Audi’s Latest TT Concept Unintentionally Revealed: TDS

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      Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short.

      TDS makes its comeback after an extended holiday weekend. Compact, precise, and effortless, TDS consolidates all the most recent automotive news from around the world into one place. Each story is summarized in a single sentence, accompanied by a link for those who want more details.

      The first cup of coffee is gone here, so let’s jump right in.

      🚘 What I’m driving: I enjoyed the long holiday weekend with family while towing boats with the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban High Country, and I must say, road trips are a pleasure with GM’s Level 2 hands-free driver-assist feature, Super Cruise.

      💦 Audi Canada shared a photo on Facebook of the TT Concept, which is set to be unveiled today ahead of the IAA Mobility Show in Munich.

      🇸🇪 Production of the Volvo V90, which is already discontinued in the U.S. except for the Cross Country variant, is scheduled to end in September as the automaker potentially envisions a future without any wagons in its lineup.

      ⚠️ Ford has announced another series of recalls involving 105,441 Mustangs due to a lighting issue, 499,129 Lincoln MKX and Ford Edge crossovers for a potential rear brake hose rupture, 213,121 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviators because of non-functioning trailer lights, and 100,900 Ranger pickups due to possible airbag tearing.

      💎 Bentley’s CEO remarked that “digital will never be luxury,” emphasizing the importance of quality craftsmanship and that it’s not solely about high cost.

      🧑‍🔧 Volvo’s CEO acknowledged the presence of software bugs in the electric EX90 SUV and informed the Financial Times that the automaker is undertaking damage control while rapidly working to resolve the issues.

      📱 iPhone maker Foxconn announced it remains on schedule to launch an EV crossover in the U.S. this year as part of its global expansion efforts.

      🏁 Weekend Race Results:

      

      Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri from McLaren claimed victory after a race filled with letdowns for many.

      NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington Raceway: Chase Briscoe from Joe Gibbs Racing secured first place in the Cook Out Southern 500.

      NASCAR Xfinity Series at Portland International Raceway: Connor Zilisch of JR Motorsports crossed the finish line first.

      NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Darlington Raceway: Corey Heim from Tricon Garage took the top spot.

      IndyCar: Josef Newgarden of Team Penske triumphed at the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway.

      WEC 6 Hours of Austin: The #12 Cadillac Hertz Team Jota emerged victorious at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA).

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