Counter-counterpoint: this is conspiracy theory bullshit and pure speculation on both sides of the equation. The article on the actual incident itself is what belongs on Jalopnik, not this.

Does not belong on Jalopnik.

I don’t think he was kidding. An A7 or A8 is, sure — a luxury car. While nice, a modern A5 is a passat with a leather wrapped steering wheel.

And Troll of the Day goes to... You. If you are going to comment, please do not make intentionally controversial statements with no basis in reality.