The Audi A4 was chosen in part because it has technology that can work with Silvercar-designed systems.

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And they provide a more unique option for shoppers bored with ubiquitous midsize cars like the Audi A4 or BMW 3-Series.

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The automaker has already rolled out a new vehicle ATS to compete directly against BMW 3 series and Audi A4.

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The Cadillac CTS is so pretty, it makes my Audi A4 jealous.

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Volkswagen has to make sure the four-cylinder engine in the Jetta and Audi A4 doesn't outperform the six-cylinder in the Passat and Audi A6.

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The 38-year-old had left the Audi A4 unattended to de-ice on his driveway at Lowry Road, St Neots, just before 07:00 GMT on Friday.

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Silvercar figured rental cars often failed to match what travelers had in their own garage, and the Audi A4 might be more compatible to the luxury-minded consumer.

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Thus, Cadillac introduced the ATS which was designed specifically to take on entry level luxury cars such as BMW 3 series, Audi A4 and the Mercedes C-Class.

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On a daily basis, Mr. Illy drives an Audi A4.

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The Focus is a seriously nice car on the inside, enough so that Ford engineers and marketers quietly ventured the Audi A3 and A4 as competitor.

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