Transportation Infographics

Imagine traveling at speeds up to 800mph in a tube from San Francisco to LA! The trip might actually only take about 35 minutes if Elon Musk’s ideas are put into practice. The Hyperloop would also be cheaper than train, car, bus, or plane! WebpageFX takes a look at this in the following infographic.

This infographic highlights the dangers of driving while distracted, including relevant facts and statistics relating to the different distractions that can occur when behind the wheel.

This Automotive History infographic showcases the history of car brand logos and retired vehicles. The history and evolution of automobiles helps us see and realize how far the automotive industry has come in such a short period of time and how we got there. As technological advances continue and consumer needs change, so do the vehicle models released and retired by the car companies.

One of the most dangerous forms of distracted driving is texting. In fact, drivers that text are 23 times more likely to be in an accident. Nearly all Canadian drivers think it’s unsafe, but more than a third admit to doing it, and that needs to change.

It can be one of the most frustrating times for a driver. You’re heading to the beach on a family vacation and all of a sudden there’s a toll and you have no loose change! We often accept tolls as a necessary evil but many people aren’t aware of the history and facts behind toll roads. After hours of research, CJ Pony Parts has put together the facts you need to know about tolls including most expensive roads, which states have the most tolls, and even where E-ZPass is accepted.

It’s human nature to believe you will never have an accident. Everyone likes to think they are good drivers and can always avoid a crash. Unfortunately, the statistics do not lie. In 2010, there were about 5.5 million accidents reported to the police. That’s 14,846 a day, or 618 an hour, or 10 a minute. Worse, is the unreported number of accidents.

Australian muscle pioneers, Holden, have just released the HSV Gen-F GTS, the most powerful Australian production car ever. But just how well does this Antipodean upstart compare to its American and European competitors? Once you’ve seen just how well the Holden fairs, check out more car reviews with ratings at Motoring.com.au where thousands of cars are compared and reviewed.

This handy infographic is all about road safety awareness. To begin with there are a few facts about road safety like that two thirds of drivers in the UK admit to breaking the speed limit on motorways. Next up there is information about things that would stop drivers breaking the speed limit. Below that there is a map of the UK showing where most drink driving accidents occur and then finally a few more facts.