Clark Motors, Inc. - Santa Barbara, CA

Clark Motors Inc. and IAPA

2011-03-08T09:04:00.000-08:00

Clark Motors Inc. and IAPA
(Independent Automotive Professionals Association)

Clark Volmar, of Clark Motors, Inc., along with several other automotive professionals were instrumental in forming and drafting the Charter and By-laws for IAPA and initiating the Association.

IAPA originated in Santa Barbara because this group of automotive professionals saw the need for an association to give voice to not only the business professional but also as an advocate for the driving public.

IAPA’s Mission statement is as follows:
To provide a member driven association for the automotive professional in which representation, products, goods, service, and education (both business and technical) will be provided to our members.
To serve, equally, our members, our profession, and the public by improving professional standards (in education and procedures) to ensure ethical conduct.

All members of IAPA must adhere to the following “Code of Ethics”.
Code of Ethics:
1. To create a successful relationship between the motoring public and the automotive industry.
2. To create an atmosphere of personal responsibility to their clients.
3. To create an automotive facility that attracts the most highly skilled employees in the marketplace.
4. To use high quality automotive parts and materials sold by reputable firms.
5. To create service invoices that comply with the standards required by the industry and applicable laws.
6. To create a business system that is efficient and profitable.
7. To create an atmosphere of high standards within the automotive industry and find ways to correct and improve industry standards.
8. To create an atmosphere that fosters a high level of integrity.
9. To create and use only marketing which is clear and easily interpreted.
10. Be committed to a program of continuing education for both technical and management aspects of the business.

IAPA also has a seat on the State of California Bureau of Automotive Repair Advisory group, EDD (Employment Development Department), and has a Board seat on Cal-ABC (California Automotive Business Coalition). IAPA is active in all of these positions and more to ensure a win-win situation for our members and the motoring public.

Schools

2011-01-28T13:51:00.001-08:00

Clark attended the Partners in Education’s “Annual Business and Education Partnership” Breakfast last week. Clark Motors and IAPA were both recognized as being active in Partners in Education. We are also recognized on their website as being instrumental the success of programs such as Career Day, Internship, Mentoring, and Mock Interviews.

Federal Trade Commission Library

2011-01-10T15:17:00.000-08:00

Visit ftc.gov for more information.

FTC

2011-01-10T15:00:00.001-08:00

FTC Consumer Alert

Federal Trade Commission

Auto Warranties, Routine Maintenance,
and Repairs: Is Using the Dealer a Must?

If you own a car, you know how important it is to keep up with routine maintenance and repairs.
But can a dealer refuse to honor the warranty that came with your new car if someone else does the
routine maintenance or repairs?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, says no. In fact,
it’s illegal for a dealer to deny your warranty coverage simply because you had routine maintenance
or repairs performed by someone else. Routine maintenance often includes oil changes, tire rotations,
belt replacement, fluid checks and flushes, new brake pads, and inspections. Maintenance schedules
vary by vehicle make, model and year; the best source of information about routine scheduled
maintenance is your owner’s manual.

What is a warranty?

A warranty is a promise, often made by a manufacturer, to stand behind its product or to fix certain
defects or malfunctions over a period of time. The warranty pays for any covered repairs or part
replacements during the warranty period.

Do I have to use the dealer for repairs and maintenance to keep my warranty in effect?

No. An independent mechanic, a retail chain shop, or even you yourself can do routine maintenance
and repairs on your vehicle. In fact, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which is enforced by the
FTC, makes it illegal for manufacturers or dealers to claim that your warranty is void or to deny
coverage under your warranty simply because someone other than the dealer did the work. That
said, there may be certain situations where a repair may not be covered. For example, if you or your
mechanic replaced a belt improperly and your engine is damaged as a result, your manufacturer or
dealer may deny responsibility for fixing the engine under the warranty. However, according to the
FTC, the manufacturer or dealer must be able to demonstrate that it was the improper belt replacement
— rather than some other defect — that caused the damage to your engine. The warranty would still
be in effect for other parts of your car.

Will using ‘aftermarket’ parts void my warranty?

