Motor Racing

Shaun Parker asked:




Sadly I am not a wealthy man. If I harboured dreams of owning a fast car and a country mansion I would likely end up disappointed. However I need not despair; the advent of prestige car hire offers hope for people like me that want to experience the enjoyment of driving a seriously cool car without having to sell a kidney. The following are the three cars that I would go for if I was looking to hire a prestige company car.

Aston Martin DB9

The Aston Martin DB9 was considered so cool by the presenters of Top Gear that they invented a new category on their “cool wall” that categorises the cars they review into “seriously uncool” to sub zero. The DB9 was so popular that they wheeled in a fridge to demonstrate that it was way off their scale and they triumphed the car despite the fact that presenter Jeremy Clarkson owns one.

Aston Martin is synonymous with cool and has long been the choice of James Bond. The car is also the choice for the young **** women in Hollywood: the DB9 is driven by the character Gabrielle Solis played by Eva Longoria in the US TV series Desperate Housewives.

The DB name stems from the man that owned Aston Martin from the early 40s to mid 60s, David Brown. The DB9 is hand built and the numbers that are made are limited. Buying an Aston Martin DB9 will set you back around 110,850 - 119,850. It can be leased on 48 month business contract hire if you have the 9359.94 deposit and monthly rental fee of 1559.99 that must be paid for 47 months.

Bentley Continental GT

This Grand Tourer coupe is a favourite of celebrities and along with the Chrysler 300 is known as the “Baby Bentley”. The 4 time World Rally Champion Juha Kankkunen used the Bentley Continental to break the World speed record on Ice when he drove it on a section of the frozen Baltic sea near Oulu in Finland. He reached a speed of 207mph which smashed the previous record of 184mph.

An interesting feature on the Bentley Continental GT is that the grille is made of plastic. It is designed to look like chrome based mesh but plastic is used as a safety measure as it will break apart on impact with a pedestrian.

The Bentley Continental is related to the Audi A8. Both are made by parent company Volkswagen AG. Details of a Bentley Continental GT speed have been released that will modify the current design to achieve a top speed of 202mph and a 0-60 time of 4.3 seconds.

The current version sells for between 110,000 and 120,000. A 48 Month Business Contract Hire will cost you an initial deposit of 8399.94 followed by 47 months at 1399.99 per month.

Jaguar XK

The Jaguar XK is quintessentially British. The Scottish designer Ian Callum is said to have modelled the car with British actress Kate Winslet in mind. He stated that “a Jaguar should be sensuous and voluptuous”. Jeremy Clarkson has described the XK as “pant-wettingly pretty”. It won the GT of the year award from Top Gear magazine as well as the car of the year award for 2006.

Jaguar have designed and introduced this vehicle to replace the XJS. The XK8 and XKR versions are electronically limited to a maximum speed of 155mph. The car comes with 18 inch alloy wheels as standard with the option of increasing them to 19 or 20 inches.

Jaguar has worked extensively to improve the safety features on the XK and have developed a bonnet airbag system that is designed to cushion the head of a pedestrian in the event of an accident. Previously when a pedestrian was hit by a Jaguar severe injury occurred because the victims head pushed through the bonnet and collided with the engine. The new system senses the impact and raises the bonnet to prevent this happening. It is called the Pedestrian Deployable Bonnet System or PDBS.

With a price tag of 60,000 it is not within everyone’s budget. A 48 Month Business Contract Hire will cost a deposit of 4199.94 followed by 47 months at 699.99.

Steven Cronin asked:




Aston Villa’s renaissance under the guidance of Martin O’Neill continued at Villa Park as the home team put Newcastle to the sword.

New owner Randy Lerner made his first appearance in the directors’ box sat next to outgoing chairman Doug Ellis.

And it was smiles all round as Villa sustained their impressive start to the season against Glen Roeder’s Toon.

With major transfer activity not expected until the January transfer window, O’Neill’s initial assault on the Premiership will be undertaken with much the same squad David O’Leary failed so miserably with.

The match began in explosive fashion, Luke Moore firing a low shot into the corner of the net from the edge of the penalty area.

The young Villa striker shows great promise and is starting to endear himself to the Villa Park faithful.

Newcastle fought back and enjoyed spells of possession, though it was Villa who doubled their lead on the half hour when Juan Pablo Angel danced his way past Shay Given and stroked the ball into an empty net.

