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Sir Anthony Bamford (*): "The backhoe loaders are a material of the future"

Backhoe loaders have a future on the world. Twenty five years ago there was no market for these machines in India. We have introduced, we have trained operators. Today there are 14 000 in operation in India. We will do the same in China. We opened a factory in Shanghai to produce these machines. Throughout the work is mechanized. Backhoe loaders as all construction machinery taking advantage of this mechanization. "

(*) Chairman of JCB

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Castle Léoube
Sir Anthony Bamford Owner
Director Roman Ott

Slate on the shores of Bormes, Castle Léoube. Vast 560 ha of planted 60 hectares of vines and 20 hectares of olive trees, plunging the area at the time of the introduction of vines and olive trees by the Greeks. As in many areas, on land Léoube found the remains of Roman farms. Later, early fifteenth century, a nobleman built the castle flanked by four turrets. Repeatedly looted, abandoned and then restored, the castle displays his beautiful French garden. Property of Sir Anthony Bamford who wishes to develop the wine business for 75 ha, an extensive program of rehabilitation and plantation plots was launched. With the help of Jean-Jacques and Romain Ott (pictured) the current director, marketing operations and redeveloping Léoube with the avowed aim of producing quality. On clay-schist south, the traditional culture is a work full of soil, range and inter-row herbicide free. Winemaking for its part operates with modern equipment, allowing good control of temperatures in complicated techniques. After malolactic fermentation, the wines are aged in the cellars of the castle constructed in the eighteenth century. A Léoube, no attempt is exuberant aromas in wines but the material and stability; Like the rose that has seduced our panel of tasting elegant and complex, they recall the paw Ott while valuing the properties related to soil .

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The 2009 result of JCB is on the rise with market share rising (0 comments)

Despite the recession, the highest ever known in the industry matérielsde public works, profit before tax stood at JCB's £ 29 million in 2009 (£ 28 million the previous year) for a number of Business of 1.35 billion pounds, down a third compared to 2008.

The 2009 result of JCB is on the rise with market share up

Faced with a global decrease of 46% with 36,000 units sold, JCB has increased its market share reaching a record level of 12.2%, strengthening its position as the third global manufacturer of construction equipment (volume ). The group has also improved its leading position in the sector Backhoe Loaders, taking more than 40% of the world. But not only! JCB has also picked up the No. 1 worldwide in the segment of telehandlers with a market share of 28%.

JCB says he is ready to recovery

Sir Anthony Bamford, Chairman of JCB, said: "2009 was a very difficult year for the industry of construction equipment. The entire organization has worked JCB, remarkably, to deal effectively with this unprecedented decline, particularly severe in the first half. A demanding program was established to adjust our costs to very low levels of demand. This resulted in a tendency to improve our profit during the same year. We have created a solid foundation for future profitable growth. "

Sustained investment
JCB has launched an investment of £ 20 million in the next generation of its flagship product: the backhoe machine with a shovel in the back and a front loader. The first machine of this series of new range of "eco", built in England, came off the production lines of the company located in Staffordshire. Painted in the colors of the flag of the Union Jack, she will begin a tour of the famous London docks to celebrate its launch and the upcoming 65th anniversary of JCB in October.

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The new models 'eco' JCB 3 CX 4 CX will be in production next month. Consuming up to 16% less fuel compared to its predecessors, and they allow the user, working with his machine 1250 hours per year on average, the annual saving significant about £ 1,000, or + / - 1.200 €.

Sir Anthony Bamford added: "Despite the economic difficulties, JCB has continued to invest in new products and innovative eleven products launched this year with the backhoe most economical in terms of consumption ever produced. The backhoe loader JCB already dominates the market in this area. But the new range of "eco" allows customers fuel savings of around 16% over the previous model, thus defining a new standard or benchmark for technology-loaders and JCB putting in a strong position a market whose conditions will improve. "

JCB started to manufacture its own engines in 2004. In 2006 two engines were fitted Dieselmax JCB JCB Dieselmax the fireball for the speed record on Bonneville Salt Flats in the United States. Since then, the company reported a much larger investment to develop the engine as clean as the market for new regulations on emissions.

