Long before gas engines, Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot built a steam-powered, self-propelled tricycle in 1769 that weighed 8,000 pounds and was intended to haul cannons.
The 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen is widely considered the first modern automobile. Bertha Benz famously took it on the first long-distance road trip (60 miles) in 1888 to prove its practicality.
A typical vehicle spends 95% of its lifetime parked and only 5% actually driving on the road. car*facts
Early cars didn't have steering wheels; drivers navigated using a lever or tiller .
The average American spends about two weeks of their entire life sitting at red traffic lights. Environmental & Future Trends Long before gas engines, Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot built a
In 1916, roughly 55% of all cars in the world were Ford Model Ts—a market share record that has never been broken. Surprising Modern Stats
Approximately 90% of drivers admit to singing while they are behind the wheel. A typical vehicle spends 95% of its lifetime
Airbags deploy within just 40 milliseconds of a collision, inflating at speeds of up to 4,500 MPH .