No. An ‘aftermarket’ part is a part made by a company other than the vehicle manufacturer or the
original equipment manufacturer. Simply using an aftermarket part does not void your warranty.

Bureau of Consumer Protection

Division of Consumer & Business Education

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal for companies to void your warranty or deny
coverage under the warranty simply because you used an aftermarket part. Still, if it turns out that
the aftermarket part was itself defective or wasn’t installed correctly, and it causes damage to another
part that is covered under the warranty, the manufacturer or dealer has the right to deny coverage for
that part and charge you for any repairs. The FTC says the manufacturer or dealer must show that the
aftermarket equipment caused the need for repairs before denying warranty coverage.

Tips To Avoid Warranty Issues

Here’s how to get the most out of your vehicle’s warranty:

• Read your warranty. Often bundled with your owner’s manual, the warranty gives a general
description and specific details about your coverage. If you have misplaced your owner’s
manual, look for it online. Check the “Owners” section of your manufacturer’s website.

• Be aware of your warranty period. If problems arise that are covered under the warranty, get
them checked out before the warranty expires.

• Service your car at regular intervals. This is a good idea in any case. But for the sake of
keeping your warranty intact, follow the manufacturer’s recommended service schedule. Details
are in your owner’s manual.

• Keep all service records and receipts, regardless of who performs the service. This includes
oil changes, tire rotations, belt replacement, new brake pads, and inspections. Create a file to
keep track of repairs; it will come in handy if you have to use your warranty. If you ever have
a warranty claim and it appears that you did not maintain your vehicle, your claim could be
denied.

• Complain. If you think a dealer’s service advisor denied your warranty claim unfairly, ask to
speak with a supervisor. If you still aren’t satisfied, contact the manufacturer or go to another
dealer. You also may wish to file a complaint with your state Attorney General, local consumer
protection office, local Better Business Bureau, or the FTC.

For More Information

Visit ftc.gov for free information on buying, financing, leasing, renting and maintaining vehicles.

The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and
to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. To file a complaint or get free
information on consumer issues, visit ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357);
TTY: 1-866-653-4261. Watch a new video, How to File a Complaint, at ftc.gov/video to learn more.
The FTC enters consumer complaints into the Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online database
and investigative tool used by hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and
abroad.

December 2010

2010-12-23T12:16:00.000-08:00

THAT! THAT IS WHAT MAKES THE VEYRON, YESSS!?!?"

Loris Bicocchi's tan, cherubic face leers at me from the passenger seat, his eyes wide behind Prada shades. It is the most animated I've seen my oh-so-cool Italian co-pilote since our drive began.

2010-12-23T12:05:00.001-08:00

Snub-nosed and broad-shouldered, the 2012 Bentley Continental GT epitomizes the cliche "things are not always what they seem." Although it weighs more than many a sport/utility (5100 pounds) and looks like a prince's imperious weekend cruiser, the GT excels at doing what you think it can't -- in this case, blasting from 0 to 60 in an estimated 4.4 seconds and hitting a top speed of 198 mph.

2010-12-23T11:45:00.000-08:00

Beginning in early 2011, Audi will start shipping the RS 3 Sportback, a faster, more developed version of the luxurious hatchback that shares its architecture with the Volkswagen Golf. While the A3 and S3 are both powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged direct injection four-cylinder, the S3 having a slightly larger turbo and intercooler, the RS 3 will get the same 2.5-liter turbocharged direct-injection five-cylinder found in the TT-RS. The five-cylinder will not only provide the appropriate rally-car roar, but roughly 340-horspower and 332 pound-feet of torque. The RS3 will pull off 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds according to Audi, and in accordance with the infamous "gentleman's agreement," the car will be electronically limited to 155 mph.

2010-12-23T11:44:00.000-08:00

It's hard to improve on greatness, so when Stasis Engineering offered us a short drive of its modified Audi R8 Spyder, we were excited and skittish. The last time we debarked from a stock R8 5.2 FSI, we concluded that Audi had improved upon near-perfection. Could Stasis improve the R8 even further, or would its upgrades actually set the car back? We intend to find out.

