All the brands mentioned here have a lot of experience in different forms of racing to help them develop their cars. There is a transfer of technology from race cars to road cars that turns out to be pretty helpful.

Audi, for example are deeply involved in racing. The two main forms of racing they’re currently involved in are the German Touring Car Series and the LeMans series. Audi have won many of the 24 hours of LeMans over the last decade and have become known as a real powerhouse. Some say that Audi is the new BMW.

Audi has a higher performance line of cars called the S-Line. The S-Line cars mirror the rest of their lineup, but have performance enhancements. They will be more powerful and enjoyable to drive, but the ride might be a little stiffer. Read the rest of this entry »