Jaguar is the luxury vehicle brand of Jaguar Land Rover, a British multinational car manufacturer with its headquarters in Whitley, Coventry, England, owned by the Indian company Tata Motors since 2008.

Jaguar’s business was founded as the Swallow Sidecar Company in 1922, originally making motorcycle sidecars before developing bodies for passenger cars. Under the ownership of S. S. Cars Limited, the business extended to complete cars made in association with Standard Motor Co, many bearing Jaguar as a model name. The company’s name was changed from S. S. Cars to Jaguar Cars in 1945. A merger with the British Motor Corporation followed in 1966, the resulting enlarged company now being renamed as British Motor Holdings (BMH), which in 1968 merged with Leyland Motor Corporation and became British Leyland, itself to be nationalized in 1975.

Jaguar Innovation & Success

Two of the proudest moments in Jaguar’s long history in motorsport involved winning the Le Mans 24 hours race, firstly in 1951 and again in 1953. Victory at the 1955 Le Mans was overshadowed by it being the occasion of the worst motorsport accident in history. Later in the hands of the Scottish racing team, two more wins were added in 1956 and 1957.

In spite of such a performance orientation, it was always Jaguar’s intention to build the business by producing world class sporting saloons in larger numbers than the sports car market could support. Jaguar secured financial stability and a reputation for excellence with a series of elegantly styled luxury saloons that included the 3 liter and 3½ liter cars, the Mark VII, VIII, and IX, the compact Mark I and 2, and the XJ6 and XJ12. All were deemed very good values, with comfortable rides, good handling, high performance, and great style.

The 1961 E-Type is considered one of the most beautiful cars of all time.  The iconic E-Type caused a sensation when introduced at the Geneva Motor Show. Touted by Enzo Ferrari as “the most beautiful car ever made,” the sleek design exudes timeless elegance, strength and beauty.

Step back in time and enjoy a factory tour from 1961.

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When Mr. Piper introduced the Piper Cub in 1937, he had a dream. He felt that everyone should fly. And he believed that Piper could provide everyone with that freedom.

Piper Aircraft, Inc., is a manufacturer of general aviation aircraft, located at the Vero Beach Municipal Airport in Vero Beach, Florida, United States and owned since 2009 by the government of Brunei. Along with Beechcraft and Cessna, it was at one time considered one of the “Big Three” in the field of general aviation manufacturing.

A History of Piper Aircraft

The company was originally founded as the Taylor Brothers Aircraft Manufacturing Company in September 1927 by Clarence Gilbert Taylor and Gordon A. Taylor in Rochester, New York. The company was renamed Taylor Brothers Aircraft Corporation in April 1928, shortly before Gordon Taylor died in an aircraft accident on April 24, 1928. The company was enticed to move to Bradford, Pennsylvania, with the promise of larger facility and investment capital from local businessmen, including an initial investment of $400 from local oil industry engineer William T. Piper. The move was completed in September 1929.

Between its founding in 1927 and the end of 2009, the company produced 144,000 aircraft in 160 certified models, of which 90,000 are still flying.

Before you take to the skies, watch this video on how a Piper is made.

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When you think of luxury sport cars, the Porsche 911 immediately comes to mind. It has been established as the quintessential luxury for speed! There is nothing as inspiring or sexy than to see a Porsche 911 zipping past in a blur, with its throaty roar!

A History of the Porsche 911

By the late 1950s, it was obvious to Porsche that the 356, which had started as basically a heavily modified Volkswagen Beetle in 1948, was small and not particularly powerful in comparison to other sports cars at its lofty price level. But it was also the car upon which the company was built and was essentially Porsche’s sole product. Replacing it was necessary, yet perilous. Who knew that the eventual replacement for the 356, the 911, would surpass its predecessor in sales, longevity and glory? Or that it would be so fanatically cherished by its owners that Porsche hasn’t been allowed to replace it ” despite trying a couple of times?

Almost immediately after it went on sale in September 1964 (as a 1965 model) the 911 established itself as an icon of ’60s cool. Then it segued gracefully into being an icon of ’70s performance, then an icon of sophistication and affluence in the ’80s, then an icon of athleticism and power in the ’90s. It is now simply an icon of all that’s right with Germany and automobiles.

Watch How a Porsche 911 Is Made

Buckle up ¦ and watch how this German muscle machine is made.

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LEGO has created a vehicle of innovation for young Americans since its inception in 1949. Not only has this creative product ignited the imagination of many young minds, it has earned the wrath of many barefoot parents stumbling through a dark home in the middle of the night. Most people can relate to two different types of pain events: bumping your funny bone and stepping on a LEGO block.

The History of a Building Block

LEGO is a line of plastic construction toys that are manufactured by The Lego Group, a privately held company based in Billund, Denmark. The company’s flagship product, LEGO, consists of colorful interlocking plastic bricks accompanying an array of gears, figurines called minifigures, and various other parts. LEGO pieces can be assembled and connected in many ways, to construct objects; vehicles, buildings, and working robots. Anything constructed can then be taken apart again, and the pieces used to make other objects. The Lego Group began manufacturing the interlocking toy bricks in 1949. Since then, a global Lego subculture has developed. Supporting movies, games, competitions, and six Legoland amusement parks have been developed under the brand.

Explore the innovative world of LEGO manufacturing in this video.

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In this video, we get to see the magic of how Hershey’s Chocolate is manufactured and shows an inside tour of Hershey’s Chocolate Factory.

