When it comes to modified cars like special or limited editions, you know you are getting something special. But when it comes to pricing, brace yourself for the significant price disparity of such vehicles like this special Mansory Vincero which costs, wait for it…..$1 Million!

It is obvious that this car itself will already cost you over $1 Million. But would you pay a million more? You just have to consider the facts:

• There will only be three of them in production
• You Mansory Vincero comes with tons of upgrades such as aerodynamic trim package, new wheels, carbon fiber everything, LED lighting and 108 horsepower.

Now from the figures alone, you know that these three releases will come to the car collectors and the filthy rich. Then again, it may be just be purchased for bragging rights especially for people who consider the cost chump change!

(Source) Luxist

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As far as car ownership is concerned, consumers barely pay attention the frequency at which they own a car. This will vary and normally age and financial capacity to own one comes into mind. Thanks to studies shared by Tescocompare.com, we find some glaring facts such as the average age of owning a car at 24 and others averaging 9 cars owned in their lifetime.

Calculations by Tescocompare.com, the financial search engine, have revealed drivers own an average of 9 cars each during a lifetime – and of those 9 cars, the first two will be purchased before we’re 24, with this figure rising to six cars by the time we reach 40. However, not everyone conforms to this trend with one in five (19%) motorists across the UK displaying extreme car ownership trends. 1 million drivers own 20 or more cars over their driving career, whereas for 5.5 million drivers, 1 car throughout their driving lifetime is simply enough.

Additional Facts:

• Half (50%) of car owners say unreliability is a key factor and would lead them to change their vehicle if this became an issue
• A desire for something better (26%), or coming into money (26%) are the second most popular triggers to changing cars
• Older drivers seem more content with what they’ve got with only 22% of over 55yrs saying they’d change cars ‘if they see something better’, compared to more than double (47%) the amount of 18-24yr olds
• Whilst changing a car simply as a matter of course (18%), because of servicing costs (22%) or for family reasons (16%) impact on car ownership trends, only a small number of drivers (14%) are influenced by a car’s ‘green’ credentials

(Source) Press

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Toyota Motors USA has given $1 Million worth of scholarships to chosen students, a move that is pretty much welcome particularly for the ones who cannot afford college today. This help is quite a big boost for students who are aspiring and aching to get a good education yet find an obstacle as far as financial support to do so due to a lot of factors.

“In these tough economic times, it is particularly rewarding to see these students having such a tremendous impact in their communities,” said Michael Rouse, TMS vice president of philanthropy and community affairs. “They are stellar examples of service and commitment and remind us all what’s really important.”

88 students were chosen from a pool of over 8,000 students who were nominated by their school for eligibility for this award. The criteria was based on students who were proven leaders both in the classroom and in their communities.

(Source) Press

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