Sir Anthony Bamford said: "After having invested £ 80 million to develop the new engine Dieselmax JCB, JCB has become not only the engine the cleanest in the industry, but also one that allows up to 10% saving fuel. Since this engine is now fitted over half of our JCB products, it gives our customers a significant benefit users in terms of competitiveness. These benefits extend also to other suppliers of gear, now powered by the JCB engine and whose number is increasing. "

A significant improvement in 2010

Sir Anthony Bamford notes that the equipment industry has benefited from public works, in the first half of 2010, a "strong recovery" in emerging markets such as India, Brazil and China, while markets the traditional Western Europe and North America remain weak. He concluded: "in general, this should be reflected by JCB for a significant improvement in our revenues and our profits this year compared to 2009."

JCB France

As a reminder, JCB is present in France with a subsidiary whose headquarters is located in the Paris region, in Sarcelles (95). It is responsible for monitoring and facilitation of sales of equipment and spares JCB through four distribution networks, each specialized in construction machinery, material handling agricultural, industrial and materials handling of green spaces.

The brand is the undisputed leader in the market for backhoe loaders and very strong on telehandlers sold both in public works in agriculture. Its development is very significant segments of excavators and mini excavators, thanks not only to a very wide range of products but also to an extended range of additional services such as maintenance contracts and financing solutions, presenting as well as a solutions provider.

JCB currently employs over national territory, 197 people through JCB SAS, its distribution subsidiaries in the Ile-de-France and PACA and its central distribution of spare parts of origin for Europe . The company generated in 2009 a consolidated turnover of € 198.2 million.

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JCB supports the Haitian population

Following the deadly earthquake that occurred Tuesday, January 12 in Haiti, Sir Anthony Bamford has answered the call with U.S. authorities by offering two backhoe loaders with a total value of $ 150,000.
These machines have been available to the U.S. government took over the coordination of relief operations after the devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale.

Sir Anthony Bamford said: "The devastation of the country is unimaginable. It is a tear to see so many human suffering caused by this disaster. It is clear that this island is desperately short of equipment, so I hope that our donation of 2 machines will help relieve and rebuild infrastructure. "

Help JCB follows a series of donations in machinery over the last few years in other parts of the world affected by natural disasters including the earthquake of 2008 in Sichuan province in China where 6 backhoe loaders worth $ 600 000 and a team of technicians were sent by the Shanghai facility to help rehabilitate the region.

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Why the French vine attracts investors.

The sale of wine has become a leading sector of the luxury real estate. The wine investment remains an investment of more and more popular. Where are the best deal? Who exactly are these investors? How to make the dream does not turn into a nightmare?

Heaven on earth. This no doubt that Sir Anthony Bamford has been thinking in arriving at Castle Léoube (Var) in 1998. This is no longer left since, not without signing a check around 15 million euros. Never before has the price of a Provencal vineyard had reached such heights.

The beauty of this story is that this wealthy British citizen - his group, JCB, is competitor of Caterpillar machinery manufacturer - has not made a bad deal, far from it, making the acquisition of Léoube. "The field is already eight years later estimated at 50 million euros! "Whispered Desprets Thibault, Properties & Estates, the agency Var who performed the transaction at the time.

For Léoube is primarily located in coastal edge Adjacent Pellegrin Estagnol Cabasson and three secluded beaches to the tunes of Seychelles. An absolute must on the Mediterranean coast. And that's not all: imagine instead of 560 hectares in the heart of this wilderness. The village of Bormes-les-Mimosas is winging. 60 hectares of vines and 20 hectares of olive groves produce the best.

The castle, decorated with four towers dating from the sixteenth century, looks great with its French garden. At 70 miles away, on the town of Val Var, a long path leads to Miraval, another sales record in the South of France. For these 400 hectares magic, American Tom Bove reportedly paid a sum - top secret - almost equivalent to that of Castle Léoube. Car buying Miraval, the wealthy American has not just paid over a property.

The site, which dates from the Romans, is clearly conducive to producing wines that reconcile expressiveness and freshness, AOC Côtes de Provence and Coteaux Var. But to produce high quality, Tom Bove had to put their hands in the pocket and leave hundreds of thousands of dollars extra to restructure the vineyard - now organic - and the basement of Miraval.

