The shortest distance between 2 points is said to be a straight line. However, if the distance is neither short nor the route to your destination straight, then you need a least some means of transport to shorten the time.

Out of the 4 common modes of transport worldwide, road is the most widely used for passenger transport and that is where our subject of discussion comes in; an automobile.

The general definition of an automobile is a wheeled motor vehicle that is powered by an engine and primarily runs on roads used initially for transport people then later goods.

The journey of the automobiles started way back in 1762 when Ferdinand Verbiest built a toy for the Kangxi Emperor.

Gustave Trouve a French national and inventor was the first person to drive an automobile publicly in November 1881.

The automobile was powered by electricity and not the typical 4 wheeled vehicles we know, but a 3 wheeled automobile.

Karl Friedrich Michael Vaillant or popularly known as Carl Benz; a German automotive engineer and an engine designer is said to be the father of the modern car.

The birth of the modern car was on January 29th 1886; a vehicle powered by a gas engine. The 2 seater had 1 cylinder 4-stroke engine that gave an output of 0.75hp and could reach speeds of up to 16km/h. The 3 wheeler was christened the Motorwagen.

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The car has morphed over the years into these sophisticated vehicles that adorn our day-to-day lives. Thanks to imagination, technological advancement, innovations, market needs and of course, competition by various car manufacturing companies we are now provided with a wide array of choices.

With variety of closely or equally good choices, many people more often than not find themselves in situation where they are spoilt for choice when it comes to acquiring a car.

Before making that bold step to have yourself a ride, it is important that you research, explore and find out all the information you need before you settle on a choice.

For that kind of information, reviews, comparisons, examination, road safety and tips on motoring be sure to visit Swala Nyeti for Drive with Farah; your reliable car magazine that will come to you every fortnight. Catch you there!

Did you know?

The first long distance driver was Cäcilie Bertha Ringer aka Bertha Benz (Wife and business partner to Carl Benz). She covered a distance of 106 kms from Mannheimm to Pforzheimm on 5 August 1888 on the Benz Patent-Motorwagen.