respond directly (e.g. replying to an SMS without having to reach for your phone). Controversially they slapped a high annual cost on the pro version, but the free features will be enough for most.
Running software from a USB thumb drive has a lot of applications whether at work or travelling. I carry a whole suite around on mine, though a portable browser, replete with my usual extensions, is by the far the most useful.
Bringing in the intuitive controls of a touchscreen device to the PC, Unified Remote lets you use portable devices as mouse/keyboard replacements or as customised remote controls for media. The PC server is free but the app will require a small payment if you want more than basic mouse controls.
While free options like AVG and Avast! are okay, good security is something worth paying for. For years I have sworn by ESET's lightweight NOD32 antivirus which won't slow your system to a crawl and routinely aces "in the wild" tests. Coupled with intelligent use, it has been over a decade since I last had to deal with a virus infection. Purchasing a multi-device licence allows you to secure all your devices whether they run Windows, Android, Linux or macOS.
Firefox Quantum's code overhaul has provided huge speed improvements whilst still supporting a huge range of add-ons for customisation. Meanwhile Mozilla's commitment to privacy and user rights is what keeps me from looking elsewhere (i.e. Chrome).
Lightweight, fast and handles virtually all common compression types, including .zip, .rar and .7z.
I used to use Sunbird a while back (the standalone Mozilla calendar project) and then tried out Lightning briefly but synchronisation got more difficult when they moved away from iCal to a database structure.
It's obviously not their fault that other people don't provide better synchronisation support. Also, given that I've switched to Google for my primary email and calendar, and all my email supports IMAP (except Exchange at work), I'm a lot less tied to my mail client now so could well switch back again.


On Wednesday night, I was returning home from giving talks at the National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma. I was on American Airlines Flight 1295 from Dallas-Fort Worth and was descending through roughly 20,000 ft over the Cascades (around 5 PM) when the flight started getting rough (the flight path is shown below, courtesy of the FlightAware website). We descended to a few thousand feet just east of Sea-Tac (SEA) and turned north, the plane still shaking a bit. But by the time we got north of Boeing Field the flight smoothed out and remained smooth as we made the turn southward towards the airport.
And then, south of downtown, the plane hit turbulence again, and as we approached the airport, the winds were tipping us up and down, and as we landed I was a bit worried a wing might hit the runway or that we would be blown off the runway. I was slammed into my neighbor in the next seat (who was pretty much inebriated after drinking double shots during much of the flight).
The pattern of the turbulence was familiar to me and probably to most seasoned travelers into Sea Tac, and is one associated with strong easterly flow moving through and downstream of a gap in the Cascades, known as the Stampede Gap.
We can start by looking at the winds at Sea-Tac that night, displayed as a time-height cross section, with time increasing to the left and height increasing in the y-direction (heights given in pressure, 850 is about 5000 ft). 09/00 is 4 PM on Wednesday. Very strong easterly flow (sustained winds of 30 knots) is found at low levels, centered around 950 hPa (about 1500 ft).
Such strong easterly flow tends to be turbulent, with large vertical wind shear at low levels, which contributes further to the turbulent flow.
Next, let's look at the pattern at the surface at around 5 PM (below), where easterly flow from Seattle southward is evident.
The UW WRF model did a nice job in simulating this flow, with a small timing error. Here is the WRF high-res forecast for 7 PM (started 15 h before)....you can see the current of strong southeasterly flow coming in south of Seattle.
Why the strong easterly flow? Because as a low center approached offshore, a strong east-west pressure difference formed over the Cascades, which accelerated air to the east from high to low pressure.
The air preferentially moves westward through the lower areas of the Cascades, the largest being Stampede Gap, between Mt. Rainier and Snoqualmie Pass (see topo map). My plane descended into the strong easterly flow in Stampede Gap, which produces a lot of turbulence wave-like activity as it interacts with the terrain.
And turbulence (LGT/MOD CHOP) was experienced by a pilot landing at SEA TAC.
I live 3 miles NNE of Monroe - a place that gets battered by the gap winds, even when it's calm down in Monroe on the valley floor. When I came home, there were trees down and power outages in the fairly localized area North of Hwy 2 from just West of Sultan to roughly Chain Lake Road. I don't hear it mentioned often by TV meteorologists, but we do get some rough gap winds at times. Wednesday night was a perfect example. Apparently a lot of the worst winds came between 6 and 7:30 p.m., as that was when several outages happened, as per SnoPUD's new outage monitor website. Just thought you might find that interesting.
Great report Cliff and comment Jim Terry!
