Memorabilia of the world’s automobile history in the past century

In 1766, British inventor Watt (1736--1819) improved the steam engine and opened the prelude to the first industrial revolution.
In 1769, French Army engineer Cournot (1725--1804) produced the first steam engine-driven car.
Due to the failure of the steering system during the test drive, it hit the wall of the Banshengnu arsenal to pieces. This was the first motor vehicle accident in the world.
Cournot improved the steam car in 1771, which can reach a speed of 9.5 kilometers per hour and tow 4-5 tons of cargo.
In 1794, the Englishman Striter first proposed the idea of ​​mixing fuel and air into a mixed gas for combustion.
In 1796, Italian scientist Walz invented the world's first storage battery. This invention brought a historic turning point for the birth and development of automobiles.
In 1801, the Frenchman Leben proposed the principle of the gas engine.
In 1803, French engineer Treveco (1771-1833) adopted a new high-pressure steam engine, which can seat 8 people and average speed 13km per hour in driving. Since then, cars driven by steam engines have begun to be used in practice.
In 1827, the steam car made by the Duke of Kenney (1793--1873) became the world's first steam bus to be officially operated. It can carry 18 passengers at an average speed of 19km per hour.
In 1838, British inventor Hennart invented the world's first internal combustion engine ignition device. This invention is called "a revolution in the history of world automobile development" by the world.
In 1842, the American Goode invented hard rubber tires. The tires were solid and had a lot of bumps during driving.
In 1858, French engineer Lornain invented the world's first electric ignition spark plug made of ceramic insulation.
In 1859, a well-known French physicist invented the lead-acid battery, which created conditions for the use of electricity for automobiles, and was called a "far-reaching invention."
In 1860, Leno, a French electrical engineer, built the first gas generator to ignite gas with electric sparks.
In 1862, French electrical engineer Leno developed a two-stroke internal combustion engine. Others began to study four-stroke engines.
In 1867, German engineer Otto (1832--1891) successfully developed the world's first reciprocating piston four-stroke gas engine.
In 1876, Otto produced a single-cylinder horizontal 3-kilowatt gas generator with a compression ratio of 2.5.
On January 29, 1886, the Mannheim Patent Office in Germany approved Karl Benz's patent for the three-wheeled car successfully developed in 1885. This day is called the birth day of Hyundai by most people. ②German Godlip Daimler made the world's first four-wheeled car. ③Otto announced that he would give up his four-stroke engine patent, anyone can make it as needed.
In 1887, Karl Benz sold his first car to Frenchman Emile Rogers. This was the sale of the world's first modern car. ② Carl Benz established the world's first automobile manufacturing company-Mercedes-Benz.
In 1888 ①France Peugeot was established ②British Dunlop invented pneumatic tires.
In 1889, Daimler adopted a 4-speed gear transmission with sliding pinions in his car. ②On June 9, Daimler's V-type engine was patented in Germany. Later, Karl Benz adopted this type of engine in his car and paid Daimler a patent fee of 37,000 marks. ③The French Peugeot successfully developed a gear transmission and a differential device.
In 1890, Daimler established a company. ② American Oz established a gasoline engine production plant.
In 1891, Chicago, the United States developed the first electric car. ②The French Panhead and Levassol used the front-engine and rear-wheel drive structure, and designed a special chassis. This structure established the basic type of automobile transmission, which was widely imitated all over the world for a long time.
In 1892, the American Duriet invented the throat spray carburetor.
In 1893, the German Diesel discussed the principle of diesel engine for the first time in his thesis "Principle and Structure of Rotating Heat Engine". ② Paris, France, began to implement vehicle registration, use of license plates, and issuance of driver's licenses. ③Durière developed the first gasoline engine car in American history.
In 1894 Diesel exhibited his first commercial diesel engine. ②The French Michelin brothers invented pneumatic rubber tires. ③Mercedes-Benz Company produced 135 Victoria brand cars and adopted detachable pneumatic tires invented by Michelin.
1895① The world's first automobile magazine "The Time Without Horses" was published in the United States. ②The Frenchman Levassol developed a hand-operated gear transmission. ③The first car race was held in the United States, and the champions ran 50 miles (80.45 kilometers) in 9 hours.
1896 Henry Ford successfully developed a 2-cylinder 4-wheel car. ②The word "Automobile" was first used in American publications. ③ Americans use oil lamps for car lighting. ④ The British used asbestos brake pads for the first time.
