Denver, Colorado, August 15, 2008 - Colorado Audi dealer Prestige Imports has announced its renewed commitment to providing an outstanding customer experience in connection with the sales and service of Audi TT automobiles. Longstanding Denver, Colorado area Audi dealer Prestige Imports has provided attentive customer service to its loyal customer base from its location on Colfax Avenue in Lakewood dating back from the early 1970s. The Audi dealership enjoys a reputation throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region as a reputable and trusted dealership that provides a high quality experience for Audi TT automobile sales and service customers.

From its introduction as a concept car in 1995, and as a production car in 1998, the Audi TT was regarded by many as innovative and revolutionary. The Audi TT was nominated for the North American Car of the Year award for 2000. It was also on Car and Driver magazine’s Ten Best list for 2000 and 2001. The second generation Audi TT has been honored with many awards including the inaugural Drive Car of the Year, Top Gear Coupe of the Year 2006, Fifth Gear Car of the Year 2006, Autobild ‘Most Beautiful Car’ and World Design Car of the Year 2007, as well as being a finalist for World Car of the Year.

Edmunds.com announced the winners of the first Edmunds.com Consumers’ Top Rated vehicles. In it consumers rate vehicles in eight different categories: performance, comfort, fuel economy, fun to drive, interior design, exterior design, build quality and reliability. The 2008 Audi TT took awards in the ‘coupe $25K-35K’ and ‘convertible over $35K’ categories. The second-generation Audi TT is now available to consumers in the United States as the 2008 model.

The Colorado Audi dealer is open Monday through Saturday. Additional information about Prestige Imports and its inventory of Audi automobiles is available at the company’s website at www.prestigeimports.net or the company blog at www.prestigeimportsblog.net.

About Prestige Imports
Prestige Imports is an established Audi and Porsche dealership located in Lakewood, Colorado in the Denver area. The dealership provides a professional and courteous environment for purchasing and servicing Audi and Porsche automobiles. As one of the largest dealerships of its kind in the United States, Prestige Imports maintains a large selection of new and pre-owned vehicles. Prospective customers are invited to contact the dealer’s knowledgeable staff of Audi Brand Specialists or Certified Porsche Brand Specialists with any questions or to arrange a test drive.

Contact
Name: Don Adis
Email: donadis@prestigeimports.net
Phone: (303) 238-8101

Prestige Imports
9201 W Colfax Ave
Lakewood, CO 80215

Concept
The design concept that was shown at Detroit was a direct expression of the original mid-engine Porsche roadster, the legendary 550 Spyder.  In the mid-1950s, the Porsche 550 practically rewrote the rules of high performance, becoming one of the most successful racing cars of its time. 

It didn’t have the biggest engine, nor was it the most costly sports car of its era. What it had was innovation, pure and simple. The idea of locating a compact, freerevving engine midship gave the Porsche a nimbleness no sports car had ever possessed. The Spyder didn’t have to outmuscle its competitors. It could outbrake, outmaneuver and outsmart them. 

The Boxster shares this boldly intelligent approach to sports car design. Within an open-top, twoseater layout sits a mid-mounted, flat-six boxer engine, its low center of gravity helping to instill driving confidence through the corners.

Philosophy
There is no shortage of intellectual exchange taking place at the Porsche design studios in Weissach, Germany. Every alternation proposed must be rationalized, held up to the ideal that form must follow function.

Since the time of its inauguration, a litany of significant enhancements has been made to the Boxster’s celebrated form—each of them at once faithful to its heritage, firmly rooted in functionality and unlike anything else on the road.

Aerodynamics
Porsche, it’s not simply a matter of styling shapes that shear the least resistant path through air. Wind is an important ally in our incessant effort to elevate performance. As well as an essential element of the Boxster’s character.

Every line, every curve and every carefully chiseled detail play a vital role in shaping, shifting and refining the flow of air.  Charge into the wind, and the Boxster’s prominent front air ducts pass generous amounts of cool air to the engine’s radiators. Then, directional spoilers channel it to the next assignment: brake cooling.

Large intakes on the rear quarter panels feed even more cooling air to the flat-six engine. The air that flows over the car arcs down the sloping rear deck, applying downforce to a rear spoiler that extends at speeds above 75 mph for crisp handling and high-speed stability. Less visible, but no less important, is a smooth underbody design that keeps air gliding beneath the car, creating a “ground effects” stream that reduces lift and drag while simultaneously venting stagnant air around the gearbox.

