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[NW48]

Hate to be a party pooper, but I'm preeeety sure we can't make deals like that with IRL companies. I mean, if we're doing that than I could just say I'm partnered with Ford and get access to all Ford parts.

I'm not, never intended on it. Not a deal in any way.

 

[ildd]

Question I don't recall ever seeing in the past:
In the old game, companies were allowed to set up a deal with another company(ies) that would allow the exchange of parts. Are we allowed to do this?

 

[BKGlover]

Between PCs, yes. Harrbol dealers selling another brand alongside, or vise-versa, make deals to trade parts, build cars with combined parts, or buy someone's parts out-right.

Not looking forward to when these parts bin cars come to light.

 

[NW48]

The Motoring Insider
As we told you in this post, the NW Engineering CEO was seen entering the Lamborghni Headquarters in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy supposedly to discuss future plans with the Lamborghini CEO and Audi AG executives. However, after attempting to contact both Audi AG and Lamborghini, and succeding, we have found out that it was not about any potential deal between the three parties but for the NW Engineering CEO to look around the HQ and learn about what it takes to succeed in multiple markets.

It is also rumoured that NW Engineering's car design unit will be visiting the financially troubled Bertone' to help boost their design skills.

In other news, NW Engineering has also announced that they will be announcing two new models 'soon' and hope to modify the NW01 'in a future update'. (Not really)

 

[Brutaka]

EV Weekly
EV Weekly's J.J Fisher recently spoke to H.A.T CEO and Founder MR. Holmes and asked him a few thins regarding the cars, Q4, and NW Engineering (@NW48) .
Q: How has Q3 gone so far?
A: We opened up a chain in Japan to sell the E-Go and the new Baragon, We are currently waiting on our sales numbers before we jump ahead.
Q: What are your Q4/Q5 plans?
A: As most already know, H.A.T successfully opened up shop in the UK, We built a small factory there. We also upgraded our Illinois factory to a medium factory.
Q: The medium factory is able to build up to 10,000 vehicles in 1 quarter,So are there a lot of big plans going on over there?
A: Yes there is, I cannot go into the specifics but it will be interesting.
Q:Going deeper into that what can we expect out of Q5?
A: As of now I can confirm that we will be attending the next auto show, you guys can interpret this however you like, but I won't say anything else about it.
Q: one final question; How do you feel about NW Engineering moving into the EV market?
A: I would enjoy the competition, NWE is one of the most successful companies of this year and they can make many fantastic cars, it will just motivate H.A.T more to produce better cars, Al in all, it will improve the EV Market tremendously.

 

[chef211]

Figured I would reveal my Goodwood vehicles.

REVEALED: 2015 Starboard Atlantica and Mediterranea plus Starboard's new "Queen of the Mediterranean", The Diadema Supercar

A palatial reception – 2015 Starboard Mediterranea

The Starboard Mediterranea is a unique car is it own right because It is a electric 4-door convertible sedan. The Mediterranea is powered by Starboard’s 350kw electric motor codenamed C21E. The design for the Mediterranea is inspired by Italy’s historic palaces in a four door curved convertible layout and the straight lines of the Norwegian fjords.

Action! We're Electric- 2015 Starboard Atlantica

The Starboard Atlantica is a electric luxury 4 door coupe. The Atlantica is powered by Starboard’s 350kw electric motor codenamed C21E. The design is inspired by the far east as well as the 3 story atrium inside the Costa Atlantica, so we made the inspiration blend to make the Atlantica, a 4-door coupe.

Making the thrills shine brighter- 2015 Starboard Diadema

The Starboard Diadema is Starboard’s first supercar that we benchmarked against other supercars to make the Diadema better. Where did we start however is the engine, so Starboard wanted to go small for its first powerful engine. Starboard decided to base the engine on the Serenade’s 2.5L V6 layout and make that better and what did we come up with for that engine. The V6 is now pushing 645 hp out of 2.5l thanks to our twin-turbo technology that Starboard had developed specifically for this supercar. The suspension parts and handling parts are all made with lightweight parts to make the Diadema handle better than its competitors.The Diadema’s bodyshell is made out of carbon fiber yet we saved a little bit of luxury for the inside for the interior. The Diadema has to be the “Queen of the Mediterranean’, so I took inspiration from each city that the Diadema calls in, which some of them are Barcelona, La Spezia and Palma de Mallorca and also the outside appearance of the Costa Diadema.