The Columbian took his goal well and is relishing his opportunity as main striker in the absence of Czech hit man Milan Baros.

Newcastle started brightly after the break, but things took a turn for the worse when front man star signing Martins went down clutching his knee.

Having used his three substitutes the unfortunate Roeder could only sit and watch as United played the remainder of the match with only ten men.

The extra man made life easier for Villa and Moore almost took advantage in the final minutes with a vicious strike that cannoned off the crossbar.

A happy Martin O’Neill said after the match “I’ve done absolutely nothing at all.

“These players have done it themselves and, in fact, they keep me going to be perfectly honest.

“There is a good spirit within them and they want to play.”

astonmartin asked:




Aston Martin Car Hire is one where you can luxury a celebrity unique .Incredible is a word that perfectly matches with this most deserving car, it’s not just a car, its Aston Martin Car. The tag of being the world’s most expensive car has not stopped any one from dreaming about this ultimate dream machine. If you are looking for that ultimate exhilarating driving experience then surely Aston Martin Car Hire is going to leave you stunning with its spectacular performance that can leave with spell bound experience.

Designed to perfection, this marvel piece is sure to surpass all the expectations. Its killing impressions can be a wannabe achievement that can give lasting experience for any one who aspires to drive it. Its powerful steering is what it makes one feel” yes this is the car, have been waiting for.” If the joy of riding an aston martin car hire uk is all what you wanted, but deeply worried about the expensive price tag, then here is the remedy go for aston martin car hire, they have everything that makes one feel riding in the Aston Martin Car.

Luxury car the experience of traveling in the ultimate lap of luxury car is just hiring away. Now the dream to own the feeling of luxury car is now a realization you need not necessarily own it. So if you are still not convinced then have a look at our myriad colors of luxury car hire. Come feel the experience.aston martin wedding car hire why dream of new luxury car only to be shattered by expensive prices. No need to panic. If you want to have it without owning it then the best way is luxury car rental. These people are professional in their commitment and seriously aim to provide quality services at best competitive price.

Whether you love this for giving ultimate driving experience or you **** it for having the world’s expensive tag, but you can never ignore it, for the single reason that you are obsessed with this dream machine, aston martin car hire london.

P Barraclough asked:




It can be difficult to get excited about choosing a new duvet; when there’s so much information to weight up in the process… tog ratings, fill power, the pros and cons of goose down, feathers, silk, cotton or wool; not to mention the various polyester fillings such as ‘hollowfibre’ versus ‘microfibre’. Are bedding manufacturers trying to confuse us? 

What I have learnt is that nothing beats the best. Opting for superior quality bedding is certainly an investment. After all, whilst polyester-filled products lose much of their lofting and insulating ability after a relatively short time, a well-cared-for down or silk duvet may last a lifetime. So let’s pitch the “Rolls Royce” against the “Aston Martin” of duvet fillings, the private jets of the duvet world - sumptuous silk versus blissful down. Which is better? 

On the face of it, this isn’t an entirely easy task as they do have quite a few features in common. Both silk and down are extremely luxurious bedding fillings and ultimately must be treated with a degree of care. Down is a three dimensional cluster found on the belly of geese and ducks and is what protects them from the elements. These clusters have thousands of tiny fibers, but do not contain quills, so they’re literally bundles of fluff. It is this fluff which traps large pockets of air making down an extremely efficient insulator, yet light and lofty. Then again, what could be more luxurious than 100% Mulberry silk as a filling for a duvet? Mulberry silk duvets even come complete with a little inspection zip, discretely stitched into them, simply so the purchaser may inspect the long white silk fibres! 

Both types of filling are wonderfully light-weight, appearing to float on your bed. The silk duvet; displays all the stiffness of barely whipped cream, whilst the down duvet is more of a fully whipped version. After all, Mulberry silk duvets are created in a different way to down duvets as silk does not require box stitching in order to be kept evenly distributed and eliminate cold spots. This means that a silk duvet drapes that bit better than down duvet. Finally, and by no means least of all, as natural fibres both down and silk have the marvellous ability to breathe, lifting away perspiration so you don’t experience the clamminess which often occurs when sleeping under a synthetic duvet. 

