After engineering the massive job cuts in his first two years on the ground, Andersson now is the mastermind behind the small renaissance that is seeing the commercial - vehicle - focused GAZ build cars once again — this time
with models badged Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Skoda and Mercedes.
Both models also get side gills
with a model badge and Air Breathers, signature M exterior mirrors in twin - stalk style, a typically M four - tailpipe exhaust system and a rear spoiler (for the BMW X6 M).
Utilizing a low - slung profile on the road, large air intakes, side sills
with a model badge and Air Breathers, signature M exterior mirrors, a typical quad - exhaust pipe installment and a rear spoiler, the new X5 M and X6 M create a unique performance appearance.
Not exact matches
Just as
badging systems can be seen as a subset of alternative assessment
models and used in coordination
with other approaches, such as ePortfolios,
badging systems can also be seen as a subset of ways to gamify education and be used in coordination
with such things as point systems and leaderboards.
Mercedes - Benz uses its Grand Edition
badge to celebrate the end of a
model's lifecycle
with unbridled luxury.
Outside of a few Legacy
models or anything
with a WRX
badge, what, pray tell, in Subie's current lineup jumps out at you?
Like other recent 43 -
badged models, the GLC 43 uses a 3 - litre, V6 biturbo petrol engine and drives all four wheels through Mercedes» 4Matic all - wheel drive system,
with 69 per cent of the torque directed to the rear axle.
Just like on last year's GTE, this
model is available
with a special Union Jack - enameled wings
badge.
According to those in the know, Porsche is definitely considering three Mission E
models tentatively rated at 300 kW / 402 hp, 400 kW / 536 hp, and 500 kW / 670 hp
with badging that will mirror current lineup offerings.
The popular Z71 off - road
model comes
with upgraded shocks, skid plates and special
badging.
There are holes in the hood that echo past Buick
models, as well as a grille
with a very large Buick
badge.
Outside, the ZL1 gets a lot of aero - friendly add - ons, like a
model - specific rear diffuser, a wide front splitter, a front fascia
with a gigantic, wind - swallowing grille, and an awesome, hollowed - out «Flowtie» Chevy
badge on the nose.
MSRP (
with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille
badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited
model.
Inside the new F Pace
model there's an SVR
badged steering wheel
with gearshift paddles mounted to it.
«Supercharged» fender
badges further help distinguish the Hellcat
model, along
with black side skirts and a black rear spoiler.
Called the «Series.Gray,» the special
models will come
with black finished alloy wheels, a Cool Gray Khaki exterior, and Crystal Black Silica
badges and folding exterior mirrors.
Outside, it wears a rear spoiler and side sill insert unique to the
model, as well as 20 - inch aluminum wheels
with six - piston Brembo front brakes and a hand - painted four - leaf clover
badge, a hallmark of the Quadrifoglio name.
Branding exercise aside, a strategy revision is likely of more interest to German hot - rod enthusiasts: Where RS
models during the past decade - plus tended to arrive at the tail end of a given car's life cycle — and even skip certain generations of those cars — they will now arrive within the first year or two of a new
model's introduction, and RS
badging will be present on 10 different vehicles by the end of 2018,
with the new RS5 up next at the beginning of the year.
The Audi RS3 Sportback doesn't look wildly different than the standard A3, but does present a more aggressive face thanks to its lower front fascia
with large air inlets and the Quattro
badging typical of audi RS
models.
And in 2012 there was a new supercharged
model, this time
badged just «S»,
with 217bhp and considerably more mid-range muscle, cutting the 0 - 60mph time to 4.2 sec.
Though Infiniti will sell its new Q30 hatchback and QX30 crossover as two distinct
models elsewhere in the world, the cars will be sold in the U.S. only
with the QX30
badge.
The outgoing 2014 Viper, previously
badged as an SRT, started at $ 101,880, whereas the new 2015
model now starts at $ 86,990, both
with destination.
Minor aesthetic changes can be spotted if you squint,
with the new base
model getting just two exhausts as opposed to the usual four seen on the higher spec
models, smaller wheels and of course, no S or Turbo
badging.
Rolls - Royce is continuing its onslaught of «Black
Badge»
models with this, the new Dawn Black
Badge.
LT and LTZ versions of the Suburban and Tahoe equipped
with the Texas treatment gain polished aluminum wheels (20 - inchers for the LT and 22 - inches for the LTZ) and Texas Edition
badging, while the LT
model also gets navigation (already offered on the LTZ.)
Buick tweaked the front and rear fascia for the 2019
model year,
with the most notable tell being the wings protruding from the
badge on the grille.
C - shaped LED daytime running lights join a new chrome grille
with blue detailing, 17in alloy wheels and GTE
badging echoing details found on other recent plug - in
models from VW.
Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Series
models will feature TRD springs
with 2 inches of front lift, softer springs for a better ride, a TRD dual exhaust, 18 - inch wheels
with Michelin ORP tires, and an array of TRD
badges and unique trim elements.
Last year, the Rolls - Royce Black
Badge models on the Geneva stand singed my eyes
with their Trump Tower take on «class.»
In addition to new standard features, the 2018 Nissan Frontier also gets a special Midnight Edition
model with a gloss black grille, 18 - inch black alloy wheels, black step rails, body - colored front and rear bumpers, black side mirror covers and door handles, black
badges, and optional Midnight Edition floor mats.
When the 2015 Hyundai Genesis debuts later this year,
models equipped
with the HTRAC system will feature a special
badge on the trunk lid.
Honda gifted the CRX
with a mild revamp in» 85, bumping the base
model's displacement to 1.5 liters and adding an «HF»
badge, but the rest of the car remained essentially unchanged.
To distinguish the XJR575 from lesser trims, Jaguar equipped the
model with unique
badging, twin hood louvers, and red brake calipers paired
with special 20 - inch gloss - black wheels.
This would mimic the firm's approach of late, introducing» 43» -
badged deputies to the full - bore AMG
models as seen
with the GLC, C - class and E-class
models.
The brand and its products haven't always correlated
with the demands of driving enthusiasts - though forays into sports cars and previous Brabus -
badged models have had merit - but the latest car is perhaps the best Fortwo yet for driving pleasure.
The most obvious area of growth will be
with Audi's «Q» -
badged SUV
models, which Hackenberg also confirmed that the brand intends to expand
with both a forthcoming Q1, but also potentially «intermediate» Q - cars between the existing Q3, Q5 and Q7.
The new
model 2019 Volvo XC90 is combining a distinctive, yet safe «facial expression», along
with a refreshed and redesigned steel
badge.
Styling changes amount to an STI front spoiler along
with multiple STI
badges to designate the special
model.
In the UK this
model is
badged as «Golf Plus Dune» and sold
with the 1.9 TDI outputting 105 PS (77 kW; 104 bhp).
• 19» 10 - spoke forged alloy Graphite painted wheels
with diamond - turned finish • 19» 10 - spoke forged alloy Silver painted wheels
with diamond - turned finish • 19» 5 - spoke alloy Gloss Black painted wheels
with diamond - turned finish • Alternative brake caliper finish: Black, Red, Silver, Grey, Yellow • Comfort suspension (Coupe only) • Bright - finish grille • Black vaned grille • Magnum Silver bonnet and side strake meshes • Black bonnet and side strake meshes • Carbon fibre side strakes • Exterior Carbon Fibre Pack • Black textured tailpipe finisher • Front parking sensors • «Vantage S»
model badging • Delete protective tape • Gloss Black window trim surround • Black headlamp bezels
PSA replaced the Simca brand
with Talbot after a short period when some
models were
badged as Simca - Talbots.
Limited to 500 units worldwide,
with 50 allocated to the United States, the Graphite Gray Magno droptop comes
with model - specific decor including a black - and - silver interior, special Edition 50
badging, and black chrome accents on the car's side skirts, grille, front splitter, front fender vents, and rear diffuser.
(569 N • m) of torque • SRT performance: 0 - 60 mph in the low five - second range, 0 -100-0 in under 17 seconds, 60 - 0 mph in approximately 110 feet • Benchmark braking • World - class ride and handling characteristics across a dynamic range • Functional, performance - oriented exterior design and race - inspired interior appointments • Benchmark performance at the best price PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY 2008
MODEL YEAR EXTERIOR • New color: Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat INTERIOR • Available Side - curtain Air Bags • Available SIRIUS BackSeat TV ™ • Available SRT - engineered KICKER ® premium surround sound system • New instrument panel cluster • New center console • SRT - exclusive Reconfigurable Display (RCD) • LED lighting in the front cup holders and front - and rear - door map pockets • Dark Slate Gray interior color • Agate - color accent stitching • Carbon - fiber - like pattern door handles and carbon - fiber - like leather - trim steering wheel POWERTRAIN / CHASSIS • New optional 20 - inch aluminum wheel PACKAGES • Super Bee Special Edition —
with Surf Blue Pearl Coat 2007
MODEL YEAR EXTERIOR • New color: TorRed INTERIOR • Optional Rear Seat Video system, including KICKER ® Mobile Surround Sound PACKAGES • Super Bee Special Edition —
with Detonator Yellow exterior color • SRT Track Experience — Standard 2006
MODEL YEAR New high - performance version of the Dodge Charger
with new 6.1 - liter HEMI ® engine EXTERIOR • Colors: Brilliant Black, Bright Silver, Inferno Red • New front fascia
with integrated brake duct inlets • Insert in rear fascia • New rear spoiler • Body - color mirrors and door handles (carryover base car) • «SRT8» exterior
badge (deck lid) • Mesh grille insert
with «SRT»
badge • Brake duct system in front belly pan • 16 mm clearance rear fascia to exhaust tips • New hood
with scoop, bezel and underhood duct • New hood silencer pad INTERIOR • Colors: Dark Slate / Light Slate Gray • Sport front seats
with matching trim on rear seats • Red accent stitching • Carbon fiber leather on steering wheel upper • Satin finish steering wheel spokes (from 300C) • Satin Silver shift bezel and lock knobs (from 300C) • «SRT8»
badge below right - hand air conditioning outlet duct • Satin Silver color for center stack bezel POWERTRAIN • 6.1 - liter HEMI ® engine (425 horsepower / 420 lb. - ft.)
