Evloution of the automobile

Karl Benz

Nov 25, 1844

Karl Benz, invented the first vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine.

The first car made by Karl Benz

Jan 1, 1885

Karl Benz invented the first motorized tricycle in 1885. He is given most of the credit for the car invention.

The automobile over time

Period: Mar 19, 1885 to Mar 19, 2016

The car has made many changes since 1885 and continues to change each year.

Car Patent

Jul 1, 1886

Around July 1886 Benz vehicle powered by gasoline was patent. The patent number is 37435.

Double Pivot

Mar 19, 1887

The double pivot steering, planetary gear transmission was created..

Mercedes

Feb 4, 1901

In 1901 the Mercedes 35hp was created.

Daimler truck

Feb 18, 1920

During the war larger vehicles were needed to transport material. The Daimler truck was created in 1920