Cars can mean a lot of different things to different people. Over time, they've been thought of as everything from horseless carriages to hot rods, and now we're starting to think of them as smart, connected, and even someday, autonomous ways to get around. Yet another way to consider the automobile is to think of it as a platform for technology. Each step of the car's evolution has represented the potential for remarkable moments among engineers and innovators. Taking a step back, it's easy appreciate just how many times and ways this has happened within the auto industry. The following milestones in the timeline help tell this story -- these are automotive inventions that truly moved the world forward.
And so, the car has been a nexus for invention after invention, and there's no sign that's about to stop. Such a rich history of engineers, of solutions to problems that keep us safer and get us places in ever increasing style. If you look at what's happening, when it comes to the cutting edge of automotive technology, it's safe to say that car tech is poised to shift into even higher gear. The road is long and it's still wide open. Enjoy the ride!