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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 5:07pm On Jul 19, 2016
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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 5:10pm On Jul 19, 2016
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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 5:11pm On Jul 19, 2016
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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:20pm On Jul 20, 2016
The Lincoln Town car is the last US luxury car to still use body-on-frame construction, as opposed to a unibody frame, which allows it to be easily lengthened, explaining the car’s full domination of the limousine market.
Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:27pm On Jul 20, 2016
Norway has very strict rules on advertising cars as “green,” saying “cars can do nothing good for the environment except less damage than others
Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:38pm On Jul 20, 2016
In 2007, 20-year-old Florida kid named Ryan Holle was sentenced to life without parole for lending his car to a friend, who then murdered an 18-year-old girl.
Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:40pm On Jul 20, 2016
Residents of Churchill, Canada leave their cars unlocked to offer an escape for pedestrians who might encounter polar bears on Main Street
Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:47pm On Jul 20, 2016
Honda Prelude was the first mass produced car that featured a mechanical 4-wheel steering system. In its debut year it beat every car in the slalom test, including Porsche and Ferrari
Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:47pm On Jul 21, 2016
South African residents can legally attach small flamethrowers to the side of their cars to provide defense against carjackers.
Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:47pm On Jul 21, 2016
You can instantly cool down a car that has been sitting under the sun by rolling down the window on one side and opening and closing the door on the other side five to six times.
Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:48pm On Jul 21, 2016
Bridget Driscoll received instant notoriety when she stepped off the curb and into the history books on August 17th 1896. Mrs Driscoll, a 44 year old housewife, who was travelling from Old Town, Croydon to a folk-dancing display in Crystal Palace, became the first pedestrian in the UK to be killed by a car. She was hit by a demonstration car travelling at 4mph. She died within minutes of receiving a head injury
Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 7:02pm On Jul 21, 2016
Your car remote can lose synchronization with the car and become useless if a button is pressed more than 256 times when the remote is out of range

Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 4:48pm On Jul 22, 2016
The idea of a car driving upside down might seem preposterous, the kind of stunt seen in dumb action movies. However, science has assured us that it is indeed possible for a car to drive on the ceiling.

Race cars, specifically those used for Formula One racing, are designed with inverted wings. They work in the opposite fashion to aircraft wings—instead of generating lift, they generate downforce, which pushes the car down against the ground. While this might seem counterproductive in relation to achieving high speeds, the downforce has a practical use: It allows F1 cars to take corners at a velocity that would otherwise send them flying off the road.

All an F1 car would need to do to drive upside down is to generate a downforce equal to or greater than its own weight. But while the science is sound, there are some pretty big complications. Driving upside down would be extremely disorienting to the man behind the wheel. Moreover, the car’s engine and components are not currently designed to operate upside down.

Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 4:49pm On Jul 22, 2016
Movies set in Cuba often portray rows of pristine classic cars, chrome twinkling in the sunlight. You’d be forgiven for thinking Cubans have a love affair with vintage Detroit rolling iron, but the reality is a bit uglier. On October 19, 1960, the United States issued a trade embargo against Cuba. One of the embargo’s many effects was that new cars stopped rolling into the island nation. The Cuban government also cracked down on the purchase of cars; only those that were already on the island at the time of the embargo could be freely traded and sold amongst its citizens. All others who wished to buy a car had to secure special permission.

Beginning in early 2014, the Cuban government lifted the sanctions, allowing people to freely buy cars if they wished. While the United States continues to ban automobile exports to Cuba, manufacturers in other countries, such as France’s Peugeot, have no such restrictions. Unfortunately, the Cuban government has instituted staggering markups on the prices of these vehicles, to the point where a new car ranges from US$91,000 to $262,000. The average Cuban earns only about $240 a year, putting such expenditure so far out of reach as to be unimaginable.

And while there are some beautifully maintained 57 Chevys and the like rolling down the streets of Havana, the truth is that keeping almost 60-year-old cars in running order is a full time job. Most of Cuba’s vintage cars are dangerous (almost none have seat belts), oil-belching monstrosities held together with duct tape and prayers.

Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 4:53pm On Jul 22, 2016
Most Expensive Production Car

When we think of expensive cars, names like Bentley and Rolls Royce come to mind. But you could buy more than 20 Bentleys for the price of the world’s most expensive automobile. The Lamborghini Veneno (Italian for “venom”) is a limited edition supercar that boasts staggering power—its 740 horsepower engine can produce a top speed of 355 kph (220.5 mph). According to the manufacturer, this lowslung beast can accelerate to 100 kph (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds.

