Cars have become an important part of modern-day life. People not only buy it as a mose of transport but a lot of customers love cars for the luxury it brings to the lifestyle. Having expensive cars helps people to show off and attract others towards themselves. Below are some very interesting facts about your favourite car brands that you probably didn’t know.
1. Lamborghini used to manufacture tractors
Enzo Ferruccio Lamborghini originally owned a tractor company. He decided to make a car because he was frustrated by a Ferrari which he had purchased. The very first Lamborghini car was Lamborghini 350GTV.
2. The Meaning of Toyota’s “T” looking symbol
The Toyota’s ‘T’ looking symbol is formed by the combination of 3 ovals out of which 2 ovals overlap in the center to reflect the relation and trust that Toyota has with its customers and companies. The third oval that encircles the other two indicates the expansion and endless opportunities of Toyota. Also, this logo forms a steering wheel if you notice carefully.
3. Here’s why Volkswagen is called the people’s car
Volkswagen is called people’s car because many car brands fall under the Volkswagen group such as Skoda, Bugatti, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley and Audi. According to reports, 1 out of 3 cars in Germany & 1 out of 10 cars across the world is a Volkswagen. Amazing!! isn’t it?
4. The cost of the spirit of ecstasy on Rolls Royce
Rolls Royce has a spirit of ecstasy on the bonnet. The price of this ecstasy will surprise you. When BMW purchased Rolls Royce in the year 2002, they had to pay around $40 million so that the winged lady could be used.
5. Daniel Craig has the access to drive Aston Martin cars for life
Daniel Craig was awarded for his role in James Bond; now, he has that privilege of accessing any Aston Martin, throughout his life, isn’t that superb?
6. Meaning of the word Lamborghini “Countach” was derived
While making designs of Lamborghini the senior designer shouted “Countach”. The design was a unique one but its meaning will surprise you. If we translate Countach into English, it means “Holy F**K”.
7. Interesting story of BMW logo
A lot of people believe that BMW’s logo is a symbol of helicopter propellers as the company used to manufacture it before cars. But, this story is wrong. The combination of white and blue colour combination shows the free state of Bavaria which was the part of Germany part that came under USSR after the popular 2nd World War
8. The colour of Mercedes arrow was grey and not silver
To do some changes in the weight of Mercedes car, the white paint had to be scraped off. In the year 1934, the grey colour was scraped down to the metal counterpart.