⑤Germany uses car taximeter for the first time. ⑥London held the International Auto Expo for the first time, exhibiting cars, dual-purpose vehicles and electric vehicles. ⑦Peugeot was established. ⑧ The German Dutz became the originator of operating taxis. ⑨ Japan imported the first car.
In 1897, Oz founded the "Oz Automobile Factory" in Lansing, Michigan, USA. ②The first automobile publication exhibition in the United States (May 13). ③The British Lanchester brand car uses a high-pressure lubrication system, and the inventor obtained a patent for it. ④The United States implemented auto insurance for the first time, and Lumis carried out property insurance at a rate of 0.75% for its single-cylinder cars. ⑤The Royal Automobile Club, the earliest automobile association in the world, was established in the UK, which is the predecessor of the current RAC. ⑥ Diesel is made into a compression ignition 1.1 kW diesel engine with a thermal efficiency of up to 26%. Shocked the world. ⑦British George Smith became the first person to be found guilty of drunk driving.
In 1898, American Franklin developed a 4-cylinder air-cooled engine with overhead valves. ②The first bus came out. ③The rotary engine came out. ④The French Renault first used universal joints for automobile transmission, and invented the bevel gear type final drive transmission, which replaced the chain transmission. ⑤ Renault was established. ⑥The British made diesel-engine cars.
In 1899, the first Fiat car came out. ②The honeycomb radiator with integral water tank, the stepped transmission and the pedal accelerator were first applied by Daimler. ③The first auto repair shop in the United States was established in New York. ④ The German Siewer became the first car driver to die in a car accident.

One Hundred Years of History of the World Automobile (1900-1919)

1900① American Oz brand cars were put into production. ②William McKinley (the 25th President of the United States from 1897 to 1901) became the first American president to ride in a car. ③Germany produced the first armored vehicle. ④The all-metal body is launched. ⑤The German Porsche developed a car with a curved windshield. ⑥Mercedes-Benz Company uses steel instead of wood to make the frame.
⑦The tilted circular steering wheel was used for the first time in Germany. ⑧ New York issued the first car driver's license, called "Engineer Certificate".
In 1901, a fire broke out in the Oz Automobile Plant in Detroit. After the production resumed, the production organization method of subcontracting parts processing and assembly from various scattered workshops was adopted. Later, these workshops became independent one after another, making Detroit developed into an automobile city. ②New York began to issue car license plates (aluminum discs with numbers). ③The German Bosch company invented a high-voltage magneto ignition device. ④ Oldsmobile first used the tachometer. ⑤The low-voltage magneto ignition system is adopted by Daimler.
⑥ China imported the first car.
In 1902, Cadillac Automobile Company was established. ②The disc brake patent was obtained by the British. ③The patent of drum brake was obtained by French Renault. ④The rear axle independent suspension was installed on the racing car by the French. ⑤ Friction type shock absorbers are used in the UK. ⑥ The Elliott steering principle, which uses the rotation of the two front wheels instead of the rotation of the shaft, is applied. ⑦The American Automobile Association was established in Chicago.
1903① Ford Motor Company was established. ②France developed the first V-engine. ③Taxis appeared in London. ④The Goodyear Tire Company of the United States obtained the patent for tubeless tires. ⑤The UK produces cars with all-steel bodies. ⑥ "Father of Traffic Safety" Yinuo published the book "Rules of Driving". ⑦The Boston police in the United States first purchased cars to perform policing.
In 1904, the pneumatic braking system was adopted. ②The anti-theft ignition system is installed on Cadillac cars. ③The United States developed a puncture-proof tire. ④ The British Heath invented the hydraulic brake system.
In 1905, France developed a closed drive axle. ② France developed a tire pressure gauge. ③The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) was established.
In 1906, the bumper with spring came out. ②The front wheel brake came out in Germany. ③Buick has adopted batteries as standard equipment for cars. ④Le Mans, France hosted the first car grand prix. ⑤The torsion rod-type shock absorber came out.
In 1907, Rolls-Royce began to produce "Phantom" brand wagons. ②The American Automobile Manufacturers Association published the formula for calculating the power of automobiles, which was later used by some countries as the basis for taxation of automobiles. ③ France adopts acetylene car lights.
④ Japan built the first gasoline engine car.
In 1908, Cadillac won the Dewar Award from the Royal Automobile Club for producing cars with interchangeable parts. ②The Ford "T" model came out and Ford's flow-through production line was built, and a brand-new automobile production method was started.
③ Durant founded General Motors. ④The tire marking machine came out in the United States. ⑤Electric horns are used by Americans in cars.
