Audi today announced that it is the recipient of three inaugural Total Cost of Ownership awards from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, including Best Luxury Brand overall. The 2012 Total Cost of Ownership Awards honors the vehicles and brands with the projected lowest average Total Cost of Ownership during the initial five-year ownership period. The awards were presented today to Audi of America by Vince Nelson, executive vice president of analytic insights for Kelley Blue Book, at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, and included: 

Kelley Blue Book's Total Cost of Ownership is developed using Kelley Blue Book® Residual Values to calculate depreciation costs and well as cost of fuel during the ownership period, insurance, maintenance and repair costs, state fees and more. Audi beat all other luxury brands in the category, including luxury makers that claim free scheduled maintenance.

The seven-passenger Audi Q7 exceeds driver and passenger expectations for functionality and comfort. Q7 customers have the option of a gasoline turbocharged, fuel-injected 3.0 liter TFSI engine, or a powerful yet fuel efficient V6 turbocharged direct injection TDI clean diesel engine. The Q7 TDI achieves an EPA estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy / 20 mpg combined and provides a range of more than 600 miles from a full tank that holds 26.4 gallons of fuel. The Audi Q7 features a luxurious, premium interior with adjustable rear middle seats, foldable seats in the third row, and available panoramic roof. The 2012 Audi Q7 offers the most advanced Audi technologies available, including Audi connect™ with a rolling Wi-Fi® Hotspot for up to eight devices and Google Voice Local Search. The Audi music interface with iPod®/iPhone® connectivity ensures user friendly perusing of play lists and song titles via the Audi MMI® system. A full complement of airbags, including Sideguard® head curtain airbags for all three rows of seats ensures passengers stay safe. 

The 2012 Audi A5 is available in Coupe and Cabriolet models and offers drivers and passengers exceptional performance and safety. The A5 is equipped with the award-winning Audi 2.0L TFSI® engine, a fuel-sipping, yet torque-laden powerplant that generates 211 hp at 4,300 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 1,500 rpm. The Coupe offers the choice of a precise six-speed manual transmission or an available Tiptronic® eight speed automatic transmission, while the Cabriolet model comes standard with an Audi FrontTrak® front-wheel drive, multitronic® continuously variable transmission, with a Tiptronic eight-speed available on quattro® models. The 2012 Audi A5 ? known for its award-winning design and distinctly Audi interior and exterior ? features unmistakable LED daytime running lights and an ergonomic interior designed around passenger comfort. Available driver convenience technologies, such as Audi MMI® Navigation plus, Audi MMI Radio plus, and Audi music interface, add pure enjoyment to the driving experience. A full complement of airbags and electronic stability control ensures passengers stay safe.

Auto Graphs of the New Cars in Town Prove Beneficial

March 07, 2012 - Michael Elkin, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Tanks a lot: The tailgate preview was gas 'n' go from the very start, attracting crowds, including Don and Roni Rosen (left), and Mayor Michael Nutter and his wife, Lisa

 

ABOUT CARing for Kids Foundation: http://www.caringforkids.com/ The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation began as a community service effort by the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP). The original goal was to focus on improving the lives and welfare of children in the Delaware Valley.  Along with providing financial support to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Auto Dealers CARing For Kids contributed funding to worthwhile child-related programs and causes throughout the five-county Philadelphia Area. Early in 2003, the ADAGP Board of Directors voted to formalize its charitable efforts and established the Auto Dealers CARing For Kids Foundation, a public charity earning the Internal Revenue's 501(c)(3) status.  Since its incorporation, our Foundation has made more than $3.9 million in contributions to the Hospital and several other children's charities.   The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation intends to further the charitable and educational mission of the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphiaand its Dealer Members. The Foundation was established to make grants to charitable, Code Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that conduct programs and provide services to benefit the children of the Delaware Valley.  After a two year strategic planning process, in late 2007, our Foundation selected Operation Warm to build a signature, pilot program for our group.  This program is Driving Away the Cold.  Please see the Recipients section of this site for more information about this project.