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  Ben'z first autoobile invented
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  the "telescope" shock absorber was introduced
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  William Durant forms General Motors
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  Model T Ford cars invented
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  first car body entirely made of steel
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  first American car with four wheel hydrautic breaks
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  first power steering system introduced
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  flash turn signals introduced
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  cruise control is developed
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  bags became standard
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  first ant-lock braking systems created