Audi Enthusiasts Can Unlock Ski Tips from the Pros this Winter by Checking in on foursquare

HERNDON, Va., Jan. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  This winter, Audi and the U.S. Ski Team help enthusiasts discover the best skiing in America. Members of the U.S. Ski Team, including Olympians Lindsey Vonn and Andrew Weibrecht, are contributing tips with the best skiing destinations to Audi's foursquare account.

foursquare users who follow Audi and check in to popular ski resorts this season will also unlock an exclusive Audi foursquare badge, which grants 20% off all items at the Audi collection, including accessories, apparel, motorsport and cycling products and more.

Audi has been a Proud Sponsor and Official Vehicle of the U.S. Ski Team since 2007. Audi-sponsored USSA events have included top talent, including Ladies' Downhill 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn; Ladies' Downhill 2010 Olympic Silver Medalist Julia Mancuso; 2009 World Championship Giant Slalom skier Ted Ligety; and Mens' Super-G 2010 Olympic Bronze Medalist Andrew Weibrecht. The sponsorship of the U.S. Ski Team is part of Audi's global commitment to professional skiing and aligns with the brands dedication to high performance and unparalleled technology. 

ABOUT AUDI
Audi of America, Inc. and its U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. Audi was a top-performing luxury brand in Europe during 2011, and broke all-time company sales records in the U.S. Through 2016, AUDI AG will invest about $17 billion on new products and technologies. Visit www.audiusa.com or www.audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi vehicle and business issues.

ABOUT THE U.S. SKI TEAM
The U.S. Ski Team, an integral part of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, develops and trains the top Olympic skiers in America, competing annually on the Audi FIS World Cup with a goal of being the best in the world in Olympic skiing.

SOURCE Audi of America, Inc.