the history of cars

the first motor

May 14, 1886

the first motor for cars was invented

ford motor company came out

Jul 19, 1903

ford introduces 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

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

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.

First moving assembly line invented.

Feb 16, 1913

Ford Motor Company invents and implements that first moving assembly line designed for cars. The production of automobiles is radically transformed, leading to the production of more cars than ever before.

New land speed record set

Apr 28, 1926

Parry Thomas sets the new land speed record in Pendine Wales, UK with a speed of 272km/h.

First car radio installed.

Oct 8, 1933

Galvin Manufacturing Corporated, under the direction of Paul V. Galvin and Joseph E. Glavin invest and install the first car radio.

Flashing turn signals invented.

Mar 2, 1935

The Delaware company uses a thermal interrupter to create the flashing turn signal.

First diesel passenger car introduced.

Jun 4, 1936

Mercedes-Benz introduces the 260-D, the first diesel passenger car. By 1939, there was a fifteen month waiting list for the car.

Land speed record broken once more

Oct 15, 2017