Author: Darius

I've spent over a decade researching and documenting the stories behind the world's most influential companies. What started as a personal fascination with how businesses evolve from small startups to global giants turned into CompaniesHistory.com—a platform dedicated to making corporate history accessible to everyone.

McLaren history and history video  “McLaren Heritage  McLaren exists to win races. Indeed, since arriving in the sport in 1966, we’ve won more grands prix than any other Formula 1 marque. Ours is a story of restless technical development, characterised by gritty stories of heroism and human endeavour. Our champions past and present will always bring F1 to life: Emerson Fittipaldi ignited the passion of his native Brazil; James Hunt created as many headlines on the front pages as he did on the back; Niki Lauda and Alain Prost turned sport to science; the burning intensity of Ayrton Senna will…

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Maybach history, profile and history video  “Wilhelm Maybach was the inventor of numerous engines and his inventions became landmarks in the history of automotive engineering, making him famous as the “King of engineers”. Wilhelm Maybach’s son, Karl Maybach, continued the family tradition setting new standards in the luxury car sector, making the Maybach marque celebrated and valued by the world’s élite.” “Maybach History 1909–40: Early history Wilhelm Maybach was technical director of the Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) until he left in 1907. On 23 March 1909 he founded the new company, Luftfahrzeug-Motorenbau GmbH (literally “Aircraft Engine Building Company”), with his son Karl Maybach as director. In 1912 they renamed it…

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Lincoln history and history video  “Earlier this year, Lincoln Motor Company said “Hello, Again.” What may seem like a simple statement was a process of rebirth, reinvention and reimagination of the world around us. We looked back to a history rich with innovation and saw a future ripe with opportunity – the opportunity to take what we’ve learned and go somewhere completely new. This wasn’t the first time we’d reinvented ourselves, our motorcars and our entire company. It was Edsel Ford who bought Lincoln from Henry Leland in 1922 with the intention to take a good thing and make it…

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Range Rover history and corporate video  “RANGE ROVER 40TH ANNIVERSARY  There have been three generations of Range Rover. The original, now known as the Classic, went on sale in 1970 and continued in production, with numerous upgrades and a multiplicity of variants, for just over 25 years. The second-generation vehicle, known as the P38a, went on sale in 1994 and was replaced in 2001 by the current model. The continuing success of the Range Rover ensured that other premium makers jumped into the booming luxury SUV market. The latest version has enjoyed higher annual sales than any previous models and…

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Lamborghini history and history video  “The history of ‘Lamborghini Automobili’ officially starts in 1963. Nevertheless, we must consider the far-off roots of this event, and they are the roots of Ferruccio Lamborghini. Born in 1916, this capable, impetuous, strong-willed Taurus was the leading character in the foundation of the company and the early phases of its extraordinary history. By the time he decided to build a factory of luxury sports cars, Ferruccio was already a very wealthy man. In the period following World War II, he founded his tractor factory, which he launched with energy and determination, creating a major…

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American Airlines Group, Inc. history, profile and corporate video  American Airlines Group, Inc. is a holding company for American Airlines and US Airways. The company, together with American Eagle and US Airways Express operates an average of nearly 6,700 flights per day to 339 destinations in 54 countries from its hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington. Its AAdvantage and US Airways Dividend Miles programs allow members to earn and redeem miles for travel and everyday purchases, as well as flight upgrades, vacation packages, car rentals, hotel stays and other retail products. American Airlines Group…

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Bugatti profile and history video  “Every Bugatti that has been sold is a piece of automotive history! According to the key brand values “Art, Form, Technique” it is unique in its artfully characteristic appearance, its shape and its superior technology – and most importantly: the current model range consisting of Veyron, Grand Sport and Super Sport clearly carries on this traditional heritage by Ettore Bugatti.  At Bugatti, Certified Heritage Cars is about young classics, which in addition to the typical Bugatti DNA have opened a new chapter of young automotive history through their previous ownership by exceptional personalities and car…

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Mercedes-AMG history and history video  “Mercedes-AMG History  The story of AMG actually reads like a Hollywood script. Two men start a small company, driven by the dream of making Mercedes-Benz cars sportier – and writing motorsport history themselves. Today, 45 years later, all top-of-the-line Mercedes- Benz sports cars carry the logo of this brave brand. But that‘s not all. The 2012 Formula 1 “silver arrow” also displays the AMG initials with pride. The excitement surrounding Mercedes-AMG is tangible everywhere in Affalterbach and represents both the origin and the future of the brand at once. Because Mercedes-AMG wouldn‘t exist had it…

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Credit Suisse Group AG history, profile and corporate video  Credit Suisse Group AG provides private and investment banking and advisory services. It operates through three divisions: Private Banking & Wealth Management, Investment Banking and Shared Services. The Private Banking & Wealth Management division offers financial solutions to private, corporate and institutional clients. It also offers investment funds to multi-asset class solutions, including equities, fixed income products or alternative investments. The Investment Banking division provides financial products and services, with a focus on businesses that are client-driven, flow-based and capital-efficient. Its products and services include global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage…

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Rolls-Royce history, profile and history video  “About Rolls-Royce  Since 1904 Rolls-Royce has created instantly recognisable motor cars that have made the marque an enduring icon all over the world. Inspired by some of the most evocative cars ever built, we have the great privilege of taking this legacy into the future. Phantom redefined the marque for the 21st century – a fitting celebration of the principles of Sir Henry Royce. This continuing pursuit of innovation, realised in our EX programme and the models it has produced, has created new benchmarks for the industry. In Ghost we delivered simplicity out of complexity. Now…

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