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The popular social networking site Twitter is fast-becoming a fun and creative way to hold a contest, so Audi decided to utilize the platform to give drivers a day behind the wheel out the 2012 Audi R8. All Twitter users had to do was tweet the @Audi account, telling them in 140 characters or less how much they'd like to spend the day in the luxury car. To get noticed, users had to drop the tag #WantAnR8 in their posts.

At Knopf Automotive, we like to think we know a thing or two about luxury and exotic cars. Of course, we also know that there are more than a few third-party automotive gurus who are quite knowledgeable on the subject as well. And that's why it's always with great pleasure that we relay the results of Kelly Blue Book's "Total Cost of Ownership Awards."

In factoring the true total cost of ownership…

While there's no denying that the Audi R8 is a speed machine unlike any other, we'll admit that there are times when we wish it were possible to bring more than one passenger along for the ride. After all, the thrilling performance of the R8 is something that everyone deserves to experience at least once in their life. One limousine company based in the UK seems to have just the answer, and we…

Has the Twitter bug caught you yet? Some may argue that it's a waste of time, but once an Audi R8 is involved all bets are off! More specifically, Audi is giving eager fans a chance to win the keys for an Audi R8 for a day simply by sending one simple tweet. Well really, they must explain why the German luxury automaker should make this dream a reality in 140 characters or less?

Audi is engaging in a new eco-friendly 'balanced mobility' initiative that is set to begin in the 2013 model year. Through this initiative, Audi is expected to launch a limited run of the all-electric A1 e-tron as well as the A3 'e-gas.' While the A3 'e-gas' might not be 100% zero-emissions, it is a LARGE step in the right direction. Here is why:

Unlike its closest competitors, the leading-edge Audi A3 e-gas will be powered…

Audi recently announced the price of its beautiful 2012 A7 five-door slated to hit showroom floors later this month. At just $59,250 it comes as a most pleasant surprise without any "sticker shock". In fact, the cost of the all-new Audi A7 is roughly $15,000 less than two of its closest competitors: the Panamera V-6 and CLS-Class.

As is evident by its name, the 2012 Audi A7 serves as a bridge between the…