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
ABS will decrease braking distance even on snow and ice
Some people think that ABS system can slow down a car even on such slippery surfaces as ice or snow. It will always help to keep control of your vehicle and aid you to steer it aro
The highest survived crash speed was 579 km/h
Did you know, that the fastest crash speed that did not cause the death of the driver happened at the speed of 579 km/h (360 mph)? It may sound improbable, but it actually happened
Transmission Control Unit failure
The Transmission Control Unit (TCU) is one of the most common problems that we usually deal with. This module is essentially the brain of the gearbox, and it makes all the decision
All-season tyres offer more traction on wet roads
Some people think, that if they substitute their summer tyres with the all-season ones, they will gain on traction on wet roads. However, in reality all-season tyres perform better
The fastest slot car reached the speed of 50 km/h
A slot car is a powered miniature auto or other vehicle that is guided by a groove or slot in the track on which it runs. The fastest speed reached by such models is currently 50km
Red cars are more likely to get pulled over
A lot of people claim that red cars actually do get nailed for speeding more often than any others. However according to one study, it turns out that the most tickets for speed in
The largest parking can hold 20,000 cars
West Edmonton Mall in Canada is the largest shopping and entertainment centre in the world. An it also holds the record for the largest parking facility, which can accommodate up t
Using the phone is as safe as talking to a passanger
A lot of people claim that if you use a hands-free device for talking on the phone, you are as safe as when you are talking to a passenger. However, a passenger can actually see th
The highest altitude reached by car is 6,688 m
The record for driving to the highest altitude by car is 6,688 m (21,942 ft) achieved by Gonzalo Bravo and Eduardo Canales with a 1986 modified Suzuki Samurai on the slopes of the