2011 Bluetec E 350

2010-12-23T11:18:00.000-08:00

It's a good thing that the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluetec doesn't need to go to the gas station often, because people will stare at you when you go to put that green diesel nozzle into your shiny new Benz. Some would-be Good Samaritans might even inform you that you're about to put diesel into a car and that you shouldn't do that - to which you'll merely respond "why yes, I know. It's a diesel car

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1012_2011_mercedes_benz_e350_bluetec/index.html#ixzz18xtxM1sW

Driven: Mercedes-Benz

2010-10-19T14:26:00.000-07:00

Suppliers and carmakers often invite us to tech days to show off their latest gadgets and gizmos. But while it's always great to speak with the engineers, the new technology often turns out to be little more than a gimmick or—even worse—yet another killjoy nanny system introduced to keep you “safe.”

So our expectations were not at an all-time high as we traveled to Stuttgart last week to drive the next iteration of Mercedes' Active Body Control (ABC) suspension. As we sat down with S-class project leader Hans Multhaupt and the company's super-brain, Prof. Bharat Balasubramanian—he’s the head of product innovations and process technologies at corporate research and advanced engineering (whew!)—the first surprise was the name of the system: "Magic Body Control.” What, not another ASSIST or something-TRONIC (capital letters Mercedes' own)? Nope, and this marks the beginning of a new nomenclature, where the brand's coolest high-tech options—defined, it says, as those with the most tangible customer benefit and the biggest wow factor—will use the "Magic" appellation from now on

2012 Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI

2010-10-19T14:25:00.000-07:00

When automakers begin development on a new model, there are typically three or more competing design proposals, one of which is then chosen to make it into metal. This standard operating procedure was discarded with the Audi A7 Sportback, says Audi boss Rupert Stadler: "Everything was right in the first place." Indeed, this large hatchback could be the most beautiful of all Audis. Long, wide, and low, it’s styled with smooth and supremely clean lines. The front end is better proportioned than the latest A8's and seems cool and almost stoic—especially with the optional LED headlights. The side view recalls the most handsome (if not the most reliable) of 1970s hatchbacks, such as the Rover SD-1 and Citroën CX; the rear end is cut off sharply, like an Italian supercar of that same era. This car is free of the gimmicks you'll find on many others in this class, and we haven't talked to anyone who doesn't admire its looks.

2011 Audi R8 GT

2010-10-19T14:23:00.000-07:00

We’re not quite sure the world needs an even faster, lighter, and more powerful Audi R8, but Stephan Reil, head of development at Quattro GmbH, the company’s performance division, thinks it does. “More and more customers are demanding high-performance sports cars suitable for track days and club competition events,” he explains. “Also, we want to bring some of the Audi R8 LMS race car’s technical features to the road.” What he doesn’t add, of course, is that Audi will make some serious coin out of building its run of 333 GTs: Each one carries a price premium of about $50,000 over the R8 V-10’s base of $151,750.

The basis of the R8 GT is the R8 5.2 FSI. Changes to the 5.2-liter V-10’s engine software increase output to 560 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque, up from 525 and 391, respectively. The R tronic automated manual is standard. In place of the 5.2’s magnetorheological shocks with a cockpit-adjustable sport setting, the GT gets conventional coil-overs that can be manually lowered 0.4 inch. And there’s additional negative camber at both the front and rear.

2011 BMW Alpina B7

2010-10-19T14:21:00.000-07:00

Sehr geschmeidig. German for “very smooth.” Smooth power (and plenty of it), no waiting. Smooth ride (always a BMW virtue, even with B7 handling mods). Smooth, understated good looks (making it easier to startle owners of lesser luxury sedans when you tramp on the throttle and disappear).

That’s a big part of this super 7’s raison d’être: one-upping the other guys without being too obvious about it. Like its predecessor, the new B7 begins life as the latest BMW 750 (in either long- or short-wheelbase form) and is then massaged by Alpina, the go-faster shop that’s more or less umbilically attached to BMW.

Audi E-Tron Spyder Concept - Auto Shows

2010-10-19T14:20:00.000-07:00

Two is better than one, as the saying goes, and Audi is taking that to heart with its five-year goal of selling two cars in the U.S. for every one it sells now. The brand apparently feels that the philosophy applies to concepts, too, as it trotted out a second dream machine at the Paris show, the e-tron Spyder shown here. It joins the Quattro concept on the Audi stand in the City of Light.

