{"id":12670,"date":"2024-07-08T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=12670"},"modified":"2024-07-07T22:48:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T05:48:25","slug":"major-milestones-in-the-history-of-the-automobile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/major-milestones-in-the-history-of-the-automobile\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Historic Breakthroughs in Car Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The journey of the automobile is a fascinating chronicle of ingenuity, persistence, and revolutionary breakthroughs. From its humble beginnings in the late 19th century to the high-tech marvels of the modern era, the car has undergone an extraordinary evolution. This article takes a drive down memory lane to explore 10 of the most pivotal milestones in the history of the automobile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/major-milestones-in-the-history-of-the-automobile\/#Invention_of_the_Modern_Automobile_1886\" title=\"Invention of the Modern Automobile (1886)\">Invention of the Modern Automobile (1886)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/major-milestones-in-the-history-of-the-automobile\/#First_Mass-Produced_V8_Engine_1932\" title=\"First Mass-Produced V8 Engine (1932)\">First Mass-Produced V8 Engine (1932)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/major-milestones-in-the-history-of-the-automobile\/#Creation_of_the_Sports_Car_1948\" title=\"Creation of the Sports Car (1948)\">Creation of the Sports Car (1948)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/major-milestones-in-the-history-of-the-automobile\/#Crash_Safety_Improvement_with_Crumple_Zones_1959\" title=\"Crash Safety Improvement with Crumple Zones (1959)\">Crash Safety Improvement with Crumple Zones (1959)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/major-milestones-in-the-history-of-the-automobile\/#Seat_Belt_Legislation_1968\" title=\"Seat Belt Legislation (1968)\">Seat Belt Legislation (1968)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/major-milestones-in-the-history-of-the-automobile\/#First_Commercially_Available_Hybrid_Car_1997\" title=\"First Commercially Available Hybrid Car (1997)\">First Commercially Available Hybrid Car (1997)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/major-milestones-in-the-history-of-the-automobile\/#First_Application_of_Anti-lock_Brakes_in_a_Production_Car_1978\" title=\"First Application of Anti-lock Brakes in a Production Car (1978)\">First Application of Anti-lock Brakes in a Production Car (1978)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/major-milestones-in-the-history-of-the-automobile\/#Introduction_of_GPS_Navigation_1990\" title=\"Introduction of GPS Navigation (1990)\">Introduction of GPS Navigation (1990)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/major-milestones-in-the-history-of-the-automobile\/#Development_of_the_Modern_Electric_Car_2008\" title=\"Development of the Modern Electric Car (2008)\">Development of the Modern Electric Car (2008)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/major-milestones-in-the-history-of-the-automobile\/#Autopilot_and_Advanced_Driver-Assistance_Systems_2015\" title=\"Autopilot and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (2015)\">Autopilot and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (2015)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/major-milestones-in-the-history-of-the-automobile\/#More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\" title=\"More from MyCarMakesNoise\">More from MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/major-milestones-in-the-history-of-the-automobile\/#The_25_Most_Innovative_Cars_You_Can_Buy_Today\" title=\"The 25 Most Innovative Cars You Can Buy Today\">The 25 Most Innovative Cars You Can Buy Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/major-milestones-in-the-history-of-the-automobile\/#12_Trailblazing_Hybrid_Cars_Setting_New_Standards\" title=\"12 Trailblazing Hybrid Cars Setting New Standards\">12 Trailblazing Hybrid Cars Setting New Standards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Invention_of_the_Modern_Automobile_1886\"><\/span>Invention of the Modern Automobile (1886)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Invention-of-the-Modern-Automobile-1886.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Invention-of-the-Modern-Automobile-1886.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Invention-of-the-Modern-Automobile-1886-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Invention-of-the-Modern-Automobile-1886-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Pajor Pawel \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/weybridgeenglandmarch-1-2017-worlds-first-true-601495103\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Often credited as the birth of the modern automobile, the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, built by Karl Benz, was the first true gasoline-powered car. With a single-cylinder four-stroke engine producing less than 1 HP, its top speed was a modest 10 mph, but its invention set the stage for all automobiles to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Mass-Produced_V8_Engine_1932\"><\/span>First Mass-Produced V8 Engine (1932)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/First-Mass-Produced-V8-Engine-1932.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/First-Mass-Produced-V8-Engine-1932.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/First-Mass-Produced-V8-Engine-1932-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/First-Mass-Produced-V8-Engine-1932-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: James Hime \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/18th-june-2023-v8-flathead-engine-2329538131\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The introduction of the Ford Flathead V8 engine in 1932 brought the power and prestige of a V8 engine to a broader audience. Prior to this, V8 engines were typically reserved for luxury cars. This 3.6-liter engine was capable of 65 HP, which was substantial for the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creation_of_the_Sports_Car_1948\"><\/span>Creation of the Sports Car (1948)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Creation-of-the-Sports-Car-1948.