Audi celebrates its 100th anniversary this year and there is no better way to enter such a special year than showing an increase of 4.1% in sales and breaking through the 1,000,000 barrier of vehicles sold worldwide.

There is no need to highlight the state of the automotive industry, with companies begging for money and some of Audi’s closest competitors reporting a downfall of nearly 5% in sales compared to 2007; the question that everybody wants ask is:

Why is Audi doing so well while other Auto makers are struggling?

The answer to this question could turn into a long and complex debate, but after viewing Audi’s booth at this year’s Detroit Auto Show it becomes clear that the cars themselves continue to boost Audi to the top.

Audi displayed a group of innovative, progressive and unique vehicles in Detroit, with pearls like the new Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI Quattro, which promises to bring a new level of performance, with acceleration from 0-60 mph in the 3 sec range and a RPM limit of 8,700.

Another beauty on display was the Audi A7 Sportback concept, a four door coupe full of innovative features and a design strongly influenced by the Audi A5.

Also on display was a beautiful white Q7 3.0 TDI V6 proclaimed the “cleanest diesel in the world” powerplant.

With these beauties and a few others Audi has shown the Automotive World they are stronger than ever.