Did you know that Mercedes-Benz pioneered the AFS technology in the E-Class back in 2006? They called it “Intelligent Light System.”

Wanna learn more about your dashboard lights? Well, here’s some more:

The first one signifies that the Securilock Anti-theft system is active. This dashboard light is exclusively installed on Ford models.

Next is for the car’s Electronic Throttle Control light. Once this lights up, a malfunction in the said system is present.

Did you know that the 1991 BMW 7 Series was the first car to sport a high-intensity discharge system that provides more light than halogen lights? This system is also known as xenon headlights.

Did you know that in 1962, the first halogen headlamp was officially unveiled in Europe? But it was only until 1978 that the United States used non-halogen sealed lamps.

The first low beam headlights was introduced in 1915 by the Guide Lamp Company. Drivers had to step out of their cars and manually turn on the lights. Eventually Cadillac improved this system by creating an interior-mounted lever to operate the exterior lights.

Did you know that the first modern electric headlamp system was seen in 1912? It was Cadillac that rolled out its cars with this kind of system. This can be operated even during rain or snow without getting burned.

Did you know that the Electric Vehicle Company based in Hartford, Connecticut produced the first electric headlamp back in 1898? But they were not very successful for they encountered a lot of problems with the system. One of which is that during difficult conditions the filaments inside the headlamp burned quickly. With such disadvantage of the system, the company did not get any investments that would have improved the system.

Did you know that about half of deadly accidents occur during the night? That’s according to the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). And to think that driving at night only accounts for 25 percent of overall traffic in the U.S. So it is really important that your car’s lighting system is in top condition to prevent car crashes. Always check if your brake lights and tail lights, for those will make your car more visible.

Did you know that the downfall of the hidden headlights was caused by the same car that popularized it? Yes, it was all because of the 1965 Buick Riviera.

Motorists encountered numerous problems with the hidden headlights; usually the cover or assembly failed to expose the lights when the headlights were turned on. This became a safety issue for some and it wasn’t long before the Federal Government noticed the problem and enacted regulations about it. Thus, the idea of concealed headlights became less appealing both for car manufacturers and drivers.

Not all car companies completely dropped the hidden headlights design by 1970. In fact, there were a lot of car models with hidden headlights that came out. There’s the 1988-1993 Chrysler New Yorker, 1990-1993 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, and the last car to sport hidden headlight, the 1990-1993 Chrysler Imperial.

Did you know that the first powered hidden headlamps were concealed in GM’s 1938 Buick Y-Job concept car?

Did you also know that this is the first ever concept car? And it was made under the direction of Harley J. Earl, GM’s first design chief. Many firsts for just one car!

Want to know more about other hidden headlamps designs? Then better come back for the next posts.