McLaren is best known for its long history of success in Formula 1 and for its remarkable road cars, but the McLaren name will also be on the ‘favoured suppliers’ wish list whenever manufacturing of the highest precision is called for. The McLaren Group operates at the leading edge of some of the world’s most exacting high-technology industries. |
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Mercedes-Benz can fairly be credited with inventing the modern motor car. Since Karl-Friedrich Benz patented his Motorwagen in 1886, Mercedes-Benz has continued to reinvent the car, focusing in particular on two facets which might superficially seem mutually exclusive - safety and performance. |
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If longevity is a measure of success, few organisations have achieved more than Peugeot. In its 200-year history the company's staple business has moved from kitchenware and bicycles to scooters and of course cars. Concepts like the BB1 show that Peugeot continues to thrive by looking forward. |
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In 1895, Czech mechanic Václav Laurin and bookseller Václav Klement joined forces to build Slavia bicycles. By 1899, the bicycles had engines and were winning races. Two wheels became four in 1905 – and that signalled the start of a 106-year heritage of attractive, well-engineered passenger cars offering exceptional value for money. |
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By 2009 the Toyota Motor Corporation's had taken the position of world's largest volume car manufacturer. It is one of the industry leaders in hybrid technology. The Hybrid Synergy Drive system introduced in the Prius is now making its way into other cars in their range. |
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