All in all, it’s still not easy to decide between the two. There is, however, one main benefit of a silk-filled duvet. Silk is naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites, so a Mulberry silk duvet won’t make you sneeze! Could this be the deciding factor between silk and down duvets? Certainly as far as those sensitive to traditional feather and down fillings are concerned, at least. The Mulberry silk duvet has proven to be an anti allergy duvet which allows your body to breathe, ultimately providing an extremely comfortable night’s sleep.

 

Jackie De Burca asked:




What is a car fleet insurance policy? Simple, it is a motor fleet insurance policy made up of purely cars with no mix of other vehicles such as vans or haulage trucks, taxis etc.

Many fleet insurance policies consist of just cars although the range of vehicles covered can be wide and varied such as combinations of:

High Performance Cars - Subaru’s, Mitsubishi , Evo’s, Lotus etc

High Value Cars - Aston Martin, Porsche, Rolls Royce etc

4 x 4’s - Land Rover, Porsche, BMW, Ford etc

Hatchback / Saloon Cars - Ford, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi etc

Environmentally Economic Cars - Toyota, Pirius, Honda’s etc

The list of cars would be endless but hopefully you start to get the impression that fleet insurance can cater for all types of vehicles!

Your fleet car insurance can also cater for any trailers you may need to attach to your cars, trips abroad, breakdown cover, uninsured loss recovery and fleet insurance experts will discuss with you your needs and suggest solutions which you may not have previously considered.

Car fleet insurance experts should advise and look after you and your company’s needs at all times.

You are as individual as are your car fleet insurance requirements - something you should remember when other fleet insurance brokers attempt to send you along a route you may not be comfortable with!

Finding the right Motor Fleet Insurance for your business can be a daunting task. Despite popular opinion there are various levels of cover you can request from your Fleet Insurance. Your Motor Fleet Insurance needs to provide the right cover for your vehicles as well as your drivers. There are three levels of cover you can choose from:

Comprehensive

Third Party Fire & Theft

Third Party Only

Some fleet insurance companies will also allow you to have varied cover on your fleet insurance policy.

In addition to this cover you can also be offered certain extensions to your motor fleet insurance policy which may include:

Windscreen cover

Breakdown Cover

Courtesy cars

Legal Expenses Insurance

You need to give careful consideration as to who will drive your vehicles as the higher the age restriction the larger the discount you will receive from your fleet insurance company. Some of the more common restrictions you can opt for are:

Any Licensed Driver Over 30

Any Licensed Driver Over 25

Any Licensed Driver Over 21

In addition, if you have particularly sporty or expensive cars to be covered by your fleet insurance you may wish to voluntarily restrict the driving age just for these vehicles. This is to demonstrate that you are not going to let your 18 year old apprentice drive your Porsche!

Finally your fleet insurance broker will need to know the type of use for your motor fleet insurance. Examples of these are as follows:

Haulage

Carriage of Own Goods

Private and / or Public Hire

Social Domestic & Pleasure use only (SD&P)

SD& P and Business Use

Carriage of hazardous Goods

Airport Side Use Extension

Hopefully reading this has made you more aware of the varying cover a fleet insurance policy can offer you and your business.

Andrew Torchon asked:




In the world of a young man’s dreams, visions of fast women and faster, exotic cars are the be all and end all of his existence. The images of a tough rouge cop or super spy dominate thoughts of speed and adventure to the exclusion of almost nothing else.

The next go ‘round into the ultra espionage transport vehicle is a truly sleek and serious sports car, tailor made for the best of all spies – James Bond. His car of choice?

The Aston Martin DBS.

Aston CEO Dr. Bez recently described the DBS as it will appear in the newest Bond flick “Quantum of Solace”, “It is explosive power in black tie.” he said, taking a sip from his Vodka Martini.

This 6.0 litre, V12 powered luxury sports car packs high performance, slippery aerodynamic styling and an elegant hand finished interior that will make men drool and hot girls sweat. The quintessential undercover agent’s exotic car of choice for those not really looking to go incognito, the 2009 Aston Martin DBS makes a statement of speed and eloquence few can match.

Being fast and sleek isn’t the only thing required in the competitive world of high-end sports cars. You have to be unique, **** and be able to perform on the road. This isn’t a category for posers and mass manufactured muscle cars. In this universe you need to be able to out run the bad guys in a Italian dinner jacket, one hand on the wheel and the other on the knee of your latest long legged conquest. A flute of Champaign in the cup holder isn’t a bad touch either.

