Audi A3

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 17 -- Audi is positioned to set a sales record both in the United States and worldwide if the first half of 2006 is any indication. In the U.S., both new vehicle and Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales are ahead of last year's pace.

Little cars, big thrills
The smell of burning rubber, tyres spinning on the tarmac, the purr of the car engine all of these can turn into the biggest adrenaline push for the spectator. It continues. The sight of cars roaring past in a blur is heart-stopping.