Audi Launches A1 e-tron Trial Program in Munich

The first examples of Audi's A1 e-tron gasoline-electric hybrid project car hit the streets of Munich today as the German company in cooperation with E.ON and the public utility Stadtwerke Munchen and Technise Universitat Muncher initiated the trial program.

Audi has provided a fleet of 20 extended-range A1 e-tron electric vehicles, while E.ON and SWM have installed charging infrastructure both within the city limits and in surrounding areas.

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Senner Tuning Releases Rear-Apron and Tailpipe Set for Audi A1 S-Line

Following the launch of a full performance and styling package for the Audi A1, Germany's Senner Tuning is now offering a standalone set for the premium supermini fitted with the factory S-Line kit.

The tuner's package comprises of a new rear apron made out of glass-fiber-reinforced polymeric material FGPC and new 90-mm tailpipes on either side instead of the twin outlets on the left side of the bumper.

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SPIED: New Audi RS1 Pocket-Rocket Shows up on the 'Ring

Audi's Quattro GmbH sports car division has its work cut out lately. Apart from the RS5 Convertible, the RS4 Avant and rumored RS7, the company's engineers are also developing the RS1 based on the A1 premium supermini.

Captured here by our crafty spy photographers while testing in and around the Nürburgring race circuit, the prototype sports typical RS-styling traits such as the prominent front bumper air vents, a large rear wing and a rear diffuser with space for two bulbous tail pipes.

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