2013 sees some of the biggest anniversaries in the history of motoring; the 75th anniversary of the Type 1 Beetle, the 50th anniversary of both the Lamborghini and Mustang and the 30th anniversary of one of the world’s oldest manufacturer’s most famous cars, the Peugeot 205. MoneySupermarket have launched an interactive infographic showcasing the history of car manufacturers to celebrate and coincide with upcoming anniversaries.
Claire Francis, Editor-in-Chief of MoneySupermarket, said: “2013 is a big year for the motoring industry, and what better way to celebrate by looking at the history of car manufacturing and seeing what it has become. The growth of the motoring industry including the insurance side is absolutely fascinating, and something we believe will continue to expand in the future.
“We wanted to make an easily accessible place for people to see the expansion and production of the motoring industry over the years, a bit like our insurance comparison model. It’s incredible how many mergers and purchases have been made by well-known car manufacturers.”
Interesting facts:
- 1886 is the year regarded as the birth of the first modern automobile by German inventor Carl Benz
- The death of the Rover came about in 2005
- The first VW Beetle was built in 1937
- 1889 is the year Peugeot start producing cars
Click on the link to find out more! https://www.moneysupermarket.com/car-insurance/infographics/history-of-car-manufacturers/