cars facts

Buckle up for some automotive trivia that even your petrolhead mate might not know:

• The average car has over 30,000 parts, and can be a nightmare for your wallet when one goes rogue.
• The first practical automobile was invented in 1885 by Karl Benz, and no, it didn’t come with air conditioning or Spotify.
• Modern cars average around 8-12 litres per 100 km in fuel consumption, so yes, your weekend road trip will cost a pretty penny.
• Electric vehicles are shaking things up with instant torque and lower running costs, but good luck finding a charging station in the Outback.

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