AUDI is to offer an electronic tyre-pressure monitoring system as an option from next month on its A8 and S8 quattro models. It is claimed the system will halt the negative effects on rolling resistance, fuel consumption and tyre wear caused by drivers not regularly checking tyre pressure.

Fleets taking the A8 will soon be able to offer a long-wheelbase version goes on sale in the UK at the end of this year. Prices and specification will be announced nearer launch.