Audi forecasts record '06 U.S. sales.(Audi of America)(Brief Article)

Automotive News, January, 2006 by Kurylko, Diana T.

Byline: Diana T. Kurylko

With the debut of its Q7 SUV this year, Audi of America predicts U.S. sales will rise to a record.

Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president in charge of Audi of America Inc., says the brand will top its all-time high in the United States of 86,421 units in 2003.

Last year, sales increased 6.6 percent to 83,066 cars, pushed by the replacement of the A4 and A6 and the launch of the A3 small car.

Last year's results represented "huge progress'' for the financial health of Audi's U.S. subsidiary, says Ralph Weyler, Audi AG board member for sales and marketing.

Prices were raised as models were replaced, incentives were reduced an average of $1,000 a vehicle, residuals rose 2 percent and quality...

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