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55-469: The F0 was unveiled at the 2007 Guangzhou motor show. The car was priced in 2009 at approximately US$ 6,700 , and reportedly gets 56 mpg ‑US (4.2 L/100 km; 67 mpg ‑imp ). Its 1.0 liter petrol engine produces 50 kW (68 PS; 67 hp) at 6000 rpm and top Torque of 90 N⋅m (66 lb⋅ft) from 4000 rpm to 4500 rpm. This engine can accelerate the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 12.80 seconds. The design

110-457: A 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) sprint time of 5.75 seconds and a theoretical top speed of 204 km/h (127 mph), though the latter has not been tested. Unlike the standard Aygo, it has no driver aids, power steering or anti lock brakes but its rear wheel drive layout helps traction under heavy acceleration. Exterior modifications include wider arches to accommodate the one inch of extra track, 17 inch alloy wheels with Goodyear tyres and

165-480: A carbon fibre rear spoiler designed for the 322 km/h (200 mph) American Champ Car series. Suspension is from the MR2, with adjustable Tein shock absorbers and MacPherson struts front and rear. To cope with the extra power, Toyota upgraded the standard 247 mm (9.7 in) front brake discs to a 328 mm (12.9 in) Brembo conversion, with 280 mm (11.0 in) ventilated rear discs replacing

220-495: A greater level of customisability. It began rolling off the production line on 27 May 2014. Models include: The Aygo also includes numerous safety features such as vehicle stability control (VSC), anti lock braking system (ABS), hill start assist control (HAC) and supplemental restraint system (SRS) with six airbags. The refreshed second generation Aygo was unveiled at the March 2018 Geneva International Motor Show . and features

275-482: A measure of how well a road protects road users in the event of an accident. Data on road characteristics is gathered by driving through road inspections using a specially equipped inspection vehicle. Assessors then produce a safety star rating, which is comparable across Europe. The ADAC has also undertaken road inspections on behalf of other EuroRAP members, including the Road Safety Foundation in

330-600: A new front bumper, headlights, tail lights and engine. The third-generation Aygo was produced since March 2022 as the Toyota Aygo X, which adopts a more crossover -oriented styling. Previously, the model was previewed by the "Aygo X prologue" concept car in March 2021. It is built on the shortened version of the GA-B platform, and no longer has a Peugeot or Citroën counterpart as PSA Group (current Stellantis ) pulled out of

385-580: A platform for ridesharing . The ADAC offers a variety of tourism and travel-related information for motorcyclists and drivers of historic vehicles. In the course of German reunification , ADAC joined forces with the conservancy Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald ("Alliance for the Protection of German Forests") and the German tourism association Deutscher Tourismusverband to have the 2,500 kilometres Deutsche Alleenstraße tree-lined holiday route running

440-462: A series of critical press releases on the issue of "driving licence shopping" – getting a driving license in another country after having one's licence revoked in their home country – and advocated the speedy harmonisation of driver licensing in Europe. Some ADAC positions are controversial, questioning the benefit for road safety of some planned measures or rather implying the opposite. As of 2010 ,

495-522: A small car to share development costs. This project was called B-Zero . The Peugeot 107 and Citroën C1 are rebadged versions of the same car. The main difference between the Aygo and its French siblings are badging, rear side windows, steering wheel, and the easily recognizable front and rear treatments. The planned production was 300,000 cars annually – 100,000 cars per brand. Sales began in July 2005, and

550-428: A smartphone app . The patrol driver, sent by a dispatcher , then calls the member several minutes before arrival. ADAC has also provided Europe-wide breakdown assistance for HGVs. In Germany, ADAC has used special breakdown assistance vehicles for HGVs. In other European countries, ADAC partners provide assistance. In 2021, road patrols and ADAC mobility partners were dispatched in 3.5 million cases. In keeping with

605-537: A time when there were 19.0 million passenger cars registered in Germany. By 1990, membership had risen to 10.2 million, with 35.5 million passenger cars registered in the country, so ADAC membership grew more than twice as fast as national car ownership. Growth rates during the ensuing twenty years were greatly boosted by German reunification . In May 2012, the organisation welcomed its 18 millionth member, and in May 2013,

