30 cold knowledge about cars

1, the best-selling car of all time-Corolla

After all, Toyota is far stronger than you think. Let's say its corolla, which is also a classic product in the domestic auto market, is also widely praised around the world. By the end of 20021,the cumulative global sales of Corolla exceeded 50 million vehicles, which is the best-selling car in history and the holder of the global single-model sales champion. The 56-year history from 1966 to now, and the evolution of 12 generation models, make it better understand the needs of consumers.

2. When was the prototype of Hyundai Motor born?

The prototype of modern automobile can be traced back to 1886 at the earliest. What is this concept? 1886, Ben Ci, a German, had not built the world's first gasoline-powered tricycle, but in that year, 65438+1October 29th, Hyundai Motor was born, so 65438+1October 29th was considered as the world automobile birth day, and 1886 was the world automobile birth day.

3. When did the first speeding ticket appear in the world-1901?

This is the first traffic violation fine caused by speeding, which happened in New Jersey, USA. Members of the auto club violated the regulations at that time and were fined. This happened in May of 190 1, and it has been 100 years now.

4. Volkswagen, the first automobile company to enter the United States.

Although Volkswagen's status and influence in the American auto market are not very good now, the diesel door incident has a far-reaching impact, and the consumer demand in the American auto market is not very suitable for German cars. However, the first automobile company to enter the American automobile market was Volkswagen, which can be traced back to 1949 at the earliest, but it got off to a bad start. Later, in the 1960s, food regained the favor of consumers.

The turn signal was invented by women.

Unexpectedly, the most important configuration in the car actually came from the hands of women. When there is no turn signal, people always signal a turn with their hands. Although the picture is ridiculous, it is indeed a reality, and there are hidden dangers in driving. It was not until 19 14 that Florence Lawrence invented the steering and braking signals, freeing the driver's hands.

6. The first car into space-Tesla Roadster

Being rich is willful. When other brands compete for land battlefields, Tesla has launched cars into space. Roadster, a sports car, is sent into space and walks on Mars according to the set orbit. It sounds romantic.

7. It takes-30ms for the airbag to pop up.

As we all know, airbag is an important passive protection configuration. But do you know how long it will take to fully inflate it? Effective anti-collision protection can be achieved in about 30 milliseconds.

8. Who designed the Volkswagen Beetle-Ferdinand Porsche?

It is said that the Volkswagen Beetle was designed by Hitler. Actually, strictly speaking, the first generation of Beetle was designed by ferdinand porsche, the founder of Porsche. Hitler participated in the shape design, but the main task and pressure were given to Porsche, and the real designer was him.

9. Who bought a Rolls-Royce-BMW?

Rolls-Royce was acquired by BMW, a car brand owned by BMW Group, in 2003.

10, the most glorious era of electric vehicles

Do you think this is the most glorious period of electric vehicles? That's all wet. In the 1900 s, 38% of Americans used electric cars, but this is not the end. It remains to be seen what will happen one day in the future.

1 1, Norway and Canada, the two countries with the most trams in the world.

It is worth noting that this is not the largest sales volume but the largest per capita possession. China has the highest sales volume, but Norwegian and Canadian ownership rates are also very high. Norway has a population of just over 5 million, but its annual sales volume exceeds 1.5 million, and the per capita number of electric vehicles ranks first in the world. Canada is caused by environmental awareness, and consumers prefer new energy vehicles.

12. Does the world's first car have a steering wheel? -No.

Anyone who has seen the picture of this car knows that the significance of this tricycle is that it does not need a horse, but an internal combustion engine. There is no common form of the car behind, only one helmsman has to master the direction, and there is no steering wheel.

13. What is the actual parking time percentage of the car?

Statistics show that cars spend 95% of their life parked and only 5% of their time driving, except those who operate cars. Do you often use your car?

14, the primary color of Ferrari-Alfa Romeo red

Speaking of Ferrari, this is an impressive red color. At first, the original color of Ferrari was red, but it was not Ferrari red, but Alfa Romeo red.

15. Can the sun visor only cover the front sunlight? -No, you can profile it.

The sun visor can not only block the sun in front, but also the side one! Not yet. Hurry and study it.

16, not all seat belts can be adjusted up and down.

People are tall and thin, and the height of seat belts is not suitable for everyone. In most cases, they can adjust their height up and down to find their own position and play the most effective protection role. Unfortunately, not all car seat belts can be adjusted.

