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Rumors of the Audi RS4's death have been at least slightly exaggerated, an Audi spokesman has said. Last week, British car magazine Autocar claimed Audi would end production of the RS4 imminently to make way for the RS6. Not quite true, says Patrick Hespen of Audi Media Relations.

"There will be a full build of the 2008 model year RS4 sedan, and production is still continuing," Hespen told Winding Road. He said the RS4 was only ever meant to have a two year production run, with 2008 being that second year.

Hespen said Audi will continue its tradition of offering only one "RS" model at a time, meaning the RS6 will have to wait for the 2009 model year (mid-calender 2008) to enter the fold.

Given Audi's dedication to its "one RS car at a time" policy, chances for an RS5 seem slim. Instead, it looks like A5 enthusiasts will have to be content with with the S5 for now.

As for a more potent R8, we already know it's in the works, but any type of "RS" designation can be ruled out. "R8 S," "R9," or even "R10" remain possibilities, however.<ul><li><a href="http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-rs4-demise-rumors-clarified.html">http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-rs4-demise-rumors-clarified.html</a</li></ul>

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The trademark for RS5, S5, RS8 and several other vehicle names were applied for on the same day last year. They even went to the trouble of reapplying for the RS5 mark after they screwed up the initial application.



Word Mark RS5
Goods and Services IC 012. US 019 021 023 031 035 044. G &amp; S: vehicles, namely automobiles, sport utility vehicles, sports cars, vans, pick-ups, estate cars, racing cars, including engines for vehicles

IC 025. US 022 039. G &amp; S: clothing, footwear, headgear

IC 028. US 022 023 038 050. G &amp; S: games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles
Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Design Search Code
Serial Number 78967463
Filing Date September 5, 2006
Current Filing Basis 1B
Original Filing Basis 1B
Owner (APPLICANT) AUDI AG CORPORATION FED REP GERMANY 85045 Ingolstadt FED REP GERMANY
Attorney of Record Susan B. Flohr
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE



Word Mark S5
Goods and Services IC 012. US 019 021 023 031 035 044. G &amp; S: Vehicles, namely apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely automobiles

IC 025. US 022 039. G &amp; S: Clothing, namely t-shirts, polo shirts, footwear and headgear, namely hats and caps

IC 028. US 022 023 038 050. G &amp; S: Games and playthings, namely toy model cars
Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Design Search Code
Serial Number 78967087
Filing Date September 5, 2006
Current Filing Basis 44D;44E
Original Filing Basis 44D;44E
Owner (APPLICANT) Audi AG CORPORATION FED REP GERMANY 85045 Ingolstadt FED REP GERMANY
Attorney of Record Susan B. Flohr
Priority Date May 3, 2006
Prior Registrations 1917829;2383718;2499526;AND OTHERS
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE


Word Mark RS8
Goods and Services IC 012. US 019 021 023 031 035 044. G &amp; S: vehicles, namely automobiles, sport utility vehicles, sports cars, vans, pick-ups, estate cars, racing cars, including engines for vehicles

IC 025. US 022 039. G &amp; S: clothing, footwear, headgear

IC 028. US 022 023 038 050. G &amp; S: games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles
Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Design Search Code
Serial Number 78967382
Filing Date September 5, 2006
Current Filing Basis 1B
Original Filing Basis 1B
Owner (APPLICANT) AUDI AG CORPORATION FED REP GERMANY 85045 Ingolstadt FED REP GERMANY
Attorney of Record Susan B. Flohr
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE

daveak05

"tradition" or capacity? they should expand Quattro GmbH assembly faciltiy to allow for and take full advantage of all RS models production at the same time. it makes no sense to halt production of the highly popular RS4 for a couple years or whatever.

sparkhill

Thanks. That is more in line with what I was lead to believe.