Trivia and History

Who Is the Automatic Gearbox Inventor?

Summary Canadian steam engineer Alfred Horner Munro was the first man to successfully introduce a working automatic transmission in 1921.…

7 days ago

What Does Subaru Mean? Plus Its Logo’s Meaning and History

Summary In Japanese, the word " Subaru” means Pleiades, the Greek name for the star cluster in the constellation Taurus.…

1 week ago

What Does Jeep Stand For?

Summary The Jeep brand received exclusive rights to use its name on June 13, 1950, 7 years after Willys-Overland applied…

1 week ago

How Many Car Crashes Happen In a Day?

Summary The NSC estimate indicates 35,068 car crashes each day, while the NHTSA estimate is 16,249 car accidents daily. Afternoon…

1 week ago

What Does a Car Registration Look Like? And Other FAQ

Summary How a car registration looks like can vary depending on where you live. Some states use paper documents, while…

2 weeks ago

What Is a Scat Pack? FAQs and More

Summary Today, Scat Pack is a trim for modern Dodge Challengers and other models. In the past, cars that belonged…

2 weeks ago

At What Temperature Does Fuel Freeze? Exploring Cold-Weather Fuel Issues

Summary The freezing temperature of gasoline is between -40 and -200 degrees Fahrenheit. Most gasoline freezes at -100 degrees Fahrenheit.…

2 weeks ago

Average Car Fuel Efficiency Explained

Summary Engine fuel efficiency is determined by measuring how much of the energy in the fuel gets converted into power…

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The Best Gadgets to Break a Car Window and Other Survival Tips

Summary Knowing your car window’s glass type, keeping an escape tool in your vehicle, and planning an exit strategy can…

2 weeks ago

A Closer Look at the History of the Jeep Comanche

Summary The Jeep Comanche was a product of the pickup truck boom in the 70s. The Comanche truck was based…

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