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They can work in several ways, depending on what the sport is and how popular it is, and also depending on whether we’re discussing national or local rights.Let’s start with the big boys and girls and work our way down. If you’re, say, the NFL, NBA, English Premier League, etc. - broadcasters will back the proverbial Brinks truck up to your door and start shoveling loads of cash in exchange for the “rights” to broadcast a specific subset of your games for a specific number of years. You’ll still control the copyright and IP, and the networks will generally try to not offend you with their coverage. You might also retain the streaming rights for your own online channel and have your own cable channel to show games on as well (example: NFL Network).The NFL is a bit different than other leagues because it received an antitrust exemption from Congress in the 1960’s to allow all of the teams to sell their regular-season and playoffs broadcast rights together as a package. Each team retains the rights to its pre-season games and will work with a local station or regional sports network to produce those broadcasts separately, usually with the team hiring a production company and freelance talent while retaining all of the advertising revenue. I believe the Premier League also sells its television rights as a package, but could be wrong on that.Outside of the NFL, each team retains exclusive broadcast rights in its specific market and either has an ownership stake in a regional sports network or signs a contract with a local television station to carry their games. For example, the Philadelphia Phillies have a long-term contract with Comcast-owned NBC Sports Philadelphia (and also own a piece of the network), but Comcast will also put some Phillies games on its NBC10 station in Philadelphia.Each pro team retains its own local radio broadcast rights, and will sign a deal with a local station or group of stations in their region to carry the broadcasts. In many cases, the team actually produces those broadcasts (hiring the talent and retaining ad revenue), but the stations pay for the rights to carry those games and associate themselves as the “home of the XXX” - and may also provide support services for production.Major colleges generally sell their television rights as a conference now, and most have their own conference TV network, such as the Big Ten Network. It’s partially owned by Fox Sports (perhaps Disney now), and that organization handles the heavy lifting when it comes to production, ad sales, etc., while the colleges cash the checks each year. The conferences may have more than one network deal as well, usually with ESPN, Fox Sports, or CBS - and they will decide which outlet will carry which games each week.Notre Dame is the exception to this rule as an independent in football. It has a deal with NBC to carry Notre Dame home football games. The home team usually determines which national broadcast rights will apply, and when ND goes on the road, the home team’s network contracts will apply. The rest of its teams are aligned with the ACC, and those contracts apply.Colleges retain their own radio rights, and usually partner with IMG Sports, Learfield Communications, or another media company to produce and distribute the radio broadcasts to local stations in their region.NASCAR is a slightly different animal when it comes to radio. Each track retains the radio rights to its races, and since almost all of the races are held at tracks either owned by NASCAR (*formerly ISC) or SMI (Speedway Motorsports), both companies have their own radio networks. NASCAR owns and operates MRN (Motor Racing Network), which broadcasts all of the races at Daytona and the other tracks it owns. SMI owns PRN (Performance Radio Network), which carries races at Bristol, Texas, etc. The three independent tracks (Indianapolis, Pocono, and Dover), usually partner with one of the main networks, though Indianapolis has its own IMS Radio Network and will bring in talent from PRN to supplement its own announcers.I know that’s probably far more than you really wanted to know…but… ;)Mark

