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The first Automobile
Karl Benz invented the first test drivable Automobile, powered by the internal combustion engine. -
Pneumatic Tyre
This year marked the birth of the pneumatic (using compressed air) tyre which was made by Michelin and would revolutionize the car industry. -
The Birth of Ford Motors
This marked the opening of Ford’s first motor company which would go on to sell over 1700 cars in its first year. -
Ford Model T
This year marked the release of Henry Fords first car, Ford Model T. It was named the most influential car of the 20th century as it was recognised as the first affordable automobile. -
The birth of rear and front brakes
The Scottish made Argyll became the first four wheel car to be fitted with both front and rear brakes. The front were operated with the use of a pedal whilst the rear made use of a hand lever. -
First Traffic Light
The birth of the electric traffic light in Cleveland. The inventor was policeman Lester Wire. -
First Automobile to clock 272kmph
This year marked the first automobile to clock a speed of 272kmph which was achieved in Wales by Parry Thomas. -
The Car Radio
Galvin Manufacturing Co became the first company to offer car radios in commercial cars. -
Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen commenced production of the popular Beetle in Germany. This model of car was made up until 2003. -
First Australian Made Car
The first all Australian made car which was produced by Holden Motors. -
Seatbelt
The seatbelt was introduced as standard equipment in all new motor vehicles. -
Ferricco Lamborghini
Ferricco Lamborghini founded Lamborghini and it would go on to become one of the most well known car companies in the world. -
The Electric Car
A new interest in electric cars saw the birth of the General Motors EV1 which was one of the first zero emission cars released on a large scale. -
Ford Focus
The Ford Focus was introduced and would go on to become one of the greatest cars of all time due to style and affordability, it is still in production. -
2000-Present
Cars have continuously changed throughout the last 100 years, with each passing decade new technologies allow for further advancements in a technology which was only in its infancy a 100 years prior. -
References 1
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References 2
T, H. (2015). Model T - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com. [online] HISTORY.com. Available at: http://www.history.com/topics/model-t [Retrieved12 Mar. 2015]. Timetoast, (1886). The History of Cars. [online] Available at: http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/the-history-of-cars--9 [Retrieved 12 Mar. 2015]. -
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wordlessTech, (2013). The evolution of the electric supercar- infographic | wordlessTech. [online] Available at: http://wordlesstech.com/2013/09/22/evolution-electric-supercar/ [Retrieved12 Mar. 2015].
