He has already apologized.
It was a bittersweet experience, as he received an Audi RS6 Avant press vehicle for two weeks to help generate buzz about the super wagon. The press car was initially driven on the Nordschleife, as one would expect. It then ran some tests on the Quattro system to demonstrate the wagon’s capabilities on wet tracks. The next few days were quite different.
Misha decided that the Nurburgring would become a relief center for flood-ravaged Germany and used the RS6 to help those in need. According to the YouTuber, the wagon was used for two weeks to transport “dozens of volunteers and necessary supplies and equipment.”
He admitted that he drove the press car in some “extreme” environments, which involved some off-road driving but not too serious. To avoid blocking emergency vehicles reaching their destination, the RS6 was parked in an area outside the affected areas. Misha’s latest videos show how he handled a situation of emergency declared by regional authorities. Surprisingly, Audi didn’t like the way the press car was used over those two weeks, according to an e-mail Misha received. This was a great opportunity to show the RS6’s incredible versatility, rather than the supercar-like performance that many videos about the wagon showcase.
This was not the purpose for the test car. Audi sent an e-mail expressing its hope that the car would return in perfect condition. Misha apologizes at the end for using the video in a way that was not intended. I will be more careful with future Audi test cars.” Audi is asking its employees to contribute money to a fundraising campaign for the flood victims in Germany. The automaker also pledged to raise donations by its employees to six figures once the fundraising campaign ended on September 10.