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12/01/15Culture and Trends
Audi at Design Miami: Into an Electric FutureAudi is presenting the future of electric mobility at this year's Design Miami in the shape of the Audi e-tron quattro concept. The Stockholm design studio "Humans since 1982" has been given the commission to present the sporty SUV. Audi has been a partner of Design Miami since 2006.
More powerful and efficient than ever before: Audi R18 celebrates world premiere in MunichThe brand with the four rings will be entering the 2016 motorsport season with the most powerful and efficient race car Audi has ever built. The new Audi R18 celebrated its world premiere on the occasion of the Audi Sport Finale at the Audi Training Center Munich on Saturday. In the DTM, Audi has opted for continuity with an unchanged driver line-up. In GT racing, the new Audi R8 LMS is facing its first full racing season. For the 2016 Audi Sport TT Cup, 125 candidates have applied for the 20 available entries.
11/26/15Culture and Trends
Audi extends partnership with the Berlin International Film FestivalAround three months before the start of the 66th Berlin International Film Festival, AUDI AG has extended the contract as principal partner to the festival by another year. Audi and the Berlinale have agreed to continue their successful partnership through 2017. Audi provides a shuttle service with 300 Audi models, including many plug-in hybrid SUVs. In terms of content, the brand with the four rings is actively involved with the Audi Short Film Award as well as the Audi Berlinale Lounge, which includes the Berlinale Open House talk show.
"Auto Trophy 2015": Audi the most successful brand with five awardsAudi emerged from the "Auto Trophy 2015" reader poll of the magazine AUTO ZEITUNG as the most successful brand, with five awards. At this year's awards ceremony, four of the coveted trophies went to the models Audi A1, Audi A3, Audi Q7 and Audi R8. The brand with the four rings also topped the poll category of "Best Design Worldwide".
Statement on Audi's discussions with the US environmental authorities EPA and CARBAudi will revise, document in detail, and resubmit for US approval certain parameters of the engine-management software used in the V6 TDI 3 liter diesel engine. That is the result of the discussions held between a delegation from AUDI AG and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The updated software will be installed as soon as it is approved by the authorities. The three brands Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen are affected. Audi estimates that the related expense will be in the mid-double-digit millions of euros.
11/17/15Culture and Trends
Audi brings automated parking to the Boston areaAudi and the city of Somerville are planning joint innovations for the city of the future on the east coast of the USA. Audi CEO Rupert Stadler and Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the context of the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona. They agreed to develop an urban strategy for Somerville, applying technologies for swarm intelligence or automated parking, and networking cars with traffic lights.
Audi Toolmaking is the best in the industryAudi is for the fourth time the "Toolmaker of the Year." That is the result of the renowned industry competition "Excellence in Production" organized by the Toolmaking Laboratory (WZL) of RWTH Aachen University and the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology (IPT). Audi Toolmaking succeeded against more than 290 toolmaking and mold making departments from companies in the German speaking countries. Michael Breme, Head of Toolmaking at AUDI AG, was presented with the winner's cup at the 15th "Toolmaking with a Future" international colloquium in Aachen on Wednesday evening.
Audi continues sales growth in OctoberAudi has started the fourth quarter with further sales growth. In October, global deliveries increased year-on-year by 2.0 percent to around 149,200 cars. Demand for the four rings proved very positive especially in the United States (+16.8 percent) and several southern European markets. Since January around 1,497,150 customers decided to buy an Audi globally, leading to a 3.6 percent growth compared to one year ago. Cumulative sales exceeded the 2014 figures in all regions around the world.
Golden Steering Wheel awards for Audi A4 and Audi R8The new Audi A4 Sedan* and the new Audi R8* have won the Golden Steering Wheel 2015. The selection was made by readers of Auto Bild magazine and Bild am Sonntag newspaper together with an international panel of experts. The prize, among the most coveted honors in the automotive industry, was presented tonight at the Axel Springer headquarters in Berlin.
Five stars for Audi A4 in Euro NCAP testThe new Audi A4 is among the safest cars in its field of competitors. The European consortium Euro NCAP has awarded it the top score of five stars for adult and child safety as well as for pedestrian protection.
Audi posts growth in deliveries, revenue and earnings for the first three quartersThe Audi Group is progressing systematically along its growth path: In the first nine months of this year, the company increased deliveries of its core brand by 3.8 percent. From January through September, more than 1.3 million customers received an automobile with the Four Rings. Revenue increased to €43.7 billion and operating profit rose to €4.0 billion. The operating return on sales for the first three quarters of the year was 9.2 percent.
Plus performance: the new Audi RS 6 Avant performance and RS 7 Sportback performanceEven more performance coupled with outstanding efficiency – that is what is behind the new "performance" model designation at Audi. The Audi RS 6 Avant performance* and Audi RS 7 Sportback performance* further hone the brand's sporty profile. Their 4.0 TFSI engine with 445 kW (605 hp) and up to 750 Nm (553.2 lb ft) of torque push acceleration (3.7 seconds) nearly to levels usually reserved for supercars. Fuel consumption remains unchanged at 9.6 and 9.5 liters per 100 kilometers (24.5 and 24.8 US mpg), respectively, corresponding to 223 and 221 g CO2 per km (358.9 and 355.7 g/mi). These are best-in-segment figures.
"Consumer Reports": Audi the most reliable European auto brand in the United StatesAudi is the most reliable European supplier of new cars on the U.S. market. This is the finding of the renowned American consumer magazine "Consumer Reports" in its "2015 Annual Auto Reliability Survey", a broad-based ranking that is published annually.
Seven awards for the four ringsIn the "sport auto Award 2015" reader survey conducted by the trade journal "sport auto," the Audi RS 6 Avant* and Audi S1 quattro* each won their classes. In all, Audi reached the winners' podium seven times.
One-two-three win for Audi in the DTM finaleIn the finale at Hockenheim, in front of 135,000 spectators (throughout the weekend), Audi won the two last races of the DTM season and on Sunday repeated last year's one-two-three victory. On clinching his fourth success this season, the Briton Jamie Green in the Hoffmann Group Audi RS 5 DTM of Audi Sport Team Rosberg secured the runner-up's spot in the Championship.
Racing spirit – The Audi A5 DTM selection limited-edition modelAudi is taking the spirit of the DTM from the racetrack to the road – with the Audi A5 DTM selection* special edition. A powerful 3.0 TDI developing 180 kW (245 hp), 20-inch wheels, dynamic design and bucket seats reveal the two-door coupé's connections with the race version that has featured in the German Touring Car Masters (DTM).
Quick charging with 150 kW of power: Audi is actively involved in CharIN e.V. initiativeQuick and easy charging on the road is a key prerequisite for a breakthrough in electric mobility. That is also why Audi is actively involved in the Charging Interface Initiative e.V. (CharIN). This promotes technical standards in the field of Combined Charging Systems (CCS). The next step is charging with 150 kW of power.
DTM finale: Audi to mobilize all forcesIn the eagerly awaited DTM finale at the Hockenheimring on October 17 and 18, Audi's motto will be: 'Maximum attack!'
Audi increases sales in SeptemberAUDI AG continued to grow in September: With around 170,900 cars, the company increased its deliveries worldwide by 6.8 percent. Sales in the Americas rose by 11.9 percent, while the brand's business in Europe increased by 8.8 percent. Thanks also to the strong start of the new Audi Q7, the four rings saw its best ever September sales in company history in Europe with almost 80,000 units. Since the start of the year, the global sales of the Ingolstadt based company have increased by 3.8 percent across all models to around 1,347,950 units.
