Did you know there are over 47,000 facts in the world? And the good news is, many of them are in this book. That's right, The Grand Tour A-Z of the Car is the only reference guide you need for cars, driving and all related matters, especially if you're not too fussed about those facts being accurate. In this lavishly tooled book you will find a rich and satisfying collection of motor-related informations from the origins of Porsche and the fate of Lada to the dark history of the Wankel engine and the correct name for those weird little hairs on new tyres.Throughout the book, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are on hand to share their knowledge and wisdom, and then we've made the pictures bigger to fill in the gaps around it.If you want to impress your friends, and then annoy your friends, and then cause your friends to think "Oh God, now they're telling us about the slightly ironic way in which the founder of MG died" before hurriedly leaving your house, possibly forever, The Grand Tour A-Z of the Car is the book for you.

"In this ... book you will find a rich and satisfying collection of motor-related information, from the origins of Porsche and the fate of Lada to the dark history of the Wankel engine and the correct name for those weird little hairs on new tyres"--Back cover.

Did you know there are over 47,000 facts in the world?* And the good news is, many of them are in this book. That’s right, The Grand Tour A-Z of the Car is the only reference guide you need for cars, driving and all related matters, especially if you’re not too fussed about those facts being accurate.

"In this ... book you will find a rich and satisfying collection of motor-related information, from the origins of Porsche and the fate of Lada to the dark history of the Wankel engine and the correct name for those weird little hairs on new tyres"--Page [4] of cover.

The world is a big place full of interesting things. And The Grand Tour has seen some of them. That’s why few people are better placed to lead you around this vast planet of ours than Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. As long as you don’t mind getting hot and lost. Welcome, everyone, to The Grand Tour Guide to The World.

A practical and accessible guide to an ancient but rapidly changing culture—now revised and updated Perfect for business, pleasure, or armchair travelers, China A to Z explains the customs, culture, and etiquette essential for any trip or for anyone wanting to understand this complex country. In one hundred brief, reader-friendly essays alphabetized by subject, this fully revised and updated edition provides a crash course in the etiquette and politics of contemporary China as well as the nation’s geography and venerable history. In it, readers will discover: · How the recently selected President and his advisors approach global relations · Why China is considered the fastest growing market for fashion and luxury goods · What you should bring when visiting a Chinese household · What’s hot in Chinese art · How recent scandals impact Chinese society From architecture and body language to Confucianism and feng shui, China A to Z offers accessible and authoritative information about China.

From the fastest sports cars ever assembled by hand to the safest family automobiles to ever come off the production line - and everything in between - the most important cars ever made are covered in The A-Z of Cars. Indulge yourself with all the technical specifications and details of beloved classic cars; feast your eyes on the stunning photographs of the sexiest supercars; and soup-up your car knowledge with helpful analysis of the world's finest automobiles. Barely contained within the book are many beautiful, powerful cars from the most prestigious international manufacturers, such as the Ferrari Daytona, the Model T Ford and the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. Many cars within are celebrated as the building blocks of everyday life too, like the Ford Escort, GM's Buick and, the world's most successful car, the Toyota Corolla. The A-Z of Cars is a celebration of the most significant vehicles in history and is an essential source of reference for everyone interested in motoring. It is the perfect drive-time treat for the car-mad member in every family.