1778 France declares war on Great Britain. The war debt brings the French Monarchy to its knees. 1780 June Gordon Riots, England. An anti-Catholic demonstration led by Lord George Gordon that was followed by several days of rioting.
BMW History. The BMW brand is synonymous with luxury automobiles and value. BMW car prices start between $30,025 and $103,225. The entry-level 1 Series and the top-of-the-line M6 model represent the cheapest and most expensive of all BMW models respectively. Since 1916, the company known as BMW today has held several different names, and has owned several other automotive brands.
Tesla Offers Lower-Price Model S Sedan. A new version of the Model S will be priced starting at $66,000. Updated June 9, 2016 7:23 p.m. Tesla Motors Inc. released a lower-priced version of its Model S electric sedan, a move to tap into the huge enthusiasm for its coming Model 3 and boost flagging sales growth of its existing cars. On Thursday, it began selling a $66,000 version of its Model S with a battery modified to limit its travel range to about 200 miles on a charge.