The Audi Group delivered a total of 1,933,517 (1,751,007) cars to customers in the past fiscal year. The core brand Audi increased its total number of units delivered by 10.5 percent to 1,741,129 (1,575,480) vehicles – a new all-time record for the Company. The brand with the four rings is especially noted for its unmistakable design, innovative technologies and high quality standards. This is expressed by the brand essence “Vorsprung durch Technik,” which comprises the brand values sportiness, progressiveness and sophistication.