10/08/15Audi MediaCenter
Dietmar Voggenreiter to be the new Board of Management Member for Sales and Marketing at AUDI AGDietmar Voggenreiter (46) is to take over the position of Board of Management Member for Sales and Marketing at AUDI AG as of November 1. He will succeed in that position to Luca de Meo (48), who will move to SEAT as the new CEO. Under the leadership of Voggenreiter, who has managed the China business for nine years, unit sales in the country increased by six hundred percent to the number of 579,000 cars delivered in 2014.
Diesel emissions: Individual customer information for Germany on Audi websiteEvery customer in Germany can find out quickly and easily about his or her Audi being affected by irregularities relating to the software used. The car's chassis number only has to be entered on the website www.audi.de. Customers can then immediately see whether the car is affected. In the coming week, this function will also be available in the worldwide markets via national Audi websites. Alternatively, customers can already find out whether their cars are affected through their Audi dealers or the national customer-support organization. In parallel, technical solutions are being prepared with which Audi models will be retrofitted. This service action will be presented to the responsible authorities later in October.
Audi driver Molina celebrates first DTM victoryIn his 67th DTM race, it finally worked out: the Catalonian Miguel Molina celebrated his first DTM victory at the Nürburgring. For Audi, it marked the eighth success in the 16th race of the season.
Brand with the four rings shines at world's largest lighting congressAt the eleventh International Symposium on Automotive Lighting (ISAL 2015), Audi presenters will offer insights into the lighting technology of the future. The congress begins on September 28, 2015 in Darmstadt. After the keynote address by Shuji Nakamura, the 2014 Nobel Prize winner for physics, Audi guest speakers will give presentations on the latest trends and developments at this largest and most influential conference for automotive lighting technology. The next step in automotive lighting technology is also being shown in the latest IAA concept car with the new Matrix OLED technology.
Audi CEO Stadler meets G7 ministers: "Artificial intelligence can save lives"A crucial breakthrough has been achieved at the International Motor Show (IAA) in establishing the legal framework of piloted driving and parking. Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt presented his national strategy for this key technology on Wednesday in Frankfurt. He also welcomed EU Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc and the transport ministers of the other G7 nations. Using the new Audi A4 and the concept car "Jack," he presented the current state of driver assist systems to the visitors. The Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, Prof. Rupert Stadler, advocated "seizing this unique chance to save 900,000 lives per year, since more than 90% of all traffic accidents are caused by human error."
Sporty and high-tech: the new Audi S4 and S4 Avant260 kW (354 hp), 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 4.7 seconds – Audi launches the new S4* and S4 Avant* at the IAA in Frankfurt am Main. The top models from the A4 series are ahead of the competition – with intelligent lightweight design, powerful engines, and an extensive package of the latest technologies.
09/15/15Audi MediaCenter
Drive system competence from ultra to e-tron: Audi at the 2015At the 2015 International Motor Show (IAA), which begins today in Frankfurt am Main, Audi is presenting many different new products. The main focus is on the new A4 model line and the near-production Audi e-tron quattro concept car – a sporty SUV with an all-electric drive. The company is also offering visitors glimpses of the future in four of the brand's focal themes – Audi Sport, quattro, Audi Technologies and Audi ultra – and is presenting the entire range of its drive system concepts.
09/14/15Audi MediaCenter
Audi e-tron quattro concept: Electric driving pleasure with no compromisesFlow-enhanced design with a drag coefficient of 0.25; a powerful, all-electric e-tron quattro drive with up to 370 kW – Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron quattro concept at the International Motor Show (IAA) 2015 in Frankfurt. The car is the company's statement about the future of electric mobility: It is sporty, efficient and suitable for everyday use.
09/10/15Audi MediaCenter
Emergency aid for refugees: AUDI AG providing € 1 millionAudi is moving quickly to help: the carmaker is making € 1 million in emergency aid available for refugees. The company is using the funds to support aid initiatives at its production sites in Ingolstadt, Neckarsulm, Brussels and Győr.
Audi with record-breaking sales in AugustAudi stays firmly on track: despite the more challenging economic climate in many key markets and the forthcoming model changeover in high volume model lines, the company managed to further increase its deliveries in the past month. With 128,650 cars (+2.7%) the brand with the four rings saw its best August sales figures ever. The weaker economic development in markets such as China (-4.1%) or Russia (-15.4%) was offset particularly by the strong demand in Europe (+6.9%) and the Americas (+10.0%). Around 1,177,100 customers worldwide have chosen an Audi since the start of the year, an increase of 3.4 percent.
Audi A8 L Security: most secure Audi everAudi has once again further developed its armored high-security sedan. At the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt am Main, the premium brand is presenting the most secure Audi ever in the form of the A8 L Security. The car will satisfy the criteria of the class VR 9 ballistic protection standard, currently the most stringent requirements for civilian high-security sedans.
DTM back in Germany – Audi at the top of the standingsWith Audi driver Mattias Ekström leading the drivers' standings and Audi in the top spot of the manufacturers' classification, the DTM is returning to Germany. From September 11 to 13, the internationally popular touring car racing series will be visiting the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben.
Even more power and top-of-the-line equipment: The Audi SQ5 TDI plus with 250 kW (340 hp)Audi is further expanding its range of S models. In October, the new SQ5 TDI plus* will arrive at German dealerships with more power and driving pleasure and even more extensive equipment – with 250 kW (340 hp), sport differential and 21-inch wheels.
Audi Q7 wins for best premium interior designThe new Audi Q7 has been named "Best of the Best" in the German Design Council's Automotive Brand Contest 2015. The new Audi R8 is being honored in three categories. In addition, the Audi prologue concept cars are receiving "Special Mention" for exceptional innovation. In all, Audi is receiving 16 awards at the fifth edition of the competition.
Five stars for Audi Q7 in Euro NCAP crash testThe European Euro NCAP consortium has awarded the new Audi Q7 with the top grade of five stars for safety. The results for adult protection in frontal and side impact collisions, pedestrian protection and child safety put the current Audi Q7 among the safest cars in its category.
Audi wins and takes DTM lead againA great day for Audi at Moscow Raceway: Mike Rockenfeller, on delivering a commanding performance in race twelve, gave the brand with the four rings its seventh victory of the season. Mattias Ekström, by taking third place, recaptured the lead of the drivers' standings. Plus, in the manufacturers' classification, Audi is the number one again as well following the DTM's round in Russia.
Audi at the IAA 2015: the power of fourAudi is once again displaying bold exhibition architecture at the IAA International Motor Show. In place of a traditional convention booth, a multimedia experience space invites visitors to discover Audi's four key themes at the IAA 2015 with all of their senses: Audi Sport, quattro, Audi Technologies and Audi ultra. The company is therefore constructing a temporary building at the Frankfurt exhibition grounds. Placing the latest edition of Audi's bestselling model in its center, the architectural showcase will provide spectacular staging for the new Audi A4.
DTM: Audi faces 'heavy' task in RussiaAudi driver Mattias Ekström is aiming for the top step of the podium in the DTM races at Moscow: With a victory at the Red Bull Ring, the Swede had taken the lead in the Championship at the end of July. Now, the Russian round of the internationally popular touring car racing series is on the agenda.
