Category: Automotive

All things automotive - cars, vans, trains, insurance etc!

Toyota

Toyota Motor Corporation is a Japanese automotive manufacturer. Toyota are a multinational company and in 2006, sold over 9 million vehicles. Toyota is the world’s 8th largest company with revenues reaching $179 billion in 2006.

Toyota was founded in 1933 and created their first engine in 1934, followed closely in 1936 with their first ever passenger car. Since then, Toyota has grown every year and many analysts are predicting Toyota will soon take over from General Motors are the largest auto-maker in the world.

Motorcycles

A motorcycle is sometimes known as a motorbike. A motorcycle is a single track motor-powered vehicle which has two-wheels only. There are lots of different versions of motorbikes, dependent on what is needed of them - there are urban motorbikes, motorbikes for off-road conditions, ones made for long-distance travel, ones made for speed. In fact, the motorcyle is one of the most popular forms of transport in the world.

There are many motorbike clubs around the world - some clubs are world-wide, others are localised. Possibly one of the best know motorcycle clubs in the world are the Hells Angels.

Limousines

Limousines are sometimes known as limos. Limousines are unusually long cars. Traditionally, limos have been luxury cars in black and white, although pink is also another common colour. Most limousines are driven by chauffeurs.

Limousines are used for a variety of purposes - most commonly they are used as an alternative to a taxi service for large groups of people who are partying. A lot of stag and hen nights use limos as their form of transport, and limousines are also often seen as transportation for the bride and groom to their weddings.

Boat Loans

A boat loan is a type of debt where the lender lends money to a customer to buy a boat. The loan must be paid back over a specified period of time, and the lender will add specific amounts of interest to the boat loan. The interest is normally calculated at given time periods.

If the loan is not paid back in a timely fashion, the lender may repossess the boat and sell it in order to recoup their money from the boat loan so it is important to keep up the repayments on your boat loan.

Heathrow Car Hire

Heathrow is the major airport in England and is also one of the busiest airports in the World. Currently, the British are planning to add a fifth terminal to Heathrow so that it can service even more planes.

GPS Explained

GPS is short for ‘Global Positioning System’. It is a worldwide radio-navigation system which was originally developed by the United States’ Department of Defence for military purposes. However today, it’s use is far wider spread in everyday use. GPS systems are now so accurate that they can be used up to accuracies of 100 metres.

Caravans - all you need to know!

A caravan is a British term for a recreational vehicle (RV). It is a motorhome which can be used for living in. Most commonly, they are used to go camping in, however some people do live in them all year around. Most basic caravans will have beds, a dining table, a food preparation area and various storage places. Some will also have small bathrooms. The larger ones will have more beds, a bigger dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and an awning. The luxury ones will have TV and internet (via satellite) and all the latest mod cons in them. They will also often be double decker.

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