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| Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 3:31am On Mar 24, 2016*. Modified: 4:36am On Mar 24, 2016 |
MULLAH123:"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.
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| Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Explorers(op): 4:46am On Mar 24, 2016*. Modified: 8:45am On Mar 24, 2016 |
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
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| 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.
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| Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by talk2riel: 5:54am On Mar 24, 2016 |
Explorers: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: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.
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| 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.
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| Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by talk2riel: 7:58am On Mar 24, 2016 |
Explorers: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: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:awon jibiti dealers |
| Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by Rich4god(m): 4:55pm On Mar 26, 2016 |
karferguso:Introvert or LadyF ![]() |
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by saintkeppy(m): 7:44pm On Apr 15, 2016 |
Explorers:. 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:... 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: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: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: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
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| 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
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| 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:So NFS is real. |
| Re: Cars: More Fascinating And Amazing Facts You Should Know. by ogaontop(m): 9:19am On Apr 30, 2016 |
Explorers: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: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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