Outlook on series production – the Audi e-tron quattro concept at the IAA 2015Electric driving at Audi is a pleasure, not a compromise. The brand is demonstrating this with the Audi e-tron quattro concept at the International Motor Show (IAA) 2015 in Frankfurt. The sporty SUV provides an outlook on the brand's first large-series electric car.
AUDI AG: U.S. sales up one-fifth in JulyAUDI AG has started the second half of the year with higher sales than in July 2014. Despite forthcoming model changeovers and ongoing difficult conditions in some key markets, the four rings achieved slight sales growth of 1.4 percent in July, taking the total to around 146,100 units. While the Americas (+19.6%) again gathered pace as growth driver for Audi and deliveries continued to increase substantially in Western Europe (+6.1%), sales in the Asia-Pacific region (-9.2%) and Eastern Europe (-3.2%) remained below the prior-year levels. Around 1,048,450 customers worldwide have chosen an Audi since January, 3.5 percent more than one year earlier.
Powerful battery in Audi electric car with cell modules from LG and SamsungAudi will develop the battery for a purely electrically powered sport utility vehicle on the basis of powerful cell modules from the South Korean suppliers LG Chem and Samsung SDI. The two Audi partners plan to invest in the cell technology in Europe and will supply the Ingolstadt-based car producer from their European plants. The new technology will give drivers of the Audi sport utility vehicle a range of more than 500 kilometers.
The future of piloted driving: Audi at the Ko HAF research initiativeAt Audi, piloted driving means safe, comfortable driving in partnership. Because of this, the company has been actively involved in the Ko HAF research initiative, which develops standards and solutions for cooperative highly-automated driving. Audi will introduce piloted driving in the next generation of the Audi A8.
FC Bayern wins Audi Cup for third timeFourth Audi Cup, third title. FC Bayern München is a power throughout preseason tournament at the home Allianz Arena. In the final, the German record league champions beat Real Madrid 1:0 after Robert Lewandowski netted a late goal. In the third place playoff, English representative Tottenham Hotspur beat Italian traditional club AC Milan by 2:0.
AUDI AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG agree with Nokia Corporation on joint acquisition of HERE digital mapping businessAUDI AG, the BMW Group and Daimler AG have agreed with Nokia Corporation that they will acquire its mapping and location services business HERE. The acquisition is intended to secure the long term availability of HERE's products and services as an open, independent and value creating platform for cloud-based maps and other mobility services accessible to all customers from the automotive industry and other sectors. The three partners will each hold an equal stake in HERE; none of them seeks to acquire a majority interest. Subject to the approval of the relevant antitrust authorities, the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2016.
Audi driver Ekström wins at SpielbergWith an impressive performance in the wet race at Spielberg (Austria) Mattias Ekström (Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline) took the lead of the DTM drivers' standings at the Red Bull Ring. Following a victory on Saturday and third place on Sunday, his team-mate Edoardo Mortara is the runner-up in the standings.
Audi Group continuing along growth path after first half of 2015The Audi Group is continuing along its growth path: From January through June, the company delivered more than 900,000 automobiles of the Audi brand to customers worldwide for the first time in a six-month period. At the same time, the Ingolstadt company increased its revenue to €30 billion and its operating profit to €2.9 billion. The company achieved an operating return on sales of 9.8 percent, once again at the upper end of its strategic target corridor of eight to ten percent.
Audi presents latest lighting technology at the IAA in FrankfurtAudi is presenting its next step in automotive lighting technology at the IAA in Frankfurt. The new Matrix OLED lights enable a previously unattainable level of lighting homogeneity, opening up further creative opportunities for design.
Audi is ready for start of Formula Student GermanyAudi is supporting Formula Student Germany (FSG) 2015: The automobile manufacturer is sponsoring four teams in the students' construction competition. In addition, the company will present the "Audi Vorsprung Award" for the best lightweight construction concept. More than 3,600 students from 34 countries will travel to the Hockenheimring racetrack to be tested in various disciplines and to take part in discussions with experts from the automotive industry.
Audi production in Münchsmünster is picking up speedThe new Audi production site in Münchsmünster is approximately 30 kilometers (18.6 mi) east of the main production facility in Ingolstadt. Hot and cold formed pressed parts, high tech chassis components and lightweight aluminum structural components, among others, are being produced here for the new Audi Q7. By 2017, a total of 900 employees will be working at the site and shipping out 26 million parts worldwide annually. The production site in Münchsmünster, the high tech Audi Neuburg complex and the future innovation campus (abbreviated "INCampus") are making the Audi Ingolstadt site a key force behind growth in Bavaria.
Audi e-gas plant stabilizes electrical gridJuly 15, 2015 – The Audi e gas plant in the city of Werlte in Lower Saxony produces CO2 neutral fuel, and it also contributes toward stabilizing the public power grid. After successfully completing a test sequence, the plant is now qualified for participating in what is known as the electricity balancing market.
Faster than a sports car driver: Audi pilots itself on US race trackPiloted driving at Audi is approaching production readiness at race pace. On one of the world's most challenging race tracks, the Sonoma Raceway in California, the latest generation of the Audi RS 7 piloted driving concept has surpassed previous top performances once again. Audi will be offering piloted driving for the first time in the upcoming generation of the Audi A8.
Audi driver Ekström with strong recoveryIn front of 31,000 spectators (throughout the weekend) Audi maintained its one-two lead in the DTM drivers' standings and first place in the DTM manufacturers' classification. Audi's man of the race on Sunday was Mattias Ekström, who in the Red Bull Audi RS 5 DTM of Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline shone with a recovery.
AUDI AG: for the first time, over 900,000 customers in the initial half of the yearCompared with the same period last year, AUDI AG's worldwide sales from January to June increased by 3.8 percent to around 902,400 cars. For the first time in the company's history, more than 900,000 customers had already chosen the brand with the four rings by mid year. Even though important model changes are imminent in a number of markets, sales climbed further in all world regions – particularly on the American continent (+12.4%). In June, worldwide deliveries of around 157,450 were slightly above the level of the same month last year (+1.3%).
New plant director at Audi in Ingolstadt: Fred Schulze to succeed to Peter KösslerFred Schulze (48) is to be the new director of the Audi plant in Ingolstadt as of October 1. He is to move from Neckarsulm, where he currently holds the same position, to the main site of the automobile manufacturer. Schulze will succeed to Peter Kössler (56), who, after eight years as plant director in Ingolstadt, will move to AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft. in Győr, Hungary. There, he will succeed to Dr. h.c. Thomas Faustmann (52) as managing director. Dr. Faustmann will be the new director of the Audi plant in Neckarsulm.
Tickets for 2015 Audi Cup popularFour top teams in the fourth Audi Cup: In the tournament at Munich's Allianz Arena on August 4 and 5, FC Bayern München, Real Madrid CF, AC Milan and Tottenham Hotspur will be playing for the coveted trophy at the beginning of the season. The final day on August 5 is already sold out. Tickets are still available only for the two semi-final matches on August 4. Those unable to secure tickets will be able to watch the soccer stars live on ZDF.
Audi increases number of apprenticeshipsAudi will provide vocational training to even more young people in the future. The company plans to increase its number of apprentices from approximately 2,500 at present to more than 2,700 by 2018. The future specialists will support the company on its growth path, above all with its model and technology initiative. The additional apprenticeships also represent a commitment to the company's sites in Germany.
Audi Production Lab: journey into the futureIn the Audi Production Lab, production planners of the premium manufacturer are working together with experts from various departments of the company on innovative technologies for the production processes of the future. A promising technology is hand projection. In the future, it could support production employees with testing and installing components.