Japan have the most car awards in Asia and possibility the 2nd place in the world. Due to the amount of cars it produces.Lexus Wins Multiple awards over 10 years - How does Lexus keep winning so many dependability awards?Toyota Wins Multiple awards over 10 years -Toyota 2004 Toyota Prius wins awardToyota received its first Japanese Quality Control Award at the start of the 1980s and began participating in a wide variety of motorsportsToyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team2016 IIHS Top Safety Pick with Optional Front Crash Prevention2016 NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety RatingMore Than 90% of All Camrys Sold Over the Last Ten Years Are Still on the Road Today2016 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award Finalist2016 U.S. News & World Report Best Midsize Car for the Money2016 Best Overall Value Awards of Any Car Manufacturer2016 Best Overall Value Awards of Any BrandHonda wins Multiple awards over 10 years2006 and 2016 Honda Civic wins awardHonda Continues to Dominate as Number One Brand in 2020 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy AwardsAward-Winning Cars | Customer Excellence | Honda UK2013 J.D. 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There have been ten official versions to date, and the designation of each model is most commonly a Roman numeral. All use two litre turbocharged inline four-cylinder engines and all-wheel drive systems.The Evolution was originally intended only for Japanese markets, but demand on the "grey import" market led the Evolution series to be offered through Ralliart dealer networks in the United Kingdom and in various European markets from around 1998. 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It used a distinctive blue with yellow color scheme that is a throwback to the sponsorship deal with State Express 555, a BAT cigarette brand popular in Asia.555 logos were found on Subaru cars from 1993 to 2003although less prevalent since 1999 due to BAT's participation in Formula One with British American Racing. Subaru's WRC efforts date back to 1980, however, the team, in its current form, has existed since 1989, when the British firm Prodrive took over its operations, and its base moved from Japan to Banbury, England.Subaru used the team to showcase its symmetrical all wheel drive technology.It has credited the increased sales of its vehicles, especially the Subaru Impreza, with its success in the World Rally Championship, in addition to popularizing its all-wheel-drive system.Its 2008 season drivers were Petter Solberg with co-driver Phil Mills, and Chris Atkinson with co-driver Stéphane Prévot. David Richards was the team's Principal, and a founder and chairman of Prodrive.Paul Howarth was the team's operations director and team manager. He replaced David Lapworth in 2006.Richard Taylor is the team's managing director.Great news, rally fans: Subaru announced it will be bringing back its awesome star graphic livery from its WRC golden age back for 2019. The blue and yellow livery, made iconic by the championship-winning cars driven by Richard Burns and Petter Solberg, will be featured across Subaru's Motorsport lineup.Jan 10, 2019Madza wins Muliple awardsAll-new Mazda3 Wins Top Prize at Red Dot Awards | Mazda CanadaAward - 2008 Mazda2 / DemioMazdaspeed (マツダスピード, Matsudasupīdo) (often stylized in all-caps as MAZDASPEED) is Mazda's in-house performance division. The company is a grassroots racing team in Japan. 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After the FIA effectively outlawed the Wankel engine as well as Mercedes's Flat 12 engine the next year, the Mazdaspeed team raced one more year at Le Mans in a piston-powered car that came fourth, then turned away from professional racing and focused instead on enabling third-party competition of Mazda vehicles.The sports car version, Road to (the Rolex) 24 (at Daytona), offers winners of the Global MX-5 Cup Spec Miata series a promotion to the Prototype Lites series, and the winner there is offered a ride in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, with opportunities later on in the IMSA WeatherTech United Sports Car Championship.Suzuki wins multiple awardsSuzuki wins 3 awards at 2019 Honest John Car of the Year Awards | T W White & Sons Bloghttps://content.suzukiauto.co.za/cars.co.za_suzuki_awardsAwards from 1980 to 20131997: Achieved 10 million cumulative automobile sales for overseas market.1996: Aggregate sales of Carry in Japan reach 3 million units.1993: Aggregate (i.e., sum-total) motorcycle production at Thai Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd. reaches 2 million units.Passenger car production/sales began at Suzuki Egypt S.A.E.[84]Suzuki signs joint-venture contracts for production of passenger cars and motorcycles in China.[90][91]Wagon R minivehicle debuts, wins 1993 RJC Car of the Year award.1997: Achieved 10 million cumulative automobile sales for overseas market.Four stroke outboard motors win the Innovation Award at The International Marine Trade Exhibit and Conference (IMTEC) in Chicago.[99][100]American Suzuki Motor Corp. publicly accuses Consumers Union of rigging 1988 test results for the Samurai 4x4, using videotape obtained through the discovery process in the Suzuki v. 