Hello and welcome to the Audizine Newsletter for April 2008.

It's that time again, time to wrap up the latest news and happenings from around The Zine. This month, before we go into the latest News or Feature Articles, let us taunt you really quick with some shiny and perty Audizine goodness!



• New Audizine Merchandise
Full Color 'Audizine.com' Decals
With overwhelming anticipation and demand, we are happy to bring you our full color 'Audizine.com' decals - back and better than ever! Check out the details of this all-new decal, which are now on sale at a special price of $2.50 USD (regular price being $3.50) until the end of the month. These are printed on reflective silver vinyl and in glorious full color, just like our logo on the website. And as an extra little special Earth Day touch (for those of you that actually care about the planet), the inks used are an outdoor ECO Solvent, meaning they're environmentally friendly. This also means they'll stand up to the elements, as well as look great on your Audi, or anywhere else you choose to stick them. How to Order



• Current Featured AZ'er
Whizbang18T's 2006 A3 2.0T Sportback
Everything's bigger in Texas, or so they say. Well that's just a load of crap. April's Featured AZ'er is from Texas, and he just happens to own not only one of the nicest Audis we've seen but also one of the smallest. Luis (also known as whizbang18T) is the proud owner of an Ocean Blue 2006 A3 2.0T, which in fact is also the very first A3 we've chosen to do a feature article on. Well OK, maybe the saying's partly true, because he did go big when it came to modifying this small car. Full Story
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And if you haven't yet, be sure to have a look at our previous Featured AZ'er for March, 1sicknickel's 2007 A4 2.0T Avant.



• Latest Industry News
The new Audi Q5: Sporty and versatile
Audi AG - 04/19/08
The new Audi Q5 combines the poise of a sports saloon with highly variable interior and versatile options for leisure-time and family use. Strong and efficient engines, quattro permanent all-wheel drive and agile running gear incorporating the innovative seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and Audi drive select control system have been brought together to create a performance SUV for all seasons and all surfaces. Full Story
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Q5/Q7 Wallpaper

Acclaimed Audi S Tronic destined for A4 and Q5
Audi AG - 03/20/08
New seven-speed version of acclaimed twin-clutch transmission is set to move further up the Audi range. Lightning fast, virtually seamless Audi S tronic gear changes will soon be within the grasp of drivers of the all-new A4 Saloon, the Q5 SUV and many more Audi models as a new version of the much loved dual-clutch transmission brings compatibility with longitudinal or ‘north-south’ engine installations. Full Story
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A4 Wallpaper

More Industry News



• Latest Motorsport News
1-2 finish at Long Beach in 25th race of Audi R10 TDI
Audi AG - 04/20/08
In the 25th race of the Audi R10 TDI, the car scored a historic 1-2 victory at the Long Beach (California) round of the American Le Mans Series. After the success at St Petersburg a fortnight ago, the diesel-powered sportscar won a street race for the second time in a row. With Lucas Luhr/Marco Werner taking their personal as well as Audi’s second win in three races in 2008, the German works drivers extended their lead in the championship standings. Full Story

New Audi A4 DTM dominates in racing début
Audi AG - 04/13/08
With a commanding 1-2-3 victory at the Hockenheim DTM season opener Audi, yet again, underpinned the brand’s slogan "Vorsprung durch Technik", not only on the road but on the circuit. 93,000 spectators (throughout the weekend) witnessed an impressive premiere showing of the new Audi A4 DTM, which outperformed the competition in its racing début, clinching positions one, two, three and five. Full Story
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More Motorsport News



• New & Returning Official Audizine Advertisers
And now we'd like to say a quick thank-you and welcome to both our returning and our brand new Official Audizine Advertisers. This month we've got one new vendor joining the ranks along with four familiar faces returning with us at The Zine. As always, please do think of our Official Audizine Advertisers when making a parts purchase or for service work. You will find these and all of our Official Audizine Advertisers on our complete list here, within the Audizine Advertiser's Corner.

A&P Auto Specialties, LLC
1960 Highway 90, Suite 100
Independence, MN 55359
763-479-5333
[email protected]
www.ap-specialties.com

DTM Autohaus
11668 Ramona Blvd.
El Monte, CA 91732
626-442-0318, 626-442-0319
[email protected]
www.dtmautohaus.com

ECS Tuning
3095 Cleveland-Massillon Road
Norton, OH 44203
800-924-5172, 330-825-6601
[email protected]
www.ecstuning.com

einszett North America
1085-M North Main Street
Orange, CA 92867
888-719-4698, 714-516-1876
[email protected]
www.1z-usa.com



Thanks for reading, and see you back here in May!

Anthony
Administrator, Audizine.com