Prestige Imports
9201 W Colfax Ave
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 238-8101

Audi R8 is named as 2008 World Performance Car and 2008 World Car Design of the Year

The Audi R8 has achieved a double victory at the 2008 World Car of the Year awards, winning both the World Performance Car and the World Car Design of the Year awards. The super sports car from Audi was chosen for these awards by 47 World Car jurors from 24 countries throughout the world.

When naming the Audi R8 as the 2008 World Performance Car, the jurors observed that it has “solid credentials on paper thanks to its mid-mounted 420 horsepower V8 engine and aluminum construction. But where it excels is in the exceptional balance, refinement and control that grant the driver the confidence to push to the limit. It has astonishing precision for a car of its size category”.

Last year, the Audi RS 4 collected the World Performance Car award, so this makes it two in a row in the performance category for the brand with the four rings. This year there were two representatives from Audi in the final stages of voting, as the Audi S5 was also one of the top three finalists for the award.

For the 2008 World Car Design of the Year award, the jurors praised the Audi R8 for “transforming the sports car landscape. The R8 design is striking, original and full of interesting details, from the nose strakes to the much discussed vertical ‘blade’ behind the B pillar”.

World Car design expert Tom Matano, Executive Director of the School of Industrial Design, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, USA commented that the Audi R8 is “a great visual representation of the technology within, a complete package of Techno-Iconic Design”.

Last year, the Audi TT received the World Car Design of the Year award, so Audi has retained this design crown for the second year in a row.

Audi won the overall World Car of the Year title with the Audi A6 sedan at the inaugural World Car of the Year awards in 2005. With one overall win and four category wins in total, Audi is the most successful manufacturer at the World Car of the Year awards.

 Prestige Imports
9201 W Colfax Ave
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 238-8101

The new Audi A6 for model year 2009 boasts enhanced design, interior and an all-new powertrain. The new powerful yet efficient powerplant has been added to the already impressive lineup of direct injection engines.

U.S. market introduction of the Audi A6 will be the first quarter of 2009.
Its design is enhanced by a range of bold new accents, perfectly articulating the A6 model’s strong personality. The single-frame grill, bumpers, air vents and fog lights have all been redesigned. LED lighting technology for both front DRL and side mirror lighting, a new wheel program, and interior accent updates round out the impressive improvements.

Exterior
An aluminum-colored molding traversing the sides emphasizes the A6’s dynamic contour. At 16.17 ft long, 6.10 ft wide, and 4.79 ft high, little has changed in the sedan’s generous proportions. The gentle lip on the trunk, integrated chrome strip on the bumper, broad diffuser and straight exhaust pipes are part and partial of the revamped rear end. The rear lights with LED technology have also been updated: narrow and wide, they taper inward on the sedan.

Interior
The A6’s spacious interior with its clean and elegant contours and perfect craftsmanship is characteristic of this luxury brand.
The instrument panel uses new higher-resolution graphics; and a new frame better accentuates the display (color in the optional MMI navigation system). Tastefully-appointed chrome trim, even on the spokes of the steering wheel, call attention to its overall elegance and inlays are available in either aluminum look or fine woods.
More control, more safety, more comfort, more driving pleasure: an improved suspension gives the driver even greater control over the car.

quattro® all-wheel drive
The very latest generation quattro® is available in the 2009 Audi A6. It gives the A6 tremendous driving characteristics, remarkable grip and superior safety. Under normal conditions, the torque split is 40 percent to the front wheels and 60 percent to the rear. The mechanically-operated Torsen differential immediately diverts most of the power to the axle, providing better traction whenever the need arises – in extreme cases, up to 65 percent to the front or 85 percent to the rear.

Suspension
In fine-tuning the A6, two key objectives were identified: increasing its comfort while retaining its sporty character. With new large-diameter, front-axle shock absorbers operating within an optimized valve system, Audi engineers were able to achieve both goals.

Audi side assist
The optional Audi side assist kicks in to help drivers when changing lanes at speeds over 37 mph, helping to enable a more stress-free driving experience. Using radar sensors, Audi side assist is able to detect other cars up to 164 ft away. When a vehicle is in your blindspot or rapidly approaching from behind, a warning light flashed in the exterior mirror.