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Those for exampleThe body was handcrafted of aluminium with a tubular space frame chassis. The engine was an aluminium V8 5967 ccm developing 405 hp (302 kW) at 6000 rpm, and 542 Nm at 4400 rpm. It had a 6-speed manual gearbox. The brakes were Brembo 4-pistons. Performance specs indicate an acceleration of 0-100 km/h (62.14 mph) in less than 4 sec with a top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph) (regulated).Leopard 6 Litre Roadster is a classical sport-style luxury car designed by entrepreneur Zbysław Szwaj. The car is produced by a privately held Polishcompany Leopard Automobile Mielec Sp. z o.o..Zbysław Szwaj is the company co-founder, designer, and also the designer of the Gepard car.Leopard 6 Litre Roadster - WikipediaLeopardYou may not have heard much about Polish car design – but it does exist! The 2000s have seen a veritable explosion of quality design in the quaint Central European country, and the automotive industry is no exception. Since Polish car designers are being recruited by foreign companies, this is a discreet trend, but remember the names below: you’ll be seeing a lot of their art on the road in the near future.Tadeusz JelecJaguar S-Type 2005, photo: promo materialsJaguar admirers are probably familiar with his style already ‒ Jelec is Design Manager at the well-known company. One of his most interesting designs is the body of the flashy F-type coupe which was unveiled in 2013. During his 27 years with Jaguar he created the shape of the 2004 S-type model and designed several interiors, among other projects. Jelec was born in Giżycko, northeastern Poland, and studied at the Royal College of Art in London. He also created designs for other brands including Mazda and Volvo.Tomasz SychaZ4 concept car during a preview at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany, 2005. photo: AP Photo/Frank Augstein/FORUMThis graduate of the Silesian University of Technology is most commonly associated with BMW’s uber-stylish Z4 coupe, which he designed. He also contributed to the company’s X3 and X5 models. After the Z4 took the market over by storm in 2006 he was asked to design more prototypes for BMW. Sycha, who has been working at Bavarian Motors for 20 years, also has ties to the Munich University of Applied Sciences, where he supervised studies in the field of transportation design.Adam BazydłoMembers of the media crowd around a Ford GT, which goes into production in 2016, as it is displayed during the first press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, 2015, photo: REUTERS/Mark BlinchA Pole who grew up in Canada and studied at the Detroit College for Creative Studies, Bazydło made a name for himself by working for Peugeot, where he designed the interiors of the 508, 208 and 2008 models. Rumour has it that Bazydło once discarded a rough draft in his dustbin, only to find out later that his boss had retrieved it. Bazydło’s superior was so happy with the find that he had the 508’s interior created on its basis. In 2013 the Pole began to work for Ford, where he has overseen the design of the new Ford GT’s interior.Zbigniew MaurerAlfa Romeo 156 GTA, photo: wikimediaEven though he studied architecture in Toronto, Maurer made a remarkable career designing cars rather than buildings. He is best-known for his work for the Italian company Alfa Romeo, which he joined in the mid-90s. He co-designed the firm’s classic 156 model, a mid-size car with rear door handles hidden in the window trim, and the stunningly beautiful sports car 8C Competizione. Maurer also teaches exterior car design at the Polytechnic University of Milan.Kamil ŁabanowiczAudi E-tron quattro concept concept car, Frankfurt Auto Show, 2015. photo: AP Photo/Jens Meyer/FORUMIn 2004 he revealed his take on the classic Polish car FSO Warszawa, drawing much attention. It wasn’t long before Łabanowicz got a position at Audi, where his first job was to co-design the eye-catching R8 TDI sports model. Recently Łabanowicz became head of the firm’s design studio. 2015 saw the unveiling of the Audi E-tron Quattro, a concept car designed by the young man. This electric SUV not only looks great but with a drag coefficient of 0.25, it is the most aerodynamic car ever made in its segment.Wojciech SokołowskiSpada Codatronca, photo: promo materialsOriginally from Gliwice, Sokołowski co-founded a Turin-based firm, Spadaconcept, with the noted designer Ercole Spada. The Pole co-designed the company’s first vehicle, the Spada Codatronca, a eccentric-looking supercar that premiered in 2008. Sokołowski currently manages a studio in Gliwice with his sister, Katarzyna. Called SOKKA, it has designed sports cars, a popular fire engine and a… Polish military tank named PL-01.Janusz KaniewskiVisualisation of the new Fiat Bravo designed by Janusz Kaniewski, photo: courtesy of Kaniewski Design StudioJanusz Kaniewski, who passed away in 2015, was a giant of Polish car design. The founder of the Kaniewski Design Studio co-designed the Citroen C4 Picasso, Lancia Delta, Alfa Romeo