Audi On Demand Lets You Drive An Audi For An Hour, Or A Month

This could change how we think of car ownership.

Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have changed the way people think about car ownership. Why pay an exorbitant amount to own and insure your own car when you can just borrow one whenever you need it? Many automakers have taken notice of this shift in consumer thinking and have invested in their own ride-sharing services.

Audi previously tested a rental service in San Fransisco called 'Audi On Demand,' where users could rent any vehicle ranging from an A4 to an R8. The service never expanded across the entire US, but now Audi On Demand is back in the spotlight and will be tested in the UK.

Audi is hoping that it's new On Demand service will help make the rental process easier with a single all-in fee, which includes unlimited mileage, fully comprehensive insurance, roadside assistance, delivery, and collection. Prices range from ￡70 to ￡190 (around $90 to $242) depending on the model, and users can choose from a variety of cars including an A1, A3, A4, A5, Q3, and Q5. Some locations will also have convertible models such as the A3, A5, and S5. Unfortunately, Audi didn't mention any RS cars or the R8 - sorry enthusiasts.

Rentals range from just one hour to a 28-day period, meaning the service is highly flexible to suit your needs. If, for instance, you only need a Q5 SUV to pick up a piece of furniture, you can rent it for just an hour or two. As of now, the service is a bit limited - it runs out of Audi's Oldham facility near Manchester and can only deliver within a 30-minute driving radius, though there are plans to expand the service to more cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham, and London in the coming months. The UK will now be one of several countries to offer Audi On Demand including the United States, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and Germany, but its availability is still far from widespread.

Audi On Demand Lets You Drive An Audi For An Hour, Or A Month

This could change how we think of car ownership.

Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have changed the way people think about car ownership. Why pay an exorbitant amount to own and insure your own car when you can just borrow one whenever you need it? Many automakers have taken notice of this shift in consumer thinking and have invested in their own ride-sharing services.

Audi previously tested a rental service in San Fransisco called 'Audi On Demand,' where users could rent any vehicle ranging from an A4 to an R8. The service never expanded across the entire US, but now Audi On Demand is back in the spotlight and will be tested in the UK.

Audi is hoping that it's new On Demand service will help make the rental process easier with a single all-in fee, which includes unlimited mileage, fully comprehensive insurance, roadside assistance, delivery, and collection. Prices range from ￡70 to ￡190 (around $90 to $242) depending on the model, and users can choose from a variety of cars including an A1, A3, A4, A5, Q3, and Q5. Some locations will also have convertible models such as the A3, A5, and S5. Unfortunately, Audi didn't mention any RS cars or the R8 - sorry enthusiasts.

Rentals range from just one hour to a 28-day period, meaning the service is highly flexible to suit your needs. If, for instance, you only need a Q5 SUV to pick up a piece of furniture, you can rent it for just an hour or two. As of now, the service is a bit limited - it runs out of Audi's Oldham facility near Manchester and can only deliver within a 30-minute driving radius, though there are plans to expand the service to more cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham, and London in the coming months. The UK will now be one of several countries to offer Audi On Demand including the United States, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and Germany, but its availability is still far from widespread.

Audi Will Let You Drive These Models For $1,395 A Month

The monthly fee will provide access to the A5 convertible, S5 coupe or Q5 or Q7 crossover.

Audi is the latest automaker to join the car subscription service bandwagon in the US, following the likes of BMW, Volvo, Porsche and Cadillac. Dubbed Audi Select, the new subscription service lets customers swap a selected range of vehicles and provides access to Audi rentals in two dozen domestic markets. There is a catch, though – the service is currently only being trialled at five dealerships in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

For a fee of $1,395 a month, customers will have access to an A4 sedan, A5 convertible, S5 coupe or Q5 or Q7 crossover. According to Automotive News, subscribers can swap vehicles up to twice a month and hold any vehicle for up to six months.

Like other similar subscription services, the monthly fee includes taxes, maintenance and insurance, but does not cover fuel costs. You also have to be at least 25 years old and hold a valid driver's license free of major moving violations to be eligible.

Audi’s first US subscription service also entitles customers to up to 25 days of Audi rentals annually through Silvercar in 24 markets including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and Denver. Reservations can be booked through the Silvercar app before the car is delivered to you.

While the service is currently only being trialled in Texas, the automaker plans to roll out Audi Select in other markets in the future if the trial is successful. “We do want to do this in other markets, but we need to learn what we need to learn before we move to other markets,” said Audi of America CFO Matt Carpenter. He went on to describe the program as a "new interaction" and said he expects the expansion to be announced by the end of the year.

Audi Will Let You Drive These Models For $1,395 A Month

The monthly fee will provide access to the A5 convertible, S5 coupe or Q5 or Q7 crossover.

Audi is the latest automaker to join the car subscription service bandwagon in the US, following the likes of BMW, Volvo, Porsche and Cadillac. Dubbed Audi Select, the new subscription service lets customers swap a selected range of vehicles and provides access to Audi rentals in two dozen domestic markets. There is a catch, though – the service is currently only being trialled at five dealerships in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

For a fee of $1,395 a month, customers will have access to an A4 sedan, A5 convertible, S5 coupe or Q5 or Q7 crossover. According to Automotive News, subscribers can swap vehicles up to twice a month and hold any vehicle for up to six months.

