National Press Release

HERNDON, Va., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi today announced sales for the month of February totaling 4,653 units sold, a decrease from February sales in 2008. Audi predicts an increase in its share of the U.S. luxury vehicle market when all February 2009 sales are reported compared to year-earlier results. This increase continues a consistent climb by Audi in market share over the course of last year and again this January.

The Audi A5 continued to post increases over last year. The A5 recorded 494 units sold in February 2009, an increase of 28.6% over the previous February. Coupled with January sales, the Audi A5 is outselling its 2008 pace by 51.1% with 1,097 units sold this year to date.

"While the global outlook is challenging, we feel well-prepared and our focus is to catch the attention of consumers who are in the market for new or pre-owned vehicles," said Johan de Nysschen, President, Audi of America. "The fact that we've gained market share nearly every month over the past year is an indication that our messages of efficiency, design and innovation are connecting with consumers."

Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales maintained solid numbers regardless of the difficult market. Audi recorded 2,467 CPO units sold this February.

ABOUT AUDI

Audi of America Inc. and its 270 dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. The Audi line up is one of the freshest in the industry with 23 models, including 12 models launched during model years 2008 and 2009. Audi is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. In selling one million vehicles worldwide in 2008, AUDI AG recorded its 13th consecutive record year for sales growth.

    AUDI US SNAPSHOT                                  -----YEAR TO DATE-----
                                                      Feb-09  Feb-08
                           Feb-09  Feb-08   Yr/Yr%      YTD     YTD   Yr/Yr%
         Model Line        Actual  Actual   change     actual  actual change
    A3                        192     397   -51.6 %     419     708   -40.8 %
    A4                       2202    2775   -20.6 %    4260    5689   -25.1 %
    A5                        494     384    28.6 %    1097     726    51.1 %
    A6                        445     847   -47.5 %    1221    1830   -33.3 %
    A8                         75     231   -67.5 %     170     503   -66.2 %
    TT                        133     326   -59.2 %     290     652   -55.5 %
    R8                         47      62   -24.2 %     154     123    25.2 %
    Q5                        627     n/a     n/a       658     n/a     n/a
    Q7                        438    1130   -61.2 %    1106    2339   -52.7 %
    Total Audi Sales         4653    6152   -24.4 %    9375   12570   -25.4 %


    NOTES:
    -- A4 includes Audi A4 sedan, Avant, and RS models.
    -- A5 includes Audi A5 coupe' and S5 coupe' models.
    -- A6 includes Audi A6 sedan, S6 sedan and A6 Avant models.
    -- A8 includes Audi A8 sedan, A8L sedan, and S8 sedan models.
    -- TT includes Audi TT coupe' and TT roadster models.

SOURCE Audi of America Inc.