In 1909, the first high-speed racing track was built in Indiana, USA, which is the origin of IndyCar. ② Cadillac is merged with GM.
Fire trucks appeared in the United States in 1910.
In 1911, the center line was first marked on the highway in Detroit, USA. ②A 500-mile car race was held in the United States, and the winner’s car was fitted with a rear-view mirror for the first time. ③ Deutsche Carmen proposes a streamlined concept. ④French Peugeot designed 4-wheel brakes. ⑤Electric lights are used by Americans for car lighting. ⑥Auto stocks are listed in New York.
In 1912, the automatic starter was first installed in Cadillac cars. ②The dual cam overhead engine came out in Switzerland. ③The Buick V12 engine uses aluminum pistons. ④The experiment of adding carbon black to the tire material to improve the wear resistance was successful.
In 1913, the four-door bridge car came out. ②Curved windshield glass came out. ③The headlights of the car are placed on the fender.
④Instalment payment is adopted for automobile sales for the first time. ⑤The first gas station is completed.
In 1914, a Dodge bus with an all-steel body came out. ②The first stop signal to manage traffic appeared in Detroit. ③Spark plugs with mica insulators came out in the UK. ④British produces double-decker passenger cars.
In 1915, detachable rims replaced embedded rims. ②The "T" model with a box-shaped body came out.
In 1916, tilted windshields became popular, and manual wipers were installed in automobiles. ② Americans began to use parking lights. ③The production of the last batch of "Pearson-Cox" steam cars in the UK was discontinued.
Lincoln Motor Company was established in 1917.
In 1918, the number of registered passenger cars in the United States exceeded 5 million. ②The American Mike M. Rossid made four-wheel hydraulic brakes and was patented. ③ Chevrolet merged with General Motors. ④ Ackerman, a British German, applied for a patent for a parallel link steering mechanism. Later, the Frenchman Joant changed it to a trapezoidal link.
In 1919, Ford's passenger car production reached 750,000, which was more than one-third of the American passenger car production. ②High-efficiency brakes are used for loading.

One Hundred Years of History of the World Automobile (1920-1939)

1920 ①Toyo Automobile Industry Co., Ltd. was established in Japan. ②The United States built a highway with a total length of 191 kilometers.
③ Citroen and Lanqi started to adopt steel plate stamped disc wheels. ④ GM installed ceiling lights in the car. ⑤The Lincoln brand car came out.
In 1921, Lincoln Motors listed the turn signal device as standard equipment. ② Ford's production accounted for 55.45% of the total production in the United States. ③Nickel plating technology is applied to radiators and car lights. ④Tetraethyl lead has been found to have anti-knock effects in gasoline. ⑤ Detroit designed a safety platform that synchronizes traffic lights and above the ground. ⑥The first car restaurant opened. ⑦Adjustable car seat came out.
In 1922, air filters and fuel quantity indicators were used in automobiles. ②Lanqi Automobile uses a V6 engine and four-wheel independent suspension. ③The rubber suspension device came out in the United States. ④The "Eno Transportation Foundation", which specializes in traffic engineering, vehicle management and other issues, was established.
In 1923, Daimler invented an automatic paint spraying device. ② Mercedes-Benz produced the first diesel truck.
③ Ford produces 2 million cars annually. ④Fiat launched an adjustable steering wheel. ⑤The first 24-hour car race was held in Le Mans, France.
In 1924 DuPont introduced a new type of quick-drying paint. ②Every 7 people in the United States own a car. ③ Franklin developed the shock absorber in the clutch. ④Spark plugs with mullite porcelain insulators came out in the United States. ⑤Bosch started to produce electric wipers. ⑥The first toll road opened to traffic in Italy. ⑦The twin-wire headlamps are launched.
In 1925, the Oldsmobile 5-seater car came out. ② The car accessories supplied to users this year include jacks, parking lights, water tank lock covers, luggage racks, reflectors, ashtrays, cigarette lighters and thermometers. ③Chrysler Corporation was established.
In 1926, Mercedes-Benz merged with Daimler, and began to produce Mescher-Benz cars. ②The United States has developed a gasoline octane number measuring table, which provides a standard for the anti-knock resistance of gasoline. ③The reduced height of the drive axle and the use of hyperbolic gears have reduced the center of gravity of the car. ④ General Motors moved the dimmer switch of the car headlights from the steering wheel to the floor, and switched to foot control. ⑤ GM established a body shape studio. ⑥Cadillac uses shatter-resistant glass.
