Automotive and Transportation Industry History
The auto industry includes more than the manufacture of motor vehicles, but the secondary markets of engines, car bodies, wheel assemblies, tires, carburetor assemblies and others. From its early history in the late 1880’s with Karl Benz’s first practical gas engine automobile in Germany, to the 21st century, the auto industry has been one … Keep Reading → of the most important economic sectors by revenue. The year s from 2007 has been rough with a worldwide decline in production, sales and distributorships. In between the names of Henry Ford, DeLorean, General Motor, Nash, Hudson, Packard, Studebaker, British Motors, Jaguar, Renault, Citroen, Fiat, Saab, Volvo, Toyota, Honda, Nissan have had their place in the business spotlight. Innovative designs like Mazda’s rotary engine, wankel designs, gas turbine engines, fuel injection, front-wheel drive vehicles, hybrid engines, and electric vehicles dot the history of the auto. The next 20 years promise to be just as entertaining with new vehicles from India's Tata Motors, and from several Chinese companies including the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp.(SAIC), Geely Automotive, Beijing Automotive Industry Holding (BACI), Chery International, and Great Wall Motor. Explore the fascinating world of automobile design and business in this Hub.
