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Pictured above is a rendering of an RS version of the Q3. Hot or not? Definitely hot; if maybe a but pointless. The Q3 was born to compete against the BMW X1, a very successful model brought forth by BMW's segment-bending exploits. In Europe the X1 has proved to be a big hit for its crossover-like looks, small size and practicality. Audi rushed to provide an answer with its Q3 crossover, and it has gone on sale in markets around the world. Audi seemingly ruled out sales of the Q3 in the U.S at launch. BMW, on the other hand, has announced the X1 will be sold here. Despite being on sale since November 2009 in Europe, a U.S launch date has been pushed back until

Audi has been doing very well with it's model line lately, pushing forward as it works to expand it's reach here and abroad. I've been particularly impressed with the three models being discussed in the article, the A4, A5 and Q5. James just did a post covering the A5 Sportback. It's a shame it's not slated to arrive for the United States market! Why global markets would get it and not us - I have no idea. Audi has inched up pricing for the A4 and Q5. The 2010 Q5 now comes in at $37,350 (up $150) for the standard Premium model. Premium Plus and Prestige check in with rises to $41,400 and $48,850 for the Q5. Some option packages have been changed and added, as

"From Sweden with Löv". That's the new marketing campaign for Volvo's latest and greatest, the XC60 Crossover. A followup and little brother to the successful XC90 SUV, the new XC60 is billed as the "Safest Volvo Ever". Volvo really, really wants to establish a strong foothold in the luxury crossover SUV market. As I've said before, the segment is shaping up to be a big battleground between the luxury automakers. Proof comes that they mean business with this price tag. At $32,395 the XC60 undercuts every competitor. Mercedes-Benz GLK, Cadillac SRX, Audi Q5, BMW X3; all of them. I wonder if they were waiting on Cadillac's pricing of the SRX? To be quite honest each one of the mentioned offerings are very appealing. I would take (and like) any one of them,

Even in the midst of all the financial turmoil and bankruptcy talk at General Motors, product launches are still continuing as usual. Two of those are the Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon and the SRX crossover. The SRX promises to be a very important launch for Cadillac, as the luxury crossover segment is high in volume and highly competitive. At $34, 155, all indications lead to the SRX being a top tier competitor. Given that Cadillac needs something extra to get on buyer's shopping lists, will that price be enough to woo buyers? It's definitely on the lower end of the spectrum for the segment. Comparing with it's competition, the only one lower is Mercedes Benz's GLK two wheel drive crossover, starting  at $33,900. That new sticker price

From the recent spats with BMW and others bold moves, Audi has definitely been picking fights lately. 2008 was a record year for the brand and they want to keep that momentum going into 2009. The latest ones feature the Audi Q5 crossover launched last month. Way to go, Audi! httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9tzrmUN-7k httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8MTpaBUCpc These latest two ads take shots at Lexus. Kicking them when their down huh? Now doubt Lexus has been really hurting in this downturn and Audi has decided this is the time to really go after them. The Lexus RX is the segment's top vehicle in volume by far so it's the one with the target on it's back. In these ads, Audi is going after one of it's biggest weak points. I think Lexus has some more problems other then