Cars

First Basic Car-Wind Powered

Jan 1, 1335

Made by Guido da Vigevano. A windmill type where the wind powers the wheels.

First Steam-Powered

Jan 1, 1672

The first working steam-powered vehicle was probably designed by Ferdinand Verbiest.

First Electric Car

Oct 28, 1834

Between 1832 and 1839. Made by Scotsman Robert Anderson

First Gas Powered

Jan 29, 1886

Karl Benz designed and built the world's first practical automobile to be powered by an internal-combustion engine.

General Motors is Born

Sep 16, 1908

The company was first founded on September 16, 1908, controlled by William C. Durant. GM's co-founder was Charles Stewart Mott.

Chevy is Born

Nov 8, 1911

Founded by Louis Chevrolet on November 8, 1911.

Pontiac is Born

Jan 1, 1926

Pontiac was a brand of automobile that started in 1926.

Nissan Motors is Born

Jan 1, 1934

Nissan Motors founded in 1934.

Ferrari is Born

Jan 1, 1947

The first Ferrari road car was the 1947.

Muscle Cars

Jan 1, 1960

In 60's the muscle car was the more popular car.

First solar car

Jan 1, 1980

Alan road registered his solar car in 1980

Pontiac is done

Nov 1, 2010

Pontiac is stopping car production.