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First airbag
The first patented electromechanic airbag system was created. -
Ford
Ford companies created an experimental airbag fleet. -
Chevrolet
General motors tested the airbags on the 1973 Chevrolet models and were used by the government. -
First car with airbags
Cadillacs became the first car to offer driver and passenger airbags. -
airbags are offered
Airbags were available to the drivers in Oldsmobile's and Buick's. -
airbags as standard equipment
Chrysler became the first company to offer airbags as standard equipment. -
mandatory
Airbags become mandatory in all cars.