Nother CarGuy

The Audi Q7 has been given a comprehensive facelift for the 2020 model year and is set to initially launch in Europe in mid-September. Styling alterations have been made across the SUV’s exterior. At the front, for example, there are new headlights with a contoured design and optional HD Matrix LED technology with laser lights. Audi has also tweaked the rear of the Q7 and fitted a chrome strip connecting the taillights. The lights themselves also feature different graphics. Of more significance than the styling changes are the advancements found beneath the skin. Electromechanical active roll stabilization is available as an option to reduce body movements on uneven roads when driving in a straight line. When the car is cornering, the system reduces body roll significantly. The new Audi Q7 can also be equipped with all-wheel steering which turns the rear wheels by up to 5 degrees in the opposite direction to the front wheels at low speeds and turns them in the same directio...

With this year's Essen Motor Show about to have its preview day on Friday, December 1st, ABT Sportsline has prepared a few treats for all car enthusiasts to enjoy. Not only will they be presenting a 500 PS RS3, but a '1 of 10' SQ7 SUV will also be on deck, as will the tuner's Golf VII R, boasting 400 PS of its own. Furthermore, the ABT Power Monitor, which provides a live overview of the power boost, among many other features, is also making its world premiere at Germany's largest annual vehicle exhibition, now having its 50th anniversary. Now let's talking about the cars. With the RS3, the tuning package costs €16,900 ($20k), and the price for the complete vehicle is €74,390 ($88,500). All that money gets you a 500 PS (493 HP) engine, custom springs, anti-roll bars, brake upgrade kit and a special damper setup. Not only does ABT's RS3 supposedly ride and handle great, it also sounds more aggressive thanks to the tuner's exhaust sy...