Cars

First motor invented

May 14, 1886

German inventor Karl Benz creates the first motor car, called the Benz Patent-Motorwagon.

First pneumatic car tire invented.

Jun 4, 1895

Michelin introduces the fire pneumatic car tire, which is a tire made of reinforced rubber and filled with compressed air.

Ford Motor Company Established

Jul 19, 1903

Henry Ford opens the Ford Motor Company and sells 1,700 cars in the first year.

Ford introduces the Tin Lizzie

Nov 16, 1908

Henry Ford introduces the first Model-T car, otherwise known as the Tin Lizzie. The car is generally considered the first affordable automobile

First four wheel brake system implemented.

Jun 4, 1910

The Scottish made Argyll is the first automobile fitted for four wheel brakes. The front brakes are operated by a foot pedal, while the back brakes are controlled by a hand lever.

First electric traffic light invented.

May 30, 1912

Police officer Lester Wire invents the first electric traffic light. The first actual light was installed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1914.