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Whether you drive a Punto or a Porsche, its make, model and specifications could have a significant impact on your car insurance premium.

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Alfa Romeo

An iconic Italian producer of famously stylish cars
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Find out insurance information about Alfa models including the 147, 156, 159, Giulietta and Mito

Aston Martin

Aston recently celebrated their 100^th anniversary
They are releasing special anniversary editions of many of their vehicles
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Audi

Owned by Volkswagen, Audi have 7 production facilities in 6 countries
Almost 1.5 million Audis were produced in 2012
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Bentley

Instantly recognisable with their classic design
Bentley also produced aero-engines druing World War One
Bentleys have transported some of the world’s biggest political figures, including the Queen

BMW

BMW stands for Bavarian Motor Works
Founded in Munich, 1916, and produced their first car, the 3/15 in 1927
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Caterham

Road-legal racers since 1973
Minimum storage space, maximum thrills
Deemed ‘too fast to race’ in more than one circuit

Chevrolet

During WW2, Chevy produced 75mm shells for the war effort
GM's 50-millionth car was a 1955 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe
Chevrolet is the most successful company to be involved in NASCAR

Citroen

Citroen produced armaments for France during World War 1
In 1919, General Motors almost bought out Citroen
The Citroën B10 was the first all-steel body car produced in Europe

Fiat

Fiat has won 8 European Car awards.
TwinAir engine uses 69mpg of fuel.
Fiat also owns Ferrari.

Ford

Ford’s global HQ is in Dearborn, USA
5th largest car manufacturer in the world (2010)
Ford has won 5 European Car awards

Honda

Creators of the famous robot, ASIMO
6th largest car manufacturer, globally
Has won multiple awards over the years

Hummer

Hummer is famous for its large SUVs
No longer producing vehicles
Hummer is owned by General Motors

Hyundai

Hyundai has showrooms in 193 countries
Established in 1967
The 1975 Pony was the first Korean car

Jaguar

In recent years, Jaguar has been the supplier of cars to the Prime Minister
They also hold Royal Warrants from Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles
The Jaguar E-type has been described as the most beautiful car ever built

Jeep

Oldest off-road vehicle brand
Used as military vehicles since 1940
Currently owned by Chrysler

Kia

Kia means "rising out of Asia"
Its US plant cost $1 billion
Its cars' distinctive front end is called the "tiger nose"

Land Rover

Made in the UK
First model built in 1948
Has a special sales division for military and diplomatic personnel

Lexus

Voted Best Automotive Brand in UK 2013 by Auto Express readers
Auto Express Manufacturer of the Decade, 2000-2010
Luxury arm of Toyota

Mazda

Founded in Fuchu, Japan, 1920
Its name is derived from its founder, Jujiro Matsuda
Cosmo was the first rotary-engine car

Mercedes-Benz

Based in Stuttgart, Germany
Builder of the Popemobile
Supplier to Mercedes F1 team

MG

MG is a popular British sports car manufacturer
The MG6 was the first new car from MG in 16 years
The MGB was once the world’s best-selling sports car

Mini

Star role in The Italian Job
Owned by BMW
2013 What Car? Award for Best Convertible

Mitsubishi

Won 37 World Rally events since 1973
Japan's 6^th biggest car manufacturer
Factories in USA, Holland and Thailand

Nissan

Infiniti is Nissan’s luxury range
GT-R won many car of the year awards
In 1999, Nissan aligned with Renault

Peugeot

Peugeot began life as a coffee mill company
Winner of 3 European Car of the Year awards
Concept store is on the Champs Elysee

Porsche

Porsche employs over 11,000 staff
It is the world’s largest race car manufacturer
Porsche has won the Le Mans 24hr race 16 times

Reliant

British car manufacturer no longer in business
Built the infamous Reliant Robin three wheeler
Enjoys a cult following

Renault

Renault's HQ is in Paris
Has a strong motorsport heritage
Renault has won 6 Euro Car of the Year awards over the years

Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce was founded in 1904
The Rolls-Royce emblem, called 'The Spirit of Ecstasy', was 100 years old in 2011
Rolls Royce cars are so popular with diplomats worldwide that they have a special diplomatic division to deal with this very sel...

Rover

Started life building bicycles
Owned MG, the sports car manufacturer
Rover no longer produces cars although plenty of models can still be seen on our roads

Saab

Saab is the official supplier to the King of Sweden
The first car fitted with seat belts as standard was a Saab
"Built by Trolls in Trollhatan" was a slogan for Saab in the 60s/70s

Skoda

Often credited with having built the first motorcycle
Skodas were used as ambulances in Czechoslovakia
The latest range of Skodas have seen record sales levels

Smart

Unconventional-looking city cars
Owned by Daimler, the same company that owns Mercedes
Based in Boblingen, Germany

Subaru

Subaru is the name for the Pleiades star cluster in Japanese
Originally, "Subaru" was the name of the vehicle model, rather than the manufacturer
Their first car was the Subaru 1500 in 1954

Suzuki

Suzuki sponsors events like Skiing, biathlon and luge
The 9th largest automobile manufacturer in the world
Suzuki also manufactures wheelchairs

Toyota

Toyota is the largest car manufacturer in the world
Has been pioneering in producing 'green' cars
Produced the Corolla, the widest selling car in the world

Vauxhall

One of the most popular car brands in the UK
Vauxhall models are almost identical to Opel models
Katie Melua was made brand ambassador in 2011

Volkswagen

Volkswagen has produced several of the most iconic vehicles in history
Volkswagen means 'people's car'
21m Beetles made in 65 years

Volvo

Sweden's most famous auto manufacturer
Takes car safety very seriously and has introduced many such innovations to the market
Employs over 19,000 staff

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