Making a Chocolate Lover’s Dream

After completing an apprenticeship to a confectioner in 1873, Milton S. Hershey founded a candy shop in Philadelphia. This candy shop was only open for six years, after which Hershey apprenticed with another confectioner in Denver, where he learned to make caramel. After another failed business attempt in New York, Hershey returned to Pennsylvania, where in 1886 he founded the Lancaster Caramel Company. The use of fresh milk in caramels proved successful, and in 1900, after seeing chocolate-making machines for the first time at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Hershey sold his caramel company for $1,000,000 (equal to $28,492,000 today), and began to concentrate on chocolate manufacturing, stating to people who questioned him, “Caramels are just a fad, but chocolate is a permanent thing.”

We know Milton was right! Chocolate is a permanent thing and his chocolate candy has permeated every part of American society. On a global scale, the brand is equally recognized as a part of Americana.

Enjoy the chocolatey delight of this factory tour.

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Gibson guitars go from raw product to one of the finest guitars in the world. This tour takes you step by step process on the production. The home of the best electric guitars today is Gibson USA. Built in 1974 in Nashville, specifically for the production of Les Paul guitars. The world headquarters moved to Nashville in 1984, with the closing of the Kalamazoo plant. The financially troubled company was rescued in January 1986 by Henry Juszkiewicz and David Berryman, and the new owners quickly restored the organization’s reputation for quality, as well as its profitability.

Gibson Brings Quality In Every Step

Join us for a fascinating tour of the factory and see how these historical American made guitars are produced with the highest quality standards, and a detailed focus on the end user.

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Factory Tour: The BMW Story

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (German for Bavarian Motor Works), usually known under its abbreviation BMW, is a German luxury vehicle, motorcycle, and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. Headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. BMW owns Mini cars and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad, and plug-in electric cars under the BMW i sub-brand and the “iPerformance” model designation within the regular BMW lineup. It is one of the best-selling luxury automakers in the world.

Check out this amazing factory tour in South Carolina with BMW.

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Airbus has ended the debate about who rules the skies! The Airbus A380 has become the indisputable King of the Skies,’ relegating the Boeing 747 to her role as the Queen of the Skies.’ Some argue that size doesn’t matter. In the case of air transport, size does matter, and it is changing the dynamics of the airline industry in big ways.

Airbus A380 Ascends To The Throne

The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine jet airliner manufactured by European Union manufacturer Airbus. It is the world’s largest passenger airliner, and the airports at which it operates have upgraded facilities to accommodate it. It was initially named Airbus A3XX and designed to challenge Boeing’s monopoly in the large-aircraft market. The A380 made its first flight on April 27, 2005 and entered commercial service on October 25, 2007 with Singapore Airlines. As of September 2016, Airbus had received 319 firm orders and delivered 195 aircraft; Emirates is the biggest A380 customer, with 142 ordered of which 83 have been delivered. Thai Airways International, British Airways, Qantas, Asiana Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Air France are other operators.

The Airbus A380 Story

Join us on this amazing adventure of creating the King of the Skies.’ This feature is part 1 of a 5 part series which takes you through the process, from concept to manufacture to delivery of this jumbo jet. We encourage you to follow along and see the complete series below.

https://youtu.be/3zSDuLOkJZU

Giant of the Skies – Part 2

Giant of the Skies – Part 3

Giant of the Skies – Part 4

Giant of the Skies – Part 5

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Rockwell Collins understands that access to information is crucial to mission effectiveness. Whether flying from Los Angeles to Paris for a well deserved vacation, or flying a dangerous mission over the skies of the Middle East, Rockwell Collins ensures that mission is completed safely.

Rockwell Collins Displays Quality

Rockwell Collins, Inc. is an American multinational company headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, providing avionics and information technology systems and services to governmental agencies and aircraft manufacturers. The Advanced Technology Center is a large department that focuses on research and development. It has several sub areas, namely Embedded Information Systems, Advanced Radio Systems, as well as Communications and Navigation Systems. Other prominent divisions in the company include display systems, flight controls, aircraft simulation, and navigation systems.

From start to finish, the video shows how these displays are produced for both civilian and military applications. These are the ‘next generation’ displays that keep the organization rated as the leading manufacturer of highly advanced avionics systems. Notice the mix between manual assembly and automated processes that is common within the aerospace industry, due to high complexity and low rate production.

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Amazon is like Frank Sinatra ¦ they do it their way! If you live in 27 cities that offer the Prime Now service, you will get a rare opportunity to see how they do it!

Amazon Does It Their Way

Amazon is an electronic commerce and cloud computing company with headquarters in Seattle, Washington. It is the largest Internet-based retailer in the world by total sales and market capitalization. In 2015, they surpassed Walmart as the most valuable retailer in the United States by market capitalization. Amazon Prime Now offers household items and essentials delivered within 2 hours of your order. The service offers more than 25,000 items, across 25 categories of products. Delivery availability is 7 days a week, from early morning to late evening. You can even schedule a window for your delivery in the checkout process.

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The Boeing 787 is reinventing the way we imagine air travel. This aircraft is setting the standard in both range and performance, enabling airlines to expand routes and improve capabilities in existing routes. Passengers will experience greater comfort during their flight due to both the technical abilities and creature comforts designed into the aircraft by Boeing. They call it the ‘Dreamliner Effect.’ Watch a 787 come to life in the Boeing Plant in North Charleston, SC.

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