History of the automobile - Wikipedia
1907 Takuri—the first entirely Japanese-made gasoline engine car produced by Komanosuke Uchiyama in April 1907. Also, in Japan, the Hatsudoki Seizo Co. Ltd. is formed, which was later renamed in …
A History of Cars: The Invention of the Automobile - ThoughtCo
May 1, 2025 · A Frenchman made the first automobile, but its evolution was a worldwide effort dating back to the 1600s, starting with the invention of the engine.
Automobile - Invention, Evolution, Impact | Britannica
Dec 9, 2025 · Automobile - Invention, Evolution, Impact: Unlike many other major inventions, the original idea of the automobile cannot be attributed to a single individual. The idea certainly occurred long …
Who Invented the Car? History of the Automobile and Motor ...
Nov 8, 2023 · When Was the First Car Invented? The first motor car was invented in 1886 by Karl Benz. The quest to create a self-propelled vehicle dates back centuries, long before the modern automobile …
The Birth of the Automobile: How It All Began
Mar 12, 2025 · Karl Benz made history when he created what is widely considered the first practical automobile. On January 29, 1886, Benz applied for patent number 37435 for his “vehicle powered by …
First Car, First Road Trip - American Oil & Gas Historical ...
German engineer Karl Benz in the late 1880s invented, built and sold a three-wheel "Motorwagen" today recognized as the world's first car.
When was the First Car Made: A Journey Through Automotive History
Nov 3, 2025 · Karl Benz created the first true car in 1886. He called it the Patent Motorwagen. It had three wheels and a small engine. This car could reach a top speed of 10 mph. Benz’s wife, Bertha, …