Transportation Infographics

Happy Birthday, Volkswagen! As the automaker turns 80 years old, OSV has produced a colorful infographic that includes everything you need to know about this iconic company.

When people think of distracted driving, they usually think of texting or using a mobile device, but distracted driving is caused by so much more than that. There are three distinct types of distractions: visual, manual, and cognitive. While texting creates a distraction that includes all three types, having a conversation with friends in the car, eating and changing the radio are all dangerous distractions for drivers. Learn the dangers and stats if distracted driving in America as well as tips for staying safe.

Cars—no matter how technologically advanced, have a lifespan. Although it’s life depends on its owners and the level of care they provided for their vehicle, time will come and those engines will retire. This infographic looks at the do’s and don’ts of getting rid of your old car.

Both dirty and clean power-generating methods are included in this car-related infographic about alternative fuel types from TitleProLoans.com. From nuclear power to ethanol to chocolate, one of these energy sources will inevitably need to make our cars go when the oil and gas of the world runs out.

Select Car Leasing has created the following infographic surrounding some of the most unforgettable discontinued cars the automotive industry has ever seen. You’ll discover some of the best and worst cars to be discontinued, some that really did deserved to die and some that are truly missed. You’ll also gain some insight into whether any of these iconic cars will ever return.

The vehicles of Star Wars includes Death Stars, TIE fighters, X-Wings, and so much more! From Knights of the Old Republic to The Force Awakens to the very first film, A New Hope, every new iteration of Star Wars has resulted in an explosion of creativity and design, with amazing and beautiful imaginary spaceships whooshing and firing lasers across the screen.

New research investigates the 13 most overcrowded trains in Britain to see how long you might be stuck on them – or waiting for them – and finds that the 07:34 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington has the highest chance of meeting with a delay – at stunning chances of 21/22. See all 13 in the following infographic.

All tires get old, worn down and damaged. But how will you know your tires need to be changed? What are the signs? This is very important for car owners to prevent road accidents that may be caused by worn-out tires. To help you, check this infographic presented by Burt Brothers Tire & Service. It talks about signs your tires need replacement.

This infographic is all about superlatives. Superlatives are the highest or lowest extreme in a given category, for example: a world record. In the case of passenger vehicles, these are the tallest, narrowest, widest, most expensive, highest torque vehicles in the entire world and of all time. Below you’ll find vans, trucks, cars, and SUVs that will simply wow you.

For many people, car makers have become household brands. Pontiac, Packard, Oldsmobile, Mercury – these are some names that almost anyone over the age of 15 would recognize. But they’re also car makers who have gone out of business. The American love affair with the automobile is filled with smooth roads and high octane – but it isn’t without its fair share of potholes either.