Rolls-Royce was created in 1904 through a partnership between engineer Henry Royce and car dealership owner Charles Rolls. In the 20th century, Rolls-Royce became the preferred supplier of motor cars to the British royal family. Today Rolls-Royce produces luxury cars and power solutions globally.

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2. Rolls-Royce Limited was created over a famous lunch in
May 1904. Henry Royce, a successful engineer, struck a
deal with Charles Rolls, owner of one of the first car
dealerships.
Charles Rolls Sir Henry
Royce

3. In 1937 George Eyston broke the land speed
record at 312.2 mph (502 kph) in Thunderbolt,
powered by two Rolls-Royce 'R' engines.

4. In the second half of the 20th century, Rolls-Royce
began their long association with the Royal Family,
replacing Daimler as the preferred supplier of motor
cars to the monarchy.

5. The swinging sixties saw Rolls-Royce appeal to a new
breed of owner. With many actors, pop stars and
celebrities of the day choosing the marque. Not for the
first time, a Rolls-Royce became a star of the silver
screen itself.

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7. Today Rolls-Royce is a global company with offices,
manufacturing and service facilities in over 50 countries.
Besides a car Rolls-Royce also produces power solutions in
aerospace, marine and energy markets.

8. History of Bentley dates back to 1919 when Walter Owen
Bentley and his brother Henry Wilbur Bentley founded
Bentley Motors Limited. W.O. started dreaming about
building his own cars bearing his name

9. After the victory of Bentley 3 Litre Sport at the 24
Hours of Le Mans (sport car race) of 1924, W. O.
Bentley’s cars became a major hit among the wealthy
British motorists

10. Today, Bentley is considered as one the fanciest cars
on the market. A hand-built car using the finest
quality natural materials takes time it refers to luxury
class.

11. The history of the MINI Cooper has been one that has
seen the model rise from a racing car variation on Mini
origins, through to being one of the most iconic vehicles of
the 1960s.

12. The origins of the
Mini Cooper can be
traced to the
development of the
original Mini by
BMC and designer
Sir Alex Issigonis in
the 1950s.

13. By the 1990s, the Rover Group, who owned the rights
to the Mini, was bought by the German manufacturer
BMW. Although selling off Rover at the end of the
decade, BMW retained the Mini marque, and since
2000 have relaunched the line.

14. The original 1948 Land Rover was ingeniously
designed and engineered for extreme capability
and strength.

15. A year later the first Land Rover is launched at
the Amsterdam Motor Show, and is an instant
success.

16. In 1949 the first Land Rovers were exported to the
USA.

17. In 2008 Land Rover Sold to Tata Motors
Land Rover and sister luxury brand Jaguar are sold to
Tata Motors by the Ford Motor Company for a
reported $2.3-billion.