Audi 1Q deliveries grow 6.8% in US, Asia, gloomy Europe

DESPITE the deteriorating economic climate in a number of European countries, Audi said it enjoyed a successful opening quarter with 369,494 deliveries to customers worldwide and revenues of $15.24 billion in the first three months of 2013—nearly matching the previous year’s record revenue level.

Audi said its sales grew 6.8 percent on account of last year’s 346,105-vehicle tally for the same period. The carmaker cited growth in Europe, Asia and North America for its