Google carries out the competition with name Lunar XPRIZE with a grand prize of $30 million. The purpose is to invite scientists to invent a Lunar Rover which can run 500 metres on moon surface and broadcast a high-definition live feed. The Audi Lunar Quattro is one of the high technology vehicles in the competition.
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Sometimes, we can’t remember on which side of the car is the gas tank. Manufacturers in newer models have designed an answer for drivers. It’s a triangle or arrow next to the gas pump icon on the fuel indicator. The triangle will show the side on which to pull up to the pump.
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Nowadays, crash tests are an integral part of all car companies. Safety is one of the most important things. The Audi car manufacturer was the first in history to make a crash test. A DKW F7 was rolled down a hill to demonstrate vehicle safety. Audi has been crash testing cars since 1938.
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Woman influence 95% of all vehicle purchases, an astonishing number in the automotive world. Women even aggregate 65% of all new vehicle purchases. Additionally, 53% of used cars are bought by women. It’s good to keep in mind that women will likely purchase a car from another woman.
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During the James Bond Skyfall movie, one of the scenes required a car to be blown up. No one wanted to blow up a very rare 1965 Aston Martin DB5. The solution was to use 3D printing technology. The Voxeljet company prepared three 1:3 scale models of this famous racing car.
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Italian motorway patrol in Bologna have a new Huracan. The official duty and the Lamborghini’s primary purpose is to catch drivers who love speed and to help in medical emergencies. A special luggage compartment helps to transport organs, blood, and plasma. It also has a fire extinguisher and defibrillators. The blue 602-horsepower police vehicle is […]
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There are about 900 polar bears in Churchill area in Canada. That’s why people have to leave their cars and homes unlocked, to make sure they or some passerby can escape in case of meeting one of these big animals. It is also advised not to walk in certain areas to increase safety.
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The first ever winner in the famous Indianapolis 500 race also implemented first rear view mirror. Ray Harroun’s car was made for one person without space for riding mechanic. He came up with an idea to install rear-facing mirror inside the car. He kept an eye on other drivers and won the race.
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You will no more see the new cars with a cassette player. It’s the past. The last car produced with this entertainment feature was 2011 model of Ford Crown Vic. Buyers of Lexus and Ford after 2011 need to also buy CD for a new music playing devices.
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If you plan to visit Boston in the summer, don’t be surprised to see a policeman’s driving ice cream truck. They have been using it since 2010 to distribute to children 120,00 free ice creams. The purpose of this initiative is building good relationships between police and young generation.
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