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660-467: Is a foundation set up in 1998 to promote and support German racing talent. Young racers showing potential are offered the opportunity to benefit from the support of experts and partners of the foundation. In addition to material backing, grantees are also eligible to benefit from training and coaching in many fields. In addition, the foundation also devotes funds to increasing motorsport safety and supporting non-professional racers injured in accidents. ADAC

715-466: Is among Germany's most influential associations and one of the biggest lobbying associations worldwide. Public relations activities focus on topics such as maintaining motorised mobility, traffic laws and fines , and road safety education. In recent years, ADAC has developed a growing interest in other transport operators and modes, for instance, by conducting tests on local public transport and urban cycling. The ADAC publishes ADAC Motorwelt , one of

770-649: Is an unlicensed copy of the European Toyota Aygo . The Chinese-made F0 in its most basic Latin American market configuration with no airbags, no ABS and no ESC received 0 stars for adult occupants and 1 star for toddlers from Latin NCAP in 2016. The BYD e1 is the electric version of the BYD F0. The BYD e1 was introduced in 2019, featuring a front positioned 45 kW and 110N-m electric motor powering

825-572: Is separate from the association. ADAC e.V. held a 57.74% majority of ADAC SE shares. Other shareholders included the ADAC foundation (25.10%) and, via private equity companies, several ADAC regional clubs (17.16%). The ADAC foundation has pooled ADAC's charitable and public benefit activities such as the promotion and support of rescue in life-threatening situations, accident prevention, scholarship & research, education, and charity. The ADAC General Assembly convenes annually. Every four years, it elects

880-626: The ADAC-Straßen-Hilfsdienst (ADAC Roadside Assistance Service) was established. Back then, the patrols used sidecar motorcycles . During World War II ADAC was forced to stop operations. In 1951, the ADAC started to organise assistance outside Germany. In 1954 breakdown assistance services were resumed by establishing the ADAC Straßenwacht . In 1990, the road patrol started covering the New Länder . As of 2007 ,

935-591: The Citroën C1 and Peugeot 107 ) at the top of the sub small car class, in respect of the low breakdown rates achieved for cars aged between one and four years. In 2008, Toyota created a driveable one off concept car based on the Toyota Aygo. Named the Aygo Crazy, it was unveiled to the public at the July 2008 British International Motor Show in London, before appearing at other motor shows that year based in

990-512: The European Commission to invest in safe road infrastructure initiatives. ADAC is the campaign's partner in Germany. In 2016, ADAC restructured its organisation, implementing a 3-pillar structure comprising an association (ADAC e.V.), a societas Europaea (ADAC SE) and a foundation (ADAC Stiftung ). This structure was adopted by the vote of 200 delegates during a General Assembly in late 2014, and finalised in detail in 2015. At

1045-409: The 200 mm (7.9 in) drums normally found on the Aygo. An uprated Helix clutch is also used. The interior features a partial roll cage for extra chassis comfort and driver protection. Two specially designed sports seats, trimmed in red and black, and a suede rimmed Sparco steering wheel complete the race-inspired look. Toyota claims the Aygo Crazy cost £100,000 to build. Since 2008,

1100-456: The 2016 ADAC General Assembly in Lübeck, the delegates agreed to the reorganised structure. This structure was fully implemented by early 2017. ADAC e.V. provides core membership benefits. The ADAC e.V. Executive Board is the remunerated executive body responsible for the club's management. Commercial activities have been devolved to ADAC SE, an autonomous public company limited by shares that

1155-600: The ADAC fitted out its 10,000th roadside assistance vehicle, a Volkswagen Touran , with several hundred different tools and replacement parts. In 1997, ADAC opened its new technical centre in Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria. In 2003, ADAC voiced criticism of the supervised driving at age 17 pilot program in Lower Saxony and celebrated its 100th anniversary. In 2007, the ADAC Stiftung "Gelber Engel" foundation

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1210-460: The ADAC holds shares in Aero-Dienst , which enables it to operate a small fleet of fixed-wing ambulance aircraft for mid-range medical repatriation. As of January 2019 , ADAC members could call for assistance when they had locked themselves out of their homes. This was a pilot project running in the urban areas of Munich, Berlin , and Hamburg . The ADAC ridesharing club ( Mitfahrclub ) is

