Power windows go back many decades, to an era of innovation that preceded electrical operation. Instead, they worked by way ...

Hardly a modern invention, the electric car has a long history. Interest has boomeranged over the years based on consumer trends and economics.

In 1886, Benz created the three-wheeled motor car, known as the “Motorwagen." This vehicle often is considered the first truly modern automobile. While Benz is widely regarded for his automobile ...

DETROIT – On June 4, 1896, after years of experimentation and tinkering, a 32-year-old Henry Ford completed his first automobile. The Quadricycle was built by hand by Ford at his home, and its ...

When BFGoodrich started the first tire factory in North America, it originally created industrial rubber for fire hoses and ...

Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown. Compiled by ...

Fort Worth’s automobiles lined up in front of the Texas & Pacific Railway Station. If the photo was actually taken in 1902 as claimed, it shows that Henry R. Cromer wasn’t the only Fort Worth resident ...