Audi Recognized for Design Excellence at EyesOn Design Awards at the NAIAS 2009

HERNDON, VA – Audi of America won two awards at the EyesOn Design Awards Ceremony at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

Four awards were given out, two in each category, recognizing design excellence for both concept and production vehicles. Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro with a V10 engine won one of the production vehicle category awards, while the four-door Sportback concept won in the concept category.

The R8 5.2 FSI quattro with a V10 engine will be available in Europe by mid 2009 and the U.S. launch timing has not yet been determined.

For more information or images of the R8 5.2 FSI quattro with a V-10 engine or the Sportback concept, visit http://www.audiusanews.com.  For more information on EyesOn Design, visit http://www.eyeson.org.