The DBS leaps from the starting line with a revised handmade engine derived from the DBR9 racing car. This kitten is tuned to deliver 510 bhp and purrs at 6500 rpm, 420 lbs.-ft. of torque at 5750 rpm. It has a new by-pass air intake port that opens above 550 rpm to give the engine a breathing boost and re-profiles the air inlet ports to improve oxygen flow through the combustion chamber.

With a curb weight of 3737 pounds, this cat will hit the road with enough acceleration to move from 0-62 in 4.3 seconds. That’s barely enough time to take a breath. Top speed hits 191 mile an hour which is great when you’re being chased by the local henchmen or want to open her up on the Auto Bonn.

If you ever do want to stop, be assured that the Aston DBS comes with new vented carbon ceramic brake discs – a first addition to the off track Aston Martin. These are specially designed to align with the double wishbone alloy suspension that features damper control which utilizes two separate valves to set the damper for five different positions. An important aspect if you want to have instant adjustment of the car’s handling characteristics and out maneuver the thugs behind you trying to shoot out your tires.

Another new and unique addition to the 2009 Aston Martin DBS is a hand finished black lacquer interior with brushed alloy touches and semi-aniline leather. The exterior paint, color is a beautiful; Graphite Grey that adds a touch of blue tint and is appropriately named “Casino Ice”.

Gentlemen, if you are going to drive a car that says spy me, what could possibly be cooler than the original choice of Aston Martin updated for the 21st century. At only $265,000 you can get your hands on one now and begin your next assignment.You can start by renting one and get the feel of it. Aston Martin is one of the favorites among the high-end exotic car rental choices.

Stephen McIntosh asked:




The Aston Martin Db9 is one of the most exclusive wedding cars available today. We are one of the very few offering the Aston Martin Db9 as a Wedding car.

Why not make it part of your wedding day, and the perfect way to make the Groom feel special; why not surprise him?

The DB9 is both a full-blooded sports car and a hugely capable grand tourer. Offering a supreme combination of driver involvement, character, luxury and refinement.

Beautifully styled, the DB9 never fails to stir the soul with its unique sound, power and performance. This purebred sports car is also a technical triumph; its beauty signifying aerodynamic efficiency, its power unencumbered by weight, its devastating straight-line performance paired with exquisite handling. All great sports cars strive to balance these qualities, and the DB9 creates an experience that is both unique and unforgettable.

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The V12 6.0 liter engine has 450bhp, can achieve 0 to 60mph in under 4.7 seconds, reach 186mph and with the sports exhaust it is one of the best sounding sports cars in the world. TO HAVE THAT JAMES BOND 007 experience and intense exhilaration, be chauffeur driven in the ASTON MARTIN DB9 V12 super car - it will make your special day truly unforgettable!

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Choose for the Groom, Best Man or even the bride to be collected and given a thrilling ride to the church. We will happily wait after the ceremony to allow for photo opportunities. We can provide addition trips to the reception for special guests and test rides for guests attending the reception. The Aston Martin DB9 is a 2 door 2+2 Coupe. Seating for 1 Passenger as their is reduced leg and headroom in the rear seats.

Prices from £450 (3 Hours Minimum Hire)

THE ASTON MARTIN DB9 WEDDING EXPERIENCE

We will collect the Groom, Bride, Best man, whoever prior to the wedding ceremony and drive them in style to the wedding venue. We take the scenic route and provide a thrilling ride where you will experience the power and performance of the thoroughbred sports car. As always the Aston Martin Db9 is available for photo opportunities, and for arriving guests to pose for pictures. The chauffeur will always lend a helping hand and will be glad to take photographs, if your photographer can’t be in two places at once to capture your special moment.

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Testimonials

“We hired the Aston DB9 for our wedding day; the car was brilliant and the guys at special day cars couldn’t have done anymore to help make our day special.”

“My wonderful wife Helen booked for me to be chauffeur driven in the DB9 for the day back in October as my wedding gift and I have to say it was one of the best experiences of my life! A truly amazing car with devastating performance. I would recommend the experience to anyone. The gentleman that delivered it was wonderfully helpful and friendly putting me at ease straight away. I’d just like to thank the team at Special Day Cars for helping me have such a memorable day.”

