Friedrich (Fritz) Miescher was born in Basel, Switzerland. The Miescher family was well-respected and part of the intellectual elite in Basel. Friedrich's father was a physician and taught pathological anatomy; Friedrich's uncle, Wilhelm His, was a well-known embryologist.
Better quality raises average age of cars on U.S. roads to 11.5 years. The average age of cars on U.S. roads is at a record 11.5 years, according to research firm IHS Automotive. The average age of cars on U.S. roads is at a record 11.5 years, according to research firm IHS Automotive. Automakers say they are building the best cars ever, and thereâs proof on the road. The average age of vehicles in the U.S. has climbed to a record 11.5 years, according to research firm IHS Automotive. The age continues to creep up even though new car sales are at near record levels.
Now, the New York Times offers the viewpoint that, in terms of cars and mileage, 200,000 is the new 100,000. Two numbers make it apparent that 100K is no big thing anymore: The average car on the road is about 11 years old, and the average car is driven about 15,000 miles per year.Multiply those figures together and youâve got a fairly average car with something like 165,000 miles on it.(MORE: Drivers Upgrading to New Cars at Slowest Pace in Years). Automakers may be frustrated that drivers are upgrading to new cars at the slowest pace in years.ultiply those figures together and youâve got a fairly average car with something like 165,000 miles on it. (MORE: Drivers Upgrading to New Cars at Slowest Pace in Years). Automakers may be frustrated that drivers are upgrading to new cars at the slowest pace in years.