Audi driver Ekström with strong performanceIn front of 123,000 spectators (throughout the weekend) Audi defended its lead of the DTM standings. Jamie Green from Audi Sport Team Rosberg remains the front runner in spite of a setback in the race. He has an eleven-point advantage over Mattias Ekström from Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline, who finished in fourth place after an impressive race.
Mission to the moon: AUDI AG supports the German Team at Google Lunar XPRIZEAudi is taking off for the moon – together with the Part-Time Scientists. Nearly 45 years after NASA's Apollo 17 completed the last manned mission to the moon, the cooperating partners have selected the old landing site of Apollo 17 as the new target. The group of German engineers in the Part-Time Scientists team is working within the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition to transport an unmanned rover onto the moon. Audi is supporting the Part-Time Scientists with its know-how in several fields of technology – from quattro all-wheel drive and lightweight construction to electric mobility and piloted driving.
'Heavy' task for Audi at the NorisringThe 'home round' for the four rings at the Norisring is linked with an aim that will only be achievable with a 'heavy' effort. In Nuremberg – only some 90 kilometers away from the headquarters in Ingolstadt – the Audi squad is set on continuing its winning streak in the DTM and clinching its seventh consecutive triumph on June 27 and 28.
Audi 2.5 TFSI voted "International Engine of the Year" for sixth timeThe Audi 2.5-liter TFSI engine is the "International Engine of the Year" for 2015 in the 2 to 2.5-liter category. The five-cylinder engine has now won the award for the sixth consecutive time.
Le Mans: Audi fast but unfortunateAudi has continued its string of podium results in the 24-hour race at Le Mans but missed taking the 14th victory it was aiming for in the world's most famous endurance race in positions three, four and seven.
Innovative technologies in the new Audi R8 model familyAt Audi, race cars and production cars have a lot in common in many technical areas – including their controls and displays. The best example is the similarity between the Audi R18 e-tron quattro race car prototype, which will start at the 24 hours of Le Mans this weekend, and the new production Audi R8 sports car. The designs of their steering wheels and digital displays show significant commonalities. The high-performance sports car, which will go on sale late this summer, is part of a sporty model family together with the GT race car, the Audi R8 LMS, and the battery-electric powered Audi R8 e-tron. In its latest evolutionary stage, the Audi R8 offers even more power, speed and endurance.
Record: Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept drives to record time on the Sachsenring trackAudi has set a new record time on the Sachsenring for cars with a diesel engine. The Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept rounded the 3.6 km (2.2 mi) race course in a time of 1 minute 35.35 seconds. The technology platform draws its power from a 3.0-liter V6 biturbo TDI with 320 kW (435 hp) of power and 800 Nm (590.0 lb-ft) of torque. The highlight is an electrically driven compressor.
Succeeding with efficiency: Audi aims for 14th Le Mans winAudi is set on continuing its string of victories in the world's toughest endurance race on 13th and 14th June. Five times in succession, the sports cars with the four rings have won the iconic race since 2010. Audi is now battling for an amazing 14th victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours in the past 16 years. The efficiency technology Audi ultra is a major element of the Audi R18 e-tron quattro hybrid sports car's overall concept this year.
Stadler demands systematic digitalization of urban infrastructureAudi CEO Rupert Stadler sees digitalization as an historic task for society. He emphasized this fact in a speech on Tuesday at the Economic Conference organized by the Economic Council of the CDU. He pointed out that multiple challenges still exist in the field of transport infrastructure so that digital mobility technologies can fulfill their potential.
Audi publishes new Corporate Responsibility ReportThe Audi Group has published its new Corporate Responsibility Report in which it reports transparently on its targets, activities and key figures in the five core areas of products, the environment, employees, society and finance. The new issue focuses on the future topics of alternative drive systems, digital connectivity and internationalization. In addition, three special online topics examine these megatrends with multimedia content and expert interviews.
Audi's head of IT wins European awardAudi is driving in the digital fast lane. The European business network CIONET has chosen Mattias Ulbrich, Head of IT and Organization at AUDI AG, as the "European Chief Information Officer of the Year." This Thursday, the 48-year-old received the award during the CIO CITY conference in Brussels in front of 170 IT executives from international companies.
New Audi MediaCenter is now onlineClearer, more informative, faster: Audi Communications is now offering journalists, bloggers and online multipliers a central research platform – the Audi MediaCenter. In future, media representatives will be able to use press releases, photos, videos and other content related to Audi for their editorial work without registration. The online portal at www.audi-mediacenter.com can be easily used on all modern end devices.
Audi celebrates one-two-three-four win at LausitzringA great day for Audi in the DTM: At the Lausitzring, the brand with the four rings celebrated a commanding one-two-three-four victory on Saturday evening and remains unbeaten in the 2015 DTM. Jamie Green in the Hoffmann Group Audi RS 5 DTM of Audi Sport Team Rosberg recaptured the lead of the standings on scoring his second success of the season. Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline in positions two, three and four completed Audi's triumph.
Lamborghini prepares for a new eraAutomobili Lamborghini announces a luxury SUV as a third model to join its product range. The market introduction of the series model is planned for 2018. A concept of the car was first presented as the Lamborghini Urus in 2012 at the Beijing auto show.
AUDI AG concluding extensive cooperation agreements with Baidu and HuaweiAudi is intensifying the expansion of connectivity of its cars in China, according to an announcement by the premium carmaker in advance of the first CES Asia taking place in Shanghai. With Baidu CarLife, Audi will also be offering uncompromising integration of smartphones in its cars in China. A China-specific LTE module, which Audi is developing in a joint venture with Huawei, will deliver fast data transmission.
Audi travels to the Lausitzring with tailwindAs the leader of all three classifications (drivers', manufacturers' and teams'), Audi heads to the second DTM weekend of the year – with a premiere: On Saturday, May 30, at the Lausitzring, a DTM race will be held on Saturday night for the first time – aired on prime time immediately before the DFB Cup final in Berlin, which is only about 130 kilometers away.
05/21/15Audi MediaCenter
Audi rolls up driverless at electronics showJournalists are experiencing piloted driving in an Audi A7 on the streets of Shanghai as the first Consumer Electronics Show in Asia kicks off. The keynote address and the exhibition booth for the premium brand will focus on the connected car of the future, with infotainment services, new control and display concepts and innovative new light features.
Researchers produce first Audi "e-benzin"Audi logs another success in the development of sustainable, synthetic fuels: Collaboration partner Global Bioenergies has produced the first batch of Audi "e-benzin".
New Audi R8 LMS wins Nürburgring 24 HoursThe Audi R8 LMS managed a brilliant 24-hour racing debut by clinching victory at the Nürburgring. Audi only unveiled its GT3 race car ten weeks ago – now the production-based sports car impressed in a tough battle that lasted up to the last hour of the race. In the end, Audi Sport Team WRT with Christopher Mies/Nico Müller/Edward Sandström/Laurens Vanthoor (D/CH/S/B) was 40 seconds faster than the BMW Team Marc VDS.
New Audi R8 ready to launchMotorsport feeling in everyday driving: The completely newly-developed Audi R8 can now be ordered in Europe. The sports car will then make its appearance on the streets in autumn 2015.
