Americans commonly believe that Henry Ford invented the automobile as we know it, but that misconception stems from the fact that he ran the first manufacturing company to heavily use the assembly line method of production. German inventor Karl Benz actually invented the first car, the Benz Patent Motorcar in 1885. The role of American consumers and manufacturers in automotive history cannot be denied, however. From wide open highway stretches to massive cities and sprawling…
Vehicle design has evolved over the generations, going from more conservative and squarer lines to sleeker and often more risqué styling. While a manufacturer’s primary focus is on the exterior body, given it’s what first entices customers, the interior is quickly becoming a more important piece of the pie. Given the high-end technology, luxury, and comfort demands of the marketplace, manufacturers are constantly looking to one-up another to stand out. Taking into consideration the advent…
Because the love of cars shouldn’t be limited just to us two-legged folk Being a gearhead isn’t something you can limit to just men or women, kids or adults, or even human beings. Our furry friends love cars too, though not quite in the same way as we do. For our canine counterparts they’re a means of getting to the park for a walk, or going out on some adventure on the weekends. So in…
To a lot of people, buying a used car can just be as exciting as buying a brand new one. Still, the process can be a complicated nightmare if you don’t know how to go about it. There are some certain things you should always keep in mind before you decide to buy a used car. The first thing you need to do is to figure out your budget. Having a budget makes it easy to…
What to look for in a family car Of all of the life events the predicate a new car purchase, a growing family is the most terrifyingly exciting. Here at Autos +, we’re parents as well as car lovers. We’ve chucked our own children into these cars. Strapped in their car seats. Loaded their strollers. Changed diapers on tailgates. Cleaned stuff off the seats and the carpets. Based on our evaluations, these are the best…