A Brief History of Nearly Every E-Tron

This Spyder is the fourth entry in Audi’s e-tron fest. It started with the all-electric, all-wheel-drive e-tron concept that was shown about a year ago in Frankfurt. Next up was the e-tron concept—yep, same name—that dropped in Detroit. That one also was all-electric, but it was slightly smaller and delivered power to the rear wheels only. We were given the chance to drive e-tron number one and were told that limited production of that vehicle had been approved. The A1 e-tron from the Geneva show earlier this year was the third concept to wear the name. The A1 changed up the powertrain again, using an electric motor to drive the front axle and augmenting it with a range-extending gasoline generator.

And that brings us to the present e-tron, where the top has been removed and yet another propulsion system—plug-in hybrid—thrown into the mix. This slinky roadster drives its rear wheels with a mid-mounted, extra-powerful version of Audi’s 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V-6; output is 300 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque thanks to the addition of a second turbocharger. Audi’s seven-speed dual-clutch transmission handles gearswaps. Things get more complicated, though, with a pair of electric motors powering the front axle. Electrical energy is stored in a 9.1-kWh lithium-ion battery up front, and the motors team up to make 88 hp and 260 lb-ft of immediate torque. The use of two motors instead of one allows for electric torque vectoring. Green numbers: The e-tron Spyder can travel an estimated 31 miles in electric-only mode, with a maximum speed of 37 mph. Fun numbers: Audi claims a 0-to-62-mph time of 4.4 seconds and a limited top speed of 155 mph.

Audi Quattro Concept - Auto Shows

2010-10-19T14:18:00.002-07:00

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Audi Quattro. To celebrate, the car that started it all—now known as the Ur-Quattro, or “original Quattro”—has received a futuristic second coming. This concept throws modern tech and styling at the all-wheel-drive rally-weapon idea and hints at weight-saving innovations to come from the four-ringed brand.

The car’s overall stance and proportions are closer to that of the Sport Quattro, the super-limited-production homologation special Audi built to compete in Group B rally beginning in 1984. This new effort, however, is wider, longer, and rides on a longer wheelbase than the Sport Quattro. It’s actually based on the RS5 coupe’s platform, which has been shortened and chopped for use here. The Neue-Quattro trades the RS5’S 4.2-liter V-8 for a more historically correct turbocharged five-cylinder engine. The 2.5-liter TFSI engine is a modified version of the

Infiniti

2010-10-19T14:18:00.001-07:00

V-6 Infiniti G sedan with less power and less available equipment than the bigger-engined G37. Costing $4100 less than the cheapest G37 four-door, the G25 still packs leather seats, a six-speaker stereo that’s XM ready, power front seats, brushed-aluminum interior trim, keyless start, automatic climate control, HID headlamps, and 17-inch wheels. Under the hood is a rev-happy 2.5-liter V-6 that sends its 218 hp and 187 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels—or to all four wheels in the G25x for $1600 more—via a standard seven-speed automatic transmission. Perhaps more important, however, is what the G25 does not offer: a manual transmission, a Sport package, or even a navigation system. Clearly, Infiniti is going for a less-discerning buyer with the G25.

BMW

2010-10-19T14:16:00.000-07:00

In the BMW 5-series family, the 535i seems to be the sweet spot, especially compared with the V-8–powered 550i, which is unnecessarily heavy and not much quicker—not at speeds that are allowed in the U.S., anyway. But the lineup includes the 528i, and we wondered if the 5er could remain compelling, despite a power deficit.

Like the 535i, the 528i has a 3.0-liter inline-six beneath its long hood, but unlike the 535i, there’s no turbo to be found in its engine bay. For 2011, BMW went to work on the naturally aspirated engine, boosting the last-gen 528i’s output by 10 hp and 30 lb-ft, to 240 and 230. Even with the increase, going the naturally aspirated route costs you 60 hp compared with the 535i, but the cars are otherwise essentially identical, with the 535 adding 18-inch wheels (the 528i gets 17s) and adaptive xenon headlamps. Sacrificing the power keeps $5050 (or $15,150, in the case of the 550i) in your pocket.