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suven asked:




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Hottest Sports Car Brands

There are many top of the line sports cars in the car market that are available in different price ranges. The prices range from $20,000 for a compact car up to the $1,250,000 price of the Bugatti Veyron that can perform as a luxury car or for racing as well.

Since the sports car was introduced in the world of automobiles, the sports car has become one of the best sellers of every car manufacturer that produces any version of its kind. The sports car is still the hottest seller and one that many car enthusiasts want to own. The desirable appearance and extravagance it portrays makes every sports car stunning in the eyes of any driver. Here are some models that are ‘top of the line’ in the category of sports cars:

1. The Aston Martin DB9 Volante has features similar to the Jaguar, especially their external appearance. There are some similarities between the cars but the DB9 is more classical and the Jaguar XKR can be more handsome if you look at the details very closely. The DB9 comes with a 6-liter and 450-hp V12 engine that can satisfy every driver’s need for speed.

2. The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is capable of reaching 400-hp with smooth steering wheels and track-ready handling. It is affordable with its price of $50,000. The pricing is low compared to other sports cars that have similar features and performance. The current release of the Corvette is still the fastest in its class and to previous Corvettes that were released.

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3. The Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Roadster comes with a power ignition hardtop, which is a modification from the previous SL design. It is probably the most extravagant aspect on the design. However, the most awesome feature in this car is its mechanical features that come with a V12 engine and produces 604-hp. The car can blast you away in a glimpse because of its speed.

4. The Jaguar XKR Convertible is a ‘looker’ with its external appearance. Its awesome look does not end there. The mechanical features resemble the other great features of the car. Compared to other versions of the Jaguar, the XKR is highly tuned and has a 390-hp V8 engine that generates the great performance of the sports car.

There are far more sports cars that can be categorized as ‘top of the line’ in their class and in their price categories. Other sports cars that can be classified as super exotic cars include the Ferrari F430, Porsche Carrera GT, Cadillac XLR Star Black Limited, BMW 645Cic, and the Lexus SC 430. 

 

Totally Gifts asked:




Are you looking for a unique and fashionable gift to celebrate the 30th birthday of someone special? In such a situation, considering the collection of 30th birthday gifts is eminent. The gifts are affluent in features and imaginative. To celebrate the birthday in an unusual way and make the moments everlasting the gifts are perfect.

To send warm birthday wishes and make the person feel elevated on this significant date presenting birthday gifts are ideal. On this relevant day, you can amuse him with a gift idea that is full of excitement and thrill. Experiences such as falconry and husky are fun-oriented and gusty. Husky experience is a wonderful activity that let participants enjoy the ride on a cart drawn by dogs. Participants can pet the dogs and put on the harness. This experience allows persons who are physically sound. Participants should have maximum weight of 18 stone and above 8 years of age. Falconry gives you the chance to fly and handle the fascinating birds of prey. The birds of prey experience is an astonishing experience as expert falconers brief about the experience, the centre and the art of handling the birds. Watching the eagles, falcons, hawks, owl, vulture from close range is a stunning experience. The 30th birthday gifts are flooded with such amazing gift experience.

If the person is fond of classy and fast super cars then why not treat him in an exclusive way by presenting the Aston Martin thrill. On arrival participants are given a safety briefing and then the action starts. The well trained instructor will drive you around the circuit for familiarization laps, typically in a Subaru Impreza WRX Sti or BMW Alpina D3. Then the participant can take on the wheel and drive 4-6 laps approximately. The 30th birthday gifts are selected as per the significance of the age. You can also find some personalised gifts and dedicate a majestic gift to amuse him. Birthday personalised gift let you imprint the recipient’s name and your personal message adding dignity and charm to the gift.

To find more gifts pertaining to the 30th birthday just browse the different shopping sites.

Find more dignified and majestic birthday gift by considering the 30th Birthday Gifts . The gifts are imaginative, fascinating, and fashionable carrying distinguished features.

Michelle_chow asked:




PEUGEOT



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Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, the second largest carmaker in Europe. Peugeot’s roots go back to 19th-century coffee mill and bicycle manufacturing. The company’s entry into the vehicle market was by means of crinoline dresses, which used steel rods, leading to umbrella frames, saw blades, wire wheels, and ultimately bicycles. The trademark of Peugeot is a mighty lion, which is the symbol of the region Franche-Comté, where the company is. The lion represents the excellence of their saws in three aspects: saw tooth is as enduring as lion’s tooth; saw blades is as elastic as lion’s backbone; the performance of the saw is as invincible as that of lion. In 1890, when the first Peugeot motor was out on the market, the company decided to carry on the “lion” trademark to signify its high quality.

