Transportation Infographics

Since the late 1800’s, the automobile has been an American staple in households. From its debut with Henry Ford’s Model A, to next year’s Corvette-cars have always captured America’s attention. But it’s not always been smooth seas for American automobile manufacturers. Bizbrain.org has created a very informal infographic about the history of the automobile, entitled, “The Life, Death, (and Life) of the U.S. Auto Industry”.

Every year the Safer Roads Ottawa Program publishes an Ottawa Road Safety report detailing vehicle collisions and traffic statistics in the Ottawa area. Bergeron Clifford LLP had a look at these reports, and has created a helpful infographic on some interested trends over the past few years.

Cars, cars, cars! We all love them or at least rely on them on a day to day basis. Here are 50 quirky facts about our favorite means of transportation. History gets fun with this infographic.

The story of the proliferation of the Ford Mustang is a uniquely American one. Originally designed and brought to market as a new breed of “Pony Style Coupe” which introduced the characteristic long hood and short trunk that would come to be the hallmark of all muscle cars, the Mustang has since transformed into more than a car, it has become an icon.

There are some uninsurable drivers out there on the real roads, but some of the most dangerous examples come from some of our favorite television shows. MoneySupermarket takes a look at some of these in the following infographic.

Noted motor manufacturer Lord Rootes once said, “No other man-made device since the shields and lances of ancient knights fulfills a man’s ego like an automobile.” There’s something to be appreciated about a well-built, fierce automobile — and that’s why Tyre Shopper has selected the top five fiercest police cars from around the globe.

The Bugatti Veyron is the fastest production car in the World, with a top speed of 415 km/h (253 mph), and 0-100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds! It will blow your mind and your wallet with it’s $2.25 million US price tag. Not surprisingly, only 360 units have been sold since 2005. The most complicated and technologically advanced supercar in the world turns 8 years.

If your car was a celebrity, who could it be? Take a look at the following infographic about this theme and try to find your car among our selection.

Every 26 seconds a car is stolen in the United States. Is your car safe? Check out the infographic below to learn about car theft in the U.S. and how it related to insurance rates.