National Press Club to Host 'NEWSMAKER' Media Briefing With Audi of America: 'Sustainable Luxury,' Auto Industry Future

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Johan de Nysschen, president of Audi of America, will analyze the state of the luxury automotive segment and recommend ways to make driving a sustainable activity in a lower-carbon future at a National Press Club Newsmakers press conference at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, in the Zenger Room, 13th floor, National Press Building, 529 14th St., N.W., Washington, DC.

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De Nysschen will outline Audi's philosophy on electric and diesel vehicles. Audi introduced its first production-intent electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show earlier this month and also is pursuing clean diesel products, such as the Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel SUV and the A3 TDI.

De Nysschen also will speak on the company's recent introduction of its new flagship sedan, the Audi A8, and other vehicles, like the Q5 crossover, that Audi asserts will enable it to lead the luxury segment by 2015.

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