The story of the automobile is, in the grand scheme of history, fairly short — but cars have come a long way since the steam-powered horseless carriages of the early 1800s.

6 Fun Facts About Cars Through History

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T he story of the automobile is, in the grand scheme of history, fairly short — but cars have come a long way since the steam-powered horseless carriages of the early 1800s. So hop in your DeLorean and get ready for five facts from the vehicular past.

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