How Cars Have Evolved Since 1885 The Very First Car Ever Made Since the first car was created in 1885, many improvements have been made. This car, designed by Benz, Karl; looks ancient compared with today’s amazing and more experienced models.This car only had three wheels. Like a little kid toy car, but bigger and better. One wheel was in the front, which steered the vehicle, while two were in the end to balance it, so it didn’t fall over. . Lanchester’s New Brake Although the very first car was invented in 1885, in 1901 the very first car brake was invented. This car brake allowed the car driven to slow down or come to a complete stop. This addition to the car was invented by Frederick William Lanchester. Until 1901, none …show more content…
The one-of-a-kind car radio did not come built into the car. The radio had to be purchased individually, and did not come with the car. This is the case because these radios were new and everyone wanted them. This luxury invention was created by Paul Gavin. The car radio allowed people to listen to their favorite radio stations while driving around on the roads.Did not have a disk player till later years. The First Electronic Turning System In 1939, indicators (turning signals) became a standard feature in the car. Indicators are electric lights that help drivers to alert other people which way or ways they are turning. Just think of the chaos that would take place on the roads if indicators had not been invented? People use indicators when changing lanes or making turns. Air Conditioning in Cars Air conditioning was finally built into the cars 1940. This invention made cars more comfortable and allowed them to cool easier. This air conditioning was very helpful on hot days! When it was first built, this new air conditioning unit was very inconvenient. To turn on and off this air conditioning machine, the driver of these cars come to a complete stop and disconnect a small tube located under the