G-Class

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class or G-Wagen, short for Geländewagen (or cross-country vehicle), is a four-wheel drive vehicle / sport utility vehicle (SUV) produced by German automaker Mercedes-Benz. A major reason to start development was the need of the German Army for a light military vehicle. Without any joint test the cheaper Volkswagen Iltis were chosen, but since 1990 it is replaced by the G-Class "Wolf" and LAPV Enok. After a design change to a civilian cross-country vehicle in co-operation with the Austrian car manufacturer Steyr-Daimler-Puch,[1] production of the G-Class began in 1979 with the 460 Series models.[2] The G-Class has been sold under the Puch name in certain markets, and the Peugeot P4 is a variant made under license, with a Peugeot engine and different parts.

Mercedes-Benz secured military contracts for the vehicle in the late 1970s and offered a civilian version in 1979. Designed to be a durable, reliable, and rugged off-roader, the G-wagen utilizes three fully locking differentials, one of the few vehicles sold in the U.S. to have such a feature, along with the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Toyota 80-series Land Cruiser, Pinzgauer High Mobility All-Terrain Vehicle, and Mercedes-Benz Unimog. Among the engines offered in the G-Class for the 2004 model year is a 5.5-liter V8.

In its 25th anniversary, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG was launched again as the G55 Kompressor or G55K and improved in power, thanks to a 5.5-liter, supercharged V8 developing 469 hp (350 kW) and 516 lb·ft (700 N·m). of torque.

Focus

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Production 1998–present
Assembly Chongqing, China
General Pacheco, Argentina
Hermosillo, Mexico
Pretoria, South Africa
Saarlouis, Germany
Santa Rosa, Philippines
Setubal, Portugal
Taoyuan, Taiwan
Valencia, Spain
Wayne, United States
Vsevolozhsk, Russia
Hai Duong, Vietnam
Predecessor Ford Escort (Europe)
Ford Laser (Asia and Oceania)
Class Compact
/ Small family car
Body style(s) 3- and 5-door hatchback
4-door saloon
5-door estate
2-door cabriolet
Layout FF layout
Related Ford Focus (North America)
Designer John Doughty[1] Claude Lobo


Ford Focus (international)

The Ford Focus is a small family car manufactured by Ford first in Europe starting July 1998, then worldwide starting February 2000 (with its own model for North America in production until late 2010). A second generation launched in Europe in January 2005, received styling and engineering updates in January 2008, and is marketed globally outside North and South America. The third generation model will be sold globally upon its launch, first in Europe (late 2010) then in the Americas (early 2011).

In Europe, South America, North America and South Africa, the Focus replaced the Ford Escort. In Oceania and Asia, it replaced the Ford Laser.

Focus models rank as the 41st bestselling automotive nameplate worldwide, with over 5 million sold.

Avensis

Manufacturer Toyota
Production 1998-present
Assembly Burnaston, Derbyshire, UK
Predecessor Toyota Carina E
Class Large family car
Body style(s) 4-door saloon
5-door estate
5-door liftback


The Toyota Avensis is a large family car built in Derbyshire, United Kingdom by Japanese automaker Toyota since 1998. It is the direct successor to the Carina E and is available as a four-door saloon, five-door liftback and estate. A large MPV called the Toyota Avensis Verso (Toyota Ipsum in Japan and previously the Toyota Picnic in other markets) is built in Japan on a separate platform. The Avensis is the basis for the youth-oriented Scion tC, which is produced for the US market.

The Toyota Avensis was introduced in 1997, to create a more modern name when compared with the reliable, but dull Toyota Carina E/Toyota Corona. Like its predecessor the Avensis was reliable, and proved a sales success for Toyota Europe. Over the years, the Toyota Avensis has advanced in size, technology, power, and economy to challenge its rivals, like the Mazda6, Ford Mondeo, VW Passat[1], Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, Citroen C5 and Peugeot