1265-406: The ADAC is "the representation, promotion, and advocacy of motoring, motorsport , and tourism interests." The ADAC also owns subsidiaries in the insurance and publishing sectors. These subsidiaries all operate under ADAC Beteiligungs- und Wirtschaftsdienst GmbH, which assumes the holding function. Via its subsidiary ADAC Luftrettung ( lit.   ' ADAC Air Rescue ' ), the ADAC operates

1320-417: The ADAC operated a fleet of more than 1,700 yellow road patrol vehicles, nicknamed "Yellow Angels". In the 1960s and 1970s, the yellow Volkswagen Beetles were a fixture on German roads. In 2007, the ADAC deployed MPVs , each carrying a myriad of tools, small parts, and replacement batteries. As of 2020 , in the case of a car breakdown, members could request assistance over the phone, over the internet, or via

1375-631: The ADAC's responsibilities lie in the "representation, promotion and advocacy of motoring, motorsport [...] interests" and is dedicated to road traffic, road safety , road safety education, tourism, and the protection of road users' rights. The ADAC has been working closely with its Austrian counterpart, Österreichischer Automobil-, Motorrad- und Touring Club (ÖAMTC), and is one of 78 select associations and federations in Germany eligible to file model declaratory actions ( Musterfeststellungsklage ). The primary service provided by ADAC has been roadside assistance . The ADAC road patrol dates back to 1928, when

1430-546: The Chinese car manufacturer BYD Auto has produced the BYD F0 , an unlicensed clone of the Toyota Aygo. Toyota revealed a completely redesigned Aygo at the March 2014 Geneva International Motor Show with the slogan 'go fun yourself'. The design was attributed to Japanese youth culture, inspired by Japanese manga robot Astro Boy and an egg in a box and has aims to make the Aygo more accessible to younger drivers, and allow for

1485-512: The DDAC ( Der Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.), an umbrella association that was allowed to exist in the shadow of the NSKK (National Socialist Motor Corps). A DDAC appeal described the 1934 international Automobile Exhibition as a "show for the people" rather than an "exhibition for the more affluent bourgeois segment" of society. "Motoring for the people" ( Volkskraftfahrt ), it proclaimed, was more "in

1540-658: The Regional Club Boards). Decisions of the Administrative Council are binding towards all Regional Clubs. The ADAC is affiliated with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile , the international automobile federation, the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens , the international historic vehicles federation, Euro NCAP , a crash test consortium, Pro Mobilität, a Berlin-based lobbying organisation promoting

1595-701: The UK. Both the ADAC and its older competitor Automobilclub von Deutschland (AvD; the organizer of the German Grand Prix ), have been members of the FIA and the DMSB . The European Grand Prix , the former ADAC Eifelrennen , the 24 Hours Nürburgring and many other races have been hosted by ADAC. In June 2008, the ADAC suspended its involvement with the FIA over the scandal surrounding Max Mosley and his subsequent retention as FIA president. ADAC Stiftung Sport

1650-537: The United Kingdom. The Aygo Crazy has a mid mounted 1.8 litre VVTL-i engine from the Toyota MR2 and Celica , mated to an MR2 five speed gearbox and fitted with a Toyota Motorsport turbocharger conversion. The manufacturer claims the engine produces 147 kW (197 bhp) at 6,700 rpm and 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) torque at 3,400 rpm. Weighing just 1,050 kg (2,315 lb), this gives it

1705-463: The car was available as a three- or five-door hatchback. There were two engines available, a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder engine rated at 68 PS (50 kW), and a 1.4 L HDi Diesel I4 engine rated at 54 PS (40 kW). The Aygo was used on BBC 's Top Gear in a giant match of football , showcasing its maneuverability. The Top Gear presenters deemed the Aygo and its Peugeot and Citroën counterparts to be competent town cars. A modified Aygo

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1760-477: The case of an accident or extreme illness. The ADAC also offers membership to non-German residents, having signed contracts with automobile clubs worldwide. In the UK, it is possible to have breakdown recovery through the local AA while having an ADAC membership. As of 2022 ADAC Luftrettung ("Air Rescue") gGmbH is the largest civilian rotor-wing air medical organisation in Germany, followed by DRF Luftrettung. In an extension of its helicopter ambulance operations,

