stackyFACTSFor decades, European car manufacturers scoffed at the idea of putting cup holders in vehicles, insisting that cars were for driving, not dining.
For decades, European car manufacturers scoffed at the idea of putting cup holders in vehicles, insisting that cars were for driving, not dining. However, the American consumer's relentless demand to consume 32 ounces of highly caffeinated sugar water while operating heavy machinery forced their hand. Carmakers finally surrendered, redesigning entire center consoles specifically to accommodate massive fast-food cups so we wouldn't dump scalding coffee onto our laps.
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