Technology timeline

  • The first car invented 01/29/1886

    The first car invented 01/29/1886
    On January 29, 1886, Carl Benz applied for a patent for his “vehicle powered by a gas engine.” The patent – number 37435 – may be regarded as the birth certificate of the automobile.
  • Ford model T 1908

    Ford model T 1908
    The Model T is Ford's universal car that put the world on wheels. The Model T was introduced to the world in 1908. Henry Ford wanted the Model T to be affordable, simple to operate, and durable. ... The Model T was manufactured on the Ford Motor Company's moving assembly line at Ford's revolutionary Highland Park Plant.
  • Vauxhall 1914

    Vauxhall 1914
    Now, one of the original speedsters is grabbing headlines once again. The 1914 Vauxhall 25 hp 'Prince Henry' Sports Torpedo, often regarded as the world's first true sports car, sold for £516,700 ($657,185) at a Bonhams auction in London on December 4.
  • T360

    T360
    The first production automobile was the T360 and was a mini pick-up truck. It went on sale in August 1963. As it was powered by a small engine, it was classified under the Kei car tax bracket, which was the cheaper tax bracket.
  • acura intergra

    acura intergra
    The Acura Integra, sold as a Honda in most of the world, was a small, sporty vehicle sold primarily as a hatchback.Although a sedan was available for several years, it was dropped when the vehicle transitioned to its current fourth-generation "DC5" platform, which is now sold as the RSX in North America.
  • Ford Taurus 1995

    Ford Taurus 1995
    The Ford Taurus is an automobile that was manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States from the 1986 to 2019 model years. Introduced in late 1985 for the 1986 model year, six generations were produced over 34 years; a brief hiatus was undertaken between 2006 and 2007.
  • Escalade 1999

    Escalade 1999
    It was Cadillac's first major entry into the SUV market. The Escalade was introduced for the 1999 model year in response to competition from the Mercedes-Benz M-Class and Lexus LX as well as Ford's 1998 release of the Lincoln Navigator. The Escalade project went into production only ten months after it was approved.
  • Lamborghini Aventador2021

    Lamborghini Aventador2021
    In a world that has become heavily reliant on technology, the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador takes a more nostalgic look at things. The large Lambo is a triumphant tribute to supercars of old, with its flamboyant facade and vociferous V-12.