2008 Audi A8-Auto Shows
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03-13-2008, 02:11 AM
2008 Audi A8-Auto Shows
Audi is doing the final primping to the A8, which will bow as a 2008 refresh in September at the Frankfurt auto show. The basic formula hasn't changed: Buyers still choose between a 4.2-liter V-8 and a 6.0-liter W-12, and the A8 still rides on an air suspension and has Quattro all-wheel drive. The biggest changes come in the form of new electronic safety systems. Audi Side Assist uses radar to detect cars driving in the A8's blind spots. If a driver signals to change lanes, the blind-spot indicator flashes yellow LEDs in the mirror housings to warn if the way is not clear. In addition, Audi Lane Assist uses a small camera to detect when the A8 changes lanes without signaling first. If a driver begins to wander on the highway, the A8's steering wheel vibrates as a prompt to keep the driver in his or her lane. These features aim to increase safety, especially for drivers who rack up a lot of highway miles. But in driving the 2008 Volvo S80, equipped with similar safety features, we didn't like their constant nagging. BY JAKE HOLMES
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