THE captains of industry usually expect to be driven rather than take the tiller. Unless they buy an Audi A8. It’s the one luxury limousine worth swapping places with the chauffeur to experience the A8’s reserves of power, all-wheel drive grip, lavishly equipped driver’s environment and consummate long-distance touring capability. Has Audi over-estimated the Armani wearing-elite by adding the latest-generation turbo-diesel 4.2-litre V8 to the lineup? We think not. Early adopters, and there are many in the boardrooms across Australia, will love boasting to their golfing buddies about the A8 TDI’s 240kW/650Nm outputs, while delivering fuel economy of 9.7L/100km. Who cares about golf?