Audi to double production in China to meet rising demand

Audi to double production in China to meet rising demand

In order to meet the rising demand for passenger cars, it appears that Audi will more than double production in China within the next four years. The German firm is planning to expand the... Read more


Audi sales rise 17.1 percent in September thanks to China demand

Audi sales rise 17.1 percent in September thanks to China demand

Audi achieved sales of 120,200 automobiles in September, a growth of 17.1 percent compared to 2010 figures, due partly to strong demand from China. According to Audi head of marketing and... Read more


Audi increases forecast on its 2011 global sales to 1.3 million units

Audi increases forecast on its 2011 global sales to 1.3 million units

Audi AG has increased its forecast on its 2011 sales worldwide to 1.3 million units, which is an increase of 100,000 vehicles, according to board member for sales and marketing Peter... Read more


Audi wants to sell over 1.6 million units in 2012

Audi wants to sell over 1.6 million units in 2012

Sources told Automotive News Europe that Audi’s sales goal is actually greater than what it has officially revealed. Specifically, the sources disclosed that Audi’s purchasing chief Ulf... Read more


CEO confident that Audi will exceed 2011 sales target

CEO confident that Audi will exceed 2011 sales target

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler said that the company is on track to surpass its sales volume target for 2011. In an Automotive News Europe interview, Stadler said that Audi will be able to... Read more


Audi sold 19.5 percent more cars in May than a year earlier thanks to China

Audi sold 19.5 percent more cars in May than a year earlier thanks to China

Audi, which is Volkswagen’s luxury brand, has posted a 19.5 percent increase in sales in May 2011 compared to the same month last year, with the growth in China identified as a... Read more


Audi announces its most successful first quarter ever

Audi announces its most successful first quarter ever

Audi’s worldwide deliveries for the first quarter of 2011 increased 18.4 percent to 312,600 units from 264,017 in the same period last year, the company disclosed Monday. The company... Read more


Audi wants to increase number of workers by more than 20 percent

Audi wants to increase number of workers by more than 20 percent

To cope with sudden sales gains, Audi AG will have to expand its workforce by over 20% by 2020, CEO Rupert Stadler told Automotive News Europe. He said that Audi’s sales growth “goes hand... Read more


Audi posts record results for the 2010 fiscal year, best in firm’s history

Audi posts record results for the 2010 fiscal year, best in firm’s history

Audi AG announced that 2010 was the best year for sales in its history, with deliveries worldwide increasing by 15 percent to 1,092,411. Rupert Stadler, Audi’s Chairman of the Board of... Read more


Audi struggles to meet demand, customers wait 3-4 months before delivery

Audi struggles to meet demand, customers wait 3-4 months before delivery

Customers of Volkswagen AG's luxury brand Audi must wait an average of three to four months before the cars, such as the $52,700 A6 sedan, can be delivered. Sales chief Peter... Read more


Audi may not reach its sales goals for 2011 due to suppliers

Audi may not reach its sales goals for 2011 due to suppliers

According to Audi AG CEO Rupert Stadler, it appears that the German manufacturer will have a very hard job in order to achieve sales goals for 2011 as the suppliers are still in recovery... Read more


Audi says China will replace Germany as its biggest market

Audi says China will replace Germany as its biggest market

Due to the strong sales registered by Audi, it appears that China will soon replace Germany as its biggest market in 2011 “at the latest,”. These words came from Audi’s CFO Axel Strotbek,... Read more


Audi posted a 16% increase in new-car sales for September 2010

Audi posted a 16% increase in new-car sales for September 2010

Due to the persistent strong demand in China, Audi posted a 16% increase in new-car sales for the month of September. Last month, volumes had increased by nearly half. Audi, Volkswagen... Read more


Fiat, Toyota lead sales decline in Europe as Audi gains market share

Fiat, Toyota lead sales decline in Europe as Audi gains market share

Sales of Fiat SpA, Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. in Europe have fallen for the fifth straight month due to the impact of the reduction or termination of government incentives.... Read more


China to replace Germany as Audi’s largest market

China to replace Germany as Audi’s largest market

It appears that China will soon replace Germany as Audi’s largest market due to the rising sales figures that displayed booming growth for luxury cars. According to Audi, its sales... Read more


