Audi clocks record sale of 1876 cars (January – August 2010)

Growth of 66 percent over January – August 2009

Vehicle sales in August 2010 stood at 250 units

Mumbai: Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, continued its remarkable performance in India. The company sold 1876 cars from January – August 2010 and has surpassed its last year’s annual sales of 1658 cars sold. The company has recorded a growth of 66 percent over the same period in 2009 (1128 units, Jan – Aug 2009). Audi India recorded sales of 250 cars in August 2010, a 46 percent growth over August 2009 sales (171 units).

“Having successfully surpassed last year’s annual sales performance, we are confident that this consistent growth which Audi India has been witnessing through 2010 will help us achieve our goals for the year. Our exceptional sales performance is attributed to the growing number of customers who truly appreciate Audi’s endeavor to offer world-class products that reflect luxury par excellence. In line with our philosophy of ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’, Audi is committed to set new benchmarks in the auto industry by enhancing the entire experience of owning a luxury automobile in India,” said Michael Perschke, Head – Audi India.

Audi India is focused on strengthening its national footprint and recently announced the opening of dealerships in Kolkata and Bangalore. The company is also looking to open new showrooms in Delhi, Mumbai (West), Jaipur, Chennai and Ludhiana soon. Further, after the extremely successful regional rounds, the final of the Audi quattro Golf Tournament 2010 will be held on September 4, 2010 in Manesar.

The Audi model range in India includes Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Audi TT and the super sports car Audi R8. The entire Audi model range is available across the country: in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Mumbai and Pune. Further developments include Coimbatore, Indore, Lucknow, Mumbai South and Surat.