Provence: many strengths.

So, under these wealthy foreigners? Their love of the "French Riviera" he would have lost his head? Not so sure, for two reasons. First, rosé wine is booming like never before. Complicated to produce, rather it is an easy wine to drink and it appeals to women and young adults.

But the Provence size alone 40% of the market for rosé wines (8% globally) with an annual production of over 100 million liters. Acquire a winery in the region is thus an investor almost certain to produce a wine that affects a growing market.

Secondly, Provence has a weight advantage over regions like the Languedoc, like the Savoy: the main consumer markets of wine is the gateway to the wineries because we must not forget that the PACA region is full every summer and hosts 35 million tourists per year. Clearly, in Provence, the sale takes place without evil, no need to bother to sell his wine at the other end of France.

It is not even uncommon for sale tasting room absorbs 20-30% of the production of a domain. An argument. With so many assets, understandably, side potential buyers, there is congestion in the vineyards. And even at 29 700 euros per hectare of vines in Provence on average (source: FNSAFER) to 110 000 euro / ha in AOC Bandol.

Surprising therefore that the entry ticket "is between 1 and 1.5 million euros for a vineyard charm still fairly modest, as confirmed by the agency Thibault Desprets Properties & Fields.

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Prices make your head spin

But make no mistake about it, because if the price of grapes is up for eight years in Provence, this confirms that Robert Levesque, director of studies FNSAFER (National Federation of Societies of land development and rural settlement), the market for sales of wine properties shows a tendency to stagnation or even decline slightly, especially for non-AOC vines.

"Remember that the wine market is closed for less than 1.5% of land changing hands each year," he says. Increase on one side, erosion of the other, large disparities are widening between regions and even within them.

If the Bordeaux wine region is suffering from this situation, certain sales of wine properties were made at prices to make your head spin. We remember the sale of Chateau Cheval Blanc (Premier Grand Cru Classé A Saint-Emilion) Albert Frère and Bernard Arnault in 1998 to 137 million euros or 75% of that of Chateau Margaux (see photo) (Premier Cru Margaux ranked) in 2003 to Corinne Mentzelopoulos for the record sum of 350 million euros.

For the record, the father of Corinne, Andrew Mentzelopoulos bought this legendary castle in 1977 for "only" 12 million ... In the Medoc, the Moueix family Bouygues and have spent this summer some 140 million euros, according to our information, to pay one of the most delicious Saint-Estephe, Chateau Montrose.

Wealth or income?

In recent years, others have less media sales yet widened the gap between anonymous and Bordeaux chateaux most prominent. Like Chateau Cantenac-Brown (3rd classified growth Margaux), a jewel fell this year into the hands of Simon Halabi, who made a fortune (the 56th of Britain in The Sunday Times) in real estate in London.

The amount of the transaction, kept secret, as is customary in Bordeaux, would exceed 60 million euros. For this type of operation to two numbers is an investment bank which had occurred in this case the bank points to the sector, UBS (Union Bank of Switzerland), because the bankers of Zurich have recently offered the services of Jean-Luc Coupet, a brilliant veteran of the Company's financial Rothschild became head of department at UBS "Wine Banking.

He said: "This property has been sold without difficulty because it is a beautiful land producing wines at value for money really good (25th in the 2005 premiere, ed), not to mention its proximity to the airport and singular beauty of the building, in a stunning Tudor style, "and his 50-room hotel business." Sure, Simon Halabi has not made a bad deal.

Far from these stratospheric heights, it is possible to have fun at prices still reasonable. But beware, the wine does not support amateurism. The very first question that any potential buyer should ask is whether the investment is made to build wealth or income.

At the head of the agency Libourne Vintage Estate, Olivier Vizer is an excellent observer of the wine estate. For him, two types of buyers profiles stand out: "First of the wealthy (financial, industrial, having sold their former bosses do) that wine is fascinating. They do not need a fast return on investment to live their wine. " In most cases, their gamble is too risky and cost over ten years.

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An investment that requires reflection.

Then comes the case of those that can be described as "entrepreneurs of wine." They have a vision of well-crafted production and marketing to count a living and finally put their names on bottles. A challenge that can be quite risky.

