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.

The Life and Death (and Life) of the US Auto Industry

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”.

The State of Ottawa Road Safety

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 of The Fast and the Furious

Ever noticed how the cars are really the biggest stars of “The Fast and the Furious” series of movies. That’s not by chance. This infographic provides some detailed information about some of the film franchise’s biggest stars.

The Ford Mustang In The Movies, A Legend of The Silver Screen

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.

5 of the Fiercest Police Cars From Around the Globe

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.