05/13/15Audi MediaCenter
Audi at Wörthersee Tour 2015Audi will be launching innovative technology and concentrated power at the Wörthersee Tour 2015. At the big meeting in Reifnitz, Austria (Carinthia) from May 13 to 16, the premium car brand will be presented the latest race cars, performance cars and production models to its fans along with a very special highlight: the TT clubsport turbo. This technical concept car combines a powerful TFSI engine with an electric biturbo. This means that it leaves its competitors in the dust after only a few meters.
AUDI AG continues growth in AprilAfter the best first quarter in the company's history, Audi also sold more cars in April: around 152,850 deliveries exceeded prior-year sales in April by 2.5 percent. Demand again increased in all regions of the world compared with the same month of the preceding year. AUDI AG's business developed positively especially on the American continent: deliveries to customers climbed by 12.7 percent. From January to April, global unit sales of the company thus grew by 5.2 percent to around 591,050 premium automobiles.
05/08/15Audi MediaCenter
Tremendous thrust right from the start: the Audi TT clubsport turbo technology concept carWide add-on parts, a powerful rear wing and a power output of 441 kW (600 hp) – the Audi TT clubsport turbo impresses with its power and design. From May 13 to 16, Audi will be showing its technology concept car on the Wörthersee Tour in the Austrian town of Reifnitz. The inspiration for the show car came from the successful Audi 90 IMSA GTO of the late 1980s. A new technology is making its debut under the hood. The car's electric biturbo adds even more dynamism to the driving experience with its spontaneous response.
World premiere at the Vienna Motor Symposium: new high-efficiency engine from AudiAudi presents the most efficient two-liter gasoline engine in its class. The new 2.0 TFSI with 140 kW (190 hp) demonstrates the engine expertise of the brand – with a ground-breaking new combustion method. Audi will be using the engine for the first time in the next generation of the A4.
Audi and Cubic Telecom start strategic partnershipAudi is systematically extending its lead in the field of connectivity. Through its subsidiary Audi Electronics Venture GmbH (AEV), the brand with the Four Rings has acquired a stake in Cubic Telecom, a global forerunner in M2M technology. Together, Audi and Cubic Telecom intend to develop connectivity solutions for the automobiles of the Audi brand.
Audi at the 36th Vienna Motor SymposiumAudi is presenting pioneering drive technologies at the 36th Vienna Motor Symposium, which takes place on May 7 and 8, 2015. The focus is on two topics – the new 2.0 TFSI as the most efficient two-liter gasoline engine in its class, and plug-in hybrid drive in the Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 TDI quattro.
Triple lead for Audi in the DTMA commanding win of the opening round on Saturday, a one-two result on Sunday: In front of 75,000 spectators (throughout the weekend) Audi managed a near-perfect start of the new DTM season.
Audi starts new DTM season with victoryA brilliant season opener for Audi in the DTM: In the opening round at Hockenheim, Jamie Green (Audi Sport Team Rosberg) took a commanding victory after starting from the pole position. With four Audi RS 5 DTM cars in the top six, Audi left the strongest overall impression as well.
Audi celebrates second WEC season victory at SpaFollowing the thrilling season opener of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in Great Britain, Audi was unbeatable again in Belgium. On the challenging track at Spa, Marcel Fässler (CH), André Lotterer (D) and Benoît Tréluyer (F) proved their class again on clinching their second victory this season and tenth WEC success in total.
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Audi keynote address at International CES AsiaAudi is opening the first International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Asia with a keynote address. On May 24, Board Chairman Rupert Stadler, Head of Development Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg and Board Member for Sales Luca de Meo will give presentations on innovations in electronics and mega-trends in mobility at the trade show in Shanghai. The brand is also introducing a concept car.
Audi extends its lead with high-resolution Matrix Laser technologyAudi is further extending its lead in automotive lighting technology. In the sponsored project "intelligent laser light for compact and high-resolution adaptive headlights" (iLaS), the brand with the four rings is working on the headlights of the future with partners from industry and science. Matrix Laser technology and its high resolution will make roadway illumination even more flexible and highly versatile – in all situations.
Audi is the preferred address: top places in German employer rankings"Vorsprung durch Technik" attracts the experts of tomorrow: This is proven by recent studies by consulting companies trendence* and Universum*. In both rankings, Audi is once again the preferred employer for young engineers in Germany. The company is also increasingly popular with young IT experts. University students have good job opportunities at Audi: This year, the brand with the Four Rings plans to recruit another 6,000 new employees worldwide. A large proportion of them will work on new innovations and will provide support with developing international production facilities.
Audi TT 1.8 TFSI: Athlete in a compact formatAudi is extending the engine range for its new TT generation. From July, the compact sports cars will also be available in a 1.8 TFSI version developing 132 kW (180 hp). The new entry level engine version of the Audi TT Coupé* will be available from EUR 32,100 and the TT Roadster* for EUR 34,500.
Fuel of the future: Research facility in Dresden produces first batch of Audi e-dieselAudi has taken another big step in the development of new, CO2 neutral fuels: A pilot plant in Dresden has started production of the synthetic fuel Audi e diesel.
Hands-on experience of the mobility of the future: Audi with new projects in "Electric Mobility Showcase"Audi is providing hands-on experience of sustainable future mobility and continuing its involvement in the German government's "Electric Mobility Showcase" support program. From mid April, 40 of the Audi A3 Sportback e tron* will take to the roads in three different projects revolving around electric driving.
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Audi e-tron initiative at Auto Shanghai 2015With an e-tron sales initiative, Audi is paving the way for even more success in China: in 2016 the company will introduce two new models with plug in hybrid drive systems to the market. Both models – the Audi Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro and the Audi A6 L e-tron – are having their world premiere at Auto Shanghai. The Audi prologue allroad show car also offers a glimpse into the future of Audi's design language.
AUDI AG: March best month in the company's historyA start of the year made to measure for AUDI AG: With around 438,250 units sold, the brand's global sales increased in the first quarter by 6.1 percent compared with the same period 2014 – with growth in all regions. The successful start to the year was also helped by the March results. With a plus of 4.4 percent to around 177,950 cars, Audi delivered more automobiles in a single month than ever before. This means that the company with the Four Rings has registered an increase in sales for 63 months in a row.
Audi wins WEC opener at SilverstoneAudi Sport managed a dream start of the 2015 motorsport year. In the season opener of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at Silverstone, the Audi R18 e-tron quattro of Marcel Fässler, André Lotterer and Benoît Tréluyer took victory after a thrilling six-hour race in which the lead kept changing and was fiercely contested.
Federal Minister of Transport Dobrindt tests piloted AudiAlexander Dobrindt satisfied himself of the technical capabilities of the Audi A7 piloted driving concept on Friday. The Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure accepted an invitation from AUDI AG to experience the technology of piloted driving first-hand.
Audi mastermind for piloted driving: the central driver assistance controllerThe central driver assistance controller (zFAS) is the core of future systems for piloted driving under development by Audi. This mastermind uses cutting edge, high performance processors and will work its way into the model range step by step in the foreseeable future. It is a key milestone on the road to new, automated driving functions and a demonstration of the pioneering role that Audi is assuming in the field of piloted driving. The technologies specialist Delphi has been awarded the contract for series productions.
Audi drivers impressed by RS 5 DTMAt the first official DTM track tests of the year, the Audi RS 5 DTM left a strong impression.
