The highest speed reach by a wheel-driven car is 738 km/h
The fastest speed reached by a vehicle, where powered is transferred trough its wheels to the ground, was 737.8 km/h (458.4 mph). It was achieved by the turbine-powered Vesco Turbi
Be far-sighted on the road
When driving, it is extremely important to be able to predict what other drivers might do. Only then, you will be able to react quickly and plan your actions taking into account wh
Don’t launch your automatic car by revving in neutral
Launching your car means to rapidly accelerate it from a complete stop. It is not advisable to do so in any conditions, as it will put unnecessary strain on your car’s transm
Check the oil level regularly
Although checking the oil level is one of the most commonly known car maintenance activity, it is easy to forget about it when we’re so busy these days. And while spotting an
There was a guy that circumnavigated the globe in an amphibious car
The first and only circumnavigation by an amphibious vehicle was done by Ben Carlin from Australia. He did it in a modified Ford GPA amphibious jeep called Half-Safe, finishing on
AWD helps to dodge obstacles
Some people believe, that the All Wheels Drive can help them to omit obstacles on the road. However, how a vehicle responds in emergency or racetrack-type maneuvers is determined m
Valve Body failure
One of the most common problems we see with the DSG 6-speed transmission is failure of the valve body. The symptoms of such failure, like jerking and uneven drive, are usually disr
The fastest electric car drives at 495 km/h
The highest average speed achieved for an electric vehicle is 495.140 km/h (307.666 mi/h) over a two-way flying mile by Venturi Buckeye Bullet 2 designed and built by engineering s
Wash your car regularly
Something as seemingly harmless as not washing your car, may turn out leading to unpleasant consequences. Some of the substances that stick to your car might be acidic and cause da
The first internal combustion car was built in 1885
The first successful petrol-driven car, the Motorwagen, built by Karl Friedrich Benz was built in late 1885. The three-wheeler weighed 254 kg (560 lb) and could reach a speed of 13