Starboard will plan to release these three vehicles in Q1 2015.

 

[JMoney]

Not sure what else to build at this point. Minivans, FWD, and hybrids are out of the question.

Might go for a commercial truck line.

 

[Legro]

Brand name: Triumph Cars
Logo:

Headquarters: Coventry, UK - 750cr
CEO: None (Owned by Legro Motors)
Company Focus: Roadsters and other cars based on Legro Motors cars
Factory Locations: Coventry, UK (Small)
Nations Served: UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Nederlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Swizerland (Uses same dealership chains as Legro Motors)

Q4 Developments:

Model: Triumph Spitfire
Trims:
1.8 Roadster - Price is 22cr
Body: Roadster R&D X11 535cr
Engine: 1.8L I4 (LGM22)
Trans: 6-Speed Manual (L400 Stick-6)
Drive: FR R&D X11 1090cr
Description: Return of British roadster. Fun to drive, sporty and light. Made to compete with Mazda MX-5 and Subaru BRZ.
Built in: Coventry Factory
Sold in: Finland, Sweden, Germany, Russia, France, UK, Denmark, Belgium, Nederlands, Swizerland, Italy.
Total Dev Cost: 1625cr

Remaining funds: 70223cr

 

[Brutaka]

Actually my Baragon was the first electric sedan convertible

 

[JMoney]

I know, I'll do a performance delivery van.

Like that Ford Transit on Top Gear.

 

[titleguy1]

Can I get R & D for all my parts? L5. Thanks, and good luck on the calculations.

 

[ildd]

Q4 Changelog: Harrbol Automobiles

• Introduction of the "Cupo"
  • 5-door hatchback
  • A little better than an "A-B" automobile
  • Standard FWD, 6-speed manual with I4 engine (already has stats)
  • Can opt for 6-speed auto (already has stats)
  • No 4WD production planned
    • 5-door hatch body style purchased, as well as FWD system; both need stats
  • Base price 16cr, with automatic is 18cr

• Introduction of the "Emote"
  • 2-door, 2-seater hardtop RWD convertible sports car; no 4WD
  • Many trim levels
  • Base model isn't too much luxury, while the V6 and HA46 models are*

Base model comes with the I4 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. 32cr
V6 model has better interior, 6-speed manual OR automatic. 39cr/42cr
V8 model, the HA46, has the same engine found standard in the Babam and Babec with the 7-speed semiauto transmission. 53cr.

Other info will be discussed with BKG.

 

[BKGlover]

@Legro ,I'm not making another convo for that.

@titleguy1 ,Everything? Yeah, let me finish out Q3 first.

 

[Legro]

Legro Motors Q4 factory usage.

Espoo Factory (Compound):
L400:

L400 3.0 F Amatic - 1200 units built in quarter.
L400 3.0 F - 1700 units built in quarter.
L400 3.0 4 - 1600 units built in quarter.
L400 3.0 4 Amatic - 450 units built in quarter.
L400 3.0 - 1700 units built in quarter.
L400 2.0 F - 2200 units built in quarter.
L400 2.0 Amatic - 1300 units built in quarter
L400 2.0 - 2000 units built in quarter.
L400 1.8 F - 1600 units built in quarter.
L400 1.8 - 1350 units built in quarter.​

L450:

3.0 4 Amatic - 175 units built in quarter.
3.0 4 - 800 units built in quarter.
3.0 Amatic - 600 units built in quarter.
3.0 - 850 units built in quarter.
2.0 4 Amatic - 900 units built in quarter.
2.0 Amatic - 1000 units built in quarter.
2.0 - 1100 units built in quarter.
1.8 - 300 units built in quarter.​

L500:

L500 3.5 F D Amatic - 900 units built in quarter.
L500 3.5 F D - 1000 units built in quarter.
L500 3.5 D Amatic - 1200 units built in quarter.
L500 3.5 D - 1400 units built in quarter.
L500 3.0 F Amatic - 1300 units built in quarter.
L500 3.0 Amatic - 1400 units built in quarter.
L500 3.0 - 1500 units built in quarter.
L500 2.0 F - 1550 units built in quarter.
L500 2.0 - 1700 units built in quarter.​

L200:

