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The first car hood ornament was a tiny crown. Because engines deserve respect, apparently.

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Air conditioning became common in cars in the 1960s — before that, summer drives were just personality tests.The first windshield was made of sugar glass. Which is why early drivers lived dangerously and sweetly.The first car to have ABS also had “ABSOLUTE DRAMA” mode. Braking, but with feelings.The fastest production car is the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, which reached 304 mph — faster than your excuses for being late.EV batteries can often last over 300,000 miles — longer commitment than most gym memberships (and two exes).Henry Ford once offered cars in 50 colors. People panicked, so he went back to “emotional black.”See all Horsepower & Sass facts →

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