Automobiles are a type of vehicle that move people from point A to point B. These vehicles can be classified as either two-wheeled or four-wheeled. These vehicles have different engines that produce various types of energy. Some cars use electricity to run. Some are powered by gas. There are some safety features that you need to be aware of before getting in a vehicle.
Car crashworthiness
Car crashworthiness is measured by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Using a series of frontal crash tests and seat/headrest restraint evaluations, cars are categorized into one of four categories, depending on how well they protect occupants.
Edouard Delamare-Debouteville’s invention
Edouard Delamare-Deboureville is the inventor of the automobile, and a French industrialist. He founded the Automobile Delamare-Debouteville company, and died on 17 February 1901. His invention was considered a breakthrough in the history of transportation.
Daimler-Maybach engine
In the 1880s, Daimler organized the Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft to develop compact internal combustion engines for all types of transport, including automobiles. This new company was not the only one to produce engine-powered vehicles. Wilhelm Maybach was also involved in the development of these engines. However, the company did not produce Maybach’s infamous automobile.
Ford Motor Company
The Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automobile manufacturing company. Its headquarters are in Dearborn, Michigan, and the company was founded by Henry Ford on June 16, 1903. It sells vehicles under the Ford brand and under the luxury Lincoln brand.
French automobiles
Peugeot is one of the leading French automobile manufacturers. This manufacturer has a global reach, with production sites in Brazil, China and Russia. They also produce vehicles in Europe. The second quarter of 2014 saw Peugeot post increased sales in these areas. The company delivered 725 000 vehicles globally. Peugeot has a history of innovation, and it is one of the few mass-produced automobiles outside of the United States.