Audi’s roster of past high-performance models includes the rally-winning Quattro and the V10-powered R8, but the new RS E-Tron GT Performance outguns them all. With up to 912 horsepower on tap, this electric sedan stands proud as the most powerful Audi ever built.
Starting with the RS E-Tron GT, which is related to the Porsche Taycan, engineers updated the front axle’s electric motor and integrated a new, lighter electric motor into the rear axle to reach the 912-horsepower figure. Audi notes that this mammoth amount of power can only be unlocked temporarily when the launch control function is engaged, however. Other improvements helped the German company add horses to the E-Tron’s cavalry, including a new chemistry for the 105-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack’s cells and a revised cooling system.
Chassis updates, such as a newly developed air suspension system, promise to help the driver make the most of the extra power on a twisty road. But in spite of the big changes under the sheet metal, the Performance retains relatively subtle styling that steers clear of ostentatious add-ons like huge spoilers. The optional (and trim-specific) Carbon Camouflage trim is one way to tell the Performance apart from the RS E-Tron GT. Bedford Green paint (pictured above) was developed specifically for the model, while multi-spoke 20-inch wheels come standard.
With the RS E-Tron GT Performance, Audi argues that an EV doesn’t need to be whisper-quiet. The driver can turn on an artificial sound created from 32 different sources including real recordings and edited synthesizer audio. Like the engine in an internal-combustion-powered car, the sound varies depending on parameters such as the car’s speed and the position of the accelerator pedal. It can also be turned off.
On sale now, the 2025 Audi RS E-Tron GT Performance carries a base price of 160,500 euros (about $178,500 at the current conversion rate) in its home country of Germany. Pricing for the American market hasn’t been announced, but a spokesperson for Audi confirmed to Digital Trends that the model will make its way to our shores. For context, the standard E-Tron GT starts at $106,500 excluding available incentives.
BYD has launched the third-generation Qin Plus DM-i in China, and the first thing that caught my eye is its price. According to CarNewsChina, the plug-in hybrid sedan starts at 79,900 yuan, which is about $11,980. That’s an incredibly low price for a brand-new car, especially by US standards.
What’s even more impressive is the range. The Qin Plus DM-i can drive up to 137 miles on electricity alone, which should cover most people’s daily commutes without using a drop of gas. Once the battery runs out, the 1.5-liter engine takes over. Thanks to its 17-gallon tank and roughly 91 mpg with a drained battery, the combined range reaches up to 1,423 miles.
Apple won the PC market’s worst quarter, but that’s not the entire story. It won the race by stumbling less than everyone else.
PC makers shipped just 57 million computers worldwide in Q3, which might look good, but it’s a 21% year-over-year plunge (via Counterpoint Research). And despite Apple’s Mac shipments falling by 11%, to 5.6 million, its market share rose from 8.7% to 9.8%. How did that happen?
Update (October 22 23:54 PT): In response to our query, GM clarified that offline recording support is already available on eligible vehicles. Like Tesla's Sentry Mode, it requires owners to connect a USB drive to save incident recordings, which can be viewed on the vehicle's infotainment screen. The upcoming Connected Cameras feature will build on this by giving owners remote access to these recordings via the revamped OnStar app, allowing them to check footage without walking out to their car.
General Motors has announced plans to add a new Connected Cameras feature to its OnStar service starting next year, giving drivers a way to monitor parked vehicles remotely and capture footage of certain incidents.