1967 LOTUS ELAN S3 S / E FHC... Carnival Red
with Black leather, Desirable Type 36 Special Equipment
model, 1558cc Lotus Twin - Cam engine
with 4 - speed close ratio gearbox, Equipped
with E / windows, Mota - Lita wood rim steering wheel, Webber carburettors, Correct Green cam covers, High torque starter motor, Alloy radiator, Alloy fuel tank, S / E
badges, Stainless steel side trims, Wing mounted indicators, Stainless steel exhaust system, Lotus Knock - on wheels, Original UK RHD example, Just 7,000 miles since total nut & bolt restoration including new galvanized Chassis from Lotus Heritage Dealer Paul Matty, Complete
with comprehensive history including a full detailed restoration file, Much recent expenditure.
In 2008, the third - generation
model arrived, this time
with a 5.7 - liter V - 8 engine under the hood and the LX 570
badge on it rear tailgate.
Ex Jaguar Internal Fleet, Exterior door mirrors: auto - dimming, Headlights power wash, Heated front windscreen, Navigation Pack (Europe), Variant: F - PACE Portfolio, 10 - way power front seats, 19» «Razor» 7 twin - spoke alloy wheels, 360 - degree parking aid, 8 - speed automatic transmission, Electric passenger seat, Electrically - deployable towbar, Forward - facing camera, Front windscreen: infra - red reflective, Head - Up Display (HUD), InControl Secure for Warranty, Keyless entry + keyless start, Meridian 380W premium sound system, Paddle shift: black, Park Assist, Sliding panoramic roof, Surround Camera System, Heated washer jets, Bluetooth audio streaming, Heated front seats, USB and iPod connectivity, 2 x power sockets, Bluetooth connectivity, Digital radio (DAB), Powered tailgate / bootlid, Rain sensitive windscreen wipers, Tyre pressure monitor, 40:20:40 rear seat (fold), Drivetrain: all - wheel drive (AWD), JaguarVoice system, Front windscreen: toughened + rear screen: toughened ¸ privacy glass, Bright finish roof rails, Chrome side window surrounds, Chrome / black side vents, Floor mats: «Premium», Gloss black / chrome grille, IP insert (chrome), Cruise control, Dynamic Mode, Dynamic Stability Control, Electric Parking Brake (EPB), Emergency Brake Assist, Front fog lamps, Front park aid, Interior mirror: auto - dimming, JaguarDrive Control,
Model Year: 2017, Parking aid
with rear sensor, Starter system: Stop / Start, Traction control,» 20d AWD»
badge, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Bodystyle: 5 - door estate, Ground clearance: standard, Hill Launch Assist, HLDF Touchscreen, InControl Apps, InControl Protect, InControl Remote Premium, Interior mood lighting, Intrusion sensor, Jaguar Tyre Repair system, Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Partial TFT / LCD instrument cluster, Sill treadplates: metal
with «Jaguar» lettering, Torque Vectoring by Braking (TVbB), Traffic Sign Recognition + Adaptive Speed Limiter, Two - zone climate control, Vehicle protection: CAT 1, Wi - Fi Hotspot, Xenon headlights
with LED signature DRL, Brake booster (standard), Comfort seat - driver, Foot pedal: standard, IP facia (leatherette), Morzine headlining, Pirelli Tyres, Soft grain leather steering wheel, Twin cupholders
Challenger SRT Hellcat
model receives new grille and fender
badges, as well as newly illuminated Air - Catcher headlamps
with Hellcat logo
In addition, a new F Sport package (for RWD A / T
models) includes 18 - inch alloy wheels, sport suspension, front lip, rear spoiler, sport front seats
with microfiber inserts, heated front seats, and unique
badging.
While few are likely to mistake the new 911 for anything but a Porsche, the new
model also carries Porsche
badges along
with individual
model identification on the upper edge of a more shapely rear bumper for the first time.
Plus, GMC offers a luxury - themed line of Denali -
badged models that are quite popular
with buyers.