Audi of America, Inc. Renews Sponsorship With Dallas Symphony Orchestra

DALLAS, Sept. 4 -- Audi of America, Inc. is pleased to announce its continuing support of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. For the third consecutive year, Audi is the title sponsor of the Audi Pops Series, one of the Orchestra's largest sponsorships. Jazz to folk, Dixieland to Ireland, the 2003-2004 Audi Pops Series is bringing patrons entertainment of all kinds. Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman leads the orchestra in music by chart-topping legends and hot new talent.

"The 2003-2004 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Audi Pops Series promises to be exciting and unique," says Kaufman. "With music from the light classics, Broadway and motion pictures, each first half will take our audience on a wonderful musical journey. This will pave the way for some extraordinary guest artists who will join the symphony on the second halves. There will be music for everyone, and I'm thrilled to be part of it."

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra's 2003-2004 season began over Labor Day weekend with Audi Pops Series concerts featuring Grammy-winning singer Linda Ronstadt. The Audi Pops Series continues through May 2004 with concerts by well known performers including The Manhattan Transfer, Arlo Guthrie, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Dukes of Dixieland and Righteous Brothers. Additionally, the DSO and an ensemble from the Dallas Symphony Chorus kick off the holiday season with favorites in the Audi Pops Christmas December 5-7, 2003. For more information, visit www.dallassymphony.com .

"We are pleased to continue supporting the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and we look forward to another season of remarkable concerts," stated Audi Event Marketing Manager Maria Nahigian. "The partnership with the Orchestra provides cultural and community benefits, as well as an acclaimed venue for Audi to showcase its vehicles." Audi is also one of this year's sponsors for the DSO Gala featuring world renowned soprano Renee Fleming on Saturday, September 6, 2003.

Audi of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and markets performance-oriented European luxury vehicles: the A4, A4 Cabriolet, A6, A8 L, TT and the allroad quattro. In connection with concerts throughout the season, several of these models, including the brand's all-new 2004 A8 L, will be elegantly displayed with knowledgeable demonstrators inside the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. For more information about additional Audi- related events and corporate news, visit www.audiusa.com .