
Performance Divisions That Became More Famous Than the Main Brand
17th Jun 2026
Why AMG, BMW M, Audi RS and other performance badges became icons, sometimes stealing the spotlight from the brands that created them.

Why AMG, BMW M, Audi RS and other performance badges became icons, sometimes stealing the spotlight from the brands that created them.

Audi RS models changed what drivers expect from family cars. From the RS 2 Avant to the RS 6, they proved a practical car can still feel fast, exciting, and fun to drive.