ASTONMARTIN



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Aston Martin Lagonda Limited is a British manufacturer of luxury sports cars, based in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The company name is derived from the name of one of the company’s founders, Lionel Martin, and from the Aston Hill speed hillclimb near Aston Clinton in Buckinghamshire. The logo of Aston Martin is a flying roc with wings wide spread, on each of which writes ASTON and MARTIN, indicating that the company has the velocity and ambition of a roc.

Bentley



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Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer of automobiles founded on 18 January 1919 by Walter Owen Bentley (known as W.O. Bentley or just “W.O.”). Mr. Bentley had been previously known for his range of rotary aero-engines in World War I, the most famous being the Bentley BR1 as used in later versions of the Sopwith Camel. Since 1998, the company has been owned by the Volkswagen Group of Germany. Bentley’s winged and flying B logo has been used since the first Bentley motor made its appearance.

LINCOLN



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Lincoln is the luxury brand of Ford Motor Company. Founded in 1917 by Henry M. Leland and acquired by Ford in 1922, Lincoln has manufactured vehicles since the 1920s. Leland named the brand after his longtime hero Abraham Lincoln. In 1927, Lincoln adopted the greyhound as their emblem, which was later replaced with diamond that is currently in use.

JAGUAR



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Jaguar Cars Ltd., better known simply as Jaguar (pronounced) is a manufacturer of luxury and executive motor cars, headquartered in Coventry, England, and now operated as part of the Jaguar Land Rover business owned by Tata Motors of India. Jaguar was founded as the Swallow Sidecar Company by Sir William Lyons in 1922, originally making motorcycle sidecars before switching to passenger cars. The name was changed to Jaguar after World War II due to the unfavourable connotations of the SS initials. Jaguar cars are designed in an engineering centre at their headquarters in Coventry, England and are manufactured in one of three English Jaguar plants; Castle Bromwich in Birmingham, Halewood near Liverpool and Gaydon in Oxfordshire. The Jaguar logo is a Jaguar leaping across the company name. The leaping Jaguart is possibly built to represent the speed, power and quickness of the car. The Jaguar emblem is also placed on the front of the car.

CHEVROLET



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Chevrolet (of Swiss origin) (also known as Chevy) is a brand produced by General Motors Company. It is the top selling GM marque, with “Chevrolet” or “Chevy” being at times synonymous with GM. Chevrolet offers 18 vehicles and many different enhanced versions in its home market. The vehicles range from subcompact cars to medium duty commercial trucks. Its number one seller in the United States is the Silverado pickup. The straightforward Chevy logo may seem mundane to the spectator at the first glance but it indeed holds huge significance in the corporate world. A brilliant simple cross in customary metallic colors representing the automobile industry defines the Chevy logo completely. Being a very simple yet elegant trademark, the Chevy logo design compels an everlasting impact on the human mind.



LEXUS



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Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. The Lexus logo was developed by Molly Designs and Hunter Communications. The final design for the Lexus logo featured a stylized “L” within an oval, and according to Toyota, was rendered using a precise mathematical formula. The first teaser ads featuring the Lexus name and logo, designed by Team One, appeared at the Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York auto shows in 1988.

LAMBORGHINI



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Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., commonly referred to as Lamborghini, is an Italian sports car manufacturer, based in the small village of Sant’Agata Bolognese. Founded by businessman and tractor factory owner Ferruccio Lamborghini in 1963, the company has achieved widespread recognition for sleek, exotic designs, and its cars have become symbols of performance and wealth. The Lamborghini Charging Bull Logo stands for the founder’s, Ferruccio Lamborghini, zodiacal sign (Taurus). Most of the company’s cars have been named after famous fighting bulls (oddly most have been Spanish bulls not Italian). Interestingly it is said that the choice of an animal and the colors used on the logo (gold on a black background, and a charging bull) are suspiciously similar to the Ferrari logo (a black horse on a yellow background). It is believed that this was no accident on the part of Lamborghini, who had a long standing (and not always friendly) rivalry with Ferrari.

