Category: Auto Entrepreneurs
A Brief History of Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson is an iconic motorcycle manufacturer in America and most probably the most famous motorcycle manufacturer in the world. The company is based in the United States. Having been founded out of a small outhouse in 1903 by a 20-year-old William S. Harley, the company has achieved massive success. William Harvey built the first powered bicycle using a small engine that had 116 cc capacity. Harley had drawn the blueprint for this engine in 1901. The first garage of this company which measured 10ft by 15ft was a courtyard shed behind their home. This...
With the popularity that BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke) has, it is very easy for one to think that this company never experienced any challenges after its inception. The reality is, this company faced numerous challenges. As a matter of fact, BMW saw some of the darkest moments in European history and had it not been for its quick decision to diversify, the company would be no more. If you are curious about how BMW came to be, then you are in the right place. Read on. BMW was formed in 1917, and it has been through several important developmental stages....
Volkswagen Volkswagen, commonly known as VW, is a German automobile manufacturer and the largest automaker in the world. Founded in 1937, VW has become an iconic brand that is recognized around the world and is known for its reliability and affordability. Volkswagen was created in 1937 and was originally run by the German Labor Front. Prototypes for the KdF-Wagen appeared in 1936, and the vehicle had the trademark Volkswagen round shape and a rear-mounted engine. By the time World War II had started in 1939, the company had constructed a new factory in modern-day Wolfsburg, which was specifically built for...
Today, BMW is one of the ten biggest car brands in the world, but did you know that BMW started off manufacturing aircraft engines? BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke, or Bavarian Motor Works in English) is a German company that has been around since 1916. Here is how it all began: 1910 – the company Otto Flugmaschinenfabrik was founded by Gustav Otto in Bavaria. The firm was reorganized on 7 March 1916 into Bayerische Flugzeugwerke AG. This company was then renamed to Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) in 1922. However, the name BMW dates back to 1913, when the original company to...
Elon Musk, born in 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa, and now a multi-billionaire tech giant, is quickly becoming the most influential figure of the 21st century. From co-founding Tesla Motors to launching a successful aerospace company called SpaceX, Musk has been revolutionizing the world of energy and transportation with his out-of-the-box thinking. He is one of the greatest entrepreneurs of our time, that’s for sure. His story is a great one, too. And here are some good news… You can watch it here. There is a popular saying “Sky is the limit”… In the following video, you will see how...
Ellon Musk is one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time. He was born on the 28th of June, 1971 in South Africa. He learned to code when he was just 12, early-developed computer skills are really common among today’s IT gurus… He started his first company, Zip2, when he was just 24. After selling it and cashing in $22 million, he continued with co-founding X.com (the predecessor of PayPal). PayPal was a huge success, in 2002, eBay bought the payment company for $1.5 billion (Musk personally cashed in $165 million for his share). But this was not enough...
Everyone wants to own a car. In this modern day and age, we have a lot of car manufacturers and one of the more noteworthy is Mercedes Benz. I was browsing around the Internet and came across an interesting story about how and where exactly this name came from. So, this is just a short story about why Mercedes is called… Mercedes. This was where the name actually originates from… The name came from the beautiful daughter of Emil Jellinek, her name was Mercedes. A rich banker-sportsman from Vienna, Emil Jellinek, was very fascinated with the success of Daimler Motors in...
Ford Motor Company is one of the biggest American automotive and mobility companies, it’s based in Dearborn, Michigan. It was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and has grown to become one of the largest automakers in the world, with a global presence across six continents. The company produces cars, trucks, and a variety of other vehicles as well as provides financial services through its subsidiary Ford Motor Credit Company. It is also involved in motorsport activities such as NASCAR racing and Formula One. How the Ford Motor Company was started The Ford Motor Company was started in Detroit by Henry...
Citroën is a French automobile manufacturer, founded in 1919 by André Citroën. The company has produced an extensive range of vehicles, including cars, vans, trucks, buses, and tractors. Although the brand is now renowned for its luxury cars, it has also had a significant impact on the world of mass production, introducing a number of innovative technologies and production methods. Within a short span of eight years, the company headed to its listing as Europe’s largest automobile company and ranked fourth in the world’s automobile commerce. Citroen is noted for its newest and most innovative technologies in automobile history. The...