Dual education in Italy: Successful start for social project of Audi subsidiariesThe two Audi subsidiaries Lamborghini and Ducati have celebrated a milestone with their joint social project "Dual Education System Italy" (DESI), which has been created in cooperation with the Volkswagen Workforce Foundation, the Italian Ministry for Teaching, Universities and Research, and the Ministry of Education of the region Emilia Romagna. Following the first component of education in a college, the young participants, largely from socially disadvantaged families, are now starting their practical training. For this purpose, Lamborghini and Ducati have set up modern training centers in their plants.
Top brands opt for Audi and the DTMAudi provided the DTM Champion five times in the past eight years. The aim for the 2015 season is clear: another title in the prestigious touring car series. In pursuit of this aim, the brand with the four rings can rely on the support of internationally renowned partners.
Audi Sport: Green light for the 2015 seasonWith a 'warm-up' at the Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg, Audi Sport officially opened the 2015 motorsport season. On Thursday, about 70 members of international media from 12 nations including China and Russia, experienced an exclusive tour of the new racing department and the first joint appearance of the four Audi racing projects, LMP, DTM, GT racing and the Audi Sport TT Cup.


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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- It's two and a half hours before first pitch Tuesday afternoon, and Terry Ryan is in the stands along the first-base line at Veterans Memorial Stadium, intently watching the Cedar Rapids Kernels take batting practice.
He's got a pen in his hand and leather-bound notebook in his lap. Later, as the game begins, Ryan sits behind home plate, pulling out a stop watch at one point to clock pitcher's times toward home plate.
Let's just say the guy looks every bit the part of a scout, which was his background before eventually ascending to the role of general manager of the Minnesota Twins.
"When I come here, I come here to make a decision on every player," Ryan said, before the Kernels' 7-2 loss to Quad Cities. "I don't come here for PR, I don't come here for a vacation. When I come here, I want to make a decision on every player, what I think. Whether or not they should go to instructional league, whether or not they should be protected, whether or not they should go on a different roster, whether or not they be a promotion or a demotion type of situation."
This was the first trip this season to the City of Five Seasons, though Ryan has been around before to watch the Kernels play Beloit, which was Minnesota's Midwest League affiliate until 2013. A native of nearby Janesville, Wis., he said he ultimately had little to no input on where the club decided to place its low-Class A team.
"Actually, I was probably the least resource for where we were going to go, whether we were going to stay," Ryan said.
The Kernels and most of the city's baseball fans have felt real good about them being here, too. Cedar Rapids locked up a MWL playoff spot in the first half, has one of the league's best overall records (67-45) and has had a lot of individual talent come through this summer.
The finest, of course, was outfielder Byron Buxton, who emerged as one of the game's top prospects before being promoted to high-Class A Fort Myers in late June.
"There's been quite an array of talent here, and consequently we've gotten off to a good start in Cedar Rapids," Ryan said. "Which was our objective, I will tell you that. We didn't want to get down here and not give you a good product to sell. That started even, I think, by shifting Jake Mauer here. We had interest in making sure that the manager was going to be comfortable for you to work with ... All in all, this club, the affiliation and the relationship that's developed has been about as good as we could have hoped for."
Ryan acknowledged the tough times the Twins are going through at the major league level right now and hopes the crop of players that have been and still are in Cedar Rapids this summer will be part of a turnaround.
"We've got to make better decisions, there's no doubt," he said. "We'll see if we can get this thing turned around. We've got some things that are good (that) we can look forward to. Certainly some of the guys you see here or have seen here are going to be a piece to that."
The Kernels (27-17 second half) lost for the sixth time in eight games to drop out of first place in the Western Division, a half game behind Quad Cities. The River Bandits scored three times in the first inning against losing pitcher Josue Montanez (4-5) to help make a winner of ballyhooed starting pitcher Mark Appel for the first time in his brief pro career.
Appel, the top pick in the 2013 MLB draft in June, flashed a fastball that got as high as 99 miles per hour in the early innings of his career-high five-inning stint. The right-hander has been babied along thus far, as he threw over 100 innings this season collegiately for Stanford. Coming into the game, he had thrown just 19 2/3 innings in six previous starts at Quad Cities and Rookie-level Tri-City.
Reminiscent of former Chicago Cubs star Mark Prior in both appearance and stuff, he gave up two hits and two runs, both unearned, walking one and striking out two. He threw just 59 pitches, as the Kernels swung early in counts and swung often.
"Pitcher wins, they're supposed to be important for a pitcher, but I'm just glad the team won," Appel said. "We're in a playoff push right now, and that's my goal every time out, to give the team a chance to win the game. Fortunately we put up some runs in the first couple of innings, and they made some great plays behind me."
"I thought we gave him more credit than we had to," Mauer said. "I think his fastball was kind of all over the place, and we didn't make him throw it over very much. Very frustrating."


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Since 2009/10 they have won 14 and lost only one of their 16 home games in the UEFA Europa League, while 13 of the matches have had at least three goals.
Spurs have generally been good on the road this season though, so they have a chance, but history tells us it will be difficult.
Since 2004/05 there have been 18 Europa League Last 16 second legs where the away side had lost the first leg at home and while three teams have won the return game none did so by more than one goal.
However, Spurs are actually one of those three teams having won at PSV in 2008. Tonight is set to be an open game from the outset. 12 of those 18 matches saw at least one first-half goal and half had the first goal in the opening 25 minutes.
Spurs will no doubt want to score early to get back into the tie and can be backed at 4/1 to be winning at half time. Over 2.5 Goals in the match is also well priced at 8/11.
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From Chef Oonagh Williams of Royal Temptations Catering
This dish goes great on a bed of lettuce as its own meal or used as a side dish with grilled salmon, tilapia, etc. You can also keep it simple and serve in a bowl with gluten-free tortilla chips.
1-2 ripe, sweet mangoes
3/4–1 lb. fresh, sweet pineapple with skin attached, prepared
Green tops of 2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. hot pepper jelly
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large ripe but firm avocado, prepared
½ lb. cooked salad shrimp
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Pinch of salt
Add oregano, lemon, thyme, basil for different flavors
1. To prepare the mango: Stand the mango upright with the pointed end up, slice down either side of the flat inner stone to get two pieces like small shoulder pads. Using a sharp knife carefully cut through the flesh to the skin in a "tic tac toe" pattern. Press the middle of the skin one direction while pushing the edges in the opposite direction (turning it inside out). This makes the mango pieces stand individually upright so you can cut them off the skin with a sharp knife or scoop them with a spoon. Return to the semi-peeled mango and follow the curve of the stone to cut off the remaining skin/flesh in two pieces. Cut these pieces away from skin.
2. To prepare the pineapple: I buy the semicircular pieces of fresh golden pineapple. Cut off the skin, remove core and any bits of "eyes" still left in flesh. Normally the pineapple needs to be cut in half through the length of the slice, and then cut into small pieces.
3. Put pepper jelly into a 3-4 cup mixing bowl and microwave for 10-20 seconds to melt the jelly. Add lime juice, lime rind, cilantro (if using), olive oil, onions and salt. Mix well. Stir in shrimp.
4. Stir in mango and pineapple. Taste now if you want but in only one hour the salsa will blend and mellow to a very different flavor with no 'raw' taste.
5. Prepare and add avocado just prior to serving, as it will darken. Halve the avocado and remove the stone. Cut down through the flesh to the skin in slices. Then cut crosswise to make a "tic tac toe" pattern so the end result is small, diced pieces of avocado. Insert a serving spoon between skin and flesh and ease out the cubes of avocado. Add avocado to mango and shrimp.