1815-505: The club had argued its opposition to a general speed limit on German motorways by citing the finding that statistically, motorways were already the safest roads in Germany in terms of accidents, and that a speed limit would not significantly reduce the severity of accidents. In 2021, supporters of a speed limit, such as the Verkehrsclub Deutschland e. V.  [ de ] , argued that the measure would indeed reduce

1870-432: The club's annual result was €43.7 million. In addition to the dividend paid out by ADAC SE, the legal entity reuniting all ADAC commercial activities, continuous membership growth, and an efficiency program positively impacted the annual result. In 2019, ADAC e.V.'s income from membership fees and the co-financing of membership benefits grew by €22.6 million from the previous year to reach €836.3 million. As in previous years,

1925-589: The club's executive and advisory bodies and convey a clear assignment of responsibilities. In 2021, the General Assembly elected Christian Reinicke as ADAC President, Gerd Ennser as ADAC Sport President, and Karlheinz Jungbeck as ADAC Tourism President. The ADAC Administrative Council is composed of the members of the Committee and the 18 chairmen of the Regional Clubs (or their deputies in

1980-425: The end of 1962, ADAC announced the retirement of their motorbike-sidecar combinations, which would be replaced by 40 appropriately equipped Volkswagen Beetles . Equipment on the new cars included a flashing roof light, repair tools, a radio communication device, compressed air canisters, a spade and broom set, and a basic "doctor kit" incorporating blood plasma . In 1974, the organisation had 3.8 million members at

2035-596: The expansion and maintenance of the road network, the European Movement Germany network and EuropeNet24, a Europe-wide breakdown assistance network for large goods vehicles . In 2014 the club had a yield of €911 million (profit €25 million) and the ADAC holding company ADAC Beteiligungs- und Wirtschaftsdienst GmbH had a yield of €1,004 million (profit €84.9 million). For the fiscal year 2019, ADAC e.V.'s earnings year from membership stood at €10.1 million. Including financial and holdings earnings,

2090-554: The facility as compliant with the DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard. The testing operations are certified to ISO 9001 :2015. The ADAC has been an active member of the European Road Assessment Program ( EuroRAP ) in Germany. The ADAC regularly publishes maps showing safety characteristics of German roads. These maps, based on EuroRAP's Road Protection Score Protocol (or Star Rating Protocol), are

2145-489: The front bumper shape from the original, and changing the rear lights to a transparent appearance, from their original red tinted cluster. The Aygo received its second facelift, this time incorporating a much more angular bumper, and space for the inclusion of daytime running lights (DRL). Breakdown statistics reported by the German Automobile Club in May 2010 placed the Aygo (which the data grouped with

2200-466: The front wheels. This article about a modern automobile produced after 1975 is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Toyota Aygo The Toyota Aygo is a city car ( A-segment ) marketed by Toyota mainly in the European market between 2005 and 2022 across two generations. The Aygo was first displayed at the 2005 Geneva International Motor Show . It was built alongside

2255-627: The joint project. ADAC The ADAC , officially the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club ( lit.   ' General German Automobile Club ' ), is Europe's largest automobile association . The ADAC is the largest verein (club) in Germany , with around 21 million members. Its headquarters are located in Munich . Its original and most well-known service is roadside assistance . The objective of

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2310-581: The largest fleet of ambulance helicopters in Germany. The Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC) was founded on 24 May 1903, at the then- Hotel Silber in Stuttgart . It was originally named the Deutsche Motorradfahrer-Vereinigung (German Motorcyclist Association). In 1911, due to an enormous growth in the membership of car owners, it was renamed the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC). The Prussian eagle

2365-482: The largest magazines in Germany. The magazine is distributed four times a year to ADAC members, and features articles of common interest to all participants of public traffic, such as product tests, safe driving tips, and places to visit by car or motorcycle . Since 2020, ADAC Motorwelt has been available to membership card holders at local ADAC offices, travel agencies, and driver safety locations, as well as Edeka and Netto supermarkets. In 2006, ADAC published

2420-401: The length of Germany designated as such. The ADAC established its own technical centre at Landsberg am Lech near Munich in 1997. Technical tests regularly include cars, tyres, child restraint systems, pedelecs , safety helmets, and accessories such as roof boxes. New products and technologies are tested as soon as they become available. The German Federal Motor Transport Authority recognised

