--- title: "Audi’s New TT Concept Accidentally Leaked: TDS" date: "2025-09-02" modified: "2025-09-02" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/audis-new-tt-concept-accidentally-leaked-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # Audi’s New TT Concept Accidentally Leaked: TDS ![Audi TT Concept, leaked via Audi Canada Facebook page]() Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. *TDS* returns after a long holiday weekend. Tight, right, and light, *TDS* gathers all the latest automotive news bubbling around the globe in one place. Stories are summarized in a single sentence with a link for those seeking more information. The first cup of coffee is gone here, so let's get into it. 🚘 What I’m driving: Spent the long holiday weekend with the family hauling boats around behind the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban High Country, and just have to say how lovely road trips are with GM's Level 2 hands-free driver-assist system known as Super Cruise. 💦 Audi Canada [posted a photo to Facebook]() of the TT Concept that is set to debut today ahead of the IAA Mobility Show in Munich. 🇸🇪 [Production of the Volvo ]()[V]()[90](), which is already dead in the U.S. aside from the Cross Country model, is set to end in September as the automaker possibly considers a future without wagons in its lineup. ⚠️ Ford issued another whirlwind round of recalls including [105,441 Mustangs]() for a lighting issue, [499,129 Lincoln MKX and Ford Edge crossovers]() because a rear brake hose may rupture, [213,121 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviators]() because of inoperative trailer lights, and [100,900 Ranger pickups]() because the air bags might tear. 💎 Bentley's CEO [said "digital will never be luxury,"]() noting the need for good craftsmanship and it's not just about being expensive. 🧑‍🔧 Volvo's CEO is aware the electric EX90 SUV is littered with software bugs and told [the *Financial Times*]() the automaker is doing damage control as it races to patch the issues. 📱 iPhone manufacturer Foxconn said it's still [on track to sell an EV crosso]()[v]()[er]() in the U.S. this year in its quest to go global. 🏁 Weekend Race Results: - Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri from McLaren took the checkered flag after a race full of disappointment for many. - NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington Raceway: Chase Briscoe of Joe Gibbs Racing took first place in the Cook Out Southern 500. - NASCAR Xfinity Series at Portland International Raceway: Connor Zilisch of JR Motorsports took the checkered flag. - NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Darlington Raceway: Corey Heim of Tricon Garage took first place. - IndyCar: Josef Newgarden of Team Penske won the Borchetta Bouron Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway. - WEC 6 Hours of Austin: The #12 Cadillac Hertz Team Jota took the win at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA). *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()