MiTo and the Giulietta as well as the Ferrari California and 458 Italia, among others. He is also the designer behind Fiat’s current logo.Cities inspired Kaniewski and he used these urban inspirations in all of his designs. Other than cars, he also designed petrol stations, cigarette boxes, ski boots and designer motorhomes.Aleksandra GacaRenault Symbioz, photo: Chesnot/Getty ImagesAleksandra Gaca is a very versatile designer, who mostly works with textiles. She works with brands, architects, manufacturers and institutions to create solutions, products and installations specially created for her clients’ needs. Her work appears in interiors, architecture, fashion and art. And now, in cars too.Renault approached Gaca to design the interior fabrics for their SYMBIOZ concept car – an extension of home on the road. The goal was to create an interior that felt and looked like a house. To achieve this, Gaca created a bespoke version of her 3D fabric ‘Bloko’.Tomasz BachorskiVolkswagen Touareg, photo: Volkswagen NewsroomTomasz Bachorski has been in charge of the design team working on the dashboards of Volkswagen’s most popular cars for many years now. He has worked on the Polo, Golf, Passat and Touareg. In his own words:...the cockpit must be an experience – new and desirable, but also familiar.Bachorski was also behind the reincarnation of the interiors of iconic VW Beetle. When it comes to design, he has said:You could say that good design is like a cool suit. It needs to fit well from the beginning, and even years later, you must still feel perfect in it.SpinCar‘SpinCar’, designed by Bartosz Borowicz & Mateusz Przybysz, photo: domena spincar.pl press materialsWhile the New Warsaw is what you call a retro design, the SpinCar is quite the opposite. Designed by Hubert Kuberacki of the Warsaw University of Technology in collaboration with Bartosz Borowicz and Mateusz Przybysz, it looks like a car from the future. And that is exactly what it is. The idea of this electric vehicle using a circular chassis garnered a lot of interest in the early 2010s but apparently not enough for SpinCar to go into production. It's a shame, because thanks to its unusual, round shape and wheel arrangement – they are set at a 90 degree angle – it can turn around in place, eliminating driving backwards (always a hassle) and taking up less space than a traditional car, even though it is spacious enough to fit the whole family. Add the fact that is electric and therefore quiet and fossil fuel-free, and it becomes apparent that SpinCaris the ultimate urban car design. Hopefully, we’ll see it in action one day!Zły / BadZły / Bad designed by Janusz Kaniewski. Photo: Courtesy of Janusz Kaniewski DesignThis project was the apple of Kaniewski’s eye. It summarises his attitude towards cars: not only a source of transportation, but the most arrogant object of desire and a means to show off. Moreover, he knows that cars are not eternal, that they’ll soon probably be superseded by more ecological and effective means of public transport. He said of himself:I was lucky to live in the only century in the 4,000 year-long history of city planning when people used cars to move around the city.To celebrate the end of this chapter he worked on a prototype supercar that would embody the all the beautiful ugliness of cars as a species.Zły / Bad will be the quintessence of all these daemons. The worse the car, the better it is: it has to be insanely fast, aggressive and arrogant, show the driver’s disrespect for his passengers, be noisy, with a stiff suspension, impractically wide tyres, interior cushioned with natural leather. No doors, no front window, heating, radio. It will evoke feelings of jealousy and envy. It will be inaccessible…Janusz Kaniewski died on 9th May, 2015, aged only 41.He designed for the most successful companies in the world: for Ferrari, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Mazda, Citroen, Suzuki. He designed a logo for Fiat that is recognisable around the world. He founded an extremely successful design studio, gave stunning lectures, and wrote brilliant articles for DesignAlive magazine. Get to know a few of the best works by Janusz Kaniewski, a prematurely-deceased Polish design genius.Izera electric car, manufacturer: ElectroMobility Poland, photo: press materials, Izera - Polska marka aut elektrycznych | Milion powodów, by jechać dalej.Izera: The Polish Electric Car Inspired by Art & NatureOn 28th July 2020, the Polish electric car brand Izera was introduced to the public. During the presentation of two elegant-looking prototypes, plans were announced for mass production in the near future. Culture.pl EN | Polish culture: literature, art, film, design, language, cuisine & more! | Culture.pl takes a look at Izera’s designs and features, as well as how the prototypes were inspired by