Prestige Imports
9201 W Colfax Ave
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 238-8101

Denver, Colorado, August 14, 2008 - Denver, Colorado area Audi dealer Prestige Imports has announced its renewed commitment to providing an outstanding customer experience in connection with the sales and service of Audi A4 automobiles. Longstanding Denver, Colorado area Audi dealer Prestige Imports has provided attentive customer service to its loyal customer base from its location on Colfax Avenue in Lakewood dating back from the early 1970s. The Audi dealership enjoys a reputation throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region as a reputable and trusted dealership that provides a high quality experience for Audi A4 automobile sales and service customers.

First introduced in 1996, the Audi A4 is one of the most admired cars sold in its class. The Audi A4 traditionally features handsome styling inside and out. Available ‘quattro’ all-wheel drive makes the Audi A4 a favorite for many Colorado residents accustomed to dealing with the region’s dynamic year-round climate and road conditions.

Audi released the first official pictures of the B8 series A4 in August 2007, and unveiled the car to the public at the September 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. The B8 A4 substantially shares the same underpinnings as the Audi A5 coupé, known as the Modular Longitudinal Platform. While prior A4 chassis were limited in wheelbase due to the relationship between the engine and front axle, the MLP allows for a reduced front overhang, resulting in a longer wheelbase with less increase in overall length. This effectively redistributes the engine mass slightly rearwards, improving handling by better balancing the mass more equally between the front and rear wheels. The estimated static front:rear weight ratio of the B8 A4 is approximately 55:45, depending on body style and engine. The relocation of the steering rack in front of the axle is said to also improve handling over previous A4 platforms.

The Colorado Audi dealer is open Monday through Saturday. Additional information about Prestige Imports and its inventory of Audi automobiles is available at the company’s website at www.prestigeimports.net or the company blog at www.prestigeimportsblog.net.

About Prestige Imports
Prestige Imports is an established Audi and Porsche dealership located in Lakewood, Colorado in the Denver area. The dealership provides a professional and courteous environment for purchasing and servicing Audi and Porsche automobiles. As one of the largest dealerships of its kind in the United States, Prestige Imports maintains a large selection of new and pre-owned vehicles. Prospective customers are invited to contact the dealer’s knowledgeable staff of Audi Brand Specialists or Certified Porsche Brand Specialists with any questions or to arrange a test drive.

Contact
Name: Don Adis
Email: donadis@prestigeimports.net
Phone: (303) 238-8101

Prestige Imports
9201 W Colfax Ave
Lakewood, CO 80215

In a joint statement from Audi of America, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) dated November of 2007 the Audi A3 joins other Audi automobiles receiving the designation of “Top Safety Pick”.

The following is extracted from this announcement:

Recent crash tests by both organizations have demonstrated that Audi is among the best in the industry in terms of passenger safety and vehicle crash worthiness. For 2008, the IIHS added the Audi A3 to the list of Audi models designated as “Top Safety Pick” in the Midsize category. 2007 “Top Safety Pick” winners A4 and A6 continued into 2008 in the Midsize and Large car category, respectively.

Audi is the only German luxury auto manufacturer with the distinction of having three models listed as a “Top Safety Pick.” To achieve this distinction, vehicles must receive a top rating of “Good” for passenger protection in off-set frontal, side, and rear crash tests. In addition, IIHS vehicle tests now include occupant safety measures and crash prevention criterion. Vehicles must have an available electronic stability program, which Audi has standard on every model it produces.

Audi’s commitment to safety also includes a comprehensive list of active safety features. Every Audi sold in the U.S. has standard four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS), an electronic stability program and daytime running lights (DRL). New for 2008 on all models is a standard tire pressure monitoring system. All of these features are designed to help reduce the chances of a collision.

There are many standard passive safety features in Audi vehicles that are designed to protect occupants in the event of a collision. Several key optional convenience features also enhance the driving experience. New for 2008 on the A6/S6, A8/S8, and Audi Q7 models is an optional Audi lane assist feature. When equipped, a camera monitors the vehicle’s path of travel, and will slightly vibrate the steering wheel should the driver veer from their current lane without signaling. This alerts the driver that they are changing lanes should their attention be diverted from the road. The sensitivity of the lane sensor can be adjusted using the Audi MMI controller.