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Creation-of-the-Sports-Car-1948.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Creation-of-the-Sports-Car-1948-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Creation-of-the-Sports-Car-1948-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: FernandoV \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/madrid-spain-06122012-jaguar-xk-sports-1702338808\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Jaguar XK120 was unveiled in 1948 and set the mold for what a sports car should be: sleek, fast, and exciting. It boasted a 3.4-liter straight-six engine, producing 160 HP, and had a top speed of 120 mph, making it the fastest production car at the time of its release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crash_Safety_Improvement_with_Crumple_Zones_1959\"><\/span>Crash Safety Improvement with Crumple Zones (1959)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Crash-Safety-Improvement-with-Crumple-Zones-1959.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Crash-Safety-Improvement-with-Crumple-Zones-1959.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Crash-Safety-Improvement-with-Crumple-Zones-1959-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Crash-Safety-Improvement-with-Crumple-Zones-1959-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: chin797 \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/car-accident-247349527\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Mercedes-Benz W111 series introduced the concept of crumple zones, a design that allows for the body of the car to absorb the impact of a crash, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the occupants. Designed by engineer B\u00e9la Bar\u00e9nyi, this safety feature is now a fundamental part of every car design. The innovation significantly improved passenger protection during collisions and is a crucial component in modern vehicle safety standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seat_Belt_Legislation_1968\"><\/span>Seat Belt Legislation (1968)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seat-Belt-Legislation-1968.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seat-Belt-Legislation-1968.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seat-Belt-Legislation-1968-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seat-Belt-Legislation-1968-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seat-Belt-Legislation-1968-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: alarico \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/vintage-looking-seat-belt-aka-safety-215262757\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The U.S. federal law requiring all vehicles (except buses) to be fitted with seat belts in all designated seating positions came into effect in 1968. This was a huge leap forward for automotive safety, fundamentally changing car design and manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Commercially_Available_Hybrid_Car_1997\"><\/span>First Commercially Available Hybrid Car (1997)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/First-Commercially-Available-Hybrid-Car-1997.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/First-Commercially-Available-Hybrid-Car-1997.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/First-Commercially-Available-Hybrid-Car-1997-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/First-Commercially-Available-Hybrid-Car-1997-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Mkaz328 \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/nagakute-aichi-japan-august-5-2018-1795627564\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Toyota Prius, released in Japan in 1997, was the first mass-produced hybrid electric vehicle. This car marked a significant milestone in the adoption of fuel-efficient technology, with a combination of a gasoline engine and electric motors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Application_of_Anti-lock_Brakes_in_a_Production_Car_1978\"><\/span>First Application of Anti-lock Brakes in a Production Car (1978)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/First-Application-of-Anti-lock-Brakes-in-a-Production-Car-1978.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/First-Application-of-Anti-lock-Brakes-in-a-Production-Car-1978.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/First-Application-of-Anti-lock-Brakes-in-a-Production-Car-1978-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/First-Application-of-Anti-lock-Brakes-in-a-Production-Car-1978-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Bjoern Wylezich \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/abs-warning-light-car-dashboard-369604061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Mercedes-Benz S-Class was the first production car to be equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), a major advancement in automotive safety technology. ABS prevents the wheels from locking up during braking, maintaining tractive contact with the road surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_of_GPS_Navigation_1990\"><\/span>Introduction of GPS Navigation (1990)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Introduction-of-GPS-Navigation-1990.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Introduction-of-GPS-Navigation-1990.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Introduction-of-GPS-Navigation-1990-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Introduction-of-GPS-Navigation-1990-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Introduction-of-GPS-Navigation-1990-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: tickcharoen04 \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/technology-car-gps-navigator-combine-interior-721712407\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The first in-car navigation system, the Mazda Eunos Cosmo, became available in 1990. This system laid the groundwork for the now-ubiquitous GPS navigation systems, which have become an essential feature in modern vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Development_of_the_Modern_Electric_Car_2008\"><\/span>Development of the Modern Electric Car (2008)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Development-of-the-Modern-Electric-Car-2008.