In 1927, the vacuum automatic booster came out. ②The car can be silenced by filling the steel parts with wool fabric and jet silencing. ③The cars exhibited at the 27th International Automobile Expo show the development trend of cars: air filters, gasoline filters, oil filters, crankcase ventilation devices and rearview mirrors have been adopted one after another. ④ The production of "T" cars was discontinued, and a total of 1,507,033 vehicles were produced. It has made outstanding contributions to the popularization of American cars. ⑤Hydraulic brakes are launched.
In 1928, Ford "A" model replaced Fengmi's "T" model worldwide. ② General Motors launched a Chevrolet 6-cylinder engine car with various luxury accessories, which was well received by users. ③Synchronous transmission is used in Cadillac cars. ④The "BMW" brand car came out.
In 1929, the Henry Ford Motor Museum was opened to the public. ②The car taillights are installed. ③The United States uses radios as an option for cars. ④ "Father of the car" Karl Benz passed away.
In 19301, ultra-low pressure tires were introduced, which improved the performance of cars on soft roads. ②The tin-plated piston was introduced.
③ Daimler has used fluid couplings in automobiles, which has changed the traditional mechanical transmission method.
In 1931, a car with independent suspension came out. ② General Motors established its position as the largest automobile production company.
③The centrifugal and vacuum automatic ignition advance angle adjustment device was successfully developed by Chrysler. The circular fender was adopted in 1932.
In 1933, Toyota Auto Loom Factory established the Automobile Department, which later became the Toyota Motor Corporation. ②Semi Co., Ltd., the predecessor of Nissan Motor Company, was established. ③Successfully developed non-through-type vehicle ventilation system. ④The car parking charge counter was launched.
In 1934, the Chrysler "Airflow" brand passenger car came out. The car was the first to adopt a streamlined body, which was a type of Beetle body. ②Citroen's front-wheel drive car came out. ③The semi-automatic transmission came out.
In 1935, the global car ownership reached 35 million. ②The manual push-button gear transmission came out. ③Siemens of Germany began to produce spark plugs with alumina ceramic insulators. ④The Jaguar limousine came out.
In 1936, a new type of safety device consisting of a rigid torsion bar and a dual-pipe emergency braking system was introduced. ②Mitsubishi Corporation of Japan began to produce cars. ③The first Mercedes-Benz 260D car with a diesel engine came out.
In 1937, Toyota Motor Corporation was established. ②The establishment of Isuzu Motor Company. ③ "Plymouth" brand cars began to use safety glass. ④Ford launched the V8 car. ⑤Volkswagen was established and Beetle was launched.
In 1938, air-conditioning equipment was used by Americans in automobiles. ②People began to pay attention to the phenomenon of car lift.
In 1939, American automobile production reached 7.5 million. ② Oldsmobile adopts a hydraulic-mechanical combined transmission system.

One hundred years of history of the world automobile (1940-1969)

In 1940, the Chrysler Company developed a safety rim, which can ensure that the tire does not fall off the rim after being punctured. ②The enclosed car headlights are introduced.
In 1941, the four-speed semi-automatic transmission and hydraulic coupling were successfully developed by Chrysler. ②The four-wheeled jeep came out in the United States.
In 1942, due to the needs of World War II, the output of American military vehicles exceeded that of civilian vehicles. ②The amphibious tank was launched.
In 1943, General Motors mass produced aero engines.
In 1944, General Motors produced amphibious vehicles. ② The United States provided 345,000 vehicles to the former Soviet Union to support it against German fascism.
General workers went on strike in 1945.
In 1946, the rear-engined passenger car came out. ②The all-steel passenger-cargo vehicle comes out. ③Mixilin Company developed radial tires. ④Wireless telephones were installed in cars for the first time.
In 1947 Henry Ford, the "Car King", died. ②Japan produced the first batch of "Datsun" cars after the war. ③The Ferrari brand car came out.
1948① Honda Company was established. ②The curved windshield comes out. ③The tubeless tire is launched. ④For the first time, electric windows were installed on Mercedes-Benz cars.
In 1949, the Chrysler car was started with an ignition key. ②Ford launched the V8 boat sedan.
In 1950, the British obtained a patent for the butterfly brake. ②British Land Rover launched the world's first car with a gas turbine engine. ③This year's automobile production was 10.57 million, exceeding 10 million for the first time. ④The first direct injection diesel engine came out. ⑤The International Automobile Federation was established, and the regulated auto race began.
In 1951, Chrysler introduced the V8S engine with a hemispherical combustion chamber.
