You all know AutoSpies.com has fans all over the world but something you may not know, is that we're loved even more by a lot of employees that work at the major car companies.
They're not very vocal about it but in private they will tell you that we are their guilty pleasure.
They can't get enough of your comments and opinions when a car launches or is reviewed.
So while I was in Paris walking the show floor, one of our moles within Audi approached me and asked what I thought of the Quattro concept.
My response was that I thought it was one of the nicest cars at the show.
I liked the fresh, slab body panels that reminded me of something carved out of marble and the small retro touches taken from the old Audi Coupe like the embossed rings stamped into the side of the roof.
And I especially liked the R8-ish front and rectangular tail lights.
Upon that, the mole started to sing and tell me that I'd better like it because it's the next A5/S5.
COMPLETE with the digital IP (instrument panel).
And that if you soften it up a 'little' and add two more doors, you have the next generation A4.
At this point I'm saying to myself, HOLY Hogans Heroes Schultzy!
If it's true, THAT is the scoop of the show!
So that said, would a softened four door version of this concept finally be the magic recipe to beat the next generation BMW 3-Series?
Or should they go back to the drawing board for a new idea??
Spies, discuss....
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2010 Paris Motor Show Photo Gallery
2010 Paris Motor Show Photo Gallery
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Special thanks to Saab for hosting us in Sweden and in Paris for this years show. The manufacturer paid for our airfare, food and lodging.
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