Mercedes

2010-10-19T14:08:00.002-07:00

When it went on sale in the United States in 2005, the E-class–based CLS popularized the “four-door coupe” shape via a plunging roofline and a slim greenhouse, and would earn 40,000 sales in the U.S. over the next five years. It also spawned a number of copycat designs such as the Audi A7, the Volkswagen CC, and the Jaguar XF.

The second-generation CLS, which goes on sale here early next summer as a 2012 model, isn’t as pretty as the first one. The new body is a mixture of unimpeachable proportions and jarring design details. The overall envelope is elegant, but Mercedes embroiders it with brash details such as aggressive air scoops around the front bumper and sharp creases along the flanks.

As with virtually every car that comes to market these days, the CLS is bigger than the vehicle it replaces. The wheelbase has grown from 112.4 inches to 113.2, and the overall length is now 194.5 inches, up from 193.6. The car is slightly taller and wider, at 55.8 and 74.1 inches, respectively. The running gear comes from the new E-class sedan, but the CLS has a slightly wider track in front and back.

Although it’s still a striking car, the CLS places equal emphasis on its bevy of safety features. There are nine standard airbags and no fewer than 12 assistance systems. New among these are three active systems to help with parking, staying in the appropriate lane, and monitoring blind spots. The latter doesn’t merely alert a driver to a car in a blind spot; it uses the brakes to tug the CLS away from an approaching vehicle.

Spy photo

2010-10-19T14:08:00.001-07:00

Based as it is on the same architecture as the 2012 A6, the recently unveiled Audi A7 luxo-hatch previewed how the next A6 will drive. Now, we also know how Audi’s next midliner will look, thanks to spy photographers who caught this right-hand-drive prototype running wild with hardly any camouflage.

The photos more or less confirm what we stated—and illustrated quite accurately, we gotta say—back in our April story on the upcoming A6: that it will elegantly split the difference between the two-year-old A4 and the all-new 2011 A8 flagship. Notable styling features include its more laid-back stance, the upswept lower-body contour, taillights that extend onto the trunk (like those of the rest of the Audi line), and LED running lights with a checkmark graphic that is somewhat softer than the menacing diodes of the new A8. We’d like to see a sportier edge to the mainstream sedan’s appearance, but it appears that Audi will reserve the styling flourishes for the S6 and RS6 models, which will follow in subsequent model years.

We expect the next-gen A6’s engine lineup to include VW’s turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, with the majority of cars powered by a supercharged V-6 in one of two strengths, as seen in the Q7. Although we’re not sure if we’ll actually get the RS6 in the U.S., the legendary twin-turbo V-10 powering the current car will give way to a twin-turbo V-8 pumping out something near the 10’s 580 hp. We also stand behind our dour prediction that we won’t see the Avant wagon version of the next A6—at least for a while. If Audi’s recent models are any indication, we are optimistic that the 2012 A6 will not only look good, but drive well, too. We should find out for ourselves within a year.

BMW M1

2010-10-19T14:06:00.000-07:00

The 1-series M coupe is proof that BMW really cares about the little guy. This hottest 1er is BMW’s attempt to counter criticism that its M cars, particularly the M3, have become too big and too expensive. According to M GmbH head Kay Segler: “The car should be affordable for younger customers, but still has to be a serious M product.” Of course, affordability is all relative. It’s likely that the 1-series M (don’t call it an M1, please, out of respect for the '70s supercar) will start at about $43,000 when it goes on sale in the U.S. in early summer. That’s practically entry-level in BMW-land, where even a stripped 135i costs $37,225.

Beautiful Cars 4

2010-09-09T14:57:00.000-07:00

Style meets Speed - World's Most Alluring Cars

2010-09-09T14:56:00.000-07:00

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2010-09-01T09:50:00.000-07:00

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2010-05-27T14:39:00.000-07:00

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2010-05-06T16:18:00.000-07:00

2010-05-06T15:29:00.000-07:00

Ladies and gentlemen, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet is no sports car. It doesn't carve corners with X-Acto knife precision, sound like a monster at full throttle, or hit 60 mph in less than five seconds. However, it does stay poised when pushed hard, looks good from most angles, and is utterly comfortable while cruising with three passengers in tow. End of story? Not X-Actly.

