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Executive cars first arrived on British roads in the 1960's, or at least the term used to describe them did.

Generally considered to be markers of status for aspirational individuals they were targeted at middle and senior management professionals who were looking for vehicles with high levels of performance and comfort.

Traditionally, executive cars tend to be 4 door saloons, however, many manufacturers such as Saab began to offer estate versions for increased load space and versatility in line with the growing needs of the modern family.

The executive car sector has generally been popular with fleet buyers and company car users. Today, many fleet managers choose to manage executive cars on lease as a cost effective and efficient way to manage their vehicles.

German Executive cars

The Germans know a thing or to about making executive cars. Offerings from BMW, Mercedes and Audi are some of the most popular available on both sides of the Atlantic. Obere Mittelklasse as it is known in Germany can be literally translated as 'upper middle class' and refers to models such as the Audi A6, and Mercedes Benz CL-Class.

Below this, Mittelklasse, or 'middle class' refers to cars, which here in Britain are known as 'compact executives' this category includes cars such as the BMW 3 Series, Volkswagen Passat and Audi A4.

Japanese Executive Cars

The Japanese have different attitudes to the Western world when it comes to displays of status and wealth. However, when it comes to motoring, Lexus have got it absolutely spot on with their range of executive cars. Consistently top of reliability and customer satisfaction surveys such as that of J.D Powers and Associates, Lexus is a marque with an established tradition of comfort, luxury and Japanese dependability.

French Executive Cars

In France, the category 'Grande Routiere' refers to class of vehicles which are comfortable on long journeys. Traditionally, French car makers are renowned for their technological innovation. One prominent example of this the Citroen DS, with its hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension system it took the motoring world by storm with its launch in the 1950's.

Today's offerings such as the Renault Vel Satis and the Citroen C6 continue this tradition of style and innovation and are the ideal choice for people who want to avoid the status quo.

Swedish Executive Cars

Swedish cars are very well thought of for their reliability and high levels of safety. They also offer exceptional levels of comfort and refinement, all of the qualities one would expect in an executive car. Saab's 9-3 and Volvo's S60 both sit comfortably in the compact executive category.

British Executive Cars

As one of the most well established marques in the executive car sector, Jaguar has for over 80 years been synonymous with Executive British motoring. Renowned for their craftsmanship and build quality, few manufacturers can challenge Jaguar for a truly luxurious driving experience. Their current range includes the excellent X-Type and S-Type models.

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Winterkorn to Create an Audi Out of Volkswagen

From the very first day that Martin Winterkorn became the new Chief Executive of Volkswagen AG he has made it clear that he means business. And just last month, he has ordered the scrapping of the scheduled preview of the new Passat in Germany’s capital not because of mechanical problem, electrical problem not even parts problem say defective VW ball joints but for the reason that he was not satisfied with the look and feel of the Passat. Winterkorn said, “I don’t like to present car before it’s finished. That’s why I canceled the Berlin showing.”

For those who are not familiar with Winterkorn, he is the former Chief of Volkswagen’s luxury unit, Audi. And tomorrow at the company’s annual press conference, Winterkorn will finally discuss his plans for the Volkswagen brand.

The Volkswagen brand was primarily the reason why Winterkorn was placed as the new CEO of VW. It should be noted that Winterkorn was the man responsible for the remarkable turnaround of Audi and VW top brass feels that Winterkorn can do the same magic on the VW brand which has been losing hundreds of millions of euros at its German factories since 2005.

When Winterkorn assumes the CEO position in VW he also brought with him his entourage of loyal subjects from Audi which he rationalize by saying that his Audi design team can get the job done quickly.

According to Peter Braendle fund manager at Zurich-based Swisscanto Asset Management, which oversees the equivalent of $46 billion including Volkswagen stock, “All of the Audi cars have a more trendy and modern design than Volkswagen. This Audi design team is strong. If they can do the same successful job at Volkswagen as with the Audi, then it will be marvelous.”

And tomorrow at the company’s annual press conference Volkswagen will report its detailed financial figures. Europe’s largest has reported last month that its 2006 net income has doubled to 2.75 billion euros or $3.61 billion USD due to the following: launching of new car models such as Audi’s Q7 sport-utility vehicle, disposal of a vehicle-rental division and a tax gain. The Audi unit was accounted for about half of the group profit earned by the Wolfsburg, Germany-based Volkswagen.

Shares of Volkswagen in Frankfurt increase by 3.60 euros or 3.7 percent to 100 euros which is considered to be the highest price obtained since July 8, 1998. VW’s stock has gained 16 percent for this year which is the third-best performance on Germany’s benchmark DAX Index.

The Passat Scrapped for Good?

Before the takeover of Winterkorn the Passat is a project headed by Wolfgang Bernhard, former CEO of VW who resigned last January due to the management shake-up that is happening inside Volkswagen.

The Bernhard Passat is the very same model that was suppose to debut at Berlin but unfortunately was stopped by Winterkorn. The Passat project is not totally abolished it’s just that the new VW CEO’s team from Audi which includes Walter de Silva has focused more on the next generation of Golf hatchback, Volkswagen’s best-selling vehicle. The new Golf is scheduled to come out next year which doesn’t leave much time for changes.

“The first priority is the Golf, the Golf successor, because that’s the most important vehicle of the brand. That’s the vehicle that has all of our attention,” said Ulrich Hackenberg, the former Audi development chief and at present the head of Volkswagen engineering at an interview in Geneva.

Hackenberg first week at Volkswagen he ordered outright changes especially in cutting the size of the rubber window seals in half to reduce weight and cost while giving the car a more refined look. According to Hackenberg, the Golf looks is “Very Rough”. “It looked very rough and not elegant and precise. This was something which could destroy the quality feeing, or the quality characteristics, of the car.” The changes that will takes place will incorporate the Audi touch to the Volkswagen models and the Golf is the going to be first product of the said change.

It is expected that with VW under the leadership of Winterkorn it is expected that quality is going to be the primary priority. And it will cover all products of Volkswagen including its array of auto parts such as the VW ball joint and many more.

About the Author

Benjamin Hudson works as a supervisor at one of the top engineering firms in the business district of Louisiana. He is also a freelance journalist and has passion for anything automotive.

which car is best among AUDI A4,BMW 3SERIES,MERCEDES BENZ C220 KOMPRESSOR,VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT?

You can compare these cars as a consumer, but they are of slightly different caliber and you can't say that one of them is the best.

They have different driving dynamics and feel. BMW 3 series will be the roughest one on the road comparing to the Merc and others. It will not have a cushy ride of the Merc or Audi, but it will have all around best road feel if you are really into driving. The steering on the BMW is scalpel sharp comparing to other cars. BMW is the car for me, but it doesn't mean I wont like the Audi or the Benz...I like them a lot, just not the car to hit the spot for me.

If you are not much into driving and feeling every bit of the car when you drive it, then leave the Bimmer out and go with Audi or the Merc.

Early 4 cylinder compressor models were a bit cheaply made though. They did not satisfy my car requirements at all. The newer C class entry models are much much better.

I belive that Passat is a front wheel drive so it cannot compare to the rest of these beasts at all - completely different cup of tea. More of a mom's car, but still drives pretty good (for a front wheel drive).

TEST DRIVE: Volkswagen Passat CC
Feel like a King as you step in the luxurious car Friday, April 30th, 2010 15:16:00 Style is the new king. Utility, reliability and durability used to be king, but now since most car companies can offer these, many car buyers are looking for something extra to distinguish themselves in the office car park.

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