In 1952, General Motors of the United States launched the "Buick" brand car, which became the representative of the fish-shaped body. ②The steering booster is installed and used. ③The Americans began to adopt seat belts.
In 1953, a body composed of glass fiber sheets and steel bars came out. ② Ford's 40 millionth car rolled off the assembly line.
③The American Dana Fuller created a ground driving record of 264 kilometers per hour, which has been maintained for 18 years. ④ General Motors has produced more than 50 million vehicles in total. ⑤Butterfly brakes are installed on Jaguar cars. ⑥Transistor is used in automobile ignition system.
In 1954, the triangular rotor engine came out. ②The fuel injection engine came out.
In 1955, the Ford "Thunderbird" brand two-seater car came out, which was the first model that best represented the American personal car. ②Ford has set a world record of 10,877 Nissan cars. ③Toyota launched the "Crown" brand car. ④The electronic control door lock came out.
1956① China's No. 1 Automobile Manufacturing Plant was established, and the "Jiefang" brand car came out. ②Four headlights lighting system was adopted.
In 1957, Lincoln-Continent Automobile adopted a combined body. ②The brake hub with cooling fins came out.
In 1958, Japan's Fuji Company developed the "Subo 360" car. ②The CVT came out. ③ A Japanese company exported cars to the United States for the first time.
In 1959, the "Mini" brand small car was launched by the United Kingdom. The car adopted front-wheel drive and a transverse engine. ②Toyota sets up a factory in the United States, produces and sells locally. ③ Mercedes-Benz conducted the first automobile collision and rollover test. ④The crankcase breather valve for pollution control was successfully developed.
In 1960, Cadillac introduced the "disposable chassis lubricant". ②The "Thunderbird" car adopts out-swing steering wheels. ③Chrysler made practical automotive alternators.
In 1961, Mercedes-Benz adopted a disc brake with front and rear service-booster devices. ②Synthetic rubber tires come out, and their lifespan is more than double that of ordinary rubber tires.
In 1962 ①The polyester resin tire line was successfully developed. ②Toyota promoted the "kanban" operation method, which was later imitated by the business circles of all countries in the world. ③France developed iodine tungsten car headlights.
In 1963, a tire with a spare tire inside came out. After the tire burst, the spare tire could continue to travel more than 160 kilometers. ②The annual global automobile production exceeds 20 million, reaching 20.38 million. ③Honda Motors came out. ④Wedge-shaped cars came out.
In 1964, the Pontiac "Qianli" brand car opened up a new era of turbine engines. ②Ford adopts computer-aided design of new models. ③The selection buttons on the automatic gearbox are standardized in the order of "reverse-neutral-drive-low speed-high speed". ④Ford Company began to adopt a new process of electronically controlled spray paint. ⑤The hemispherical combustion chamber came out.
In 1965, the United States promulgated the "Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations" and the "Clean Air Act". ②U.S. automakers still dominate the crowd, with annual output of 11.12 million vehicles, 1.87 million vehicles and 2.98 million vehicles in the United States, Japan, and Germany respectively.
1966① The United States adopted a foldable steering wheel. ②The British designed the air exhaust system in the car, which was later widely adopted.
In 1967, General Motors introduced an anti-theft device that matched the ignition key with the alarm. ②Concealed windshield wipers became popular. ③ General Motors has produced a total of 100 million vehicles. ④ Established Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea.
In 1968, the exhaust emission control system became standard equipment on various automobiles. ②A total of 250 million vehicles have been produced in the United States. ③Toyota’s annual output reaches 1 million vehicles.
In 1969, the Audi sedan won the Wald Automotive Shape Award.

One Hundred Years of History of the World Automobile (1970-1990)

In 1970 ① Mercedes-Benz developed a simulated anti-lock braking system. ②Toyota built a wind tunnel for multi-purpose vehicles.
③Iacocca became the general manager of Ford. ④Japan has become the world's second largest automobile producer.
In 1971, the "Moon Rover" produced by the German Porsche company was sent to the moon by the American "Apollo 1" spacecraft, creating a miracle of cars traveling on aliens. ②Chevrolet launched an all-aluminum engine.
③Japan Honda Company has developed a composite swirl control combustion engine (CVCC), which is equipped with a catalytic exhaust gas purifier, and its exhaust gas purification level has reached the standard of the "Clean Air Act" implemented in the United States in 1975. ④The world's annual automobile production exceeded the 30 million mark, reaching 33.43 million. ⑤ Audi was merged by Volkswagen.
