You Can't Make This Stuff Up!

[Lee Stewart]

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE/STOP LIGHTS: 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado. High-level lights became mandatory on all new cars sold in the US from September 1985 and in the European Union from 1998.

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The advantages of reflecting important information onto a driver’s line-of-sight (HUD) was learned from military aviation, where they first appeared as early as the 1940s. The first car version was developed by GM Hughes Electronics and fitted to the limited edition Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible Indy 500 Pace Car, 50 of which were offered to selected customers.

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Aftermarket manufacturers began offering remote engine starters during the mid-1980s. This tech allowed motorists to start their engine by pressing a button on their key fob if they were within a pre-set distance of the car.

However, it would be the early 21st century before car makers themselves offered a remote engine starter. One of the first cars available with the feature directly from the factory was the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu (pictured), and was boon for drivers in colder parts as they could warm the car up before entering.

[Lynn]

Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

it is illegal to drive in the left lane unless turning or passing in eight states, which include Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and West Virginia.

Make that nine. Oklahoma recently passed that law. Although, it SHOULD have been unnecessary as there was already a law dictating "slower traffic keep right".

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Dark Blue ‘Moonberry’ Twinkies Land at Walmart

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All cars are the same color: Lime Green (Lime Gold).

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