CADILLAC



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Cadillac is a luxury vehicle marque owned by General Motors Company. Cadillac vehicles are sold in over 50 countries and territories, but mainly in North America. The Couronne (Crown)-The crown symbolizes the six ancient counts of France. Each tip is topped with a pearl, a symbol of descendancy from the royal counts of Tolouse. The Shield-In heraldry, a shield represents the origins of a noble family. Its shape is of no consequence, and it pertains to those shield shapes used during the Crusades. The original Cadillac shield though, is round. The First and Fourth Quarterings-They display the arms de la Mothe. The color- black against gold- represents wisdom and riches. The “fess” or lateral black bar, represents an award for Crusader service. The Second and Third Quarterings-The red band symbolizes prowess and boldness in action. The silver represents purity, charity, virtue, and plenty. The blue represents knightly valor. The emblem was adopted for use on Cadillac cars in 1905. It was registered as a trademark on August 7, 1906.

ALFAROMEO



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Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. is an Italian automaker founded on June 24, 1910 in Milan. The logo is split in half and contains the emblems of Alfa’s hometown Milan and the one of the great Milanese ‘Visconti’ family. On the left is the red cross on a white background, which refers back to the days of the First Crusade, when many Milanese soldiers were amongst the Lombards who followed Giovanni of Rho to the Holy Land. The red cross was their symbol, whilst the white background symbolised the white shirts they were forced to wear under their armour to protect them from the fierce Palestinian sun. On the right of the badge are the arms of the Visconti family, which later became recognised as those of the City of Milan. Some says the serpent represents the snakes that the Lombards used to wear round their necks in a little case as a lucky charm, - or the dragon which, at the start of the fifth century, plagued Milan and was finally killed by Uberto, Squire of Angera, and founder of the Visconti family, - or it could be the symbol of Ottone Visconti who fought a victorious duel with the Saracen leader, Voluce, during the First Crusade. The city of Milan, however, claims that the serpent has nothing to do with the Visconti family.

VOLVO



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The Volvo Group is a Swedish supplier of commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and financial services. Volvo was founded on 14 April 1927 in the city of Gothenburg, as a spin-off from the roller ball bearing maker SKF. The name Volvo means “I roll” in Latin (or “I drive” in modern-day English, appropriate for cars as well as bearings). The word is derived from the Latin word “volvere” which means “to roll”. The logo for Volvo is the ancient symbol of Iron, which is a circle with an arrow pointed diagonally upwards to the right. The iron badge on the car was supposed to take up this symbolism and create associations with the honoured traditions of the Swedish iron industry: steel and strength with properties such as safety, quality and durability. Today, the iron logo also stands for a brand that radiates modern and exciting design and has a strong emotive connection with the customers.

MAZDA



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Mazda Motor Corporation is a Japanese automotive manufacturer based in Hiroshima, Japan. t is said that Mazda coincides with the anglicized pronunciation of the founder’s name, Jujiro Matsuda, who was interested in spirituality, and chose to rename the firm in honor of both his family and Zoroastrianism. The word Mazda derives from Ahura Mazda, the Avestan language name for a divinity exalted by the ancient Iranian prophet Zoroaster, as the source of wisdom, intelligence and harmony. The current logo attempts to capture the spirit of Mazda, the stylised “M” evokes an image of wings in flight and symbolises the Mazda’s flight toward the future. The “V” in the centre of the “M” spreads out like an opening fan, representing the creativity, vitality, flexibility and passion that is Mazda. The symbol as a whole expresses the sharp, solid feeling that Mazda will be seeking in all of its products. The dynamic circle symbolizes our readiness to spread our wings as we enter the 21st century.

PONTIAC



PONTIAC LOGO

Pontiac is a brand of automobiles first produced in 1926, and sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico by General Motors (GM), marketed as an “athletic” brand specializing in mainstream performance vehicles. The original logo was that of an American Indian headdress, which was used as a logo until 1956. The American Indian headdress is obviously connected to Chief Pontiac referenced earlier. This was updated to the currently used American Indian red arrowhead design for 1957. The arrowhead logo is also known as the Dart. The logo has a distinctive Red and a silver star in the middle. I am not sure what the significance of the star is but a lot of the Native American art contains elements of nature such as the sun, moon and stars.

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