We’re not entirely sure it should count, but Audi can claim to be the first to conduct crash test. These weren’t the sophisticated crash tests you see in commercials today with slow motion cameras, dummies, and advanced impact sensors. Instead, engineers from DKW simply rolled one of their subcompact F7 models down a hill in front of a group of spectators to demonstrate the car’s safety.

After the little car stopped rolling, the group of onlookers were astonished when they saw the F7 was virtually undamaged and the engine was still running.
Take that, Volvo!