Lotus (lotus) – legendary British brand of sports cars. The company was founded in 1952, in 1986 it became part of General Motors, in 1993 it was sold to holding a. C. B. N. Holdings S. A., And since 1996 it has been controlled by the Malaysian concern Pesahaan Otomobil Nasional BHD, producing Proton cars.
Lotus is known for active and successful participation in Formula-1 races. At different times, the famous racers Metirling Moss, Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Emerson Fittipaldi, Mario Andrton Senna played for the Lotus team.
The cult of the company is Lotus Seven, produced from 1957 to 1972, and from 1973 produced by Catherham.
Maserati
Italy
Maserati (Mazerati) is an Italian automaker who specializes in the production of expensive sports classes of business class cars.
Maserati was founded in 1914 and initially specialized exclusively in racing cars. During the Second World War, she produced military products. In the postwar years, the company continued the production of sports cars and participation in races. In particular, the famous racer Juan Manuel Fanchio performed in Formula-1na Maserati. In the second half of the 1950s, the company begins to focus on the direction of road models of sports cars.
Maserati Granturismo S
In 1968, the owner of Maserati became Citroën. In 1975, the company was purchased by Alessandro de Thomazo. Since 1993, he became part of the fiat concern. In 1997, Maserati was transferred to Ferrari (Ferrari is also a member of the Fiat concern).
Maserati Qttroporte
In 2011, Maserati introduced the Kubang luxury crossover at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which complements the lineup represented by a sports car, a sports sedan, a compartment and a convertible.
Mazda
Japan
Mazda (Mazda) – Japanese car brand. Mazda was founded in 1920, the modern name was received in 1931 (originally called Toyo Kork Kogyo Ltd., Later Toyo Kogyo). I released motorcycles. Mazda tricycles were exported to China and delivered to the Japanese army.
The company began the production of cars in 1960. In the 1960s, Mazda began to cooperate with the German company NSU, which belonged to the right to produce rotor-piston engines of Wankel. The result of partnerships was the appearance of a Japanese manufacturer with a rotary piston engine in 1967. The company continues to produce cars with engines of this type.
A significant part of the company’s shares belongs to Ford.
