Advancements in the Automobile Industry

  • The First Model-T car

    The First Model-T car
    Introduced by Henry Ford, it was a car affordable to the population. It remains as the most sold cars of all times.
  • Electric starters introduced

    Electric starters introduced
    Developed by Charles Kettering, it helped make vehicles safer and allowed drivers to start their cars without having to get out of it.
  • Power Steering System

    Power Steering System
    Developed by Francis Wright David, it made easier for drivers to steer the wheels. The system links the steering wheel to a hydraulic system to move the wheels.
  • Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission
    It made driving an easier and more convenient experience by having the car change gears itself.
  • Cruise Control

    Cruise Control
    A mechanism that allows drivers to set their cars to hold a steady speed.
  • GPS and Navigation System

    GPS and Navigation System
    Allows drivers to find their destination in an easier way, without the use of paper maps.
  • On-Board Diagnostics II

    On-Board Diagnostics II
    A capability to diagnose the problems with the car by allowing technicians to find out exactly what was wrong through specific codes accessed by a 16 pin connector.
  • Bluetooth Integration

    Bluetooth Integration
    It allows drivers to talk on their phones without having to use their hands by establishing a connection between their phones and the car.
  • Mandatory Tire Pressure Monitoring System

    Mandatory Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    This system warns drivers about their under-inflated tires before it's too late.
  • Rear View Back-up Camera

    Rear View Back-up Camera
    A camera mounted below the trunk lid and a monitor in the dash that allows drivers to park their cars in a easier way, being able to see what is directly behind them.