Over the years, Audi has become more and more successful boasting impressive sales records and captivating new Audi models for drivers in Long Beach, CA and beyond.

But even with its tremendous success, our favorite automaker has a bit more work to do until it catches up with its rival with whom it shares a home country, Bimmer. Luckily, Audi has no intentions of slowing down and has several plans in place to best its?

We at Circle Audi are big fans of the current new Audi lineup. And, don't get us wrong, we wouldn't want to change anything about it, but that doesn't mean that when we hear about new Audi models, like the e-tron ones, we don't wish they would become a permanent addition to the lineup alongside the S8, S6, R8 and others, all available in Long Beach.

Well, luckily, Audi is happy?

Alternative fueltrains are all the rage given their remarkable fuel economy and eco-friendliness. And, we've already seen what a drastic impact hybrid and all-electric autos had on the auto industry which makes us wonder what's next on the alternative agenda.

Well, we can't speak for the market, as a whole, but our favorite automaker, Audi, is hard at working developing the next-phase in green technology: a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueltrain.

Debuting…

Recently, our favorite automaker, Audi, celebrated a tremendous production accomplishment: 5 million new Audi models with quattro.

For those unfamiliar with the name, quattro is Audi's sophisticated all-wheel drive system available for a plethora of new models from the A4 to the Q5.

Quattro was introduced to the new Audi lineup in 1980 and since has become a standard for safety and performance; two typically contrasting concepts.

But, the wide range of Audi models…

The S3 Sportback is one new Audi model that is not currently available here at Circle Audi. In fact, the sporty hatchback isn't available here in the U.S. at all.

Knowing this, you may wonder why we're choosing to write about the model on the Circle Audi blog. Well, there are several reasons, but the main is the fact that Audi recently debuted a next-generation version of the S3 Sportback and it…

There is an adage that says, "accidents happen." And, while this is true, and an unfortunate reality of driving automobiles, some innovative automakers, like our favorite, Audi, are doing all they can be make sure that as many crash-related incidents are avoided as absolutely possible.

To this end, Audi is currently working on a new taillight system that could help drivers maneuver their vehicles as to avoid rear-end collisions.

Audi has nicknamed said project the…

One of the most exciting aspects of buying a new or used car at Circle Audi is getting to take as many models as you wish for a test drive.

But, what if you didn't have to take your new car for a test drive; in fact, what if you didn't have to drive it at all?

If this sounds confusing, allow us to explain:

You see, our favorite automaker, Audi, very recently…

Have you ever had a great idea that you knew would make your life or business so much better? Well, our favorite automaker, Audi, certainly has. In fact, it's had 17 billion of them.

That's because the luxury automaker has recently invested a total of 17 billion dollars in an attempt to improve upon its already impressive new Audi lineup. The investment is just one step for Audi in its ultimate goal to…

Clean diesel engines which are aptly named cleaner versions of diesel engines of the past, are admittedly not as popular in the U.S. as they are in overseas markets like Europe. That said, the technology offers drivers stellar fuel economy as compared to its gas-powered counterparts and with fuel prices the way they are, who wouldn't want that?

And it seems, our favorite automaker Audi is tapped into all the benefits of diesel-powered…

Safety is usually at the top, or very near the top of the list for considerations when buying a new car. However, it's often difficult to judge for oneself just which model offers the most just by reading spec-lists or descriptions. Which is why it's very helpful that the independent organizations, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are available to assign ratings to all…