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Cars

By anne_schroeder

  • Henry Forsd finishes first gasoline-powered motor car

    Henry Forsd finishes first gasoline-powered motor car
    The Quadricycle
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    Cars

  • First cab

    The first self-propelled cabs appeared on NYC streets. They were battery powered and required a long recharge every 25 miles.

  • General Motors Holding Company

    General Motors Holding Company
    General Motors Holding Company was formed in Flint, Mich., by William Durant.

  • Mercedes-Benz

    Mercedes- Benz developed an all-wheel-drive car, largely for military purposes.

  • NASCAR

    NASCAR
    www.nascar.comBill France, Daytona Beach stock car mechanic and driver, founded the National Association for Stock Car Racing (NASCAR).

  • General Motors

    General Motors sold its stake in the car rental firm Avis.

  • World Record

    World Record
    A British jet-powered car driven by pilot Andy Green broke the land speed record with an average run of 763.035 mph at Gerlach, Nevada. The Thrust SSC was powered by two 110,000-horse-power Rolls-Royce Spey 205 engines. The vehicle was 54 feet long, 12 feet wide, and weighed 10.2 tons.

  • Electric car charging station

    http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20010624-48.html
    NYC unveiled its first electric car charging station.