Tale of the Tolls

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.

Fatal Accidents in USA

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.

Super Sedan – Australia’s Most Powerful Production Car

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.

Road Safety Awareness

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.

Film Stars and Their Cars

When you think about George Clooney, do you think about him driving a Mazzerati? You couldn’t be more wrong. Like other Hollywood stars, our very own “Michael Clayton” has a very normal ride. Learn more about film stars and their rides in this infographic

Driver’s Licenses 101

There are some amazing facts revealed in the following infographic. For example, did you know an incredible 85% of people in the US of age to own a drivers license have their license? That’s over 211,874,649 people! What about this – slightly more women hold licenses than males, but a slightly smaller percent of all females have a drivers license.

All About Auto Accidents

Did you know that car crashes are the number 1 cause of death for people ages 3 to 34? Or that California has the most vehicular fatalities? Learn more stats and facts about DUI’s and driving while distracted and get tips on how you can avoid becoming a statistic in this infographic.

15 Facts You Didn’t Know About Cars

Just when you thought you knew everything about cars, think again! In this infographic, eTitle Loan uncovers some quirky 15 facts about cars that you most likely have never heard about. For instance, did you know that the first car race was in 1895 with an average speed of 71 mph? Or that the very first speeding ticket was in 1902?

Alternate Fuels

Alternative fuels have been used throughout history by notable engineers like Henry Ford, who ran one of his first cars using the hemp plant (commonly known today as ethanol). However, gasoline became the number one fuel choice because it was the easiest commodity to obtain and had a low selling price. Over 100 years later, things have changed.