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Denzel Washington didn't break down Hollywood barriers by being a maverick. He reached the pinnacle of the acting profession by proving he could be as appealing and versatile as anyone in the mainstream.
It's not surprising, then, that "Antwone Fisher," Washington's directorial debut, is less a showy artistic statement than an attempt to smack the ball right up the middle. As you watch this drama about a troubled young man who confronts his dark past with the help of a therapist/father figure, you can't miss echoes of films such as "Ordinary People," "Good Will Hunting," "Finding Forrester" and even, alas, "K-Pax."
Yet to dismiss "Antwone Fisher" as derivative would be to deny its considerable emotional power as well as its ability to use these familiar elements to tell a story about African-American families - and families in general - that feels new after all. It earns the tears that it jerks.
The real-life Antwone Fisher wrote the movie based on his life, and this no doubt the first weekend ever to feature two new releases in which the screenwriter is the lead character. (The other is the Charlie Kaufman-penned "Adaptation.") Impressive newcomer Derek Luke plays Antwone, whom we meet as a Naval scrub whose hair-trigger temper and mean right hook belie a sweet lack of worldliness.
After inflicting his rage on fellow sailors a few too many times, Antwone is sent to a naval psychiatrist, Jerome Davenport, played by Washington with his usual smooth authority. At first Antwone is a combination of defiance and denial, declaring, "There's nothing wrong with me," even after admitting, "I never had parents."
When Antwone refuses to talk, the therapist wears him down with patience, silently working at his desk for session after session until Antwone decides to open up. There's no denying the been-there/done-that feel to many of these scenes. We've seen this dynamic between Matt Damon and Robin Williams in "Good Will Hunting," and before that between Timothy Hutton and Judd Hirsch in "Ordinary People." The subplot about Jerome's foundering marriage, and his patient's effect on it, also is time-tested, most recently in "K-Pax."
Yet Fisher the writer injects enough shading and specificity into his story that Fisher the character, who's been somewhat fictionalized for the movie, becomes his own man. As seen in flashbacks, Fisher winds up in foster care in Cleveland when his father is killed and mother incarcerated.
We've seen nasty foster moms before but none quite like Mrs. Tate (Novella Nelson), a black woman who has internalized the racial hostility she no doubt faced and turns it on Antwone as he grows up. She calls him the "N" word and inflicts corporal punishment with a wet towel, and all while you sense that she probably believes she loves him.
With certain incidents hindering his development, Antwone, a good-looking young man, turns out to be gun-shy in the area of romance. His courtship of Cheryl, a sunny Navy-store clerk played winningly by Joy Bryant, avoids cliche through its genuine sweetness.
Luke comes across as genuine as well. He's an actor with watchful eyes and an open face that invite you into his soul. Luke gives Antwone's rage a force, but most of all you feel his humanity as someone who learns that his past is something to be conquered, not feared.
Washington, typically, is rock-solid in front of the camera, conveying ample warmth and sympathy. Behind the camera, he's a relatively straightforward storyteller, strategic in his use of lyrical touches.
The movie's opening, for instance, is a striking dream sequence in which a boy in a suit makes his way through a dried-out field to discover a sumptuous banquet attended by dozens of people, young and old, smiling in his direction. These images resonate throughout the movie as we see what Antwone lacks and seeks.
His personal journey is suitably engaging - again in kind of a familiar way - over the first three-quarters or so, but the final act is where the story kicks up to another level of emotional intensity. Looking backward turns out to be just a means of reaching forward, and how Antwone achieves this goal is likely to prompt the most stoic of viewers to reach for the tissues, even as Washington documents the developments with tasteful restraint.
"Antwone Fisher" most of all celebrates family in a way that's deeply felt by the director and screenwriter/subject and no doubt will be shared by viewers of any ethnicity. The movie is in touch not only with the deadened nerve endings that accompany isolation but also the rejuvenating powers of a warm embrace. It leaves the audience feeling like that boy at the banquet, enjoying a feast of the heart.
3 1/2 stars (out of 4)
"Antwone Fisher"
Directed by Denzel Washington; written by Antwone Fisher; photographed by Philippe Rousselot; edited by Conrad Buff; production designed by Nelson Coates; music by Mychael Danna; produced by Todd Black, Randa Haines, Washington. A Fox Searchlight release; opens Friday, Dec. 20. Running time: 1:57. MPAA rating: PG-13 (violence, language, mature thematic material involving abuse).
Antwone Fisher - Derek Luke
Cheryl - Joy Bryant
Jerome Davenport - Denzel Washington
Berta Davenport - Salli Richardson
James - Earl Billings Slim - Kevin Connolly
Mark Caro is the Chicago Tribune movie reporter.


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Memphis penalty not impacting recruiting
Adam Zagoria
NEW YORK - The University of Memphis may have to forfeit its 2008 Final Four appearance, but the penalty doesn't seem to be having a negative impact on recruiting - at least not with a couple of highly touted players at the Boost Mobile Elite 24 event slated for Harlem's Rucker Park on Friday night.
Will Barton, a 6-foot-6 senior shooting guard from Wolfeboro, N.H. Brewster Academy. "Vacating the season, they had a pretty good year that year. They lost in the championship [to Kansas], so I'm sad to see that go. But it's a new era and we've got to move on and build some new success."
Barton and his brother, Antonio, a point guard who will play at Fitchburg (Mass.) Notre Dame Prep, both verbally committed to Memphis coach Josh Pastner over the summer.
Will Barton is ranked the No. 11 overall prospect in the 2010 class by Rivals.com.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal, citing a source close to the situation, reported late Wednesday that Memphis will vacate its 2008 Final Four appearance. The NCAA is expected to release the findings of its investigation into violations committed by the program Thursday afternoon.
The NCAA investigated whether someone took the SAT for former Memphis guard Derrick Rose, now with the Chicago Bulls. That made Rose retroactively ineligible. His older brother, Reggie Rose, was also found to have accumulated $2,260 in travel expenses. Memphis was notified of potential violations in January and met with the NCAA in June.
It would be the second time both Memphis and former head coach John Calipari, who left Memphis after the season to coach Kentucky, had to vacate Final Four seasons. The Tigers were stripped of their 1985 appearance under Dana Kirk. Calipari's Massachusetts team lost its 1996 berth because Marcus Camby took money from an agent.
Only Memphis' 1973 Final Four appearance will remain on the books.
Will Barton said because no penalties would be imposed on the current or future team, he wasn't "too worried about it."
"Really, no other penalties happened," he added. "We didn't get any bans for the NCAA Tournament and postseason play, so I think everything will be good."
Barton said he would try and communicate that message to other Memphis targets, including 5-11 Memphis (Tenn.) White Station point guard Joe Jackson, who is considering Memphis, Kansas and Tennessee. Power forward Tobias Harris, of Dix Hills (N.Y.) Half Hollow Hills West, has a long list of schools - but Barton will talk with him as well.
"I kind of knew about it before," said Jackson, who lists Memphis as his favorite. "I already knew what went down so I was just waiting on them to get rid of that season because I knew there was a lot of funny stuff going on."
Like Barton, Jackson said the penalty wouldn't impact his decision.
