Category: Cars
What Was The Last Land Rover That Queen Elizabeth II Owned?
While the British royal family has a treasure trove of rare cars tucked away in their official collection, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s ride of choice wasn’t quite as exotic as some enthusiasts might expect. The queen was well known for her appreciation of Land Rovers and owned a plethora of them over the decades,…
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Who Invented Airbags And Which Was The First Car To Use Them?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 50,000 people have been saved by frontal airbags between 1987 and 2017. Today, these airbag systems are much more complex than when they were first invented, with not only frontal coverage, but also side curtain, and even knee airbags. While front airbags have been a…
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Where Are Geely Cars Built, And Can You Buy One In The US?
Geely didn’t make our list of EVs we wish were sold in the United States, but the Hangzhou, China-based automaker sold more than 2 million cars globally in 2024. Geely operates 22 factories in its home country, including facilities in Chengdu, Inzhong, Hangzhou, Ningbo, and Taizhou. While most of Geely’s cars are currently built in…
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13 Of The Best-Looking Art Deco Cars From The 1930s And 1940s
The automotive industry made some of the biggest leaps during the 1930s. Despite the Great Depression, automakers pushed forward with innovative solutions. Cars were faster than ever before, thanks to new engine configurations…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] 13 Of The Best-Looking Art Deco Cars From The 1930s And 1940s
How Much Fuel Does A Semi Truck Burn While Idling?
The average miles per gallon of a semi-truck is bad enough when barreling down the highway — somewhere in the range of 6-8 MPG — but things don’t look much better when the 18-wheeler’s at a standstill. Even when it’s not moving, an idling semi-truck continues to burn fuel at an alarming rate. It explains…
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Can Americans Drive In England With A US Driver License? Here’s What You Need To Know
If you’re not afraid to drive on the opposite side of the road, your vacation to England can be instantly elevated by renting a car (or even shipping over your own). Not only does this make it easier to get around without the need of rideshares or public transportation, but there are stunning drives to…
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What Is A Tank Turn And How Does It Work On A Rivian?
While Rivian Automotive has technically been around since 2009, it has only become a legit player in the EV (Electric Vehicle) market in the past half decade or so. Of course, in its early days, Rivian wasn’t actually called that, with Founder and current CEO RJ Scaringe initially naming his EV startup Mainstream Motors. While…
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