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Development-of-the-Modern-Electric-Car-2008.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Development-of-the-Modern-Electric-Car-2008-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Development-of-the-Modern-Electric-Car-2008-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Frontpage \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/menlo-parkjuly-31-tesla-roadster-first-17994376\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Tesla Roadster was introduced in 2008 as the first highway-legal serial production all-electric car to use lithium-ion battery cells. With a range of over 240 miles on a single charge, it shattered preconceived notions about electric vehicles and their viability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Autopilot_and_Advanced_Driver-Assistance_Systems_2015\"><\/span>Autopilot and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (2015)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Autopilot-and-Advanced-Driver-Assistance-Systems-2015.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Autopilot-and-Advanced-Driver-Assistance-Systems-2015.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Autopilot-and-Advanced-Driver-Assistance-Systems-2015-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Autopilot-and-Advanced-Driver-Assistance-Systems-2015-768x505.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: TierneyMJ \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/raleigh-nc-usa-april-30-2018-1100335172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tesla introduced its Autopilot system in 2015, a significant advancement in driver-assistance systems. Autopilot can steer, accelerate, and brake automatically under certain conditions, pushing the boundaries of automotive technology and initiating a shift toward fully autonomous driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article originally appeared on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/10-milestones-in-the-history-of-the-automobile\" target=\"_blank\">MyCarMakesNoise<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\"><\/span>More from MyCarMakesNoise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top 16 Most Exquisite Limousines of All Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-128.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-128.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-128-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-128-768x518.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Aleksandr Kondratov\/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/munich-germany-august-17-2013-rollsroyce-1463618066\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Regarding luxury and style on the road, few vehicles can match the elegance of a limousine. These extraordinary cars have long been symbols of opulence, sophistication, and comfort, making every journey a special occasion.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/autos-luxury\/top-16-most-exquisite-limousines-of-all-time\/ss-BB1o6cdc?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=24940336c0df42cabd7d0fed6c6e1da6&amp;ei=9\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/autos-luxury\/top-16-most-exquisite-limousines-of-all-time\/ss-BB1o6cdc?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=24940336c0df42cabd7d0fed6c6e1da6&amp;ei=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_25_Most_Innovative_Cars_You_Can_Buy_Today\"><\/span>The 25 Most Innovative Cars You Can Buy Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-129.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-129.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-129-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-129-768x508.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s fast-paced world, automotive technology is evolving at an unprecedented rate, bringing us cars that are smarter, safer, and more efficient than ever before. From advanced driver assistance systems to groundbreaking electric powertrains, innovation is at the heart of modern automotive design. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/news\/the-25-most-innovative-cars-you-can-buy-today\/ss-BB1o5OXL?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=24940336c0df42cabd7d0fed6c6e1da6&amp;ei=11\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/news\/the-25-most-innovative-cars-you-can-buy-today\/ss-BB1o5OXL?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=24940336c0df42cabd7d0fed6c6e1da6&amp;ei=11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Trailblazing_Hybrid_Cars_Setting_New_Standards\"><\/span>12 Trailblazing Hybrid Cars Setting New Standards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-130.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-130.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-130-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-130-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Glebiy \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/kherson-ukraine-march-2021-hybrid-porsche-1948440892\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In a world dominated by a growing concern for environmental sustainability, the automobile industry has seen a monumental shift towards eco-friendly alternatives, with hybrid cars leading the charge.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/research\/12-trailblazing-hybrid-cars-setting-new-standards\/ss-BB1lwgYS?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=24940336c0df42cabd7d0fed6c6e1da6&amp;ei=13\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/research\/12-trailblazing-hybrid-cars-setting-new-standards\/ss-BB1lwgYS?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=24940336c0df42cabd7d0fed6c6e1da6&amp;ei=13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The journey of the automobile is a fascinating chronicle of ingenuity, persistence, and revolutionary breakthroughs. 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