Hold on to your seats! Audi is preparing to take a couple of sharp twists and turns over the next couple of model years. No, we're not talking power, or performance, even. Rather, we're suggesting a drastic change in design language.

Audi's strong emphasis on the creative process is to one, very important end: To create a new design that embodies the brand's core and excites discerning luxury car drivers in…

Every year, for the past nine years, Carspondent.com has organized the Active Lifestyle of the Year Awards. They're approach is unique, especially compared to the Edmunds of the world. Before making any final decisions, they ask for input from both automotive journalists and star athletes. This year's winner, within the Luxury On-Road Vehicle category is the 2013 Audi allroad.

Among the many criteria the Audi allroad and its competitors were judged on is its ability to accommodate different athletes and their gear. Among the athletes on the final jury were cyclists, kayakers, softball players and runners.

It…