17, Mercedes didn't get in the way at first.

Gear shift lever has also become dispensable in current models. Through the steering wheel paddle shifting or gear design, more central control areas can be released, and the space is better and the visual effect is more graded. The most famous is the arms of Mercedes-Benz, but Mercedes-Benz also has an era of arms, and now many new energy vehicles are also arms.

18, why is Weilai so expensive-changing electricity is part of the reason.

Weilai sells expensive, on the one hand, the brand positioning is high, and the design and materials of the model itself are indeed comparable to those of the joint venture luxury model. On the other hand, changing electricity costs money. You can change electricity for free at least four times a month, and one time is calculated as 500km. This means that at least 2000km will be opened for free in a month, which saves another step on the basis of saving new energy costs.

19. In summer, when there is insufficient antifreeze for automobiles, purified water can be added.

Note that in summer, when the antifreeze is insufficient and cannot be replenished in time, you can temporarily use pure water for emergency. Don't think about it in winter, if you don't want to have car problems.

20. 1946 was established in Japan. Which car company is famous for manufacturing motorcycles and engines?

It's Honda is a Japanese automobile manufacturer founded in 1946. Besides making cars, Honda also makes motorcycles, especially high-end motorcycles.

2 1, wipers are designed by women.

Wipers are important, right? They are also designed by women. Mary Anderson of the United States was invented and created 120 years ago, and it has been continuously optimized and improved in these hundred years, becoming a familiar appearance.

22. Why is there only one fog light behind some cars?

Why do some cars only have one rear fog light? Is it to save costs? No, it's to distinguish it from the brake lights and play a better role in identification and warning.

23, the spare tire is not full size, not to save money.

The spare tire is not full size and can run up to 80km. Why not make it full size? Not manufacturers to save money. At least not all, mainly for safety, reminding you that it is not appropriate to change the right tire. Otherwise, full-size tires will make a large number of people relax their vigilance and ignore the replacement of tires.

24, three-cylinder engine may not save fuel, but three-cylinder engine must avoid jitter and frustration.

Simply put, the three-cylinder engine will shake, which is a problem brought by the womb and is inevitable in design. However, although three-cylinder engines are all inevitable with small displacement, they may not save fuel, but frustration or jitter is definitely inevitable.

25. High-grade gasoline has nothing to do with power.

If you want a horse to run, you must eat good grass. Don't think like that! There is a requirement on how many grades of gasoline to add to a car. Don't change it yourself just to save face or think that higher grade gasoline is more powerful and better for the car. Just follow the requirements of the manufacturer. Grade only refers to the octane number and antiknock performance of gasoline, and has no direct relationship with quality and purity. It's not the pony that eats good grass and can't run fast!

26. The first car with an extended wheelbase was Volkswagen Santana.

This is Volkswagen's old Santana, which is the B2 version of Passat. In the early 1990s, Shanghai Volkswagen joined hands with the joint venture company to increase the length of the vehicle by 108mm according to the demand of the domestic automobile market, and then by 1995. After Santana went public in 2000, the wheelbase was lengthened, which was 65,438+00 cm from the B-pillar, giving people a sense of advanced.

27. Why is most glass water blue and antifreeze pink?

It's simple. In order to distinguish you and why you are not colorless, it is also very simple. In order to separate you from the water area, I tell you, it is poisonous! Do not drink!

28. Why doesn't the car have a rear wiper?

Most sedan cars don't have this function, but hatchbacks or hatchbacks and SUVs will be equipped with this configuration. Mainly the design of parking space inclination angle, the vehicle model will have more dust, which will affect the vision, and the rear wiper is needed to ensure the vision and car safety.

29. It is best not to refuel in thunderstorm weather.

As the name implies, there will be thunder in a thunderstorm day, and there are a lot of charged particles in the air. There is a certain probability that the oil gun will introduce current into the oil tank, which may easily lead to safety accidents. For the sake of travel safety, don't try it.

30. Airbags also have an ideal life.

Many people hope that airbags will not be used for a lifetime, but only if you guarantee that they will be useful when needed. Many people know that tires have to be changed every few years, but they don't know that airbags also have a life. If it is more than 8 years old, it is best to replace it. Maybe the cost is not low, so it is better to change a car and the airbag is compliant.