When it comes to cars, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and German President Christian Wulff have been shortchanged. While they're chauffeured around the country in comparatively humdrum limousines, their most recent state visitor's car attracts widespread attention.
When Pope Benedict XVI kicks off his "giro di Germania" on Thursday, he won't be sitting in just any luxury sedan, such as an S-class Mercedes, Audi A8 or 7-series BMW. Instead, he'll be perched on his throne in the popemobile. With its pearlescent paint and gold trimming, it's the most famous company car in the world.
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