First hint of Audi’s all-new look revealed in teaser image

• Audi has started trailing its upcoming Los Angeles Motor Show concept, which will preview its future design direction.

• Plans for the as-yet-unnamed concept were first revealed by last month. It is also understood to provide clues to the size, shape, appearance, packaging and features of the long-mooted A9 — a high-tech range-topping model scheduled for launch in 2017. 

• The concept is the first Audi styled under new design boss Marc Lichte, who joined the firm from Volkswagen in February. Few clues are given away about the concept, which is understood to be a swoopy four-door.