"As long as it don't got to do with the current players, and the players in the future, I'm good," he said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Iran optimistic about change in US policy towards Tehran: Salehi
As I have said yesterday, I am optimistic, I feel this new administration is really this time seeking to at least divert from its previous traditional approach vis-a-vis my country." Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar SalehiIran Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says the White House offer to hold direct talks with Iran is a sign of change in the US administration's approach to Tehran, expressing his optimism in this regard. "As I have said yesterday, I am optimistic. I feel this new administration is really this time seeking to at least divert from its previous traditional approach vis-a-vis my country," Salehi told the German Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin on Monday, Reuters reported. Salehi, who participated in the three-day Munich Security Conference, however, also expressed doubt over the US "new gesture" and said that it was still very hard for Tehran to trust Washington. "How do we trust again this new gesture?" he said.
The Iranian minister expressed hope that US President Barack Obama would hold out a promise by the president of the United States to "walk away from wars...and approaches that bring destruction, killings, and bloodshed."Speaking at the 49th annual Munich Security Conference in Germany on Saturday, US Vice President Joe Biden said that Washington is ready to hold direct talks with Iran over the country's nuclear energy program. Iran and the P5+1 -- Russia, China, the United States, Britain, France and Germany -- have held several rounds of talks with main focus on Iranian nuclear energy program. The last round of negotiations between the two sides was held in Moscow in June 2012. Salehi said on Sunday that the next round of comprehensive talks between Iran and the P5+1 would be held in Kazakhstan on February 25, 2013. Salehi further highlighted the significance of talks between Iran and the US, saying, "I think it is about time both sides really get into engagement because confrontation certainly is not the way." Also in an interview with Press TV on Sunday, the Iranian foreign minister welcomed Biden's offer of direct talks with Tehran, saying, "We looked at it positively. I think this is a good overture.... But we will have to wait a little bit longer to see if their gesture is this time a real gesture...so that we will be making our decisions likewise." The US, Israel and some of their allies have repeatedly accused Iran of pursuing non-civilian objectives in its nuclear energy program with Washington and the European Union having imposed illegal unilateral sanctions against the Islamic Republic over the false allegation. Iran refutes the allegation and argues that as a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency, it is entitled to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. SF/SS/MA


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Re: Anyone heard of this? 9 perk bottle.GulfCoastGirl Oct 9, 2013 4:35 PM (in response to sgtdinglepoops)
Completely true, you can get 9 perks. It's not easy though as finding those red dig sites (while in zombie blood) can be tedious... especially if there is more than one player looking for them too. I'm happy if I get one extra perk.
You can look on YouTube to see lots of videos of people running with all 9 perks (typically solo games)
EDIT TO ADD: You can't see the red dig sites unless you have the golden shovel AND are in zombie blood. Each red dig site gives you 1 extra perk slot.... so you have to dig up at least 4 if you want all 9 perks.
Also.... ONLY the person digging the red site gets the perk slot.... it does not apply to the whole team. Each person has to get their own.
Re: Anyone heard of this? 9 perk bottle.boybad Oct 9, 2013 4:58 PM (in response to GulfCoastGirl)
I was wondering about teamplay, is it possible for all players to get 9? like if you in a 2player game can both players dig up 4 each equal to 8 bottles in total for the game or is it limited to 4.
Also they dont move do they? so if you see one it will remain in the same place until it is collected?
Anyone know?
Re: Anyone heard of this? 9 perk bottle.Big_Jaw Oct 9, 2013 4:44 PM (in response to sgtdinglepoops)
I'm pretty sure that's incorrect. I saw a youtube video actually explaining it but I haven't done it myself. But each red dig site will give you one extra slot so that you can buy another perk and use it. I believe that doesn't apply to your team mates, just the player who dug the dig site up. You do this enough times and will be able to have 9 perks at once. Most videos on youtube are people playing solo, i assume playing with other players will limit how many you can get for yourself. Plus zombie blood is kinda hard to come by as well.
Re: Anyone heard of this? 9 perk bottle.sgtdinglepoops Oct 9, 2013 4:53 PM (in response to sgtdinglepoops)
Well I understand how the extra perk bottles work, I was just asking if anyone had heard anything about a 9 bottle mini easter egg. Supposedly if the first red dig site is dug up with the first zombie blood from site 1, you can get 9 perks for everyone in the game (instead of each person digging each perk up one by one.)
Re: Anyone heard of this? 9 perk bottle.sasukeJAuchiha Oct 9, 2013 5:12 PM (in response to sgtdinglepoops)
If there isn't any proof for it on the internet, then we can assume it's not real (like 99% of all zombie rumors). It probably sprung up from wishful thinking.
Re: Anyone heard of this? 9 perk bottle.Megadog14 Oct 9, 2013 6:54 PM (in response to sgtdinglepoops)
Sounds like a troll to me.
Re: Anyone heard of this? 9 perk bottle.ZombiesFan1 Oct 9, 2013 7:16 PM (in response to Megadog14)
Yeah, prolly a troll. But still, 9 perk is real, just like the golden shovel and golden helmet. To answer people, no the red dig pile dosen't move as long as it's not collected, then it will move. I dunno if all players can get the 9 perks, but for sure 1 can. Same for golden helmet, dunno if more than 1 player can get it since i haven't seen 2 in the same game. 9 perk is real, subject closed
Re: Anyone heard of this? 9 perk bottle.reluctent Oct 10, 2013 5:50 AM (in response to ZombiesFan1)
Each Gold dig site spawns one after the other, but they are hard to find. Here are some of the locations i've seen them:
1. On the road from church to Juggernog
2. Next to Wunderfizz at Juggernog
3. In fire tunnel
4. Around lightning tunnel and rarely inside the tunnel
5. Next to generator 3 in front of a zombie barricade
6. Around tank station (Rare appearance for the 1st Gold dig spot)
7. In church( Also a rare appearance at the 1st Gold dig spot you need to get)
8. Next to the mound near the final green rock is for the Archangel song.
There are others that I have not yet confirmed but If I see them i will post their locations. These spots are where i have 100% seen a Gold dig spot and have dug it. So you can rely on these. BUT sometimes it may spawn in very hidden areas I have not mentioned above so keep an eye out. An ice staff will help as you can get the free zombie blood from putting out the 3 wagons that are on fire but don't rely on that as some spawn at far away areas that you won't have time to get to. Hope this helps.
Re: Anyone heard of this? 9 perk bottle.Davelo07 Oct 10, 2013 7:01 AM (in response to reluctent)
9. Between Gen 1 and 2 by Remington
10. Outside first door at spawn on way to Gen 2
11. Excavation Site- Next Giant footprint from Gen 5 soul chest
12. By B23R near spawn
13. Between jug and Generator 2 on tank route
14. Between Generator 2 and 5 on tank route
15. Between church and generator 5 on tank route
16. Dead end at Gen 2 where zombie shield part sometimes spawns
There are 16 red dig piles so I would assume that all 4 players can have 9 perks if they dig up 4 each and then get the free Double tap from the reward box
Re: Anyone heard of this? 9 perk bottle.Brexican94 Oct 10, 2013 7:32 AM (in response to reluctent)
I've gotten one all the way back at gen 6 by the remington as well.
Re: Anyone heard of this? 9 perk bottle.reluctent Oct 11, 2013 12:44 AM (in response to Brexican94)
Ok. Really I thought at the begginning that the spots would randomly spawn anywhere accross the map but then I started seeing them too often in the same place so i thought they must be set to spawn at certain locations. But this will help, probably all the locations are typed up here. But this is a rare spot to find one that isn't listed.
In the WIND tunnel, I'm telling you this is very rare. But it is certainly a spot for one as i dug one up there myself. Yes generator 6 also has one, so your correct on saying that.


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