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Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op):
MULLAH123:
Which one be buffer zone abeg? na reserve u mean? cos i no know hw car go reach 60 miles after empty. EXPANTIATE
"E" doesn't really mean empty afterall, there's still reserve. Just that most drivers probably get scared and don't push their car to its true limit. Ive personally covered a distance of 20km with the red indicator on, some cars will do more than that.
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 4:44am On Mar 24, 2016
When the car radio was introduced 1929, some states wanted to ban it arguing that it could distract drivers and cause accidents.

Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op):
The largest speeding fine ever given is $1,000,000. It was given in Switzerland to someone driving 180 mph.



http://endlessfacts.com/post/673268960/10-Cool-Facts-About-Cars.html

Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 5:21am On Mar 24, 2016
The first car accident occurred in 1891, in Ohio.

Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by talk2riel: 5:54am On Mar 24, 2016
Explorers:
"E" doesn't really mean empty afterall, there's still reserve. Just that most drivers probably get scared and don't push their car to its true limit. Ive personally covered a distance of 20km with the red indicator on, some cars will do more than that.
I have done 70km from zaria to kaduna, twas quite an amazing feeling testing the limit of a car.
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 6:41am On Mar 24, 2016
talk2riel:
I have done 70km from zaria to kaduna, twas quite an amazing feeling testing the limit of a car.
U kidding? What brand and model?
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 7:15am On Mar 24, 2016
A company in the United States, first offered installation of air conditioning for cars, 1933 - 1939.

Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 7:22am On Mar 24, 2016
Electric/Power windows in cars was introduced in 1948.

Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by talk2riel: 7:58am On Mar 24, 2016
Explorers:
U kidding? What brand and model?
A 92 Mitsubushi lancer. It does between 14km-16km on a litre, i couldnt believe either when i got home with car
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Nobody: 7:48am On Mar 25, 2016
Explorers:
Residents of Churchill, Canada leave their cars unlocked to offer an escape for pedestrians who might encounter polar bears on Main Street.
in Lagos where I come from,oyo is your name
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Nobody: 7:55am On Mar 25, 2016
Explorers:
The Honda CRV Came With A Picnic Table, so dont forget to ask from your dealer next time you're buying a CRV.


http://jalopnik.com/5973643/ten-surprising-car-facts-youve-probably-never-heard-before
awon jibiti dealers
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Rich4god(m): 4:55pm On Mar 26, 2016
karferguso:
Yh... if u ain't following him, then who are u following?
Introvert or LadyF tongue
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 5:14pm On Mar 26, 2016
In 2010 it was estimated that there were over 1 billion vehicles in the world, up from half a billion in 1986. The number of cars on the road continues to increase rapidly year on year especially in developing countries such as India and China.

Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 5:18pm On Mar 26, 2016
Fully autonomous vehicles (driverless cars) currently exist in prototype (Google has developed a driverless car). These cars are expected to be available commercially around the year 2020. Autonomous cars could help to reduce the amount of vehicles needed on the road and dramatically increase safety.

Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 5:24pm On Mar 26, 2016
Petrol (gasoline) and diesel are still used to fuel the internal combustion engine today. However, both of these fuels cause air pollution and contribute to climate change. With rapidly increasing oil prices and concerns about the environmental impacts there is a lot of work underway to produce viable future alternative power systems for cars. Hybrid vehicles, plug-in electric vehicles,hydrogenvehicles and vehicles using alternative fuels such as natural gas are gaining popularity.

Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 10:15am On Apr 06, 2016
It would take twenty new mid-size cars to generate the same amount of pollution that a mid-size 1960's car did.

Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 1:05pm On Apr 06, 2016
The name Jeep came from the abbreviation used in the army for the"General Purpose" vehicle, G.P.

Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 5:23pm On Apr 06, 2016
On average, a car driver will swear or blashpheme 32,025 times in their lifetime while driving.

Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by saintkeppy(m): 7:44pm On Apr 15, 2016
Explorers:
The most commonly stolen vehicle is the Honda Accord.
. Oh! I feel say na pencil light Toyota camry. Lol
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by magabounce(m): 6:05am On Apr 16, 2016
I can relate with that explorers. Our 1st Honda accord was stolen @ Eagles square..
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by ophilly: 9:00pm On Apr 16, 2016
nairalandbuzz:
Nigerian roads and #rd Mainland Bridge drivers no go gree allow that car see 500000
... Not to mention our quack mechanics and electricians
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Oche211(m): 10:45pm On Apr 16, 2016
Explorers:
The average American will spend two weeks of his or her life stopped at red lights.
A Lagosian spending 4-6 hours everyday on 3rd mainland bridge traffic will break this record in just few months.
Talking abt traffic light, come herbert macaulay way in yaba. U go break this record in just one year nd set a new one if u use dat road frequently.
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Oche211(m): 11:02pm On Apr 16, 2016
Explorers:
On average, a car driver will swear or blashpheme 32,025 times in their lifetime while driving.
365 days * 100 swears/abuses =36,500 swears.
Abegi, lagos danfo drivers will break the above record in 1 year
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 1:49pm On Apr 17, 2016
Oche211:
365 days * 100 swears/abuses =36,500 swears.
Abegi, lagos danfo drivers will break the above record in 1 year
Lol...
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 5:41am On Apr 21, 2016
The iconic Rolls Royce hood ornament is called "THE SPIRIT OF ECSTASY."
In 2008, a special edition diamond encrusted version was designed with a asking price of $200,000.


https://www.yahoo.com/autos/50-quirky-car-facts-blow-mind-infographic-185340026.html?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C5457020210

Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 5:49am On Apr 21, 2016
At 120mph, the latest F1 cars are able to drive upsidedown in a tunnel.



http://ifunny.co/fun/GK5dP7Fo2

Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by lonelydora: 6:15am On Apr 21, 2016
This is serious
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Tellemall: 7:30am On Apr 30, 2016
Explorers:
At 120mph, the latest F1 cars are able to drive upsidedown in a tunnel.



http://ifunny.co/fun/GK5dP7Fo2
So NFS is real.
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by ogaontop(m): 9:19am On Apr 30, 2016
Explorers:
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.
Interesting Nd Educative
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by millhouse: 9:38am On Apr 30, 2016
Educating
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 4:03am On May 06, 2016
ogaontop:
Interesting Nd Educative
Tnx bro.
Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 6:50am On May 10, 2016
Volvo.

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