AUDI OF AMERICA INC
Audi of America is the US sales and marketing arm of Volkswagen's Audi brand. Audi models available in the US include the A3, A4, A5, A6, and A8, as well as the TT coupe and roadster, and the allroad quattro SUV. Audi launched its first SUV, the Q7, in 2006. Audi's newest model, the R8 high-performance sports car, debuted in the Fall of 2007. Audi of America also offers a range of financial services for leasing and purchasing options through Audi Financial Services and Audi Bank USA.
NIKE
Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, helped others succeed in times of war. NIKE, the world's #1 shoemaker, does more dominating than assisting, to capture more than 20% of the US athletic shoe market. It designs and sells shoes for a variety of sports, including baseball, cheerleading, golf, volleyball, hiking, tennis, and football. NIKE also sells Cole Haan dress and casual shoes and a line of athletic apparel and equipment. In addition, it operates NIKETOWN shoe and sportswear stores, NIKE factory outlets, and NIKE Women shops. NIKE sells its products throughout the US and in more than 180 other countries. In 2006 NIKE veteran Mark Parker succeeded Bill Perez as president and CEO. It's buying Umbro.