Especially if one considers only the purchase price of the area because its investment in a market increasingly demanding production costs (in the vineyard and the cellar) have skyrocketed. Jean-Luc Coupet warns: "it is essential to give a WCR (working capital need) enough, often the order of 2 to 3 years for not staying in the water spout."

This is exactly what almost happened at Chateau Teyssier when Jonathan Malthus was bought in 1994 for 15 million francs at the time. He recalls: "I had to quickly sell my house in addition to London to face." Since then, fortunately, the vineyard, which had 5.5 acres originally, has grown in quality and reputation. The former oil consultant has taken the damned game and is now head of 45 hectares in Saint-Emilion.

Another key to its success: he devotes himself 60% of his time selling his wine. For making wine is good, but the sale is better! 600 to 800 people a year who contact the reference network Vinéa Transaction Not all these fundamentals in mind, far from it. Desprets Thibault added, "in wine, unless you have a fortune, it's a mistake to invest without invest."

That's why most experienced investors have understood that it is better to select a small area, in clear "over a fifteen-acre rather than fifty," as Michel Veyrier, founder of the Vineyard and Investment origin of the dynamic network Vinéa, specializing in transaction wineries.

Player in the Languedoc and Roussillon last ten years, Michel Veyrier devotes more time to the Rhone Valley, a vineyard, he said, to monitor closely (see box-cons). In Bordeaux, in Alsace, the Loire and Beaujolais other beautiful wineries await lovers of good living at prices yet available. But probably not for long ...

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Concours d'Elegance classic car

The second edition of the Cartier 'Travel with Style "was held Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Polo Grounds in New Delhi with the presentation of an extraordinary collection of vintage cars owned by Indian art collectors.

It is in opulence and elegance worthy of the great Maharajas What was celebrated, exclusivity, design and construction of car the "golden age" of India. This year, all cars were presented in working order and they did a lap during a memorable one.
Under the auspices of the curator Manvendra Singh Rana of Barwani, the expected appointment was orchestrated by the British writer Mark Shand. "India has had a significant influence on the creativity of Cartier. We are very close to this country and our relations date back to over a hundred years. The Concours d'Elegance Cartier is one of four major competitions in the world, and it's an adventure that we live with great enthusiasm. We are pleased to present the finest cars in the world in this competition, "said Bernard Fornas, President and CEO of Cartier International, at the event which was also attended by Mr. Louis Ferla, Managing Director of Cartier Middle East and South asia.
Among this unique selection of antique cars included the extraordinary "Throne Car" (Car-throne), a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Dome Roof, 1911, owned by Princess Ezra Hyderabad. It is this gem car that won, rightly, the trophy of 'Best Car of Show "award from Bernard Fornas ceremony awards.
The winners of the Concours d'Elegance Cartier 'Travel with Style "- 2011

For this new edition, fifty-six cars competed in seven categories.
The jury, composed of international personalities, including HRH Prince Michael of Kent, Sir Anthony Bamford, David Clark, William 'Chip' Connor II, Sir Michael Kadoorie, Yasmin Le Bon, Olivier Martinez, John McCaw, Gordon Murray, Bryan Ferry and Peter Stevens, presented their trophy to the winners during the awards ceremony, attended by the Master of Ceremonies Alain de Cadenet, a driver renowned sports cars.

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Ferrari GTO Tour: Ferrari like no other

In California, 21 copies of Ferrari's most expensive world blew their 45 candles. "The FIG Mag" has followed this exceptional event.

Late October. Meadowood area. A deafening me out of sleep chopped consequence of jet lag difficult to tame. This peaceful haven nestled in the forest of Saint Helena in the heart of the Napa Valley, just turn into the paddock of Twenty-Four Hours of Le Mans. Residents of this haven for wealthy peuventils imagine what is happening under the tents awnings installed in front of the hotel lobby? What a goddess with four wheels may well deserve as much attention and a security service worthy of a head of state? Twenty-one adorned with the prancing horse muzzles protruding from temporary facilities: the most exciting museum in the world. Twenty-one Ferrari 250 GTO aligned as if on parade.