2-Door
2.0 4 6-Speed - 300 units built in quarter.
2.0 4 Amatic - 600 units built in quarter.
2.0 Amatic - 800 units built in quarter.
2.0 - 900 units built in quarter.
1.6 4 D 6-Speed - 1400 units built in quarter.
1.6 D Amatic - 1400 units built in quarter.
1.6 D 6-Speed - 1500 units built in quarter.
1.8 6-Speed - 725 units built in quarter.
1.8 5- Speed - 850 units built in quarter.
4-Door
2.0 4 6-Speed - 325 units built in quarter.
2.0 4 Amatic - 600 units built in quarter.
2.0 Amatic - 800 units built in quarter.
2.0 - 900 units built in quarter.
1.6 4 D 6-Speed - 1400 units built in quarter.
1.6 D Amatic - 1525 units built in quarter.
1.6 D 6-Speed - 1625 units built in quarter.
1.8 6-Speed - 725 units built in quarter.
1.8 5-Speed - 850 units built in quarter.​

Sales countries:
L400: Finland 10%, Sweden 10%, Norway 7%, Germany 10%, Russia 10% , France 3%, UK 3%, Denmark 1%, Belgium 2%, Nederlands 2%, Swizerland 2%, Estonia 1%, Italy 2%, China 10%, Australia 2%, Japan 4%, South-Korea 2%, Austria 1%, Ireland 1%, Spain 1%, Portugal 1%, USA 8%, Canada 6%, Czech Republic 1%.

L500: Finland 10%, Sweden 10%, Norway 7%, Germany 10%, Russia 10% , France 3%, UK 3%, Denmark 1%, Belgium 2%, Nederlands 2%, Swizerland 2%, Estonia 1%, Italy 2%, China 10%, Australia 2%, Japan 4%, South-Korea 2%, Austria 1%, Ireland 1%, Spain 1%, Portugal 1%, USA 8%, Canada 6%, Czech Republic 1%.

L450: Finland 10%, Sweden 10%, Norway 7%, Germany 10%, Russia 10% , France 3%, UK 3%, Denmark 1%, Belgium 2%, Nederlands 2%, Swizerland 2%, Estonia 1%, Italy 2%, China 10%, Australia 2%, Japan 4%, South-Korea 2%, Austria 1%, Ireland 1%, Spain 1%, Portugal 1%, USA 8%, Canada 6%, Czech Republic 1%.

L200: Finland 15%, Sweden 10%, Norway 7%, Germany 13%, Russia 10% , France 5%, UK 5%, Denmark 1%, Belgium 3%, Nederlands 3%, Swizerland 2%, Estonia 1%, Italy 2%, China 5%, Australia 3%, Japan 7%, South-Korea 2%, Austria 1%, Ireland 1%, Spain 1%, Portugal 1%, Czech Republic 1%.

 

[Brutaka]

That's a lot of chains

 

[Legro]

That's a lot of chains

That's not even all I have planned.

 

[chef211]

The Zuiderdam and Zaandam isn't all I have planned either. I have the Radiance-class of cars and the Spirit ute coming this quarter.

 

[NW48]

NW Engineering has just announced there second EV car and it is the first of a large range called the E-Series.

Model Name: E-X01
Trim Levels: Standard
Body Style(s): Coupe
Engine(s): 4 Electric Motors
Drivetrain(s): M4
Transmission(s): N/A
Production Factory: Bologna, Italy
Description: A revolutionary EV car which gathers energy with the mini solar-cells on the roof of the car. The 4 electric motors are layed out exactly like they are in the E-048. The car is agile to drive and has one of the most comfortable rides in the motoring world. NW Engineering has styled this car's exterior to use aerodynamics to it's advantage and increases the efficiency of the batteries. In short, the Coupe version of the E-048 SUV.
Cost of Development: 2850cr.
Nations Sold: UK, Germany, US, Italy
Price: 19cr.

 

[Brutaka]

NW Engineering has just announced there second EV car and it is the first of a large range called the E-Series.

Model Name: E-X01
Trim Levels: Standard
Body Style(s): Coupe
Engine(s): 4 Electric Motors
Drivetrain(s): M4
Transmission(s): N/A
Production Factory: Bologna, Italy
Description: A revolutionary EV car which gathers energy with the mini solar-cells on the roof of the car. The 4 electric motors are layed out exactly like they are in the E-048. The car is agile to drive and has one of the most comfortable rides in the motoring world. NW Engineering has styled this car's exterior to use aerodynamics to it's advantage and increases the efficiency of the batteries. In short, the Coupe version of the E-048 SUV.
Cost of Development: 2850cr.
Nations Sold: UK, Germany, US, Italy
Price: 19cr.

