Despite what the name suggests, a wheel alignment (a.k.a. tire alignment) doesn’t involve servicing the wheels themselves. Instead, it involves adjusting the suspension so that wheels roll at optimum angles and that the tires make full contact with the ground. Modern vehicle suspension systems maintain their positions much better than in the past. So, while alignments are a fairly common service item, they're usually performed on an as-needed basis instead of being routine maintenance. But how do you know when you need an alignment? And what issues does an alignment fix? Here's a quick

Routine maintenance is essential to ensuring your Audi's safe, efficient, and long-lasting performance. And oil changes, as basic as they may seem, are the foundation of every proper service schedule. But why are they so important? And is it a good idea to go to an Audi dealer for the service?

Why are regular oil changes so critical?

Engines contain many metal parts that rapidly slide against each other. However, due to the high friction coefficient of metal, those parts won't readily move without a little help. Friction between the parts causes them to wear down and reduces…

There's no getting around it; the automobile's future is electrification. The internal combustion engine likely still has many years to go, but the shift has already begun, and the days of gasoline dominance are numbered. Modern interest in electric vehicles (EVs) began to pick up in the early 2000s, with adoption rising exponentially with each subsequent generation.

Today, two of the most prominent all-electric brands are Audi e-tron® and, of course, Tesla. Powertrain technology for these two automakers is very similar. For example, when comparing midsize crossover models

Typically, an automaker will exhibit a concept cars as a prototype, a way to show off new technologies and radical styling without committing to full production. This allows the company to measure the public's reaction to the design and, should the response be negative, affords plausible deniability that "well, it's just a concept, we weren't really going to add this to the lineup."

There are exceptions, of course, albeit few, in which the vehicle makes it to production with minimal alterations. And one of them will be available to Gaithersburg and Germantown drivers before you know it…

The Audi e-tron family is about to get a little bigger. Joining the popular e-tron midsize SUV and Sportback models, the all-new Q4 e-tron represents the automaker's next step toward its goal of a 30-percent electrified U.S. lineup by 2025. Audi hasn't provided an exact launch date and has kept quiet regarding specifics. However, what we do know is the Q4 e-tron is a compact crossover that promises engaging driving dynamics and plenty of versatility. Here's a quick look at some of the known details.

• Plenty of Power: The Q4 e-tron finds motivation in an 82-kWh…

Ever since Audi first unveiled the concept at the 2009 International Motor Show Germany, the e-tron moniker has been seen in a variety of Audi models, both pre-production and retail. And due to the automaker's seemingly liberal use of the nameplate, people have been understandably unsure of what to make of it. Is e-tron a standalone model? A trim level? A variant? Could it be a brand? Well, the answer is yes. To all of those. In short, e-tron is Audi's family of alternative-energy vehicles developed to carry the company, and the luxury automotive segment in general, into…

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