About 9 years ago lived in the Big Bend community east of Gold Bar right between US2 and the Skykomish River (across from Zeke's Drive In). 2 miles or so east from Gold Bar city limits I think. East gap winds there were common whenever a warm front from a storm was approaching, gusts to 40mph were the norm in the winter. Never during the time I lived there were these winds mentioned by local weather reports, even National Weather Service forecasts for Gold Bar never mentioned these winds at the time. I have noticed in the past 2-3 years that local forecasting has started to include these winds with some forecasts. However I know they're not forecasting these as often as they occur in those areas.
I also landed Wednesday evening and was wondering what was going on. Thanks for the post!
The turbulence over the Cascades can be really, really bad on approach to SeaTac. I've been flying all my life but I pretty much thought I was going to die on an Alaska flight from Atlanta GA last March.


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Which Fish Are in Season in Florida This Spring?
We're just about at the changing of the seasons once again, which means the water conditions will be changing and new fish will be coming into the region. People who are interested in booking a fishing charter in Sarasota, FL this spring might be wondering exactly what fish they can expect to be in season. After all, certain fish have different types of tendencies, and may dictate a need for different types of lures or equipment.
With this in mind, here are some of the fish that will be in season in Florida in the upcoming months:
Cobia: Cobia are some of the most popular early-season fish for people coming down to the Sarasota area between the months of March and May. These fish are distinct for their long gray and white lateral stripes and their rather broad head. They begin to migrate in toward the shore as the spring starts to set in and the waters warm up a bit.
Spanish mackerel: The Spanish mackerel return to the area in schools toward the shore and offshore around mid-April, and stick around until September. They love to hang out over deep grass beds.
Trout: Various types of trout come back to the Florida waters in March, and stay around until late fall. They tend to be dark gray or green in color with black spots, and are often found in estuaries.
King mackerel: The king mackerel, a much larger fish than the Spanish mackerel, doesn't show up until a little later in the spring (usually sometime in May), but when they do return, they're one of the most popular fish for charter fishers to go after. They frequently weigh up to 20 pounds, but can grow to be quite massive, with the record being a 90-pounder.
Red fish: Red fish hang out around Florida all year long, so you can expect them to still be biting if you come down this spring. Appropriately for their name, they are a copper color and have one or more spots at the base of their tail. They migrate inshore from estuaries. They typically weigh around eight pounds, but it's not unheard of for them to grow to be several times that size.
Shark: Shark are also in the Florida waters all year long, including in the spring. There are several different species that you'll find both close to and away from the shores, including hammerhead, mako and blacktip.
Grouper: Grouper season closes in February and March, but opens back up in April and remains open for the rest of the year. This species is primarily offshore, favoring rocky bottomed areas. They frequently weigh around 100 pounds or more, making them a favorite game fish on charter excursions.
For more information about the fish you can expect to be in season if you come down for a fishing charter in Sarasota, FL this spring, we encourage you to contact the team at Charter Boat Shark today. We look forward to helping you get ready for the trip of a lifetime!
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From 22 to 25 May 2018, business professionals from various sectors of the plastics and rubber processing industry will gather in Kielce, Poland, to view the latest innovations. The Polish plastics industry can look foward to four days filled with everything around plastics.
Plastpol is Poland's largest and most important plastics processing industry exhibition, having over the years received pan-European recognition. It is also an important knowledge exchange platform that keeps abreast of the development directions and the latest technologies. Moreover, Plastpol abounds with scientific and technical innovations.
After the last edition, the organisers at Targi Kielce were able to look back at a successful event. They announced that the Kielce Plastics Processing Expo had strengthened its market position in Poland and Europe. The excellent standing of both foreign and domestic plastics processing companies was demonstrated at Plastpol, which concluded on 26 May 2017 in Kielce. The positive result: 806 companies from 36 countries, 18,900 visitors and 34,000 square metres of exhibition floor space, an overall increase compared to the previous year's event.Poland's largest industry exhibition and at the same time one of Europe's most highly-regarded industry events was the showcase for Polish plastics processing leaders and recycling-sector front-runners. In recent years, Plastpol has reported a steady increase in the number of recycling-business companies exhibiting at this trade fair. More than 50% of the exhibitors at the 2017 show were foreign companies. The international exhibitors list included companies from Germany, Austria, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Ireland, Great Britain, Lithuania, Israel, Portugal, Sweden, Turkey, Russia, USA, Slovakia, Hungary, Egypt, Japan, China and Malaysia. It is a show tradition that German and Italian companies enjoy the strongest representation. A large group of Turkish and Chinese companies boosted these countries' plastics industries' potentials.