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Jormundkaar | Jormundkaar is a [[North Ottonia|North Ottonian]] automobile manufacturer. Initially founded as a state-run industry for the [[Jormundea|United Jormundsea Republic]] within the [[North Ottonia|Federation of Ottonian Republics]], in 1974 the company was privatized as a {{wp|worker's cooperative}}. The factories that were used to create Jormundkaar were first put to work in the 1950's contract-building [[Svaartaron Utility]] and [[Svaartaron L-Ute]] vehicles for Jormundea and the federal government, and the experience building these vehicles provided the experience, inspiration, and technical skill that went into Jormundkaar's initial offerings. | ||
In the present day, Jormundkaar has a reputation among Ottonian consumers for producing vehicles that are somewhat more expensive than their competitors, but as a result also coming with more standard features, with emphasis on safety and drive control features such as {{wp|all-wheel drive}}, {{wp|electronic stability control}}, and more advanced airbag technology. Jormundkaar was notably the first automaker in [[North Ottonia|either Ottonian]] [[South Ottonia|state]] to make {{wp|seatbelt|three-point seatbelts}} a standard feature. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Founding and Early History=== | |||
As the post-war and post-Revolution recovery picked up steam, factories in Jormundea which had, up to that point produced Svaartaron 4x4 vehicles under contract primarily for government use, were incorporated as a state enterprise for the [[Jormundea|United Jormundsea Republic]] by Jormundean Chancellor [[Wylmina Shraedur]] in 1960, with the company's presidency entrusted to [[Theodur Eriksunn]], a factory foreman from [[Jormundea|Udunsfurd]]. After workplace referenda among the Jormundean branch of the [[Ottonian Association of Autoworkers]], a direction was settled: the new Jormundkaar company would produce automobiles of a higher caliber than their one-time Svaartaron clients, specifically addressing areas of comfort and safety where they thought their competition was lacking. | |||
The first vehicle to be produced under this vision was the 1962 [[Jormundkaar A1|A1]]. Utilizing a similar part-time 4x4 system as the L-Ute (engaged via a {{wp|dog clutch}}) for the first time in Ottonian manufacturing in a passenger car, combined with a transverse-mounted engine for front-wheel drive when the 4x4 drive was not engaged, provided a high level of control in adverse conditions. The vehicle performed well in the 1964 [[Pan-Ottonian Rally Challenge]] and quickly found an enthusiastic customer base, especially in the mountainous regions of [[Corvaea]], [[Bluwaald]], and [[Skraelingia]]. | |||
===Growth and Privatization=== | |||
===Recent History=== | |||
==Operations== | |||
===Ownership and Management Structure=== | |||
===Facilities=== | |||
===In Foreign Markets=== | |||
===Racing and Sporting=== | |||
==Marques== | ==Marques== | ||
Jormundkaar produces and markets vehicles under three marques. | Jormundkaar produces and markets vehicles under three marques. | ||
=== | ===Jormundkaar=== | ||
Jormundkaar's eponymous entry-level brand is oriented towards budget-conscious and first-time buyers, or for those who use their vehicles for work but are required to use them in rugged conditions. Because of the performance-oriented features this involves (all-wheel drive is standard, for instance), this means that the vehicles often are slightly more expensive than their direct competitors, and often suffer from fuel economy drawbacks relative to their direct competitors. However, it also results in vehicles that are renowned in the Federation for their reliability and capability, especially in the country's mountainous regions and during its snowy and rainy seasons. | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
|- | |||
! Model Name !! Years Produced !! Size/Class !! Notes | |||
|- | |||
| [[Jormundkaar A Series|A8]] || 1962 - present || {{wp|Subcompact Car}} || | |||
|- | |||
| [[Jormundkaar C Series|C6]] || 1970 - present || {{wp|Compact Car}} || | |||
|- | |||
| [[Jormundkaar S Series|S9]] || 1967 - present || {{wp|Mid-size Car}} || | |||
|- | |||
| [[Jormundkaar F Series|F10]] || 1966 - present || {{wp|Full-size Car}} || | |||
|- | |||
| [[Jormundkaar T Series|T6]] || 1960 - present || {{wp|Sport Utility Vehicle}}, {{wp|Pick-Up Truck}} || | |||
|} | |||
===Sleipnyr=== | ===Sleipnyr=== | ||
Founded as the racing division of Jormundkaar in 1967, Sleipnyr began its history as a public consumer brand in 1972, marketing a private driver version of its highly decorated rally vehicle the Sleipnyr RX1, which was in turn based off the successful | Founded as the racing division of Jormundkaar in 1967, Sleipnyr began its history as a public consumer brand in 1972, marketing a private driver version of its highly decorated rally vehicle the Sleipnyr RX1, which was in turn based off the successful 1963 Jormundkaar A1, which had done well as a production vehicle used in rallying. In the modern era, there are only a few models offered under the Sleipnyr marque in a few segments, all built to be fun to drive and aimed primarily at automotive enthusiasts. This also means that Sleipnyr is a relatively low-volume brand. | ||
===Polaris=== | ===Polaris=== | ||
The | The Polaris marque is largely aimed at motorists who will either have to spend a lot of time in their vehicles, or family buyers for whom a larger number of standard features (especially safety features) are of high importance. Polaris' vehicles are mechanically often very similar to their Jormundkaar counterparts (often platform sharing with them), but generally more comfortable (and, accompanyingly, more expensive). Polaris is about as close as there is to a "luxury brand" for North Ottonian autos. | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:32, 30 May 2023
| State Enterprise Partially-publically-owned worker cooperative | |
| Traded as | VSE: JAG |
| Industry | Automotive |
| Predecessor | Svaartaron Auto Company |
| Founded | 1960 (as state enterprise); 1974 (as worker's cooperative) |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Motor Vehicles |
| Services | Automotive repair, Financing |
| Divisions | Jormundkaar, Sleipnyr, Polaris |
Jormundkaar is a North Ottonian automobile manufacturer. Initially founded as a state-run industry for the United Jormundsea Republic within the Federation of Ottonian Republics, in 1974 the company was privatized as a worker's cooperative. The factories that were used to create Jormundkaar were first put to work in the 1950's contract-building Svaartaron Utility and Svaartaron L-Ute vehicles for Jormundea and the federal government, and the experience building these vehicles provided the experience, inspiration, and technical skill that went into Jormundkaar's initial offerings.
