Here at Flex Technologies, we offer silicone coolant hoses online for the automotive industry. We are proud of the high quality of our silicone products, all of which are subjected to the strict standards of ISO 9001:2008, TS-16949. When you buy a silicone product for us, you can rest assured that you will get a product that functions as intended and is built to last. We also offer wholesale and distributor options, as well as custom hose designs. Just reach out to one of our representatives for more information on any of these options. In the meantime, we thought we would celebrate our partners in the auto industry with some fun car facts. Enjoy!

Exclusivity

Most auto manufacturers make tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of cars per day. But some car companies prefer to be a little bit more exclusive. Take specialty car manufacturer Ferrari, for instance; they do not allow more than 14 of their cars to be produced in a day. It is no wonder they come with such a big price tag! But with all of that focus put into a few cars, rather than a few thousand, it shows in performance!

Record Breaker

Even the average car boasts quite the price tag when new, so it is no surprise that on the higher end, cars can get extremely expensive. But have you ever wondered what the most expensive car sold in the world was? That title goes to the 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe, which sold at the hefty price tag of 8,700,000 dollars. If the average person wants to get their hands on this ride, they better start saving early!

All In The Numbers

Before cars had airbags, the fatality rate of accidents was much higher than it was today. But like most things, airbags are not 100 percent black and white. That is because, sometimes, car airbags can also be the cause of death in an accident. When you look at the numbers, air bags save significantly more lives than they end. However, that does not change the fact that for every 22 lives that are saved by an air bag, one person is killed by one.

Perspective

If you have ever hung out with somebody from an older generation, you have probably heard them scoff at the price of gas nowadays. In fact, gas adds up pretty fast, so you don't need to look to older generations to find complaining about gas prices. However, gas is far from the most expensive liquid out there. Take Starbucks coffee, for instance; the cost of a gallon of Starbucks is about eight times the cost of a gallon of gasoline.

Got a License for That?

Cars are a must have in today's life. In fact, not only could we not sustain the size of our population without these vehicles, but most families themselves couldn't make it without at least one car. With these vehicles being such a necessity for every day life, it is no wonder that we so easily forget how dangerous they are! Essentially, they are multi ton hunks of metal careening anywhere from 50 to 100+ miles per hour down the highway. In fact, you may be surprised that cars kill more deer every year than hunters do! That is one dangerous machine, so be careful to follow all of the rules of the road!

Brand Recognition

Many cars gain their fame by appearing in television shows and movies. For the most iconic example of this, look to Gone in 60 Seconds, a classic movie made in 1974. This movie featured the 1967 Shelby Mustang GT-500 in cutting edge car chases for the time. The result? The 1967 Shelby Mustang GT-500 is now the most famous and recognized car around the world!

Now That's a Fine!

Have you ever wondered what the biggest speeding ticket in the world was? To find that, you would have to go to Switzerland, where the world record for the most expensive ticket given is one million dollars! The person in question was doing 180 miles per hour. So what warranted such a huge and outrageous fine? In Switzerland, when someone gets a ticket, their fine is based on a percentage of total income instead of a flat rate. This means that a ticket hits with the same force regardless of how much money someone makes, ensuring that traffic laws are enforced equally. Just don't speed there if you are rich, it is not just a slap on the wrist like it is in the states!

Hopefully these car facts have proved interesting! Remember, if you need silicone heater hoses or silicone coolant hoses online, Flex Technologies is the company to call! All of our silicone products are made to the highest quality specs. We also offer custom designs for our silicone hoses and tubes, as well as wholesale and distributor options. For more information on our products or shipping, please do not hesitate to give us a call! One of our friendly and knowledgeable representatives will be happy to go over any information you may need.