Audi India: Records impressive sales growth of 95 percent in February 2009

Mumbai – Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced an increase in its performance with the sales of 113 cars in February 2009 - a growth of 95 percent in comparison to February 2008 (58 cars).


In spite of the challenging market situation, the first two months (Jan–Feb) of this year have been impressive for

Audi India as sales grew constantly by 95 percent in both months: In January 2009, 109 units were sold, up 95 percent in comparison to January 2008 (56 cars). In the year 2008, Audi India's vehicle sales volume grew by 201 percent with sale of 1,050 cars as compared to 349 units in 2007.



“Our steady growth in India is reflected once again in our sales performance last month that has almost doubled when compared to February 2008. To gain additional market share we are looking forward to introducing new models and expanding our dealerships network to mini-metro cities this year. This reaffirms our commitment to Indian customer by offering superior performance and great value through the core essence of 'Vorsprung durch Technik’,” said Benoit Tiers, Managing Director of Audi India.



The Audi model range comprising the new Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Q7, Audi TT and Audi R8 is available in India at present in twelve dealerships across the country: in Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Ludhiana, Chennai, Kochi and Kolkata.

Source:www. audi.in

Audi India appoints new Head of Sales

New Delhi: Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Mr. Anil Reddi as Head of Sales. Commenting on the appointment Mr. Benoit Tiers Managing Director Audi India said:

“We have ambitious plans for India and have had already excellent growth rates for Audi - we plan to keep up this momentum. This appointment will help us in our sales thrust and in achieving our goal to become the leading automobile luxury brand in the Indian market”.

Mr. Anil Reddi, 36, has over 16 years of professional experience in Sales and Dealer Development. He holds a Degree in Commerce and Masters in Business Administration from Pune University. Prior to joining Audi, Mr. Reddi has worked with Daimler AG Germany and Mercedes-Benz India, in Sales, in addition to other assignments in different organizations.

“Audi is at a great stage in India currently. The sales this year, in spite of many adversities, has been very good. With an aggressive product and dealership strategy Audi is poised for greater success,” commented Mr. Reddi on his appointment.

Audi India is structured in five main departments: Marketing (Head: Martin Birkner), Sales (Head: Anil Reddi), After Sales (Head: Martin Freudenhagen), Dealer Development (Head: Rishi Goel) and Press Communications

(Head: Bettina Bernhardt) directly reporting to the Managing Director Mr. Benoit Tiers. The entire organisation will expand to around 40 mainly Indian professionals until 2010.
Audi model range in India consisting of the Audi A8, Audi Q7, Audi A6, the new Audi A4, Audi TT and the recently launched super sports car Audi R8 is available at twelve dealerships across the country: in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ludhiana, Chennai, Kochi and Kolkata.

AUDI AG
AUDI AG develops and produces cars for the luxury car segment worldwide. The company achieved its twelfth consecutive record year in 2007, with 964,151 cars sold and a revenue of 33,617 million Euros and profit before tax of 2,915 million Euros, the company attained its best figures ever. Audi produces vehicles in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm (Germany), Gyor (Hungary), Changchun (China) and Brussels (Belgium). At the end of 2007, production of Audi A6 started in Aurangabad, India. The company is active in more that 100 markets

worldwide. AUDI AG’s wholly owned subsidiaries include Lamborghini S.p.A in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, and quattro GmbH in Neckarsulm. Audi employs more than 54,000 people worldwide, including 45,000 in Germany. The brand with the four rings invests more than €2 billion each year in order to sustain the company’s technological lead embodied in its “Vorsprung durch Technik” slogan.

Authorized Dealer Showrooms:
Audi Ahmedabad - Rudra-Path, S.G. Road, Ahmedabad
Audi Bangalore - Survey No. 6/1, Beratana Agrahara, 15th KM, Hosur Main Road
Audi Chandigarh - Plot No. 171, Industrial Area, Phase I
Audi Delhi - F 85, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase I
Audi Gurgaon - Orchid Centre, Sector – 54, Golf Course Road
Audi Hyderabad - 8-2-684/A, Road No.12, Banjara Hills
Audi Pune - Pro1 Business Centre, Plot No. 395 + 396, Senapati Bapat Road, Shivajinagar
Audi Mumbai - 81, Dr. Annie Besant Road
Authorized Dealer Sales Office:
Audi Chennai
Audi Kochi
Audi KOLKATA

Audi Ludhiana

SOURCE: www.audi.in

Audi India: Impressive sales growth of 312 percent in October 2008

New Delhi – Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer announced today the sales figures of last ten months of 2008 which shows impressive progress to achieve its goal of record sales figures in 2008. In January to October 2008 Audi India increased its sales countrywide by 203 percent to 884 cars (January - October 2007: 292 units). In the month of October 2008 sales grew by 312 percent in comparison to October 2007.

“After consistently recording highest sales in each month of this year, Audi succeeded again in increasing sales figures and the growth of market share in October in India. The introduction of new thrilling models with the “Vorsprung durch Technik” brand core for the Indian market and the expansion of dealerships will keep the brand growing aggressively in India”, said

Benoit Tiers, Managing Director of Audi India.



The most successful models in October were the newly launched Audi A4 and the Audi Q7, underlining its leadership in the luxury SUV segment.



The Audi model range consisting of the new Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A8,

Audi Q7 and Audi TT is available in India at present in twelve dealerships across the country: in Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Ludhiana, Chennai, Kochi and Kolkata.



In the first week of November the brand with the four rings will launch its award-winning super sports car in India: the Audi R8. The model was already sold out for 2008 before the official launch.





AUDI AG



AUDI AG develops and produces cars for the luxury car segment worldwide. The company achieved its twelfth consecutive record year in 2007, with 964,151 cars sold and a revenue of 33,617 million Euros and profit before tax of 2,915 million Euros, the company attained its best figures ever. Audi produces vehicles in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm (Germany), Gyor (Hungary), Changchun (China) and Brussels (Belgium). At the end of 2007, production of Audi A6 started in Aurangabad, India. The company is active in more that 100 markets worldwide. AUDI AG’s wholly owned subsidiaries include Lamborghini S.p.A in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, and quattro GmbH in Neckarsulm. Audi employs more than 54,000 people worldwide, including 45,000 in Germany. The brand with the four rings invests more than €2 billion each year in order to sustain the company’s technological lead embodied in its “Vorsprung durch Technik” slogan.



In 2007 Audi India, based in Mumbai, commenced its business activities. The Audi model range in India includes Audi A8, Audi Q7, Audi A6, Audi A4 and Audi TT.

Authorized Dealer Showrooms:

Audi Bangalore - Survey No. 6/1, Beratana Agrahara, 15th KM, Hosur Main Road
Audi Chandigarh - Plot No. 171, Industrial Area, Phase I
Audi Delhi - F 85, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase I
Audi Gurgaon - Orchid Centre, Sector – 54, Golf Course Road
Audi Hyderabad - 8-2-684/A, Road No.12, Banjara Hills
Audi Pune - Pro1 Business Centre, Plot No. 395 + 396, Senapati Bapat Road, Shivajinagar
Audi Mumbai - 81, Dr. Annie Besant Road

Authorized Dealer Sales Office:

Audi Ahmedabad
Audi Chennai
Audi Kochi
Audi Kolkata
Audi Ludhiana