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If you are anything like me, you probably lay in bed asking yourself weird questions or remember something you did 12 years ago that embarrassed you. Either way, we can all admit that we have tons of questions that linger in our minds. Some are weird and useless, and others make sense. Some of those weird facts we want to share with you have to do with cars thanks to holtauto.com. Check them out for a complete list of car facts.

Vehicles play a huge part in our lives, so why not know a few things about this glorious machine.


  • The world’s first speeding ticket was issued in 1902. The offending motorist was traveling 45mph.
  • 60 million cars are produced every year. That’s 165,000 a day, 6,875 an hour and 115 a minute.
  • 1 billion cars are currently in use around the world. Compared to the world’s population, that’s around one car for every seven people on Earth. 
  • It would take less than a month to get to the moon by car. If you drive straight up at an average of 60 mph, you could get to the moon in under a month.
  • The average car contains over 30,000 unique parts. 
  • The first ever car accident occurred in 1891. This prompted the introduction of better safety equipment for drivers. 
  • The world record for removing and replacing a car engine is 42 seconds. This record was set by mechanics working on a Ford Escort on November 21, 1985. 
  • The odds of dying in a car accident are around 1 in 5,000. The odds of dying in a plane crash are 1 in 11 million. So be a careful driver. 
  • The person who invented cruise control was a blind man named was Ralph Teetor. He was inspired to invent cruise control by his lawyer, who was apparently a very poor driver.

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We could all appreciate these facts and maybe sleep better having answers to some of those late night questions. As a pre-owned car dealership in Abilene, we are happy to share these facts and happy to share our deals. If you are in the market for a pre-owned car or truck, stop by one of our three convenient locations or visit us at www.williamsgroupauto.com to view our virtual showroom. We have a knowledgeable staff who will help you find what you or your family is looking for.

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