Automotive Facts

The Hindustan Ambassador, often called the "Amby", was produced from 1957 to 2014. Based on the British Morris Oxford Series III, it became a symbol of Indian bureaucratic and political power.

                            - 5th July 2024

The first Rolls-Royce in India was delivered to the Maharaja of Mysore in 1908. Today, Rolls-Royce continues to symbolize ultimate luxury and exclusivity in the Indian market.

                            - 6th July 2024

Some Indian roads 🛣️ feature unique and humorous traffic signs like "After Whisky, Driving Risky" and "Be gentle on my curves", aimed at promoting road safety. 

                              -7th July 2024

White ⚪ is the most popular car color in India, as it is considered a symbol of luxury and superiority and is also practical for the hot climate in India. 

                             -8th July 2024

Founded in 1945, Mahindra & Mahindra entered the automotive industry by assembling CKD (completely knocked down) Jeep🚘 kits from Willy, USA

                             -9th July 2024

One of the most expensive car ever sold in India is a limited version variant of the Bugatti Veyron which was valued at $1.8million 💵

                            -10th July 2024

In April 2020, India's Automotive industry hit a historic low: zero vehicles were sold in the month due to 😷 COVID-19 lockdown. 

                             -11th July 2024

The khardung La pass ⛰️ in Ladakh is the highest motorable road in the world, sitting at an elevation of 18,380ft.

                            -12th July 2024

In 1905, Suzanne RD Tata became the first Indian woman 👩‍🦰 to drive a car

🚗, breaking societal norms.

                            -13th July 2024

The world's longest car "American Dream" is a limousine measuring 100 feet in length. It features a swimming pool and a helipad. 🚁

                            -14th July 2024

The Reva, launched in 2001, was India's first electric ⚡ car. It was later rebranded as Mahindra e20. 🚗

                            -15th July 2024

 The Benz Patent-Motorwagen, built in 1885 by Karl Benz, is considered the first true automobile. 🚗 It was powered by an internal combustion engine and had three wheels. 

                            -16th July 2024

 Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. (Google's parent company), is a leader in self-driving car technology, having logged millions of autonomous miles on public roads. 🤖 

                            - 17th July 2024

 The Volkswagen Beetle, originally designed in the 1930s, is one of the best-selling cars 🚗 of all time, with over 21 million units sold worldwide.  

                           - 18th July 2024

 The first convertible car, the 1934 Peugeot 601 Eclipse, featured a retractable hardtop, paving the way for modern convertible designs. 🌞🚗 

                           - 19th July 2024

 Before becoming famous for its luxury sports cars, Lamborghini originally started as a manufacturer of tractors, a business that continues to this day. 🚜 

                          - 20th July 2024

 The oldest surviving car is the 1884 De Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout, which still runs and was auctioned for $4.6 million in 2011. 🕰️ 

                           - 21th July 2024

 The Tata Indica, launched in 1998, was the first passenger car to be fully developed and manufactured in India. 🇮🇳🚗 

                          - 22th July 2024

 The Toyota Prius, launched in 1997, was the world's first mass-produced hybrid car, setting the stage for widespread adoption of hybrid technology. 🌱🚗  

                          - 23th July 2024

 BMW originally started as an aircraft engine manufacturer before transitioning to motorcycles and eventually cars. ✈️➡️🏍️➡️🚗 

                          - 24th July 2024

 The Pan-American Highway is the world's longest road, stretching over 19,000 miles (30,000 km) from Alaska to Argentina. 🌍🛣️ 

                          - 25th July 2024

 Volvo invented the three-point seatbelt in 1959 and decided to make the patent free for all competitors to use, saving countless lives. 💺🔒 

                          - 26th July 2024

 "Top Gear," a British television show about cars, is one of the most-watched factual TV programs in the world. 📺🏁 

                          - 27th July 2024

 The Nissan Leaf, launched in 2010, was one of the first mass-market electric cars, helping to popularize EVs worldwide. 🌿🔋 

                          - 28th July 2024

 Toyota is often recognized as the largest car manufacturer in the world by production volume, producing over 10 million vehicles annually. 🚗🏭 

                          - 29th July 2024

 The Ford Model T, introduced in 1908, was the first car to be mass-produced on an assembly line, making cars affordable for many Americans. 🏭🚗 

                          - 30th July 2024

 As of 2021, there are over 1.4 billion cars on the road globally, with the number expected to continue rising. 🌍🚗 

                           - 31th July 2024

 Tesla became the most valuable car company in the world in 2020, surpassing traditional automakers in market capitalization despite producing fewer vehicles. ⚡🚗 

                        - 1st August 2024

 The first recorded car accident occurred in 1891 in Ohio City, Ohio, when James Lambert’s gasoline-powered buggy hit a tree root, causing minor injuries. 🌳🚗 

                      - 2nd August 2024

 India has one of the largest two-wheeler markets in the world, with millions of motorcycles and scooters sold annually. 🇮🇳🏍️ 

                       - 3rd August 2024

  The largest car manufacturing plant in the world is the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing plant in Ulsan, South Korea, which can produce over 1.5 million vehicles annually. 🇰🇷🚗 

