Tuesday, 13 October 2015

Audi


Audi AG is a German automobile manufacturer that designs, engineers, produces, markets and distributes luxury automobiles. Audi oversees worldwide operations from its headquarters in IngolstadtBavaria, Germany. Audi-branded vehicles are produced in nine production facilities worldwide.
Audi has been a majority owned (99.55%) subsidiary of Volkswagen Group since 1966, following a phased purchase of Audi AG's predecessor, Auto Union, from Daimler-Benz. Volkswagen relaunched the Audi brand with the 1965 introduction of the Audi F103series.
Audi 
PublicAktiengesellschaft
Traded asFWBNSU
IndustryAutomotive
FoundedChemnitz, Germany
(29 June 1932; 83 years ago)[2]
FounderAugust Horch[2]
HeadquartersIngolstadtGermany
Number of locations
11 production facilities in 9 countries[3]
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
ProductsLuxury cars
Production output
Increase 1,741,100 units (2014)[4]
RevenueIncrease €48.771 billion (2012) [5][6]
Increase €5.380 billion (2012)[6]
ProfitIncrease €4.353 billion (2012)[7]
Total assetsIncrease €16.832 billion (2009)
Total equityIncrease €3.451 billion (2009)
OwnerVolkswagen Group (99.55%)[8]
Number of employees
68,804 (2012)[6]
Divisions
Subsidiaries
SloganVorsprung Durch Technik



Bentley

Bentley Motors Limited  is a British registered company that designs, develops, and manufactures Bentley luxury motorcars which are largely hand-built. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG.
 Now based inCrewe, England, Bentley Motors Limited was founded by W. O. Bentley on 18 January 1919 in Cricklewood, North London.
Bentley Motors Limited
Subsidiary
Industry
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
Fate
  • Acquired by Rolls-Royce Limited (1931)
  • Acquired by Vickers plc (1980)
  • Acquired by Volkswagen Group (1998)
[1]
PredecessorRolls-Royce Motors
Founded18 January 1919
Founder
HeadquartersCrewe, EnglandUnited Kingdom [2]
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Products [4]
Production output
  • Increase9,107 vehicles (2012)
  • 7,593 vehicles (2011)
[5][6]
ServicesAutomobile customisation
Revenue
  • Increase €1,453 million (2012)
  • €1,119 million (2011)
[5]
Profit
  • Increase €8 million (2011)
  • -€245 million (2010)
[7]
Number of employees
3,600 (2013)[8]
ParentVolkswagen Group [9]
Websitebentleymotors.com

Mercedes Benz S class

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, formerly known as Sonderklasse (German for "special class"), is a series of flagship vehicles produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz, a division of German company Daimler AG. The classification was officially introduced in 1972 with the W116 S-Class, which succeeded previous Mercedes-Benz models dating to the mid-1950s. The S-Class has served as the top model for Mercedes for over fifty years in its various incarnations. The S-Class has debuted many of the company's latest innovations, including drivetrain technologies, interior features, and safety systems (such as the first seatbelt pretensioners).The S-Class has ranked as the world's best-selling luxury sedan, and its latest generation, the W222 S-Class, premiered in 2013. As in previous iterations, the W221 S-Class is sold in standard- and long-wheelbase versions; I4V6V8V12diesel and hybrid powertrains are offered. All models built in Mexico or sold in the United States are only available in long w
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 lwb black (US).jpg
The latest generation of the S-Class, W222
Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
ProductionPredecessors date to mid-1950s
S-Class nomenclature adapted in 1972
AssemblySindelfingen, Germany
Pune, India[1]
Body and chassis
ClassFull -size luxury car (F)
Body style4-door sedan
2-door coupé
RelatedMercedes-Benz CL-Class
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz Type 300
heelbase.

Jaguar XJ

The Jaguar XJ is the name of a series of flagship, full-size, luxury cars sold by the British automobile brand, Jaguar Cars. The XJ line has had a long history, with the first model released in 1968. The original model was the last Jaguar saloon to have had the input of Sir William Lyons, the company's founder, and the model has been featured in countless media and high profile appearances. The current Jaguar XJ was launched in 2009. It is one of the official cars of the royal families and UK Prime Minister.
Jaguar XJ
XJ6, XJ8, XJ12, Vanden Plas, XJR, Super V8, Supersport
Jaguar XJ 3.0 D-S Supersport (X351) – Frontansicht, 30. Juni 2013, Münster.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerJaguar Cars
Production1968–present
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury car (F)
LayoutFR layout

Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera (type number 970) is a luxury four-doorsedan. It is front-engined with two-wheel drive, with all-wheel driveversions also available.
The Porsche Panamera production model was unveiled at the 13th Auto Shanghai International Automobile Show in Shanghai, China, on April 2009. In 2011, hybrid and diesel versions were launched. In April 2013, a facelift to the Panamera was announced, launching again at the Auto Shanghai show. A plug-in hybrid version, the Panamera S E-Hybrid, was released in the U.S. market in November 2013.
Porsche Panamera (970)
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Overview
ManufacturerPorsche AG
ProductionApril 2009–present
Model years2010–present
AssemblyLeipzigGermany
DesignerMichael Mauer
Body and chassis
ClassFull size luxury car (F)
Body style4-door fastback,[1][2][3] Gran Turismo[4]
LayoutFront engine,
rear-wheel drive or
four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine3.0 L V6 (Diesel)
3.6 L V6 (Panamera/Panamera 4)
3.0 L V6 (Panamera S Hybrid)
4.8 L V8 (Panamera S/Panamera 4S)
4.8 L V8 (Panamera GTS)
4.8 L V8 (Panamera Turbo)
4.8 L V8 (Panamera Turbo S)
Transmission6-speed manual
7-speed ZF PDK dual clutch
8-speed Aisin Tiptronic S
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,900 mm (114.2 in)
Length4,970 mm (195.7 in)
Width1,931 mm (76.0 in)
Height1,418 mm (55.8 in)
Kerb weight1,870 kg (4,123 lb)

BMW series

BMW-HQ.jpg
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG ( English: Bavarian Motor Works), commonly known as BMW or BMW AG, is a German luxury automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. BMW is headquartered in MunichBavaria, Germany. It also owns and produces Mini cars, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad, and plug-in electric carsunder the BMW i sub-brand. BMW is one of the best-selling luxury automakers in the world.
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
Aktiengesellschaft (AG)
Traded asFWBBMW
IndustryAutomotive
PredecessorRapp Motorenwerke
Bayerische Flugzeugwerke AG (BFW)[1]
Automobilwerk Eisenach
FoundedMarch 7, 1916; 99 years ago
FounderFranz Josef PoppKarl Rapp,Camillo Castiglioni
HeadquartersMunichBavariaGermany
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Norbert Reithofer
(Chairman of the Supervisory Board)
Harald Krüger
(Chairman of the Management Board)
ProductsLuxury vehiclessports cars,motorcyclesbicycles
Production output
2,117,965 Automobiles (2014)
about 120,000 Motorcycles (2014)
Revenue80,40 billion (2014)[2]
€8,707 billion (2014)[2]
Profit€3.00 billion (2014)[2]
Total assets€182,72 billion (2015)[2]
Total equity€37,43 billion (2014)[2]
OwnerStefan Quandt: 17.4%
Johanna Quandt: 16.7%
Susanne Klatten: 12.6%
Public float: 53.3%
Number of employees
116,324 (2014)[2]
DivisionsMini
BMW Motorsport
BMW i
BMW Motorrad
Subsidiaries
Slogan"The Ultimate Driving Machine"
WebsiteBMW Group
BMW Automobiles

Rolls-Royce ghost

The Rolls-Royce Ghost is a luxury saloon from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The "Ghost" nameplate, named in honour of the Silver Ghost, a car first produced in 1906, was announced in April 2009 at the Auto Shanghaishow. During development, the Ghost was known as the "RR04". Designed as a smaller, "more measured, more realistic car" than thePhantom, aiming for a lower price category for Rolls-Royce models, the retail price is around £170,000 (US$255,000). The production model was officially unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The 17 cm longer option Ghost Extended Wheelbase was introduced in 2011
 

Rolls-Royce Ghost
2012 RR Ghost.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerRolls-Royce Motor Cars (BMW)
Production2010–present
Model years2010–present
AssemblyGoodwood plantWest Sussex,England
DesignerAndreas Thurner (2006)
Charles Coldham (interior)
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury car (F)
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutFR layout
RelatedRolls-Royce Wraith
Rolls-Royce Dawn
BMW 7 Series (F01)
Powertrain
EngineBMW N74 6.6 L twin-turbo V12563 bhp (420 kW)
Transmission8-speed ZF 8HP90 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3,295 mm (129.7 in)
3,465 mm (136.4 in) (Extended Wheelbase)
Length
5,399 mm (212.6 in)
5,569 mm (219.3 in) (Extended Wheelbase)
Width1,948 mm (76.7 in)
Height1,550 mm (61 in)
Kerb weight
2,490 kg (5,490 lb)
2,520 kg (5,560 lb) (Extended Wheelbase)
Chronology
PredecessorRolls-Royce Silver Seraph