Audi

The company said that last Wednesday the board approved plans to increase the number of models it manufactures from the current 22 to 40 by 2015. An Audi spokesman said investments totaling 1.37 bln eur for 2006 and for 1.58 bln in 2007 were also approved.

Pescarolo Paces Le Mans Test
Franck Montagny put Pescarolo atop the timesheets on the first official testing day for the 74th 24 Hours of Le Mans, scheduled for June 17-18.

Design Miami: Sun, Surf, and Sales
The design arm of Art Basel Miami Beach saw a frantic weekend of deals and some lofty prices for ultra-rare furniture and decorative objects