                       - 4th August 2024

 The first electric traffic light was installed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1914, revolutionizing traffic management and improving road safety. 🚦 

                       - 5th August 2024

 Germany is one of the largest exporters of automobiles in the world, with brands like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz leading the way. 🇩🇪🚗 

                       - 6th August 2024

 India is one of the fastest-growing automotive markets, with a significant increase in car ownership due to rising incomes and urbanization. 🇮🇳🚗 

                       - 7th August 2024

 In 2015, Volkswagen was found to have installed software in diesel engines to cheat emissions tests, leading to significant fines. 🏭🚗 

                       - 8th August 2024

 China is the largest market for electric vehicles, with companies like BYD, NIO, and Xpeng leading the way in production and sales. 🇨🇳🔋 

                      - 9th August 2024

 The first motorway built in the world was the "Autostrada dei Laghi" in Italy, completed in 1926, connecting Milan to the Italian lakes. 🛣️ 

                     - 10th August 2024

 As of 2024, the most expensive car ever sold at auction is a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe, which sold for $143 million. 💸🚗 

                       - 11th August 2024

 Most modern cars can have up to 100 million lines of code, more than what is found in some advanced fighter jets across the world. 

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                      - 12th August 2024

 The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the best-selling cars of all time, with over 21 million units produced between 1938 and 2003. 🐞🚗 

                    - 13th August 2024

 Events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance celebrate classic and exotic cars, attracting enthusiasts from around the world. 🏁🚗 

                    - 14th August 2024

 The Mercedes-Benz 260D, introduced in 1936, was the world's first production passenger car with a diesel engine. 🛢️🚗 

                     - 15th August 2024

 The city of Chennai, known as the "Detroit of India," is a major automotive hub, home to numerous manufacturing plants and suppliers. 

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                     -16th August 2024

 The Tata Nano, launched in 2008, was marketed as the world's cheapest car, aimed at providing affordable transportation to the masses. 🇮🇳🚗 

                     - 17th August 2024

 The Premier Padmini was one of the first Indian cars to be exported, with shipments starting in the late 1970s.

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                     -18th August 2024

 Hero MotoCorp is the world's largest manufacturer of two-wheelers, producing millions of motorcycles and scooters each year. 🇮🇳🏍️ 

                     - 19th August 2024

 The longest traffic jam on record occurred in Beijing, China, in 2010, stretching over 60 miles (100 kilometers) and lasting for 12 days. 

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                     - 20th August 2024

 The ThrustSSC, a jet-propelled car, holds the world land speed record, reaching speeds of 763 mph (1,228 km/h) in 1997. 🏎️💨 

                      - 21st August 2024

 The Geneva International Motor Show, held annually in Switzerland, is one of the largest and most prestigious car shows in the world. 

🇨🇭🚗 

                    - 22nd August 2024

 The Volkswagen Group is the largest automaker in the world, boasting an impressive lineup of prestigious brands such as Audi, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti, and more. 🌍🚗 

                    - 23rd August 2024

The most expensive new car is  the Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail valued at over $30 million. 

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                     - 24th August 2024

  In 2018, SpaceX launched a Tesla Roadster into space as part of the Falcon Heavy's test flight, making it the first car to exit the earth's atmosphere. 🚀🌌 

                    - 25th August 2024

 The global automotive industry employs over 14 million people directly and supports millions more indirectly through its supply chains. 🌍🏭 

                    - 26th August 2024

  Despite improvements in vehicle safety, road traffic accidents still claim over 1.3 million lives globally each year. 🛣️⚠️ 

                     - 27th August 2024

 SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicles) accounted for nearly 52% of global car sales in 2023, highlighting their growing popularity among consumers. 🚙📈 🇮🇳🏭 

                     -28th August 2024

  The United States has one of the highest rates of vehicle ownership, with approximately 835 cars per 1,000 people. 

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                     - 29th August 2024

 The Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf, and Chevrolet Bolt are among the best-selling electric cars worldwide. 

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                     -30th August 2024

 India has the second-largest road network in the world, spanning over 6.2 million kilometers (3.85 million miles). 🛣️🇮🇳 

                     - 31st August 2024

 The automotive industry contributes about 7.1% to India's GDP and employs over 37 million people directly and indirectly. 🏭📈 

                 - 1st September 2024

 As of 2023, India has a car ownership rate of approximately 35 cars per 1,000 people, indicating significant potential for growth. 🚗📉 

              - 2nd September 2024

 India has some of the highest fuel prices in the region due to taxes, with petrol and diesel prices significantly impacting consumer behavior. ⛽📈 

              - 3rd September 2024

 Approximately 75% of car purchases in India are financed through loans, reflecting the growing accessibility of automotive financing. 💵🚗 

              - 4th September 2024

 India is one of the largest markets for commercial vehicles, with major players like Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and Mahindra & Mahindra dominating the sector. 🚛🏭 

               - 5th September 2024

 India is a major hub for automotive components manufacturing, exporting parts worth over $15 billion annually to global markets. 🏭🔧 

               - 6th September 2024

 India is rapidly expanding its EV charging infrastructure, aiming to install over 69,000 charging stations by 2025. 

