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[[File:Zirconium-GTAIV-logo.jpg|right|[[Zirconium]] logo.]] | [[File:Zirconium-GTAIV-logo.jpg|right|[[Zirconium]] logo.]] | ||
'''Zirconium''' is an automotive company in the [[HD Universe]]. The company name may allude to the production of expensive-looking but low-quality vehicles, as the element zirconium is used to make cheap [[wp:diamond simulant|diamond substitutes]]. The [[Zirconium Building]] in [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]] is modeled after the [[:wp:Chrysler Building|Chrysler Building]], although [[wp:Chrysler|Chrysler]]'s analogue in the [[GTA IV Era]] appears to be [[Schyster]]. The logo is similar to the [[wp:Renault|Renault]] logo although this may be coincidental as the two companies share no other similarities. | '''Zirconium''' is an automotive company in the [[HD Universe]]. | ||
==Overview== | |||
The company name may allude to the production of expensive-looking but low-quality vehicles, as the element zirconium is used to make cheap [[wp:diamond simulant|diamond substitutes]]. The [[Zirconium Building]] in [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]] is modeled after the [[:wp:Chrysler Building|Chrysler Building]], although [[wp:Chrysler|Chrysler]]'s analogue in the [[GTA IV Era]] appears to be [[Schyster]]. The logo is similar to the [[wp:Renault|Renault]] logo although this may be coincidental as the two companies share no other similarities. | |||
The only Zirconium vehicle seen in the game is the [[Stratum]], which resembles a 1994-1997 Honda Accord station wagon. Although this would suggest that the company is based on Honda, [[Dinka]] already manufactures a lot of Honda-inspired designs in their vehicles, suggesting that they are the GTA IV analogue of Honda; the construction of the Zirconium Building also predates Japan's rise to prominence as an automaker, and it seems unlikely that a Japanese manufacturer would found such an expensive headquarters in another country. The Zirconium name may be a reference to the Ford marque [[:wp:Mercury (automobile)|Mercury]], as both share the names of elements, however the only Mercury analogue seen in the game is the [[Solair]], produced by [[Willard (manufacturer)|Willard]]. The Stratum may be a [[:wp:captive import|captive import]], leaving the inspiration for Zirconium a mystery until more cars are seen with their branding. It is possible that this is a reference to [[:wp:Diamond-Star Motors|Diamond-Star Motors]], a joint venture between the Chrysler Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. | The only Zirconium vehicle seen in the game is the [[Stratum]], which resembles a 1994-1997 Honda Accord station wagon. Although this would suggest that the company is based on Honda, [[Dinka]] already manufactures a lot of Honda-inspired designs in their vehicles, suggesting that they are the GTA IV analogue of Honda; the construction of the Zirconium Building also predates Japan's rise to prominence as an automaker, and it seems unlikely that a Japanese manufacturer would found such an expensive headquarters in another country. The Zirconium name may be a reference to the Ford marque [[:wp:Mercury (automobile)|Mercury]], as both share the names of elements, however the only Mercury analogue seen in the game is the [[Solair]], produced by [[Willard (manufacturer)|Willard]]. The Stratum may be a [[:wp:captive import|captive import]], leaving the inspiration for Zirconium a mystery until more cars are seen with their branding. It is possible that this is a reference to [[:wp:Diamond-Star Motors|Diamond-Star Motors]], a joint venture between the Chrysler Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. | ||
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