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How do airbags work?
In 1951 the airbag was invented by Walter Linderer – an invention that would go on to save people’s lives every day.
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Is there enough space for more cars?
With increasing populations and constant automotive innovations, can our towns and cities cope with more cars?
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Are you ready for Clean Air Zones?
With the negative impact poor air quality has on our health, Clean Air Zones (CAZ) are popping up in cities across the UK to combat this issue, but do you know how they work and what penalties you could face if you do not adhere to their rules?
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What is steer-by-wire technology?
Steer-by-wire is a steering system that does away with any direct mechanical connections between the vehicle’s steering wheel and the steering system. This innovation comes with several advantages.
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Why does travelling in a car make us tired?
Most of us at some point in our lives have experienced tiredness whilst on a long car journey, but why is this?
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The greatest safety invention of all time
The three-point seatbelt was invented in 1959 and it’s estimated that the belt has saved over a million lives since its creation, making it not only one of the best automotive inventions but one of the greatest inventions of all time.
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Why does your car indicator make that ticking noise?
The rhythmic ticking of a car indicator is an unmistakeable sound that we’re all familiar with, but why is that the sound we hear when we’re signalling?
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How to unlock a car using your brain
If you’re ever caught in the scenario where you’ve lost your car in a car park then there’s a bizarre strategy that might help you out.
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Why do we drive on the left?
About 30% of the world’s population drive on the left-hand side of the road but why is this? Interestingly, the answer to this question is thought to lie within ancient Rome.
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What is a phantom traffic jam, why do they happen and how can they be stopped?
Have you ever been caught up in long lines of traffic despite there being no signs of an accident once you get to the front of the queue? This interesting phenomena is called a phantom traffic jam, and it can be caused by a number of factors.
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