Audi sales this year expected to rise above 1 million vehicles

Audi sales this year expected to rise above 1 million vehicles

Audi anticipates that 2010 sales will rise significantly above 1 million vehicles, according to Audi CEO Rupert Stadler. He added that the company is positively surprised by its early... Read more


Audi sales rose 7.7 percent in July boosted by China and U.S. demand

Audi sales rose 7.7 percent in July boosted by China and U.S. demand

Audi's deliveries increased by 7.7% in July as demand from China and the US propelled sales to record levels in both countries. From selling 84,853 units in July 2009, Audi was able to... Read more


Audi is the most attractive employer, survey says

Audi is the most attractive employer, survey says

Engineering and economics graduates have chosen who their most attractive employer is. Taking the top spot in a ranking compiled by Universum and Trendence consulting institutes is Audi.... Read more


Bmw outsells Audi and becomes the top-selling premium brand

Bmw outsells Audi and becomes the top-selling premium brand

As you may know already, last week we reported that Audi for the first time passed Mercedes-Benz brand in global quarterly new-car sales. Well, forget about that, as Bmw announced today... Read more


Audi U.S. sales to top 90,000 units in 2010, chief says

Audi U.S. sales to top 90,000 units in 2010, chief says

According to Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen, the German's manufacturer U.S. sales will increase to at least 90,000 this year. For those who don't know, Audi sold only 82,716... Read more


Audi expects better sales this year as it launches a dozen new models

Audi expects better sales this year as it launches a dozen new models

Audi is optimistic that this year, it will be able to surpass its contribution in earnings and cash to parent Volkswagen AG in 2009. Audi is banking on its launching of a dozen new... Read more


Audi U.S. chief says profitable growth is more important than hitting a sales goal

Audi U.S. chief says profitable growth is more important than hitting a sales goal

Instead of hitting the 200,000 sales target, Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen is more intent on profitable growth. Audi AG CEO Rupert Stadler had set the 200,000 goal, which de... Read more


Report: Audi wants to sell 1 million vehicles in 2010

Report: Audi wants to sell 1 million vehicles in 2010

Last year, Audi beat its own retail target and it now aims to repeat its record sales level from 2008 by delivering 1 million vehicles to customers globally in the current year, CEO... Read more


Audi expects its fourth-quarter operating profit to exceed 348 million euros

Audi expects its fourth-quarter operating profit to exceed 348 million euros

Audi must really be racking up a lot of sales lately in order to come out with a statement that it expects its fourth-quarter operating profit will exceed the 348 million euros ($515.8... Read more


Audi raises its 2009 sales target by 5,000 units to 925,000 vehicles

Audi raises its 2009 sales target by 5,000 units to 925,000 vehicles

Due to Audi's sales figures worldwide developing much better than expected, it raised its 2009 sales target by 5,000 units to 925,000 vehicles, the carmaker reported earlier in the week.... Read more


Audi to achieve its target of delivering about 900,000 vehicles

Audi to achieve its target of delivering about 900,000 vehicles

Audi AG achieved an astonishing feat of hitting its target of delivering 900,000 vehicles in 2009 despite the poor state of the current market. In 2008, Audi recorded annual sales of more... Read more


Audi sales up with 2.1%

Audi sales up with 2.1%

While overall sales rose 2.1% compared to July 2008, Audi scored varying degrees of success and disappointment in its markets throughout the world. China sales lead with a new monthly... Read more


Audi: 1,003,400 units sold around the globe

Audi: 1,003,400 units sold around the globe

For the first time in its selling history Audi AG has exceeded the one million mark with 1,003,400 units sold around the globe. This figure is a 4.1 percent increase in contrast to last... Read more


Audi releases its financial result for the first half of the year

Audi releases its financial result for the first half of the year

Audi reported an operating profit of 823 million euros in the first half of the year, down from 1.3 billion euros in the same period last year. In the first 6 months of 2009, Audi sold... Read more


Audi passed Mercedes-Benz brand in global quarterly new-car sales

Audi passed Mercedes-Benz brand in global quarterly new-car sales

For the first time ever, Audi AG posted quarterly new-car worldwide sales that are higher than that of Mercedes-Benz. In the first three months of 2010, Mercedes sold 248,500 units while... Read more


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