In the present day, Jormundkaar has a reputation among Ottonian consumers for producing vehicles that are somewhat more expensive than their competitors, but as a result also coming with more standard features, with emphasis on safety and drive control features such as all-wheel drive, electronic stability control, and more advanced airbag technology. Jormundkaar was notably the first automaker in either Ottonian state to make three-point seatbelts a standard feature.
History
Founding and Early History
As the post-war and post-Revolution recovery picked up steam, factories in Jormundea which had, up to that point produced Svaartaron 4x4 vehicles under contract primarily for government use, were incorporated as a state enterprise for the United Jormundsea Republic by Jormundean Chancellor Wylmina Shraedur in 1960, with the company's presidency entrusted to Theodur Eriksunn, a factory foreman from Udunsfurd. After workplace referenda among the Jormundean branch of the Ottonian Association of Autoworkers, a direction was settled: the new Jormundkaar company would produce automobiles of a higher caliber than their one-time Svaartaron clients, specifically addressing areas of comfort and safety where they thought their competition was lacking.
The first vehicle to be produced under this vision was the 1962 A1. Utilizing a similar part-time 4x4 system as the L-Ute (engaged via a dog clutch) for the first time in Ottonian manufacturing in a passenger car, combined with a transverse-mounted engine for front-wheel drive when the 4x4 drive was not engaged, provided a high level of control in adverse conditions. The vehicle performed well in the 1964 Pan-Ottonian Rally Challenge and quickly found an enthusiastic customer base, especially in the mountainous regions of Corvaea, Bluwaald, and Skraelingia.
Growth and Privatization
Recent History
Operations
Ownership and Management Structure
Facilities
In Foreign Markets
Racing and Sporting
Marques
Jormundkaar produces and markets vehicles under three marques.
Jormundkaar
Jormundkaar's eponymous entry-level brand is oriented towards budget-conscious and first-time buyers, or for those who use their vehicles for work but are required to use them in rugged conditions. Because of the performance-oriented features this involves (all-wheel drive is standard, for instance), this means that the vehicles often are slightly more expensive than their direct competitors, and often suffer from fuel economy drawbacks relative to their direct competitors. However, it also results in vehicles that are renowned in the Federation for their reliability and capability, especially in the country's mountainous regions and during its snowy and rainy seasons.
| Model Name | Years Produced | Size/Class | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A8 | 1962 - present | Subcompact Car | |
| C6 | 1970 - present | Compact Car | |
| S9 | 1967 - present | Mid-size Car | |
| F10 | 1966 - present | Full-size Car | |
| T6 | 1960 - present | Sport Utility Vehicle, Pick-Up Truck |
Sleipnyr
Founded as the racing division of Jormundkaar in 1967, Sleipnyr began its history as a public consumer brand in 1972, marketing a private driver version of its highly decorated rally vehicle the Sleipnyr RX1, which was in turn based off the successful 1963 Jormundkaar A1, which had done well as a production vehicle used in rallying. In the modern era, there are only a few models offered under the Sleipnyr marque in a few segments, all built to be fun to drive and aimed primarily at automotive enthusiasts. This also means that Sleipnyr is a relatively low-volume brand.
Polaris
The Polaris marque is largely aimed at motorists who will either have to spend a lot of time in their vehicles, or family buyers for whom a larger number of standard features (especially safety features) are of high importance. Polaris' vehicles are mechanically often very similar to their Jormundkaar counterparts (often platform sharing with them), but generally more comfortable (and, accompanyingly, more expensive). Polaris is about as close as there is to a "luxury brand" for North Ottonian autos.