In 1972, the cumulative output of the Beatles exceeded 15 million, breaking the world record for the highest single-model cumulative output held by the Ford "T" model. ②Established Daewoo Corporation in South Korea.
In 1973, the US government stipulated that all new passenger cars sold in the United States must be equipped with front and rear bumpers and can withstand a collision of 9 km/h. ② The oil crisis broke out and fuel prices rose sharply. ③Chrysler makes electronic igniters. ④Toyota’s “lean production method” was promoted throughout Japan and attracted worldwide attention.
In 1974, the United States stipulated that all new passenger cars must be equipped with seat belts and ignition interlocking systems. ②The Volkswagen headquarters discontinued the production of the Beetle.
In 1975, the United States began to implement the "Clean Air Act" revised in 1970, which imposed extremely strict controls on automobile exhaust emissions. ②American cars began to adopt electronically controlled fuel injection systems. ③Iveco was established.
In 1976, Mercedes-Benz was rebuilt into a full-scale modern automobile wind tunnel with an airflow speed of 270 kilometers per hour.
②Peugeot and Citroen merged. ③The Honda Accord brand car came out.
In 1977, the first international electric vehicle conference was held in the United States, and more than 100 electric vehicles were exhibited on the public. ②The annual output of world automobiles exceeded 40 million, reaching 40.95 million.
In 1978, Japan developed a composite fuel vehicle, that is, an internal combustion engine-electric vehicle. ②The first car football match was held in Stuttgart, Germany.
In 1979, Iacocca was dismissed from Ford and later became general manager and president of Chrysler. ② Chevrolet's 100 millionth car rolled off the assembly line. ③ Brazil has produced cars that use alcohol as fuel. ④Golf carts are introduced to the market.
In 1980, Japan's annual automobile production (11.04 million vehicles) surpassed the United States (8.01 million vehicles) for the first time, becoming the world's number one automobile production kingdom. ②The solar car was trial-produced in Spain.
1981 ① Front-wheel drive cars became popular in the United States. ② Japan has developed a car that can steer in place. ③Ford has developed a car that uses methane as fuel, which can travel 11.5 kilometers per liter of methane. ④The 20 millionth beetle car rolled off the assembly line.
1982① Ford's twin-turbo V8 high-speed engine won the Prix Award. ②The annual output of American automobiles has dropped to 5.1 million, the lowest point since 1958. ③The aerodynamic performance of automobiles has become an important design index of automobiles. ④The drag coefficient of mass-produced cars reached 0.3 for the first time (Audi 100).
In 1983, Ford launched a new type of "Thunderbird" car that was in line with the concept of aerodynamics. ② Turbocharged engine technology is widely used. ③The copper core spark plug came out.
In 1984, Lincoln's "Continent" and "Mark II" cars adopted an adjustable air suspension system and became the first-class cars on the American market. ②Chrysler Corporation and Beijing, China jointly produce Cherokee Jeep. ③The United States has developed an all-plastic engine with a weight of 84 kg. ④The "New United Motor Company" jointly operated by GM and Toyota was put into production. ⑤ New York regulations in the United States: Drivers, front-seat passengers and children in passenger cars with less than ten people must use seat belts.
In 1985, Japan exported 3 million cars to the United States, which paved the way for future frictions in the auto trade between the two countries. ② Luxury cars produced in the United States generally use anti-lock braking systems. ③On June 25-29, the world's first solar car competition was held in Switzerland. 68 cars participated in the competition. The Mercedes-Benz car, which won the first place, reached a speed of 71 kilometers per hour. ④ Nissan and Mazda developed rear-wheel steering cars. ⑤Toyota has trial-produced a small passenger car whose body, chassis and wheelbase can be extended and shortened. ⑥General Motors has produced 253 million vehicles in total. ⑦The Sino-German joint venture "Shanghai Volkswagen Co., Ltd." was established.
In 1986 ① General Motors acquired Lotus Company. ②Toyota has produced 50 million vehicles in total.
In 1987, Ford invested 3.5 million pounds to establish a car driving performance testing room. ②Chrysler supplies engine technology and equipment to China's "FAW". ③Chrysler acquired American Automobile Company.
1988① China's "FAW" introduced the "Audi 100" body mold production line from the Audi company in South Africa. ② Cumulative output of golf carts reached 10 million units. ③Ferrari died.
In 1989, Honda's variable valve control system came out.
In 1990, the Honda navigation system came out. ② With the advent of driverless cars, lasers, ultrasounds, and TV cameras have replaced the human eye.