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              - 7th September 2024

  Organizations like the  European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) provide safety ratings for vehicles, influencing consumer choices and manufacturer designs. 

               - 8th September 2024

 ⚡🏁: The Formula E racing series showcases electric vehicles and promotes sustainability in motorsport. It’s an exciting platform for testing EV technology. 

                -9th September 2024

 📚🕰️: The world’s oldest working car is a 1884 De Dion-Bouton Et Trapardoux Dos-a-Dos. It’s over 130 years old and still operational! 

              - 10th September 2024

  🚗🎨: The DeLorean DMC-12, made famous by the "Back to the Future" films, has become an icon of 1980s automotive design and pop culture. 

                -11th September 2024

 🚗: The 1966 Volvo P1800 owned by Irv Gordon has set a Guinness World Record for the highest mileage driven by a single owner, exceeding 3 million miles (4.8 million km). 

             - 12th September 2024

  🚗📈: In 2017, Toyota produced over 10.4 million vehicles, setting a record for the most cars manufactured in a single year. 

              - 13th September 2024

 🚗🏢: The Ikebukuro Sunshine City parking lot in Tokyo is one of the largest in the world, with over 6,000 parking spaces. 

              - 14th September 2024

  ⚡🏎️: The Rimac Nevera holds the record for the fastest electric car, with a top speed of 258 mph (415 km/h) and a 0-60 mph time of just 1.85 seconds. 

              - 15th September 2024

 🏆🚗: Scuderia Ferrari holds the record for the most wins in Formula 1 history, showcasing its long-standing dominance in the sport. 

              - 16th September 2024

  🚗💨: The 1911 Vauxhall '25-hp' car was the first production car to reach a speed of 100 mph (160 km/h), a significant milestone in automotive performance. 

              - 17th September 2024

 🏭🚗: The Volkswagen Group operates one of the largest car assembly lines at its factory in Wolfsburg, Germany, producing thousands of cars daily. 

              - 18th September 2024

 The Laerdal Tunnel in western Norway is the longest road tunnel in the world. 

              - 19th September 2024

  🌲🚗: The Land Rover company set a record with a continuous off-road drive covering 10,000 miles (16,000 km) from the UK to Mongolia. 

             - 20th September 2024

 🏁🚗: The Porsche 911 GT2 RS holds the record for the fastest lap around the Nürburgring Nordschleife, achieving a time of 6 minutes and 43 seconds. 

               -21st September 2024

 🚗💨: Ken Block holds the record for the longest continuous car drift, achieving a distance of 1.5 miles (2.4 km) in 2015. 

            - 22nd September 2024

 🔋🏭: LG Chem operates one of the largest battery production facilities for electric vehicles in South Korea, supporting the global demand for EV batteries.

              -23rd September 2024

 🔧: Bosch is one of the largest automotive parts manufacturers globally, producing a wide range of components and systems for various car models. 

             - 24th September 2024

 🏆🏁: Porsche holds the record for the most wins in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race, with over 19 victories in the endurance race.

             - 25th September 2024

 🎬💰: The James Bond Aston Martin DB5, featuring gadgets and modifications from the iconic films, is one of the most expensive cars designed for movies. 

             - 26th September 2024

  🚗🚗🚗: In 2019, a record-breaking convoy of 1,219 vehicles was organized in Dubai, setting a world record for the largest car convoy. 

             - 27th September 2024

 ⏱️🚗: The fastest time to change a tire during a live event is under 2 seconds, achieved by professional pit crews during high-speed racing events. 

             - 28th September 2024

 ⚡🚗: The Mercedes EQS electric sedan holds the record for the longest distance driven on a single charge, exceeding 400 miles (640 km). 

             - 29th September 2024

 🚗💨: The Ferrari F40 was the first production car to reach a top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h) in 1987, setting a new benchmark for supercars. 

            - 30th September 2024

 🤖🚗: The Tesla Model S was one of the first production cars to feature over-the-air software updates, enabling continuous improvement and new features post-purchase. 

                      - 1st October 2024

  🛡️🚗: The Mercedes-Benz S-Class features up to 10 airbags, including rear side airbags and a central airbag between the front seats, for enhanced safety. 

                    - 2nd October 2024

  💵🚗: The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS was one of the most expensive concept cars ever built, with a cost exceeding $10 million.

                    -3rd October 2024

 🛠️🚗: The windshield wiper was invented by Mary Anderson in 1903. She designed it while observing how carriages were difficult to drive in rain and developed the first manual wiper. 

                     - 4th October 2024

 🚗: The 1958 Chrysler Imperial was the first cars to offer cruise control,  for maintaining speed on highways. 

                    -5th October 2024

 💰🔑: The key for a Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut can cost over $3 million, reflecting the exclusivity and high-tech nature of the car it starts. 

                  - 6th October 2024

  🚗: The 1989 Mercedes-Benz S-Class introduced keyless entry systems, allowing drivers to unlock and start their cars without using traditional keys. 

                -7th October 2024

  🔧: The 1939 Oldsmobile Hydra-Matic was the first production car to feature an automatic transmission 

                     - 8th October 2024