Audi projects local sales growth

Audi AG, the luxury unit of German carmaker Volkswagen Group, believes that its China sales will continue to grow this year, although its global sales are expected to tumble due to the world financial crunch.

Rupert Stadler, chairman of Audi's management board, said in an interview that Audi will maintain its growth momentum in China, but its global sales are projected to decrease 10 percent.

Stadler didn't reveal how many vehicles Audi expects to sell in China this year.