Polish art and nature.Stars over mountainsIzera electric car, manufacturer: ElectroMobility Poland, photo: press materials, Izera - Polska marka aut elektrycznych | Milion powodów, by jechać dalej.The Izera Mountains in the southwest fringes of Poland are a region of beauty and open nature (part of this range lies also in Czechia). The highest peak of this gentle range is Poland’s Wysoka Kopa reaching up to 1,126 metres above sea level, while the picturesque River Izera cuts through the region. It’s also home to the Izera Dark-Sky Park, a 7,500-hectare park created in 2009, the mission of which is to protect the night sky from artificial light and facilitate star observation. The park is located both in Poland and Czechia – in the upper part of the Izera valley and in the Jizerka valley.[…] This area is sparsely populated and well shielded by mountain ridges from lights of towns and villages located in the Izera Mountains and in the vicinity. Moreover it is a very interesting and environmentally valuable region, thus it is worth to include nocturnal darkness preservation in existing nature conservation. Additionally both valleys are easily accessible for tourists.From http://izera-darksky.eu, the website of the Izera Dark-Sky ParkSomewhat surprisingly, the Izera Mountains recently became the inspiration for the creators of a new brand of Polish electric cars. Named after the mountain range, the Izera brand was created by ElectroMobility Poland, a Polish company founded in 2016.A very distinctive characterIzera electric car, manufacturer: ElectroMobility Poland, photo: press materials, Izera - Polska marka aut elektrycznych | Milion powodów, by jechać dalej.ElectroMobility Poland turned to the Izera Mountians for inspiration because of the beauty of that region’s natural wonders, but also simply because the range’s name (pronounced: eeh-ZHE-rah) has a pleasant ring to it. The company presented its electric car brand to the public on 28th July 2020 at a special event organised at an exhibition hall in Sokołów near Warsaw. The two Izera prototypes unveiled were a hatchback and an SUV. The vehicles are the result of four years of work and research.The prototypes were designed by an international team composed of Polish engineers as well as workers of Torino Design, an Italian automotive design studio founded by Roberto Piatti. The renowned Polish car designer Tadeusz Jelec, who was involved with Jaguar for 30 years, also worked on the vehicles.Both of the prototypes have elegant, pleasant shapes. Their bodies are largely devoid of sharp angles, which gives them a fluid look. The hatchback has a bit of a sporting vibe to it, whereas the SUV, although bigger, doesn’t seem at all heavy. Both vehicles have short overhangs and passenger compartments reaching close to the front axle – features that are characteristic of modern electric cars.Piatti, who was present at the unveiling, said that the cars’ lights, which are very similar in both models, reference the Izera Mountains. Indeed, when you give the lights a closer look you can see in them shapes that bring to mind gentle hill slopes. Also, the lights include intriguing-looking arrays of shining points which somewhat resemble stars in the night sky. This seems to be a nod to the aforementioned dark-sky park. Thanks to the characteristic and appealing lights, the Izera models have a unique look – there’s no risk of mistaking the prototypes for any other car.Furthermore, Izera’s vehicles are meant to be family-friendly, and this is another thing that links them to their namesake mountain range:With their mild hills and vast areas, the [Izera] mountains are perfect for family trips and have a very distinctive character. Just like our car does.Paweł Tomaszek from ElectroMobility Poland, from Izera - Polska marka aut elektrycznych | Milion powodów, by jechać dalej.Fit for family useIzera electric car, manufacturer: ElectroMobility Poland, photo: press materials, Izera - Polska marka aut elektrycznych | Milion powodów, by jechać dalej.Pleasingly for Polish culture fans, apart from drawing inspiration from Polish nature, Izera also references Polish art.We spent long hours designing the appearance of the prototype. Browsing through the works of contemporary Polish artists, we looked for inspirations and reference points to underline the Polish character of our brand. At the same time, it was extremely important to us that the shape of the car evokes positive emotions. After all, this is supposed to be a family car.Tadeusz Jelec, from Izera - Polska marka aut elektrycznych | Milion powodów, by jechać dalej.The Izera designers say they were inspired by the works of artists such as avant-garde pioneer Katarzyna Kobro, sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz, and painter Magdalena Karpińska. Apparently, these artists’ works