{
  "id": 8868683,
  "title": "Audi becomes 3rd foreign automaker to hit 300,000 sales mark in Korea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/audi-becomes-3rd-foreign-automaker-to-hit-300-000-sales-mark-in-korea-8868683",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-21T07:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260921/audi-becomes-3rd-foreign-automaker-to-hit-300000-sales-mark-in-korea"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Audi has reached a significant milestone in the Korean market, becoming the third foreign automaker to surpass the 300,000-vehicle sales mark. German luxury brand Audi announced that cumulative registrations in Korea had reached this impressive figure. To celebrate this achievement, Audi Korea has introduced a customer-appreciation program called \"thAnk Q\" through its nationwide dealer network. This program aims to provide benefits and brand experiences as a token of gratitude to its customers, as reported by Audi Korea. The company credited the growth in sales to various customer-engagement programs launched this year, such as Audi Open House, Audi Venture, and Audi Summer Tour. Audi Open House allows customers to test-drive different models, while Audi Venture offers an outdoor lifestyle program, and Audi Summer Tour provides driving and lifestyle experience events. Audi Korea President Steve Cloete emphasized that this milestone is a testament to the trust and support of the customers who have chosen Audi. Cloete stated that the company will continue to focus on strengthening customer satisfaction and long-term trust.",
  "summary": "Audi has officially crossed the 300,000-vehicle sales mark in Korea, cementing its position as one of the country's most popular foreign luxury automakers. The German brand said Monday that cumulative registrations reached the milestone, making Audi only the third imported carmaker to achieve the feat in the Korean market. To mark the achievement, Audi Korea is launching a customer-appreciation…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Audi becomes 3rd foreign automaker to hit 300,000 sales mark in Korea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/audi-becomes-3rd-foreign-automaker-to-hit-300-000-sales-mark-in-korea",
        "published": "2026-09-21T07:12:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}