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Will An Audi Lure Buyers Into A $2 Million Condo?

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Real Estate Developments

Condo developers and car manufacturers have a shared problem, slow sales in a sluggish economy. And so more condominium developers are looking at throwing in a free car. NBC New York reports that the 449-unit One Brooklyn Bridge Park on the outskirts of Brooklyn Heights have gotten a little edgy after seeing their building only 30 percent full after a couple of years. To lure buyers, the developers are offering a free 2010 Audi A4 to the next 10 people who buy a unit worth $2 million or more by Sept. 30. The bigger lure is actually the free parking spot which could be worth $150,000 but having a shiny new car to park in it is nice too. The A4 isn't as attention getting as a Bentley or a Porsche but it might get some shoppers in the door.

The former printing factory offers units with high ceilings, large windows, kitchens with Bosch appliances and bathrooms with glass showers and separate soaking tubs. Amenities include concierge and doorman service, a children's play area, billiards room, virtual golf area, bike room, meeting rooms, fitness studio and more.

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Review: 2009 Audi A4 Avant 2.0T quattro Tiptronic

by Sam Abuelsamid (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

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In this era of ongoing economic malaise, even those with a taste for German luxury are often finding themselves having to cut back. Or perhaps, they just need something a bit smaller than the A8, 7-series or S-class, yet still befitting of a luxury garage. For those of you, Audi offers up its mid-sized A4. Less than a year ago Audi introduced a completely redesigned A4 to the US market. The latest edition of the A4 is built on an all-new platform that addresses of the complaints of past models and makes this a much more credible competitor to BMW's iconic 3-series.

The A4 is available in two different body styles, a four door sedan and the example that we drove, an A4 Avant. Avant is Audi terminology for what Americans typically call a station wagon. In Europe, this body style is often referred to as an estate, touring car or shooting brake. Whatever, you call it, ever since Audi introduced the 100 Avant in the '80s its wagons have been among the most handsome on the road, and this latest A4 is no exception. Learn what the A4 Avant is like to live with after the jump.

Gallery: Review: 2009 Audi A4 Avant 2.0

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Audi Presents an SUV Alternative with A4 Allroad Quattro at Geneva show

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

If you're in the market for a luxury sport-utility but don't like the idea of driving a mamoth off-roader around town, Audi may have what you're looking for in the A4 Allroad Quattro. Joining the larger A6-based Allroad, the A4 version combines the versatility and rugged styling of an SUV with a more car-like ride and profile.

Like the Volvo XC70 or Subaru Outback, the A4 Allroad is essentially a conventional station wagon with a higher ride height, all-wheel-drive and rugged body cladding. It's being offered with a choice of turbocharged gasoline and diesel engines, starting at around the equivalent of $47k in European markets. Given that the A6 Allroad was withdrawn from the North American market, the A4 Allroad may or may not make it over the Atlantic, so the images in the gallery below may be the closest you get to seeing it up close while we wait for the final verdict from Audi.