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[[Image:Ubermacht.jpg|right|[[Übermacht]]]] | [[Image:Ubermacht.jpg|right|[[Übermacht]]]] | ||
'''Übermacht''' is a German automotive company in GTA IV. It is likely a parody of German automaker [[wp:BMW|BMW]], as its Oracle and Sentinel vehicles are derived from BMW designs, and the Rebla resembles a hybrid of the [[wp:BMW X5|BMW X5]] with the Porsche Cayenne). The term "übermacht" is German for "supremacy" or "superior". Much like [[Benefactor]], the cars have modified versions, in reference to BMW's in-house tuning division, [[wp:BMW M|BMW M]] , however, much like Benefactor, most of the modifications are purely for show. | '''Übermacht''' is a German automotive company in GTA IV. It is likely a parody of German automaker [[wp:BMW|BMW]], as its Oracle and Sentinel vehicles are derived from BMW designs, and the Rebla resembles a hybrid of the [[wp:BMW X5|BMW X5]] with the Porsche Cayenne). The term "übermacht" is German for "supremacy" or "superior". Much like [[Benefactor]], the cars have modified versions, in reference to BMW's in-house tuning division, [[wp:BMW M|BMW M]] , however, much like Benefactor, most of the modifications are purely for show. | ||
[[Image:Oracle-GTA4-advertising.png|thumb|256px|Advertisement for the Oracle commonly seen on billboards in the city.]] | |||
An Oracle ad parodying BMW's ad style is seen on billboards around the city, including one at [[Star Junction]]. It shows a picture of the car with the caption, "Automatic Arrogance". According to Time magazine, German luxury automakers were known to be "Teutonic and utilitaria" with dealers described as "arrogant". <ref>[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,971153-1,00.html]</ref> | |||
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