What you see here is Mercedes-Benz's latest attempt at creating an eminently comfortable, easy to drive luxury cabriolet for its key world markets. As the P.R. spinmeisters put it during a predrive briefing, the new E-Class Cabriolet is a "four-seasons, four-passenger" car. We'll see about that.

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/convertibles/1004_2011_mercedes_benz_e_class_cabriolet_second_drive/index.html#ixzz0nBvWNkhL

2011 B.M.W

2010-05-06T15:27:00.002-07:00

Decommission all the electronic helpers and you’ll find there’s accurate and well-weighted steering that almost seems to find the apex by itself, predictable balance, confident brakes and enough torque from its turbocharged inline-6 to exit corners in a sublime, countersteering slide.

That’s nearly a foregone conclusion; BMW has rarely disappointed us in the handling dynamics department. What’s more interesting is seeing the direction in which BMW has taken the new 5, treading the delicate line between not alienating the core buyers, and showing the world a brash newness and forward-thinking technology.

Audi A8

2010-05-06T15:27:00.001-07:00

Nice, France—When you think of southern France, images of warm sunshine, sandy beaches and a beautiful coastline come to mind. So it was fitting that Audi chose this setting for journalists to experience the open-top version of the highly competent R8 sports car.

In turning the R8 into a convertible, Audi needed to make a few changes—the designers didn’t want to lose the R8’s unique styling, while the engineers were charged with retaining the coupe’s rigid chassis.
Road and Track

Audi e Tron

2010-01-26T15:54:00.000-08:00

We were gliding down a short section of Pacific Coast Highway -- temporarily closed for us by the Highway Patrol, no less -- in Audi's wild, battery-electric e-tron show car, when its German engineer sitting next to me leaned over and asked the pay-dirt question: "So what do you think?"

I nailed the accelerator again to judge its acceleration (officially quoted as 4.8 seconds to 62 mph). Felt the brake pedal once more for any wobbliness in its transition from regen to friction braking (none that I could detect). And considered its other key EV attribute -- a range of 154 miles per charge -- and replied "I'm impressed. This is a beautiful automobile. Gorgeous in fact. But...you know, I just got out of a production Tesla Roadster Sport that hits 60-mph a full second quicker and easily travels 200 miles on a full battery." The long look I gave him punctuated my point.

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/alternative/112_0912_audi_e_tron_concept_drive/index.html#ixzz0dlXymCXr

2011 MBZ E Class

2010-01-26T15:52:00.000-08:00

Bet you didn't know the origin of the word "cabriolet." In the horse-and-buggy era, the word was applied to lightweight open carriages pulled by two horses and used primarily for pleasure rides in fair weather. The word was pinched from the French verb "cabrioler," meaning "to cavort" -- move about carelessly, playfully or boisterously -- or "to cut a caper." The next installment in Mercedes-Benz's long line of "cavorters" isn't exactly lightweight, but it promises to extend pleasure driving well beyond the traditional fair-weather season, thanks to a new innovation dubbed Aircap.

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/convertibles/112_0912_2011_mercedes_e_class_cabriolet_look/index.html#ixzz0dlXSttaD

2011 Mini Cooper

2010-01-26T15:49:00.000-08:00

After more than a year of concept teases and name guessing games, the long-awaited Mini Cooper Countryman -- the first four-door Mini of the modern era -- has finally come out into the light and is headed to U.S. Mini showrooms in early 2011 after a world debut at the upcoming Geneva motor show

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/112_1001_2012_mini_countryman_first_look/index.html#ixzz0dlWzpyW3

2010 Audi R8

2010-01-26T15:48:00.000-08:00

Practical for a supercar and beautiful to behold, the R8 is a true-blue supercar that will thrill the driver and passersby alike. The V-8 version offers enough for some, but for about $30K more, the new V-10 offers a Ferrari- and Lamborghini-grade driving experience and soundtrack.