The twelve-cylinder, the epitome of automotive grandeur: particularly in the premium segment of first-class saloons, the Audi A8 demonstrates its uniqueness as a top athlete and luxury saloon rolled into one.

The Audi A8 is a car of many firsts and many facts, so heres a couple of interesting points which may be of use when starting out a conversation. The A8 was the first production vehicle to feature a twelve cylinder engine in a W arrangement.

RANKFURT, Germany -- Audi AG, the luxury car maker owned by Volkswagen, said Monday it plans to invest $15.7 billion through 2011 and expand its line of models to 40 from the current 22.

The new Paladium tuning package for the Audi Q7 SUV has been created in partnership with Russian "Tochka Tuninga" studio. Perstroika, Vodka, Gorbachev.

The brand with the four rings has recorded a five-fold success at the presentation of the Fleet Awards 2007. The Audi A3, Audi A6, Audi A8 and Audi Q7 gained first place in their respective categories. The Audi A4 rounded off the results with a highly respectable second place.