In 2006, Audi Q7 broke ground in the automotive industry to be equipped with blind spot protection which is called Audi side assist. Now available on the 2008 A6/S6 and A8/S8 models, this system monitors up to 165 feet behind the vehicle and alerts the driver when someone is in their blind spot. A directional amber LED appears in the inner housing of the exterior mirror to inform the Audi driver that someone is in their blind spot. Should the Audi driver attempt to merge into the lane occupied by a vehicle in their blind spot, the LED will flash brightly when the turn signal is pushed. This is to insure the driver is aware that changing lanes could be dangerous, and to use extra caution.

Prestige Imports
9201 W Colfax Ave
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 238-8101

From its introduction as a concept car in 1995, and as a production car in 1998, the Audi TT was regarded by many as innovative and revolutionary. The Audi TT was nominated for the North American Car of the Year award for 2000. It was also on Car and Driver magazine’s Ten Best list for 2000 and 2001. The second generation Audi TT has been honored with many awards including the inaugural Drive Car of the Year, Top Gear Coupe of the Year 2006, Fifth Gear Car of the Year 2006, Autobild ‘Most Beautiful Car’ and World Design Car of the Year 2007, as well as being a finalist for World Car of the Year. Edmunds.com announced the winners of the first Edmunds.com Consumers’ Top Rated vehicles. In it consumers rate vehicles in eight different categories: performance, comfort, fuel economy, fun to drive, interior design, exterior design, build quality and reliability. The 2008 Audi TT took awards in the ‘coupe $25K-35K’ and ‘convertible over $35K’ categories. The second-generation Audi TT is now available to consumers in the United States as the 2008 model. For those wanting a broad combination of performance, sophistication and style, the Audi TT comes highly recommended.

The Colorado Audi dealer is open Monday through Saturday. Additional information about Prestige Imports and its inventory of Audi automobiles is available at the company’s website at www.prestigeimports.net or the company blog at www.prestigeimportsblog.net.

About Prestige Imports
Prestige Imports is an established Audi and Porsche dealership located in Lakewood, Colorado in the Denver area. The dealership provides a professional and courteous environment for purchasing and servicing Audi and Porsche automobiles. As one of the largest dealerships of its kind in the United States, Prestige Imports maintains a large selection of new and pre-owned vehicles. Prospective customers are invited to contact the dealer’s knowledgeable staff of Audi Brand Specialists or Certified Porsche Brand Specialists with any questions or to arrange a test drive.

Contact
Name: Don Adis
Email: donadis@prestigeimports.net
Phone: (303) 238-8101

First introduced in 1996, the Audi A4 is one of the most admired cars sold in its class. The Audi A4 traditionally features handsome styling inside and out. Available ‘quattro’ all-wheel drive makes the Audi A4 a favorite for many Colorado residents accustomed to dealing with the region’s dynamic year-round climate and road conditions.

Audi released the first official pictures of the B8 series A4 in August 2007, and unveiled the car to the public at the September 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. The B8 A4 substantially shares the same underpinnings as the Audi A5 coupé, known as the Modular Longitudinal Platform. While prior A4 chassis were limited in wheelbase due to the relationship between the engine and front axle, the MLP allows for a reduced front overhang, resulting in a longer wheelbase with less increase in overall length. This effectively redistributes the engine mass slightly rearwards, improving handling by better balancing the mass more equally between the front and rear wheels. The estimated static front:rear weight ratio of the B8 A4 is approximately 55:45, depending on body style and engine. The relocation of the steering rack in front of the axle is said to also improve handling over previous A4 platforms.

Interested parties are invited to contact Prestige Imports in Lakewood near Denver, Colorado for additional information, or to test-drive an Audi A4. Prestige Imports in Denver is a short drive from any point in the metropolitan area. The Colorado Audi dealer is open Monday through Saturday. Additional information about Prestige Imports and its inventory of Audi automobiles is available at the company’s website at www.prestigeimports.net or the company blog at www.prestigeimportsblog.net.

About Prestige Imports
Prestige Imports is an established Audi and Porsche dealership located in Lakewood, Colorado in the Denver area. The dealership provides a professional and courteous environment for purchasing and servicing Audi and Porsche automobiles. As one of the largest dealerships of its kind in the United States, Prestige Imports maintains a large selection of new and pre-owned vehicles. Prospective customers are invited to contact the dealer’s knowledgeable staff of Audi Brand Specialists or Certified Porsche Brand Specialists with any questions or to arrange a test drive.

