| Baby, can I drive your car? | | | | carry large items for a short distance. |
| A car or automobile, from the Greek auto- ("on its | | | | Station Wagons |
| own") and Latin mobile ("moving"), is a vehicle that | | | | Are you the type of family that likes to pack your |
| has evolved from the carriage and the bike to a road | | | | things and go to the beach? Then you should check |
| vehicle that can independently move. Usually it is | | | | out the station wagon. Station wagons offer a lot of |
| described as a vehicle with four wheels that can be | | | | stability, a good gas mileage and an affordable |
| used to transport one to seven people. | | | | insurance rate. Some of the types of station wagons |
| The history of the automobile | | | | have all-wheel drive and of course they give you lots |
| Carl Benz was the first one to build a car, which had | | | | of space. Ideal for a family pick-nick on a Sunday |
| three wheels, powered by a gasoline driven engine in | | | | afternoon or taking a small trip to the mountains with |
| 1885. He was granted a patent in 1886 for that | | | | the kids. |
| automobile. Of course, he wasn't the only one trying | | | | SUV's |
| to build cars. Several others succeeded in making | | | | SUV's or sport utility vehicles are taking a big part of |
| motorized vehicles, like the first motorbike by | | | | the market today. They are often used as a big |
| Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in 1885. Benz is | | | | family car, but are firstly intended to ride on rough |
| credited with the invention of the modern car, as we | | | | grounds. They are not as easy to drive as a regular |
| know it. | | | | car or a station wagon and the insurance rates for |
| Types of cars | | | | SUV's are definitely higher than for any other car. If |
| When choosing a car, it is important to choose one | | | | you are considering of buying an SUV, be sure to |
| that fits your needs. The most common types of | | | | take a look at the station wagons too. |
| cars are: 4-doors sedans, 2-door coupes, station | | | | Convertibles |
| wagons, SUV's, convertibles or sports cars. | | | | Most convertibles have only two seats, superior |
| 4-Door Sedans | | | | handling and high-performance engines. Some of the |
| A 4-door sedan is a perfect choice for most people | | | | manufacturers offer "regular" convertibles with four |
| looking for a new car. It offers security because of | | | | seats. Convertibles are great if you're living in a place |
| the enclosed trunk and the rear-seat passengers | | | | where the weather is great all the time. It's useless |
| have an easy entry because of the rear doors. You | | | | to buy a convertible when you never get the chance |
| can find them in a range from compact models to | | | | to use the convertible top. |
| large and luxury sedans. Four-door sedans are more | | | | Sports Cars |
| comfortable than other types. | | | | Sports cars originated in Europe as two-seat |
| 2-Door Coupes | | | | roadsters that were designed for daily travel and |
| If you don't have any kids or are single, you may be | | | | racing. Sports cars are considered cool and fun, but |
| attracted to a two-door coupe. The rear seats aren't | | | | it's not practical to use them for daily transportation. |
| that easy to access, because you have to use the | | | | So, before you buy that new car to impress your |
| front doors. Many types of these cars have a | | | | neighbour, friend or lover... think before you act! Find |
| hatchback instead of a trunk. That allows you to | | | | the car that fits you. |