Audi has achieved considerable growth in important European markets, in some cases despite unfavorable general conditions: sales during the traditional vacation month of August in Europe (excluding Germany) increased by 5.2 percent to 26,442 cars (last year: 25,144). The front-runners in terms of growth included the major markets of Italy, the United Kingdom and France. Audi also experienced growth in Germany during August. Sales of around 67,700 cars were achieved worldwide, 2.0 percent more than during the same month last year (66,409).