Important moments in American automotive history

By gtwilley

  • First American automobile company

    First American automobile company
    Charles and Frank Duryea form the first American automobile company- The Duryea Motor Company

  • Henry Ford introduces the Model T

    Henry Ford introduces the Model T

  • Mass Production begins at Ford Motor Company

    Mass Production begins at Ford Motor Company

  • Henry Ford introduces the $5 a day living wage

    Henry Ford introduces the $5 a day living wage

  • Manufacturing of auomobiles ceases to assist in war effort

    Manufacturing of auomobiles ceases to assist in war effort

  • Ford F1 Pickup truck introduced

    Ford F1 Pickup truck introduced

  • Interstate Highway Act of 1956 Enacted

    Interstate Highway Act of 1956 Enacted

  • First oil shock hits America, fuel efficient vehicle sales take off- especially Japanese models

    First oil shock hits America, fuel efficient vehicle sales take off- especially Japanese models

  • GM begins production of EV1 electric vehicle

    GM begins production of EV1 electric vehicle

  • Toyota begins production of Prius Hybrid

    Toyota begins production of Prius Hybrid

  • Ford introduces 2015 F150 that uses mostly aluminum

    Ford introduces 2015 F150 that uses mostly aluminum