A6 helps Audi sales surge in opening quarter

Sales of Audi vehicles are on track to surpass last year as opening quarter results show the German car maker has enjoyed strong demand to date this year.

A total of 2,610 Audi cars were sold in the opening three months of the year, up 17% on the same period in 2014.

The result marks a record opening quarter on these shores for the premium-end manufacturer.