The ‘S’ emblem that spells extraordinary performance in the Audi range graces the TT for the first time this month in a new, even more focused version of the iconic sports car debuting at the North American International Auto Show (January 19-27). Destined for the UK in mid-2008 in both Coupé and Roadster body styles, the TTS earns its esteemed badge through the adoption of a specially developed, 272PS Turbo FSI petrol engine complemented by state-of-the-art chassis technology.

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Audi achieved a new sales record in China in 2007, selling 101,996 cars in China (including Hong Kong) – a gain of about 25 percent compared to the previous year. Sales of locally produced cars grew by 21 percent to a total of 93,168 units, including 73,404 Audi A6 models (up 19 percent) and 19,764 Audi A4 models (up 27 percent). An above-average gain of 115 percent to 7,720 units was achieved for imported vehicles. With 3,401 units, sales of the Audi A8 were up 22 percent, and deliveries of the Audi Q7 rose by 349 percent to 3,631 vehicles. Hong Kong also recorded growth of more than 23 percent (1,108 cars sold).

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The new Audi A4 sedan has been available for test driving at Audi dealerships for just a few days now – in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands. “At the time of market launch in the first European countries we already counted 33,000 customer orders,” said Ralph Weyler, Member of the Board of Management at AUDI AG for Marketing and Sales.

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Robert Downey Jr. is Tony Stark – the main character in the film version of “Iron Man” from Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios. His superpowers are the result of the highly versatile and indestructible high-tech armor that he developed himself. When he is without his suit, the technically-adept billionaire relies on the Audi R8. “The R8 is the perfect car for Tony Stark,” Iron Man director Jon Favreau said. “It’s a technological masterpiece. Plus it’s fast, safe, and sure to be noticed.” The leading lady, Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow (Virginia “Pepper” Potts), drives an Audi S5 in the film.

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The redesigned Audi Pavilion opened its doors to visitors yesterday in the Autostadt in Wolfsburg, after about three months of remodeling. Ralph Weyler, Member of the Board of Management at AUDI AG for Marketing and Sales, and Wolfgang Egger, Head of Design for the Audi Group, hosted a ceremony to inaugurate the new brand presence. “Audi is the premium brand that has developed the most dynamically in recent years,” Weyler said in his address. “Our successful evolution is reflected in our premium brand identity at dealerships, motor shows and events – and now at our brand pavilion in the Autostadt as well.” Audi and the Autostadt in Wolfsburg both have an impressive history of success: while the brand with the four rings is targeting its twelfth consecutive record year, the Autostadt has welcomed more than 15 million guests since opening in June 2000, and it provides Audi with an important platform for communication.

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AUDI AG sold approximately 893,600 cars worldwide between January and November, a rise of 7.3 percent on the prior-year period (2006: 833,021). In November itself, more than 75,600 cars were handed over to their new owners (up 0.5 percent; 2006: 75,258). Audi enjoyed further growth particularly in the intensively competitive European markets.

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Between December 7th and 9th, 2007, the most influential designers, art gallery owners, dealers, and collectors will gather in Miami’s Design District to present and absorb the latest trends from the world of design. This year, Audi is again present as the exclusive automobile sponsor and creative exhibitor at “Design Miami/ 2007”, founded by Ambra Medda. “We want to promote young, progressive art,” explains Ralph Weyler, Member of the Board of Management at AUDI AG for Marketing and Sales. “This means placing top priority on innovation and design.”

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This year, AUDI AG has won two prestigious “red dot awards: communication design” in the category of dialog marketing. Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen paid tribute yesterday to Audi’s creative agency gingco.net for the outstanding design of the Audi mailings. The awards were made for the mailing campaigns for the presales phase of the Audi A5 and Audi S5, and for the market launch of the Audi R8. In its A5 mailing, Audi said goodbye to its customary catalog format, surprising readers with a high-quality, semi-transparent photo folder.

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Only pure-bred sports cars are crowned “SportsCar” of the year by a panel of experts in the Autobild SportsCars monthly magazine. Following its victory in the March 2007 issue, the Audi R8 has now been awarded top place overall, and has thus secured the title of “SportsCar 2007”, one of the German car industry’s most sought-after awards.

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Audi Hungaria continues its success story with the Audi A3 Cabriolet: production of the new model was officially started today by the Hungarian Prime Minister, Ferenc Gyurcsány, and Audi's Chairman of the Board of Management, Rupert Stadler, at AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft. in Győr. The production launch was also the world premiere for the new Audi A3 Cabriolet and was attended by a host of international guests.

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