2475-570: The members of the ADAC Committee. The General Assembly is composed of the delegates of the regional clubs, the members of the ADAC Administrative Council, and an ADAC Committee. One delegate represents 100,000 regional club members (or a fraction thereof). By unanimous vote, the Committee may bestow honorary membership on persons from Germany or abroad in recognition of special merits in the cause of motoring. They enjoy

2530-599: The newly constituted seven-strong ADAC Committee. The term of office of the Committee members is four years, with re-elections allowed. Committee meetings are attended by the Chief Legal Advisor. In November 2019, the General Assembly in Munich adopted a new Premium membership, adding numerous features to the existing Plus membership, adjusted membership fees for the available tiers. It adopted generally amended Articles of Association to better differentiate between

2585-443: The pedal could stick in a partially depressed position, or return slowly to the off position. The recall affected the Aygo, Peugeot 107 and Citroën C1 models built between February 2005 and August 2009. Information from Toyota later suggested, however, that only Aygos with automatic gearboxes were affected, and that those with manual gearboxes were not. First generation models include: The Aygo received its first facelift, replacing

2640-408: The previous years, the breakdowns were usually due to problems with the battery . As of 2020 , the ADAC operated 55 air ambulance helicopters for urgent medical rescues in Germany, strategically placed so that any location can be reached within 15 minutes. Air ambulance jets are used by the ADAC to serve "Plus" members or ADAC international travel insurance customers from any location worldwide in

2695-702: The related Citroën C1 and Peugeot 107 / 108 at the Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile Czech (TPCA) joint venture in Kolín , Czech Republic . The Aygo's production ended in 2021 and the model was replaced by the crossover -styled Aygo X . The name "Aygo" comes from "i-go", symbolising freedom and mobility. The decision to produce the cars was made on 12 July 2001 when the presidents of Toyota and PSA Peugeot Citroën, Fujio Cho and Jean-Martin Folz respectively, decided to produce

2750-501: The risk and the severity of accidents, and would help avoid motorway fatalities and severe injuries to the order of hundreds. In 2020, the ADAC was quoted as no longer principally opposing Autobahn speed limits and said to have ceased making recommendations to policymakers on the issue. As of 2009, the European Campaign for Safe Road Design was a partnership between 28 major European road safety stakeholders that called for

2805-540: The same rights and privileges as regular members. In December 2014, August Markl was elected ADAC President. In May 2019 Over 200 delegates at the General Assembly at the Nürburgring elected Ulrich Klaus Becker as Vice President, Karsten Schulze as Technical Services President, Gerhard Hillebrand as Transport President, and Jens Kuhfuß as Finance President. With President August Markl, ADAC Sport President Hermann Tomczyk, and Tourism President Kurt Heinen, they formed

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2860-501: The spirit of the Führer ". After business activities resumed in 1946, roadside assistance was revived in 1954 under the name ADAC-Straßenwacht ("road patrol"). In 1954, Heinz Frölich became the first of 56 ADAC patrolmen equipped with a motorcycle and sidecar, the latter of which had a large compartment filled with tools and parts for roadside repairs. These original "Gelber Engel" ("Yellow Angels") used NSU Konsul motorcycles. At

2915-423: Was also used on Fifth Gear to perform a twelve metre high loop the loop on a specially-designed track to determine if a stunt that can be done using Hot Wheels toys can be replicated in real life. The stunt was driven by stuntman Steve Truglia in May 2009. In January 2010, the Aygo was part of a worldwide recall by Toyota for a faulty sticking accelerator pedal. It was found that under some circumstances,

2970-470: Was established. This foundation financially supports survivors of road accidents and funds accident rescue and accident research initiatives and institutions. The ADAC Stiftung "Gelber Engel" ("ADAC 'Yellow Angel' Foundation") has supported victims of road accidents since 2007. In September 2013, that foundation was registered as a gGmbH (a non-profit company). At the end of 2019, ADAC had 21.2 million members. According to its article of association ,

3025-619: Was selected as the emblem on the club's badge in appreciation of the Prussian royal family's support and patronage. Its most senior figure at the time was the German Emperor and King of Prussia, Wilhelm II . The ADAC breakdown assistance service was launched in Germany in 1927 under the name of ADAC-Straßen-Hilfsdienst . After 1933, during Gleichschaltung , the Nazi Party amalgamated all motoring organisations in Germany into

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