Like other similar subscription services, the monthly fee includes taxes, maintenance and insurance, but does not cover fuel costs. You also have to be at least 25 years old and hold a valid driver's license free of major moving violations to be eligible.

Audi’s first US subscription service also entitles customers to up to 25 days of Audi rentals annually through Silvercar in 24 markets including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and Denver. Reservations can be booked through the Silvercar app before the car is delivered to you.

While the service is currently only being trialled in Texas, the automaker plans to roll out Audi Select in other markets in the future if the trial is successful. “We do want to do this in other markets, but we need to learn what we need to learn before we move to other markets,” said Audi of America CFO Matt Carpenter. He went on to describe the program as a "new interaction" and said he expects the expansion to be announced by the end of the year.

Audi On Demand Lets You Drive An Audi For An Hour, Or A Month

This could change how we think of car ownership.

Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have changed the way people think about car ownership. Why pay an exorbitant amount to own and insure your own car when you can just borrow one whenever you need it? Many automakers have taken notice of this shift in consumer thinking and have invested in their own ride-sharing services.

Audi previously tested a rental service in San Fransisco called 'Audi On Demand,' where users could rent any vehicle ranging from an A4 to an R8. The service never expanded across the entire US, but now Audi On Demand is back in the spotlight and will be tested in the UK.

Audi is hoping that it's new On Demand service will help make the rental process easier with a single all-in fee, which includes unlimited mileage, fully comprehensive insurance, roadside assistance, delivery, and collection. Prices range from ￡70 to ￡190 (around $90 to $242) depending on the model, and users can choose from a variety of cars including an A1, A3, A4, A5, Q3, and Q5. Some locations will also have convertible models such as the A3, A5, and S5. Unfortunately, Audi didn't mention any RS cars or the R8 - sorry enthusiasts.

Rentals range from just one hour to a 28-day period, meaning the service is highly flexible to suit your needs. If, for instance, you only need a Q5 SUV to pick up a piece of furniture, you can rent it for just an hour or two. As of now, the service is a bit limited - it runs out of Audi's Oldham facility near Manchester and can only deliver within a 30-minute driving radius, though there are plans to expand the service to more cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham, and London in the coming months. The UK will now be one of several countries to offer Audi On Demand including the United States, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and Germany, but its availability is still far from widespread.

Audi Will Reveal The PB 18 e-tron Electric-Drive Supercar Concept Next Month

Could this be a preview of a future halo supercar?

Audi has just announced next month it will unveil an electric-drive supercar concept at the Pebble Beach Concourse d’Elegance Week, appropriately called PB 18 e-tron. ‘PB’, of course, stands for Pebble Beach and the year is 2018. The name choice also takes into account the Le Mans-series winner Audi R18 e-tron. The automaker offers very few details about the concept itself, only that it was conceived and designed by the new Audi Design Loft in Malibu, California. That Le Mans-series winner featured many new technologies that Audi claims “inspired the solutions for various details.” What details?

Also unknown for now. However, we get the clear impression the PB 18 e-tron is track-focused. The same weekend it’s making its Pebble Beach debut, it will also be heading to Southern California’s Laguna Seca racetrack as part of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion reception. Will it also do some sort of track demo for the audience? It’s certainly possible. But for now we’ll have to make do with the single image of the PB 18 e-tron’s front end, though it’s still pretty well disguised. It certainly does look aggressive even from this angle thanks to those headlights, low roofline, and bulging front fenders.

Could the PB 18 e-tron be an early preview of an eventual R8 successor? Absolutely. But what thing is certain: Audi is continuing to move at a brisk pace towards electrification. Wouldn’t having a new halo supercar showcasing that technology be ideal? We think so. Full details to come on August 23.

Audi Will Let You Drive These Models For $1,395 A Month

The monthly fee will provide access to the A5 convertible, S5 coupe or Q5 or Q7 crossover.

Audi is the latest automaker to join the car subscription service bandwagon in the US, following the likes of BMW, Volvo, Porsche and Cadillac. Dubbed Audi Select, the new subscription service lets customers swap a selected range of vehicles and provides access to Audi rentals in two dozen domestic markets. There is a catch, though – the service is currently only being trialled at five dealerships in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

For a fee of $1,395 a month, customers will have access to an A4 sedan, A5 convertible, S5 coupe or Q5 or Q7 crossover. According to Automotive News, subscribers can swap vehicles up to twice a month and hold any vehicle for up to six months.

Like other similar subscription services, the monthly fee includes taxes, maintenance and insurance, but does not cover fuel costs. You also have to be at least 25 years old and hold a valid driver's license free of major moving violations to be eligible.

Audi’s first US subscription service also entitles customers to up to 25 days of Audi rentals annually through Silvercar in 24 markets including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and Denver. Reservations can be booked through the Silvercar app before the car is delivered to you.

While the service is currently only being trialled in Texas, the automaker plans to roll out Audi Select in other markets in the future if the trial is successful. “We do want to do this in other markets, but we need to learn what we need to learn before we move to other markets,” said Audi of America CFO Matt Carpenter. He went on to describe the program as a "new interaction" and said he expects the expansion to be announced by the end of the year.