For the sixth time in forty-five years, owners of the Ferrari 250 GTO meet. For the beauty of the gesture. For the only selfish pleasure of sharing a moment together. This is the fourth time this event is organized by the champagne house Moet & Chandon. The first outside of Europe. An expatriate Californian Jean Berchon, public relations officer of the house Sparnacien, fully justified: "The center of gravity has moved, and most GTOs are now in the Americas and Asia. And then, after the Burgundy in 2002, California is not worse off. We are still in a region synonymous with wine lifestyle. "For this trip across the Atlantic, the GTO" American "are in the majority, but Great Britain save the honor of old Europe with five cars.

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If the tifosi designs excitement prevailing around the 250 GTO, profane aback by the testimony of affection toward the aluminum skin of carved solely for sporting supremacy. Consider the case GTO is revisiting one of the most glorious pages in the history of Ferrari. From 1962 to 1964, this car meets the regulatory definition of Grand Tourism was reported by his omnipotence - punishable by three consecutive world championship marks. His career hegemonic suffice to install the GTO in the firmament of iconic car? Ultimate evolution of the lineage of the 250 GT competition, the last race Ferrari GT to allow road use, the GTO was produced only 36 copies, 39 to integrating the three mechanical models 4 liters. Ask how much is this masterpiece may fall backwards. "She is currently flirting with the 20 million euros," says the Chinese Brandon Wang, one of the world's leading diaper, owner of the chassis 4219 GT. A gentle madness. Bewitched our eyes loll around 400 million euros. Sometimes it becomes unreal.

If one goes back in time, we see that the life of the GTO was not always so easy. In the late '60s, the GTO, exceeded in performance, has fallen into oblivion.

Almost good for scrap. Not for 36 amateurs. Present in California, New York James McNeil is the second oldest owner of GTO. "My father had offered me a Ferrari road when I discovered a GTO for sale at the Ferrari importer in the United States. He quickly deterred from buying it, arguing that the GTO was a real race car, demanding and uncomfortable. Shortly after, I finally found one for sale in a magazine. Since then, despite dozens of offers and actuarial sometimes, I've never sold. This is not about money. In his "juice", it has never been repainted, as evidenced by its red body cracked in places. Additional copies are shiny and newer than their factory. And have yielded to the method of restoring the American Chris Cox, the 3445 GT chassis draped with the colors of the Swedish flag, blue and yellow, and that of Lawrence Stroll, former owner of the clothing brand Tommy Hilfiger and patron of the Circuit Mont-Tremblant. Acquired in 1996, the GTO was French since 1965. Like many others, to the middle of Canadian rugby player has mandated the collection of automobile dealers to find the icon for Ferrari.

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Finding a 250 GTO is not difficult. Each of the 36 chassis number is listed and tracked. "Like the GTO is the center of all fantasies, the difficulty is finding an owner willing to part with it," says Adrian Hamilton, an English merchant. Much looking for a needle in a haystack. Owning a GTO is to be part of Club 36. The most exclusive club in the world. To be Lord Laidlaw has moved heaven and earth. His sterling opened him the doors of the group. A nagging question us: what do these inveterate Ferraris? They are mostly businessmen. Among the participants in the celebrations of 45 years included Peter Sachs, a partner in the investment bank Goldman Sachs, John McCaw, whose family has established a leading mobile phone networks in the United States, Jon Shirley Former Chairman of Microsoft. Not to mention Sir Anthony Bamford, Chairman of JCB Equipment. The latter has two GTO: a 62 and a 63 recarrossée identical model designed by Pininfarina 64.

