New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady recently walked away from his crash in a 2010 Audi S8, but was spotted in the new 2011 Audi A8 at a charity event.

At a recent postgame press conference, a reporter asked Brady if he had gotten a new car since the accident.

"I did, I did," Brady joked. "I just wanted to get the 2011, so I had to crash the 2010."

The Boston Herald spotted Brady at a charity skeet-shooting event where he rolled up in the new A8. The original S8 was loaned to Brady by Audi because of his work with Best Buddies International, which is sponsored by the automaker. Car blog Quattroholic contacted Audi to see if the new A8 was also a gift from the automaker, which a senior official confirmed as part of their "VIP Fleet."

Fortunately, drivers don't have to wreck their existing vehicle in order to get into an Audi. Most used car dealerships will accept trade-ins, so drivers looking to upgrade can knock some dollars off a pre-owned Audi's already lowered purchase price and drive off the lot in a sleek luxury car.