5 Wild Facts About Cars That You Wouldn’t Believe!
It’s 2020, and it’s safe to say everyone has traveled at least once in a car. If not, you must have been on some form of a vehicle, like a bus or a truck. However, things weren’t always this way, and the automobile industry took quite some time to evolve into the form we know today.
If you are a car freak and geek, here are a few car facts that you can quote at the next to get together to make your friends awe-struck.
The Car Industry Was Dominated by France
Yes, you read it right! Though the first car was made by the German engineer Karl Benz, the car industry was inundated by manufacturers in France in 1886. Not America, not Japan, neither Germany itself, but France. Americans started excelling in the car industry only after 1907.
Volvo Failed in Its First Launch
As impossible as it sounds, Volvo called back its very first model known as the Jakob (OV4), the very moment it exited the workshop for its debut tour on 14th April 1927. The reason is hilarious! The axle of the car was assembled such that it had four gears to go in reverse and one gear to propel forward—a sure way to crash back into the wall.
The World’s First Speeding Offence
The world’s first speeding charge was made in 1902 for a driver driving past the maximum speed. Wait, the offense was not that great if you measure it through the modern lens because he was driving at a speed of 45 mph only.
The World’s Oldest Car Magazine
The world’s oldest car magazine dates back a century to 1895. The car magazine we now revere as ‘The Autocar’ has been in circulation and providing essential news about the automotive industry since that year, without a break.
Samsung Produced Cars
As strange as it sounds, Samsung, the company we recognize for its range of cell phones, smart TVs and washing machines, etc., once explored the realm of cars, too. In 1994, it started the production of cars but met a major failure in the form of the 1998 financial crisis that shook Asia. The vehicle manufacturing unit of the Korean company was then purchased by Renault.
As old as the invention of cars, the strange facts linked to it are as plenty.
A Bonus Fact!
When Adolf Hitler committed suicide in April 1945, his body was burnt with the fuel acquired by emptying his car’s fuel tank.
Strange are the tales linked with this strange invention that took the world by storm and changed the form of travel for many, and made faraway lands very accessible.
More inAuto News
-
`
The Top 6 Innovative Electric Cars on the Road Today
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is well and truly upon us. Today’s EVs represent the pinnacle of cutting-edge technology and sustainable...
January 3, 2024 -
`
Henry Frader: A Citroen Lover
Car collection is a hobby not everyone can afford. Costly hobbies require a long time to surpass a certain level of...
January 1, 2024 -
`
The Self-Driving Cars: The First Steps to New Regulations
The future in which we will not have to steer our vehicles seems to be just around the corner. However, a...
December 28, 2023 -
`
Impact of High-Tech Cars on Repair Businesses
In Minnetonka, Minnesota, Brandon Mehizadeh oversees a collision shop facing the challenges posed by high-tech cars. A recent incident involving a...
December 27, 2023 -
`
Tesla Cybertruck Finally Arrives – But Will It Be a Sales Success?
After four years of anticipation, the Tesla Cybertruck finally hit the roads, marking a revolutionary stride in electric trucks. In a...
December 24, 2023 -
`
Nicolas Cage’s Top 10 Rare Cars – Hollywood Glam meets Automotive Grandeur!
Nicolas Cage, once a Hollywood heavyweight with a string of iconic roles, didn’t just captivate audiences on the big screen. His...
December 2, 2023 -
`
Hate Traffic? Then Avoid Driving In These Cities
If you’re planning a trip to explore new and exciting places around the world, you’re probably thinking about every place you’re...
November 28, 2023 -
`
Car-Related Business Ideas That Might Change Your Life
Every business idea that becomes successful is actually based on necessity and demand, and, in our society, everybody needs transportation. That...
November 24, 2023 -
`
Live In The City? These Cars May Be Perfect For You
While driving within the city limits is a lot more restrictive and, honestly, annoying than having the freedom of a highway,...
November 19, 2023
You must be logged in to post a comment Login