At the end of October, California has an appointment with history. Twenty-one GTO will fill four days during the West Coast to the sweet life of legendary roar of Colombo V12 300 horsepower. A rate of 200 miles per day. Under a blazing sun in transforming the passenger steamers. Never have so many GTOs have been met. The landscape makes its debut on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. It's like a movie. The road twirls, shrinks in a forest of maples forming arch. The night seems to have installed ... and suddenly, the sun splashing on the windshield. The asphalt abruptly turns to lick the cliffs. A feeling of far away ... Welcome to Mendocino. The engines are silent. Place to feast. During these few days, the mealtimes will be an event in the life of the rally. The sites selected are majestic or private. We need to own a GTO for the living: lunch at Domaine Chandon Winery Keller and visit the area Dominus Christian Moueix, owner of Chateau Petrus, the restaurant dinner held by the French Laundry Thomas Keller three stars, or Colgin wine cellar overlooking the vineyards of Oakville. Fourteen thousand bottles of our best names lurk in the cellar. GTO owners who have seen others are amazed by this incredible pile of nectars. Women are at the forefront of the meeting and rarely miss a chance to get behind the wheel. Annette Mason, wife of the drummer of Pink Floyd is one of the most assiduous. One way to disprove the reputation of hard to cook for the GTO. Assistance is blown away when these ladies, breaking clichés, interfere in the conversations very masculine "bolts-washers." Their eyes light up at the mention of the Jubilee to be held in Europe, admittedly Coumenal Frederick, president of Moet & Chandon. In serontelles? Response in 2012.

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The fastest diesel car in the world is she British? - May 2006

JCB International British company that manufactures vehicles for public works, has developed a diesel vehicle that will try to beat the world speed record for diesel vehicles land in August 2006.

The JCB Dieselmax because a length of 9 m, is equipped with two JCB444 diesel engines with a maximum power of 750 hp (560 kW). This 4-cylinder diesel engine in line is the most powerful in the world with 150 hp / liter (or 5 liters of displacement). This vehicle should pass the mark of 480 km / h against 378 for the current record from 1973. The pilot chose when trying to Bonnevile Salt Flats in Utah (United States) is Andy Green, the first driver to exceed the sound barrier on land vehicle (ie 1227 km / h) in 1997.

Sir Anthony Bamford, JCB's CEO wants to get a world record with this car: "I am passionate about excellence in engineering in the UK. The use of the JCB engine for this record attempt is a wonderful way to show what British engineers are capable. "

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JCB: The DIESELMAX broke the world speed record for diesel reached 529.099 km / h.
Nine meters long, JCB DIESELMAX has two twin-turbo diesel engines specially modified JCB444 including a power multiplied by five.

The JCB DIESELMAX car becomes the fastest diesel in the world. It is Tuesday, August 22, 2006 that the British Andy Green has established on the site of the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah (USA), the new international record FIA (Federation Internationale Automobile) with 529.099 km / h. Thus, the existing record was beaten by nearly 150 km / h.

Running at dawn while the track conditions were most favorable, Andy Green was first reached 521.853 km / h in one direction. Then, in accordance with regulations of the Federation Internationale Automobile (FIA), has performed in the same time, back at the speed of 536.497 km / h.

The previous record of 379.413 km / h, established August 25, 1973 by Virgil W. Snyder Bonneville aboard the Thermo King Streamliner, has just been sprayed.

Nine meters long, JCB DIESELMAX has two bi-turbo diesel engines specially modified JCB444. They are from the standard engine, but their power has increased fivefold to 750 horsepower. The gear in the colors of JCB was born of ambition and the will of Sir Anthony Bamford demonstrate the outstanding performance of the JCB444 diesel engine which equips the backhoe loaders and telescopic brand.

Leaving the car, Andy Green said "We achieved our goal. DIESELMAX JCB has become the fastest diesel car in the world. We have set two records in only four runs (runs). It is a technical achievement and the result of a tremendous team effort. "

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"This is an extraordinary success for the whole team JCB DIESELMAX have built the fastest diesel car in the world, it behaved very nicely," enthuses Dr. Tim Leverton, Project Director. "Our goal was to establish an official record approved by the FIA ??over 480 km / h. We have achieved and even exceeded. This success is the result of a team who worked tirelessly and passion for the JCB DIESELMAX the fastest diesel car in the world. "

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Source: photo JCB.

The JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford, was present on the salt lake Salt Falt for this event, he also said: "This is a fantastic success for JCB. I'm very proud of all team members JCB DIESELMAX who designed and built the car in less than a year, which allowed him to break the record in his first attempt. "

JCB, the fourth global manufacturer of construction machinery, has 17 plants on four continents, ten in Great Britain, three in India and others in the USA, Brazil, China and Germany. The manufacturer employs more than 6,300 people worldwide, JCB is a privately held company celebrated its sixtieth anniversary in 2005.

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