How do you use 4 electric motors and still sell them for so cheap?

 

[NW48]

How do you use 4 electric motors and still sell them for so cheap?

Remember...

Money after the Bugatti project. That and I want to make my cars high-class but affordable for everyone, part of my plan to be the best brand for EV cars.

 

[chef211]

I have changed my 2 cars I am going to release this quarter and they are going to be a ultra-luxury fastback (if the plans don't work, then I will make it and if not I will stick with the Radiance-class) and the Spirit ute.

 

[Brutaka]

Remember...

Money after the Bugatti project. That and I want to make my cars high-class but affordable for everyone, part of my plan to be the best brand for EV cars.

Don't get too relaxed, my plans are nearly complete, competition brings out the best in me

 

[NW48]

Don't get too relaxed, my plans are nearly complete, competition brings out the best in me

Same here... This is gonna be good!

 

[chef211]

Same here... This is gonna be good!

Mine are as well, just got to figure out what the vehicles are going to be called. (Except the Spirit ute and Radiance-class and I am talking about the ultra-luxury vehicles that I am planning.)

 

[JMoney]

Time for two new (hopelessly insane) Pontiacs for Q2 2015! Also, a new medium factory in Owensboro, KY and a new small factory in Granville, OH have been built at the cost of 7,000cr to accommodate the new models.

Model Name: Firebird
Trim Levels: Coupe, Spyder
Body Style(s): Coupe
Engine(s): 7.6L Twin-Supercharged V12 (Coupe), 5.9L V8 (from Conq and SC, Spyder)
Drivetrain(s): FR-003
Transmission(s): 6-Speed Manual (A)
Production Factory: Granville, OH
Description (optional, but helpful): A worthy competitor to the Viper and Corvette, the new Pontiac Firebird is the latest front-engined American supercar. The Coupe is equipped with a stiffer suspension and sharper throttle response, while the Spyder is made for highway cruising.
Cost of Development: 2000cr (1550 in new costs)
Nations sold: 2 (80% USA, 20% Canada)

Model Name: Nunavut
Trim Levels: Automatic V8, Automatic V12, Manual V8, Manual V12
Body Style(s): Van
Engine(s): 5.9L V8 (from Conq and SC), 7.6L Twin-Supercharged V12 (from Firebird)
Drivetrain(s): MR-003
Transmission(s): 6-Speed Manual (E), 6-Speed Automatic (F)
Production Factory: Owensboro
Description (optional, but helpful):
Cost of Development: 2850cr (1000 in new costs)
Nations sold: 2 (US 80%, Canada 20%)

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After poor sales around the world other than in the U.S. and Canada, Pontiac will now be selling it's dealership chains in the following nations to the highest bidder:

Mexico
UK
France
Spain
Japan
South Korea
Germany
Sweden
Italy
Russia
Poland

All Pontiacs will now be sold at a distribution rate of 80% U.S, 20% Canada.

Current funds: 57,585cr (sorry about the calculation delay; I procrastinated, then forgot about it until now)

 

[Brutaka]

I'm interested in some of those European chains.

 

[BKGlover]

@JMoney689 , Firstly you're running a quarter fast. Second, who said you were selling poorly anywhere?

 

[JMoney]

@JMoney689 , Firstly you're running a quarter fast. Second, who said you were selling poorly anywhere?

Oh, so I can start selling the new cars in Q1? Or Q3? And I just needed a reason for pulling out of those markets; the money it cost to build the dealer chains wasn't really paying off when I was only selling 1% of cars in them.

 

[chef211]

Oh, so I can start selling the new cars in Q1? Or Q3? And I just needed a reason for pulling out of those markets; the money it cost to build the dealer chains wasn't really paying off when I was only selling 1% of cars in them.

I was also confused about this, so whatever I make this quarter (Diamond fastback sedan and Spirit ute) till the next quarter.

 

[italian06]

Carob Automotive

End Q1 funds: 400cr
Maintenance Costs: 28cr
Production Costs: 1517cr
Sales Revenue: 32100cr

Start Q2 funds: 30955cr

Q2 end funds: 30855cr
Maintenance Costs: 28cr
Production Costs: 1517cr
Sales Revenue: 32100cr

Q3 start funds: 61410cr