Contact
Name: Don Adis
Email: donadis@prestigeimports.net
Phone: (303) 238-8101

Colorado’s Prestige Imports is pleased to continue its focus on offering a wide selection of new and pre-owned Porsche 911 automobiles. Prestige Imports located in Lakewood, Colorado is an established Denver area Porsche dealer serving the Colorado Front range areas dating back to the 1970s. Prestige Import’s inventory of Porsche 911s includes access to an extensive selection of new and pre-owned Porsche 911s. Prospective Porsche 911 buyers are invited to visit Prestige Imports to obtain additional information or to test drive a Porsche 911 of their choice.

The Porsche 911 has become a sports car icon for Colorado and Rocky Mountain region drivers. The car’s basic design is classic with its large glass area, slim roof pillars and no-nonsense interior. The Porsche 911 provides a comfortable and stress-free environment for the driver, unlike some competing sports cars. Under driving conditions the Porsche 911 is just as appealing, with a smooth power delivery, strong yet easily modulated brakes and ultra-responsive steering. Competing cars simply don’t have the Porsche 911’s solid build quality nor its compact dimension and uncluttered sight lines. The Porsche 911 trim levels include the Carrera, Carrera S, GT3 and Turbo.

The Denver Porsche dealer is open Monday through Saturday. Additional information about Prestige Imports and its inventory of Porsche 911 automobiles is available at the company’s website at www.prestigeimports.net or the company blog at www.prestigeimportsblog.net .

About Prestige Imports
Prestige Imports is an established Audi and Porsche dealership located in Lakewood, Colorado in the Denver area. The dealership provides a professional and courteous environment for purchasing and servicing Audi and Porsche automobiles. As one of the largest dealerships of its kind in the United States, Prestige Imports maintains a large selection of new and pre-owned vehicles. Prospective customers are invited to contact the dealer’s knowledgeable staff of Audi Brand Specialists or Certified Porsche Brand Specialists with any questions or to arrange a test drive.

Contact
Name: Don Adis
Email: donadis@prestigeimports.net
Phone: (303) 238-8101

Colorado Porsche dealer Prestige Imports is pleased to continue its focus on offering a wide selection of new and pre-owned Porsche Cayenne SUV automobiles. Prestige Imports located in Lakewood, Colorado near Denver is an established Colorado Porsche dealer serving the Colorado Rocky Mountain region dating back to the 1970s. Prestige Import’s inventory of Porsche Cayennes includes access to an extensive selection of new and pre-owned Porsche Cayennes. Prospective Porsche Cayenne buyers are invited to visit Prestige Imports to obtain additional information and/or to test drive a Porsche Cayenne of their choice.

The Porsche Cayenne is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by Porsche since 2002. North American sales began in 2003. The Cayenne was not included for the 2007 model year, but has been redesigned for 2008. The 2008 model features a 4.8L V-8 engine. The turbocharged model has extremely high performance for a sport utility vehicle. Reviews indicate that the Cayenne handles remarkably well for a heavy SUV, while having a comfortable ride, and, by some sources, better off-road ability than competing brand models.

At the IAA 2005, Porsche announced it will produce a hybrid version of the Cayenne before 2010 (Porsche Cayenne Hybrid). Two years later, at the IAA 2007, Porsche presented a demonstration car of the Cayenne Hybrid and demonstration model of the Cayenne Hybrid’s drivetrain (including all engines and batteries). The main rival for the Cayenne would be the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Edmunds.com wrote, “The Porsche is faster in both acceleration and top speed than the equivalent Rover and gets better mpg.”

The Colorado Porsche dealer is open Monday through Saturday. Additional information about Prestige Imports and its inventory of Porsche automobiles is available at the company’s website at www.prestigeimports.net or the company blog at www.prestigeimportsblog.net.

About Prestige Imports
Prestige Imports is an established Audi and Porsche dealership located in Lakewood, Colorado in the Denver area. The dealership provides a professional and courteous environment for purchasing and servicing Audi and Porsche automobiles. As one of the largest dealerships of its kind in the United States, Prestige Imports maintains a large selection of new and pre-owned vehicles. Prospective customers are invited to contact the dealer’s knowledgeable staff of Audi Brand Specialists or Certified Porsche Brand Specialists with any questions or to arrange a test drive.

Contact
Name: Don Adis
Email: donadis@prestigeimports.net
Phone: (303) 238-8101