Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Interesting Car Facts

Driving a car everyday, we sometimes become so engulfed in our lives, we neglect to realize just how innovative the technology is that propels out cars and gets us to the next destination. Below are some great car facts you can share with friends.

1.The first cars did not have steering wheels. Drivers steered with a lever.
2.The first speeding ticket was issued in 1902.
3.In 1916, 55 percent of the cars in the world were Model T Fords, a record that has never been beaten.
4.The automobile is the most recycled consumer product in the world today.
5.Most American car horns beep in the key of F.
6.Buick introduced the first electric turn signals in 1938.
7.The first car radio was invented in 1929.
8.In 1923, 173 new inventions by women for cars had been reported. Among these inventions were a carburetor and an electric engine starter.
9.In 1887, Benz was the first car company to be offered for sale.

Got a fun fact you would like to share, comment!

No comments:

Post a Comment