Allan McNish has revealed that he is confident of remaining a part of Audi's motorsport programme next season, even though he is unable to shed any further light on exactly what he will be driving.

Writing in his personal newsletter, the Scot admitted that he was 'pretty certain' of being with Audi, but that decisions on the exact make-up of the programme had been delayed by changes to the board at the German giant.

"Unfortunately, I can't tell you much about my racing plans for 2007 because I honestly don't know them myself," he explained, "I'm pretty certain I'll be with Audi Sport again, but Prof Dr Martin Winterkorn is leaving his post as chairman of the board of Audi AG to become chairman of the board of management of Volkswagen AG on 1 January. This, in itself, would not normally affect me greatly, but the changeover has come just at a time when Audi's head of sport, Dr Wolfgang Ullrich, was about to get programmes and specific details signed off for next season, so it's causing a delay.

Interest-free finance on Audi A6, A8

MUSCAT — Wattayah Motors is offering a tempting deal on Audi A6 and A8 cars. Customer can now get interest-free finance for two years on both these models. To avail of this offer, customers have to pay 20 per cent down payment. This scheme is valid for a limited period only.

Audi A8: Luxurious and technologically superior, this saloon combines quattro all-wheel drive, a fully aluminium body with ASF construction, adaptive air suspension and powerful engines. Customers have the option of choosing an Audi A8 with a 12-cylinder unit in the A8 6.0 quattro and the long-wheelbase version A8 LWB 6.0 quattro, 4.2-litre quattro or 3.2 V6.

Audi A6: A new benchmark in the executive class, the latest generation of the A6 aims to lead in its segment through outstanding driving dynamics and high technology, superior comfort and a wide range of equipment.

2007 Audi A3 2.0T S-line test drive

First introduced as a 2006 model, the Audi A3 is a rarity in America: A compact sport-luxury car. (Canadians get a wider selection of small luxury cars than we do, including the Mercedes B-class and Acura EL.) In a country where bigger is better, the A3 dares to offer high-end amenities and German cachet in a package that is fuel-efficient, space-efficient, and family friendly. Does it work? Read on. $26,060 base, $34,610 as tested, EPA MPG 23 city/32 highway.

McKinney loses Audi account

Durham advertising agency McKinney is losing one of its oldest and largest clients: luxury carmaker Audi of America.The account, which industry publications estimate is worth $70 million or more in billings, moves to Venables, Bell & Partners in San Francisco.McKinney has had the Audi account since 1993, but the switch isn't unexpected.Audi decided in September to let other ad agencies compete for the business, a process known as putting the account up for review. Audi said at the time that the review was initiated by Audi's chief marketing officer, Scott Keogh, who joined the company in June from rival Mercedes-Benz USA.When an account goes up for review, it's rare for the incumbent agency to get the business.Reji Puthenveetil, a partner in the Raleigh office of ABA Consulting, which works with ad agencies, said losing an Audi-size account can lead to layoffs, but job cutbacks aren't a given.

Sirius Signs Audi Canada

Sirius Canada has just added Audi Canada to its growing list of exclusive, long-term vehicle agreements that will see its satellite radio receivers available as a factory option in 2007 model year vehicles.