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China Auto Sales: Audi sales up 37% to 313,036 vehicles in 2011


VW’s premium brand, Audi Ag., on Thursday said it delivered 313,036 vehicles in China in 2011 – 37 percent more compared to 2010. Audi said imported models enjoyed above-average growth of 89 percent, to reach a record total of 57,888 units (without Hong Kong). Locally built vehicles, too, had an excellent year with a total of 252,000 units, representing growth of ...
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