James Monaghan, who is the co-founder of Domino’s pizza, swapped his 50% share in the company for a used Volkswagen with his brother Tom. Domino’s went on to become a global success, and Tom sold his 93% stake in the business for £1 billion.
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The Volkswagen Golf is the German word for gulf, as in the Gulf Stream. Another example is the VW Vento. Vento is the Italian word for wind.
Apple, the maker of the iPhone, are set to introduce a feature that will allow notifications to be blocked while the owner is driving. The latest IOS 11 beta lets users test the new feature called “Do Not Disturb While Driving.” This will stop the driver become distracted at the wheel, preventing accidents.
This is after Ford abandoned plans to create a $1.8 billion production centre in Mexico. Ford believe it will save them up to $1 billion by building the next-gen Focus in China.
It’s the Hennessey Venom GT. The Bugatti has a top speed of 268mph and does hold the Guinness World Record for being the fastest car. However, the Hennessey Venom GT has a top speed of 270mph but failed to adhere to test conditions.
Due to the increase in violent crime, The Blaster was a flamethrower that could be installed on the side of the vehicle, to see off potential car jackers.
This is due to their heritage of the Le Mans racing. Positioning the ignition on the left allowed the driver to start the car, push the clutch and engage the gear more efficiently. Giving them a few seconds advantage over their rival competitors.
During the daytime, you can use fog lights instead of regular headlights. However, you are not permitted to use multiple lights at the same time (e.g. fog lights and headlights).
Around a decade ago the average age of a car on a UK road was less than seven years old, but after the recession had hit, many preferred to hang on to their cars for longer.
Buying a second-hand car is never easy, it takes a lot of trust and expert knowledge to make sure you’re getting a great deal, and you won’t be stitched up. This is even more important when it comes to buying a second-hand automatic car. If you’re in the market for a used automatic, here’s some […]