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Your car engine cannot go without coolant MILTA Technology
Jul 25, 2017
Your car engine cannot go without coolant

By referring to your handbook, you’ll be able to find where the coolant reservoir is located. The level should be between the low and high markings. Remember only to check when your engine is cool or you could get a nasty burn.

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Only the best of the best workers at Audi get to work on building the Audi R8 MILTA Technology
Jul 24, 2017
Only the best of the best workers at Audi get to work on building the Audi R8

It takes 5000 parts and 70 hours to make a single R8, with roughly 20 rolling out of the factory per day. Most of those involved in production have been with Audi decades, and they’re nicknamed “silverliners” as most of them have grey hair.

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In a standard car, there is just one radiator MILTA Technology
Jul 24, 2017
In a standard car, there is just one radiator

In the Bugatti Veyron though there are ten. It needs this many to keep all 1,200 of its horses nice and cool. With one radiator taking 15 hours to build, the entire system requires 150 hours of work for only one Bugatti Veyron.

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Volkswagen owns Bugatti MILTA Technology
Jul 19, 2017
Volkswagen owns Bugatti

That means that Volkswagen actually makes the Bugatti Veyron which is still officially the world’s fastest car. The cost to produce the Bugatti Veyron exceeds its sale price, meaning, incredulously, VW loses money every time one is sold.

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James Monaghan swapped his 50% share in the company for a used Volkswagen with his brother Tom MILTA Technology
Jul 19, 2017
James Monaghan swapped his 50% share in the company for a used Volkswagen with his brother Tom

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 newer Volkswagen models are actually named after wind currents from all around the world MILTA Technology
Jul 18, 2017
The newer Volkswagen models are actually named after wind currents from all around the world

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.

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No more notifications during driving MILTA Technology
Jul 15, 2017
No more notifications during driving

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.

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The Ford Focus will soon see the next-gen Focus produced solely in China MILTA Technology
Jul 13, 2017
The Ford Focus will soon see the next-gen Focus produced solely in China

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.

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The fastest production car in the world is not the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport MILTA Technology
Jul 11, 2017
The fastest production car in the world is not the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

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.

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In 1998, South African inventor Charl Fourie, invented The Blaster, also known as “BMW Flamethrower" MILTA Technology
Jul 08, 2017
In 1998, South African inventor Charl Fourie, invented The Blaster, also known as “BMW Flamethrower”

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.

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