mature tech By linden.anthony8 1920 Ford model A 1934 Chrysler Airflow 1964 Ford Mustang "Pony Car" 1965 Japanese automakers (Toyota, Honda, Datsun) enter the U.S. market. 1966 established safety standards (seat belts, crash testing) 1984 Chrysler introduces the minivan 1989 SUVs surge in popularity 2000 Hybrid Toyota prius 2008 Tesla Roadster (electric car) 2012 Tesla Model S 2015 backup cameras, advanced driver assistance systems 2021 Ford releases the all-electric F-150 Lightning.