Dashboard Bites
WORDS BY ANBY ALCOMENDAS
Think you know everything about cars ? Think again ! From tiny vehicles and recordbreaking speeds to the strangest driving laws , the world of cars is full of surprises . Buckle up as we take you on a ride through some of the most unbelievable car facts from around the globe !
The World ’ s Smallest Car
The Country with the Most Cars per Person
Surprisingly , the tiny European country of San Marino has the highest number of cars per person . With more registered vehicles than people , this microstate proves that a love for cars isn ’ t limited by size !
The Taxi Capital of the World
The Peel P50 , made in the UK in the 1960s , holds the Guinness World Record for the smallest production car . At just 54 inches long and 39 inches wide , it had no reverse gear — drivers simply had to pick it up and turn it around !
Mexico City has the largest fleet of taxis in the world , with over 140,000 in operation . Whether you ’ re looking for a classic VW Beetle or a modern hybrid , there ’ s a taxi for everyone in this busy city .
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