The DAF 600 was the first car with a continuously variable transmission. Its 0.59-liter two-cylinder made just 22 bhp, yet it changed driving forever.
The Netherlands has a surprising way of inserting itself into the auto industry. That's been true since the early 20th century. After all, it was a Dutch automaker — Spyker — that was first on the road with a six-cylinder car and all-wheel drive in 1... [3557 chars]