Automobiles, also known as motor vehicles, are mechanical means of transportation designed to travel on roads.
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- History: The first car with an internal combustion engine was built in the 19th century. However, mass production of cars began in the 20th century, and the Ford Model T is considered one of the first mass-produced cars.
- Motor vehicle: A car is a power-driven vehicle consisting of an engine, body, steering, braking system and other components.
- Types of cars: There are many types of cars, such as cars, vans, SUVs, vans, trucks, buses and many others. Each type is designed to meet specific needs and tasks.
- Engines: Cars can be powered by different types of engines, such as internal combustion engines (gasoline and diesel), electric motors and hybrids.
- Drive: Cars can have different drive systems, such as front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Each type of drive system has its own advantages and disadvantages.
- Safety: Car safety is a priority for manufacturers and regulatory organizations. Cars are equipped with safety systems such as airbags, braking systems, driver assistants and more.
- Technology: Today's cars are equipped with advanced technology, including navigation systems, multimedia entertainment centers, traction control systems, adaptive cruise control and much more.
- Pollution and sustainable transportation: Cars with internal combustion engines emit atmospheric pollutants, which affects the environment and human health. Electric and hydrogen vehicle technology is developing, which have less impact on the environment.
- Autonomous cars: Autonomous car technology is being developed that can move without driver input. This relies on advanced AI systems and sensors that allow cars to analyze their surroundings and make decisions.
- Culture and Lifestyle: Cars also play a role in pop culture, symbolizing independence, prestige, speed and lifestyle.
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- The oldest surviving car: The oldest surviving car is the "Fardier à vapeur" (steam fardier) from 1770, constructed by Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot. It was a steam vehicle that was used to haul heavy loads.
- Fastest car: Currently, the fastest production car in the world is the SSC Tuatara, which has reached speeds of more than 500 km/h. However, this is a dynamically variable category, as different manufacturers compete to be the fastest.
- The most expensive car: One of the most expensive cars in the world is the Bugatti La Voiture Noire, which sold for about $18.68 million. It is a luxury supercar with an extremely exclusive design.
- First drive car: "Ford Quadricycle" designed by Henry Ford was considered the first car produced by Ford. It was a primitive vehicle powered by a 4 hp engine, built in 1896.
- Ford's production line length: In 1913, Ford introduced moving belt assembly at its Detroit plant, which significantly increased the pace of car production. The belt assembly made it possible to produce the Model T in about 93 minutes.
- First drive in a gasoline-powered car: The first gasoline-powered car was driven in 1885, when Karl Benz built a vehicle with a single-cylinder internal combustion engine.
- Turning the name around: Japanese car company "Toyota" is known for transforming its name by turning back letters. In Japanese, "Toyota" reads "トヨタ," which is the reversed form of the founder's family name, Kiichiro Toyoda.
- "Herbie" car: The movie character of the car "Herbie" from the series of films "The Love Bug" from the 1960s and 1970s is a Volkswagen Beetle with distinctive white circles with the number 53. It has become a cult symbol among car lovers.
- Unusual drives: In addition to traditional propulsion systems, such as internal combustion engines and electric motors, there are also unusual car drives. One example is the hydrogen car, which uses fuel cells to generate energy.
- Car names: Some car names are derived from geographic locations, historical figures or animals. Examples include the Ford Mustang (named after the wild Mustang horse) or the Chevrolet Malibu (the name refers to Malibu Beach in California).