Hello and welcome to Audizine's first ever newsletter. Look for a new one every month, compiling what's new and exciting both with the Audi brand in general and within the Audizine Community.

We are well aware that some of you may not venture too far outside of your favorite AZ forum, so these monthly updates will serve as a quick and easy way for you to stay up to date. Whether you're an Audizine veteran or a new member, we're looking to help tune you in, and turn you on, to some interesting things on the site that you may have missed or just weren't aware of. In these newsletters you'll get updated on things like New Site Features, the latest Featured AZ'ers and Tuners, as well as the most recent Industry and Motorsport News.

So without further delay, let's get down to this month's content!

New Site Features
We've recently begun adding new subforums to our busier Main Model-Line Forums, ones which compile the very best in DIY write-ups, FAQ info, and all around must-read threads. These new subforums should make it much easier to find all of the pertinent information related to your model and platform of Audi. An example of this new subforum can be seen with our "B5 A4 FAQs & DIYs" subforum. We've also added one to the B6 A4 Forum and we'll soon be adding them to the B5 S4/RS4, B7 A4, and A6/S6/RS6/allroad Forums.

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Current Featured AZ'er
Derleicamans '03 A4 1.8T quattro
This month's featured ride might surprise you, but it may take a minute. What you will definitely notice first is a very clean and extremely classy B6 A4 sedan. You may see its 18 inch BBS wheels or the big red brakes sitting behind them and get the sense that this is just a mildly modified Audi, but then your eyes are drawn to more. You may notice that a few of the exterior body pieces are different, and wait that exhaust isn't stock either. Neither are those taillights. Keep looking. Read More

And in case you missed it, be sure to check out our previous Featured AZ'er, TDI's 2007 A4 1.9 TDI Avant.

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Current Featured Tuner
Matrix Integrated, Portland OR
Jumping into the German tuning scene in the late 90's, brothers Jeremy and Justin Williams have made quite a name for themselves. Now with a total staff of five, in a huge warehouse-style shop in Portland Oregon, these guys pride themselves on both quality tuning and great customer service. Hanging out with the guys for a day, this becomes apparent rather fast. Read More

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Latest Industry News
The new Audi A4 Avant: Driving in a new dimension
Audi AG - 02/20/08
Dynamic, elegant, and emotional; with the A4 sedan, Audi has already advanced into a new dimension. In a few weeks, the A4 Avant will follow: The most successful premium station wagon of its class offers, along with excellent drivability and uncompromising quality, a higher utility value for sports and recreation. This vehicle combines elegance and intelligent functionality. Read More
Article Photo Gallery
B8 A4 Wallpaper

Audi R8 Sports Car Goes Diesel In Detroit
Audi AG - 01/14/08
Fresh from ripping up the Le Mans racing rulebook with the diesel-powered R10 TDI, Audi is exploring the possibility of breaking yet another mould with a road-going TDI super car based on the R8. The R8 V12 TDI Concept makes its debut at this month’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, replacing the production sports car’s mid-mounted petrol FSI V8 with a 12-cylinder TDI endowed with an incredible 1,000Nm of torque. Read More
Article Photo Gallery
R8 Wallpaper

High Performance Audi TT's Debuts In Detroit
Audi AG - 01/10/08
The ‘S’ emblem that spells extraordinary performance in the Audi range graces the TT for the first time this month in a new, even more focused version of the iconic sports car debuting at the North American International Auto Show (January 19-27). Destined for Europe in mid-2008 in both Coupé and Roadster body styles, the TTS earns its esteemed badge through the adoption of a specially developed, 272PS Turbo FSI petrol engine complemented by state-of-the-art chassis technology. Read More
Article Photo Gallery
TT Wallpaper

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New Official Audzine Advertisers
We have a few new shops and tuners who have joined us recently, and we'd like to take a quick moment to give them a big thank-you and welcome. Some are with us for the very first time, actually a few of them are new to the Audi scene in general. The final three below are returning with us, extending their commitment to the Audizine Community. Whether old or new, please do think of our Official Audizine Advertisers when making your next purchase. You will find these and all of our site sponsors on our complete list here, within the Audizine Advertiser's Corner.

• 034Motorsport - If you're into the "older" variety of Audis, you've undoubtedly heard of these guys and the serious power they can squeeze out of the four rings. From parts to service, classic Audi or brand-new, it's great to have 034's knowledge and expertise here with us on Audizine.
www.034motorsport.com

• OEMPl.us - As their names states, these guys are specialists in all things OEM. From Europe to the US, if it's been sold at an Audi or VW parts counter than these are the guys to go to. From orange reflectors to full bumpers, get Rich's help in their OEM Euro & US Spec Forum.
www.oempl.us

• IPT Trans - One of the best in the business when it comes to fixing and beefing up transmissions for Audis and Volkswagens, it's great to have John, Ty, and the entire crew at IPT here to help. Look for their very own "Transmission & Drivetrain Forum" in the coming weeks.
www.importperformancetrans.com

• Speedware Motorsport - Thatcher and the guys at Speedware are masters of the car accessories which keep us safe when we're going fast. From helmets to harnesses, seats to driving shoes, they have you covered.
www.speedwaremotorsports.com

• Performance Cafe - If you're also a "Dubber", or have ever owned a VW, then you'll have heard of Perf Cafe. Making the move into the Audi scene was an obvious choice and we're excited they have chosen our community to make their home. Their website is easy to use and fun to browse, with more parts being added for our cars all the time.
www.performance-cafe.com

• EuroGEAR - Another popular face in the Volkswagen tuning scene, it's a welcome sight to have them join ours as well. EuroGEAR is the manufacturer and retailer of some of the best carbon fiber and body parts for German vehicles, used by those on the track and off.
www.eurogearusa.com

• AWE Tuning - Returning after a brief absence from The Zine, we're happy to have the team at AWE Tuning back on board. Their knowledge of tuning our cars is an extremely good thing for the community.
www.awe-tuning.com

• Futrell Autowerks - Returning for their second year with us, we're glad to have Futrell Autowerks handling things for us up in the North West Forum, as well as sponsoring the B5 A4 and B6/B7 S4/RS4 Forums.
www.futrellautowerks.com

• Matrix Integrated - With us since damn-near the beginning, Matrix has signed on for yet another year of fun and FAQs. Look for their expertise in the Brakes & Suspension Forum, amongst other places 'round the site.
www.matrixintegrated.cc

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Thanks for reading, and we look forward to an extremely entertaining and exciting month of March, with an all-new Featured AZ'er and even more news coming out of the Geneva Motorshow.

Cheers,

Anthony