car By kelleyd Jan 29, 1886 The first car was made. Aug 5, 1900 Automobile Factory is made in Detroit. 1910 In the 1910s cars were starting to be made out of metal for better protection. 1930 In the 1930s the transmission is made for automobiles. Oct 7, 1940 Airconditioning made for cars. Aug 13, 1958 Seatbelts were being made for cars. 1970 In the 1970s airbags were being made for cars 1998 Smart cars were getting invented