But as we mentioned earlier, the privilege of owning the Veneno comes with a shocking price tag—the roadster goes for an astonishing $4.5 million. Of course, the Veneno is more about making a splash than making a profit. Lamborghini is only producing nine of the cars, which are sure to be squabbled over by all manner of oil-rich sheiks and tycoons of industry, the only kind of folks with pockets deep enough to afford them.

Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 4:55pm On Jul 22, 2016
Game Shows

One of the loftiest prizes available to game show contestants is a brand new car—usually given to the show as a form of advertisement by the manufacturer. Unfortunately, winning a “free” car can be both a blessing and a curse, since the winner is still required to pay sales tax. In the United States, this rate varies from state to state, but can get very expensive.

This issue was brought to the forefront by a memorable 2004 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, when the entire audience, 276 people, received a Pontiac G-6 worth $28,500. A little math reveals the final price tag for the giveaway as at least $7.9 million. Of course, the billionaire Oprah could easily have afforded such a generous gift, but it was actually funded from Pontiac’s marketing budget. Each prizewinner was left with a tax bill of approximately $6,000.

Should you luck into winning a thirsty, high-horsepower sports car that devours gas at a higher rate than normal, you’ll also get slammed with a “gas guzzler” tax. The less fuel efficient the vehicle is, the higher the tax will be.

Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 4:56pm On Jul 22, 2016
The Lamborghini Story

During WWII, Ferruccio Lamborghini was a young mechanic in Italy’s Royal Air Force. Following the war, the enterprising young man capitalized on all the spare military equipment lying about, converting it into farm tractors. Business took off and Lamborghini was soon a rich man, able to pursue his love of sports cars. His collection included Maseratis, Aston Martins, and Ferraris.

This latter brand caused Lamorghini considerable annoyance. He loved his Ferraris, but they had several mechanical issues. Particularly troublesome was the tendency for the clutch to burn out. Examining the problem, Lamorghini found them to be the same clutches he used to operate his tractors. He aired his grievances to Enzo Ferrari himself, who dismissed him out of hand as a simple tractor builder. Insulted, Lamorghini decided to make his own cars.

Automobili Lamborghini was formed in 1963 and began producing cars by the mid 60s. Most of these elite supercars were named after bulls, as Ferruccio was obsessed with the sport of bullfighting. Business declined in the 1970s, and Lamborghini sold off his interest in the company after the calamity of the 1973 oil crisis. Today, the brand is owned by the Volkswagen Group.

Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 8:52pm On Jul 26, 2016
4 main reasons why you should buy auction cars


In an auction, cars which exchange hands are 2nd hand or even 3rd hand ones. Auction cars are used cars which have suffered some wear & tear, and can be bought at significantly reduced price. Once you have checked its condition and are satisfied with it, then there is no further reason to postpone your purchase. You must buy it before anyone else does.

Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 8:53pm On Jul 26, 2016
Here are the main reasons why auction cars enjoy such a terrific demand and why you must lay your hands on it:

Very low price: Even the car dealers cannot compete with the prices which are offered by auction sites. The prices are very low. If your budget is really tight, then you cannot get a cheaper car anywhere else.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 9:04pm On Jul 26, 2016
Reliable quality: An auction house or site is officially managed. It is ensured that the cars on offer are not scraps but have really good value. So, when you are bidding for them, you can be sure that you wonӴ be duped. Their quality is satisfyingly good and they are certainly in proper running condition.

Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 9:05pm On Jul 26, 2016
A chance to own the best model:[/b][b] If you always fancied to drive the best model in the town but couldnӴ afford it, here is the chance to make your dream come true. Auction cars are very cheap and thus they give you the opportunity to own an expensive model.

Re: Facts About Cars by EkeneElectrons(m): 8:54am On Jul 27, 2016
hmmmmm... alot in here
Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:14pm On Jul 27, 2016
Cars were seen as the “green” alternative of transportation in the early 20th century because horses were causing so much pollution with their poop.

Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:15pm On Jul 27, 2016
The Honda CR-V originally came with a picnic table.

Because Honda really knows how to pile on those must-have features.

Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:25pm On Jul 27, 2016
The Ford GT broke the crushing machine used in the “roof crush” safety test because it’s so strong.

Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:26pm On Jul 27, 2016
75% of cars that Rolls-Royce has ever produced are still on the road today.

Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:28pm On Jul 27, 2016
If you want to travel to the moon, it would take less than 6 months if you drive at 60 mph.

Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:04pm On Jul 28, 2016
The “new car smell” is composed of over 50 volatile organic compounds—none of which are toxic.

Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:05pm On Jul 28, 2016
The first car accident occurred in 1891 in Ohio

Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:31pm On Jul 28, 2016
The average American spends about 38 hours a year stuck in traffic.

Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:31pm On Jul 28, 2016
. In Los Angeles, there are more cars than people.

Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 8:44pm On Aug 01, 2016
amazingly

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