Auto News - Porsche considering Audi TTS engine for cheaper Boxster

Porsche, the once unassailable leader in the sports car segment, has proven that it is not completely shielded from the current economic crisis sweeping the globe. In an official statement, Porsche revealed back in March that its sales have been struggling and earlier in the year the company reported a 27% decline in sales. Hit hardest was the Boxster mid-engined roadster, which despite a recent facelift has experienced a sales decline of almost 60%.To overcome this, European media is reporting that Porsche is looking to expand its Boxster range with a cheaper base model. If the reports are true then Porsche is strongly considering a new Boxster model powered by the same engine found in the Audi TTS.Currently,...

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Auto News - Audi releases first details and new teaser for A5 Sportback

Audi will be releasing a host of models in coming years to expand into new segments as it attempts to topple BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the quest to sell more than a 1.5 million vehicles by 2015. Some of the cars in the pipeline include the A1 premium hatch, A7 four-door coupe and a Sportback version of the current A5 Coupe.Today, Audi has released the first details for the new A5 Sportback, which is set to go on sale in Europe following a debut at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Pricing in Europe will start at €36,050 (approximately $49,855) for the base 2.0L TDI model, however, Audi has confirmed that an even cheaper model will arrive in the middle of next year.Described as offering the practicality of an Avant wagon with the elegant styling...

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Audi nixes V8-powered R8 Spyder, delays A8 Sedan

While many carmakers adjust their product lineups and launch schedules to accommodate the worst global economy in recent memory, Audi is adjusting too - but to take competitive advantage rather than just to play catch-up.Or at least that's how Audi is explaining its decision to launch the R8 Spyder with only the 5.2L V10 engine found in the R8 V10, skipping right over the 4.2L V8 found in the base R8. The smaller engine could be added later, according to the reports, but so far the V10 is expected to ride out the rest of the current R8's product cycle as the only option for the Spyder.Another move to push product cycles to a more advantageous position is the delay of the A8. Both changes in product were dug...

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