were referenced in the design of the interior (at the unveiling only the hatchback had a fully-furnished interior, the inside of the SUV wasn’t complete yet). Although there’s little information about how exactly the aforementioned artists influenced Izera’s design, it is known that Karpińska’s colour schemes impacted the choice of colours in the interior.The main colour in the interior is a warm ecru or light beige which gives the inside a cosy, family character. This tone is tastefully juxtaposed with blue and black elements. The interior is also rather spacious, which makes it fit for family needs. Another family-friendly aspect of the inside is that it’s equipped with special handles, making it easier for small kids to get into the car. An additional nice touch can be found in the front where there’s a special compartment for a woman’s purse.The modern character of the interior is highlighted by the digital dashboard, which handsomely merges with a digital touchscreen located in the centre of the front. Other state-of-the-art features inside include a wireless smartphone charger and programmable buttons on the steering wheel. The passengers in the rear will be able to use the fold-out tray tables and magnetic phone grips located in the backs of the front seats.Motorsport-like emotionsIzera electric car, manufacturer: ElectroMobility Poland, photo: press materials, Izera - Polska marka aut elektrycznych | Milion powodów, by jechać dalej.When it comes to the cars’ technical details, these seem to be well in line with current developments in the field of electric cars. Once fully ready (after the prototype phase is through), the vehicles will be equipped with lithium-ion batteries that will let you drive up to 400 km on a single charge. The batteries will make use of fast-charge stations as well as home chargers.The top speed of the two Izera models will be distinctly family-friendly too; it won’t exceed 160 km per hour. But the acceleration, on the other hand, will let you experience some motorsport-like emotions; the cars will reach 100 km per hour in less than 8 seconds!Also, some of the cars’ functions will be accessible via a dedicated smartphone app:Users will be able to download a dedicated app to their smartphone or another mobile device and remotely start air-conditioning when the car is charging. Additionally, it will have the option of selecting charging time and cycle to reduce the charging cost.From Izera - Polska marka aut elektrycznych | Milion powodów, by jechać dalej.It’s also worth mentioning that the Izera cars will be equipped with state-of-the-art driving assistance systems: FCW (forward collision warning system), BSW (blind spot detection system) and TSR (traffic-sign recognition system). All in all, it seems that Izera’s vehicles will guarantee high driving comfort.Affordable & eco-friendlyIzera electric car, manufacturer: ElectroMobility Poland, photo: press materials, Izera - Polska marka aut elektrycznych | Milion powodów, by jechać dalej.At the unveiling of the prototypes, ElectroMobility Poland announced its plans to put the vehicles into mass production. This caused quite a bit of excitement amongst Polish car aficionados, as Poland hasn’t had a mass-produced domestic car since 2002 when the production of the venerable Polonez came to a halt. That old-school automobile was designed in the 1970s, and although it can sometimes still be seen in Polish streets, it belongs to a past era.Today ElectroMobility Poland is looking to build a car factory in the region of Silesia (the exact spot hasn’t been revealed), where the production of Izeras could start by 2023. The company wants to eventually manufacture 100,000 vehicles per year. Apart from the two models shown in Sokołów, there are plans for three other ones. Little is currently known about these additional models – apart from that they will all, of course, be electric and designed in a similar style to the first two.The prices of the new brand’s vehicles aren’t known yet, but they will supposedly be affordable enough for the average Polish family to purchase. Izera is also planning to export its cars to offer them to buyers outside of Poland.Those concerned with climate change may feel warmly toward the Izera brand. After all, if people switched from petrol cars to electric ones, there would be fewer car fumes contributing to the greenhouse effect:[…] The amount of CO2 in the air is on a constant rise and this impacts the greenhouse effect – and consequently – climate change. CO2 is emitted by industrial plants, agriculture, the energy industry and also transportation. Scientists have found that the latter is accountable for about 14 percent of man-made CO2 emissions.Varsovia Car1/11 Varsovia ConceptSyrenka S201AK SyrenkaSyrena sportWratislaviaPolonezIzeraVoscoArrinera HussaryaArrinera Hussarya GT