Car Facts

The Hotchkiss company, a French automaker known for conservative engineering, discovered in the 1930s that their … Car Fact #46 — August 1, 2026Read more

The Porsche 918 Spyder’s hybrid system uses a sophisticated algorithm that predicts road topography up to … Car Fact #45 — July 31, 2026Read more

In 1969, some Formula 1 teams discovered that running their engines with deliberately lean fuel mixtures … Car Fact #44 — July 30, 2026Read more

The Reliant Regal Supervan III’s three-wheel configuration was engineered so that the single rear wheel could … Car Fact #43 — July 29, 2026Read more

The Sbarro Stash, a Swiss concept car from 1989, featured doors that opened in four different … Car Fact #42 — July 28, 2026Read more

During the 1970s, Porsche’s racing division discovered that their 917 could achieve higher top speeds on … Car Fact #41 — July 27, 2026Read more

During the 1950s, Mercedes-Benz’s racing division discovered that their streamlined bodies created such extreme lift at … Car Fact #40 — July 26, 2026Read more

The Citroën SM, produced from 1970-1975, featured a steering system so responsive and direct that it … Car Fact #39 — July 25, 2026Read more

The Jaguar D-Type’s revolutionary curved windscreen was initially rejected by racing authorities as “too aerodynamic” because … Car Fact #38 — July 24, 2026Read more

The first electric traffic light in the United States, installed in Detroit in 1920, was controlled … Car Fact #37 — July 23, 2026Read more